Proud Kraut Posted February 7, 2010 Share #1 Posted February 7, 2010 It's been about 30 years that I stopped modeling. Mighty impressed by the models I have seen her built by e.g. SGM, OLD MARINE, TOMKEY and others, I was infected again. There are three WW II battle tanks which are my favorites: German Panzer IV, Russian T 34/85 and U.S. Sherman. One of the last tanks I built around 1980 was a Sherman variant, the M7 PRIEST. I think it would be good to start with another variation again. Inspecting the old models I noticed that they have greatly suffered over the years. Parts and decals are missing but I figured why not posting my whole Sherman family here. Kind of my personal modeling history. I think the first Sherman I built was that one. The Italeri Recovery vehicle variant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Proud Kraut Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share #4 Posted February 7, 2010 The Tamiya Lee, some of the parts and decals are missing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Proud Kraut Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share #7 Posted February 7, 2010 The M 7 PRIEST, my all time favorite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Proud Kraut Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share #10 Posted February 7, 2010 AS you can see, I experimented with different shades of olive/green. This Tamiya M 4A3 was finished with Tamiya weathering powder, hmmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share #11 Posted February 7, 2010 Decals were yelow over the years. The pictures don't show the exact color at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share #12 Posted February 7, 2010 Biggest problem is the painting of the figures. I really have to improve that. Next project will be the crews of these tanks. Lots of work to do... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share #13 Posted February 7, 2010 So far the history. Started again last weekend with the Calliope (Revell). A great modelkit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Proud Kraut Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share #15 Posted February 7, 2010 Skills are a bit rusty hehe... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share #16 Posted February 7, 2010 Two days ago I bought the M 36 from Itaeri, partly the same model as the Calliope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share #17 Posted February 7, 2010 Thought I built it "on the march". The turret cover/tarp is selfmade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Proud Kraut Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share #19 Posted February 7, 2010 The whole gang. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share #20 Posted February 7, 2010 Any comments, sugestions etc. are welcome. Thanks for looking! Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share #21 Posted February 7, 2010 My camera s...s! Unfortunately the models apear to be Panzergrau, lol! In fact they are green, OD, whatever... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tsweeney Posted February 7, 2010 Share #23 Posted February 7, 2010 Great job on those classic kits. I like them Keep up the good work Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M1Marksman Posted February 7, 2010 Share #24 Posted February 7, 2010 Did Revell later re-issue the Sherman "Calliope" in 1/35th scale? I have an original (featured in another post) from the 70's & it had technical discrepencies, such as using an early cast hull insted of the later welded hull variety for the base of the rocket launcher variant, which were mostly M4A3s. The gun mantlet was also incorrect for the type, which is why I switched turrets with the Revell "Hedgehog" version. The lack of important details also plagued the earlier kits; things such as air filter assemblies, no grab handles or mantlet lifting rings, wacky, out-of-proportion figures, etc. Your Shermans look very nice. I have yet to finish most of the ones I've built over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted February 7, 2010 Author Share #25 Posted February 7, 2010 Thank you both for your kind words! @ Marksman, yes I do recall the "old" Calliope model. I attached a picture of my box, bought it some weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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