Tamiya M4A3 Sherman

[JohnnyO]

Been busy working on a new project, a Tamiya Sherman. Phase 1, basic assembly and base coat are complete, getting started on the stowage, weathering, and decals over the next few weeks. Here is how she stands today.

 

[dogfish7]

Looking great! The colors really stand out 8)

 

[cargoman5126]

nice!!!

 

[JohnnyO]

Some more updates. I've got the decals on, most of the stowage started and arranged. I'm having trouble deciding exactly how and where to lay out the various pieces of stowage, the pics below are just notional, trying some different layouts.

 

[JohnnyO]

Here are some more updates. I finalized the stowage and all the decals, and added a wash, as well as some (light) mud on the tracks. I think she is pretty much done, just needs a dullcoat in a few days, then I will put her on the shelf.

 

[zappa]

Very nice!
But the left track is mounted on backwards.

Where did you get the stowage from? I like those crates.

Zappa

 

[JohnnyO]

Very nice!
But the left track is mounted on backwards.

Where did you get the stowage from? I like those crates.

Zappa

Oops, good catch on the tracks, I'll fix that tonight. Serves me right for trying to finish it all too quickly.

The stowage came with the kit (as well as a ton extra I didn't attach). It also game with a few soldiers, as well as a driver/commander if I wanted to open the hatch up. Lots of add-ons/options with this kit.

 

[ulvdemon]

Lookin' pretty good. Great job.

 

[ScaleModelMadman]

Similar things happened occasionally in real life too.


*although this is probably just a section of links

 

[JohnnyO]

Similar things happened occasionally in real life too.

That's exactly what I was going for. That was one of my reference photos.

And if you believe that, I have a bridge for sale you might be interested in.