etienne Posted March 7, 2018 Share #1 Posted March 7, 2018 Hello, some may ask what I did for 2 years during that long pause away from militaria ... I went back to modelling after a 30 years break, mostly focusing on cold-war and modern days european armor (french, british and swedish mainly). A few weeks ago, I thought it was time to reconciliate my two hobbies ... armor modelling and USMC/USN collection ... guess what ! I began my first Sherman build (... be sure there'll be more) Here is the beast before paint, with scratchbuild wading stacks ... being a true collector, I couldn't resist dating the tank (see foundry marks on the 3-44 dated turret, reproduced from a real Iwo Jima photo). Hope you like it ... E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCDUFF Posted March 7, 2018 Share #2 Posted March 7, 2018 Welcome back Etienne! The attention to detail is as exquisite as your collection of militaria! I look forward to seeing the finished Sherman along side the Iwo photo! Cheers, Graham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsbody Posted March 7, 2018 Share #3 Posted March 7, 2018 That's a fine looking Sherman. I especially like the additional foundry markings on the turret and the wading stacks look superb. Great job! Rene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtyScout Posted March 7, 2018 Share #4 Posted March 7, 2018 Looking good! Semper Fi. Manny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted March 7, 2018 Share #5 Posted March 7, 2018 Very clean, detailed & accurate construction. I like it a lot and can't wait to see your Sherman painted! Excellent. Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted March 8, 2018 Share #6 Posted March 8, 2018 It looks cool with it even being painted . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted March 8, 2018 Share #7 Posted March 8, 2018 It looks cool with it even being painted . was supposed to say UN, as It looks cool with it even being UNpainted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etienne Posted March 8, 2018 Author Share #8 Posted March 8, 2018 Hello, thank you all for your comments ... I'll post the final result as soon as the last steps will be completed E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
38Driver Posted March 11, 2018 Share #9 Posted March 11, 2018 I suggest you check out the Modeling the Sherman Tank group on Facebook. Based on the skill of your work, you'd be right at home with those guys. Wish I was that good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skypilot6670 Posted March 11, 2018 Share #10 Posted March 11, 2018 The beauty is in the details. Top notch model , looking forward to the finished project. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundance Posted March 11, 2018 Share #11 Posted March 11, 2018 That is beautiful work. I had to look up wading stacks to gog my memory. Love the detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etienne Posted March 12, 2018 Author Share #12 Posted March 12, 2018 Hello, thanks for your comments ... here is the Sherman primed and basecoated. Time has come for weathering, next week end if I have time E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etienne Posted March 12, 2018 Author Share #13 Posted March 12, 2018 ... and because I had time to spend, waiting for paint and clear coat to fully cure, I began another one ... same Fisher mid-production M4A2, but different base kit (Tasca with TMD upper hull) with scratchbuild pistol port, just for the pleasure E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted March 12, 2018 Share #14 Posted March 12, 2018 Looking forward to this master build. To date it has been very intetesting to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Meatcan Posted March 12, 2018 Share #15 Posted March 12, 2018 Etienne, your work is fantastique! Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtyScout Posted March 12, 2018 Share #16 Posted March 12, 2018 Nice paint job on the first Sherman. I like that cast turret look to it. Looking forward to the rest of this build. Semper Fi. Manny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe55 Posted March 13, 2018 Share #17 Posted March 13, 2018 Looking forward to seeing this Sherman all done up. It'll be a beauty for sure! Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted March 19, 2018 Share #18 Posted March 19, 2018 Excellent build and paintjob so far! Did you airbrush the Sherman with clear varnish before applying the decals? Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etienne Posted March 20, 2018 Author Share #19 Posted March 20, 2018 Excellent build and paintjob so far! Did you airbrush the Sherman with clear varnish before applying the decals? Lars Hello Lars, thanks for your comment and yes ... acrylic clear coat under the decals, then another targeted layer to seal them before weathering. E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etienne Posted March 25, 2018 Author Share #20 Posted March 25, 2018 Hello, the Sherman project progressed substantially since last posting ... tracks, first steps of weathering and dusting ... still have details to work on and final weathering, next week probably E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogsbody Posted March 25, 2018 Share #21 Posted March 25, 2018 Excellent work! (Please keep us also posted about the other one ) Rene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtyScout Posted March 26, 2018 Share #22 Posted March 26, 2018 Nice paint job. I like the subtle weathering and the cast numbers on the turret and hull. This is coming out really nice. Semper Fi. Manny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etienne Posted March 26, 2018 Author Share #23 Posted March 26, 2018 Hello, thanks for your comments Nice paint job. I like the subtle weathering and the cast numbers on the turret and hull. This is coming out really nice. Semper Fi. Manny About weathering, here is a before / after filters to show the difference ... Foundry marks are a very interesting research topic and finally give the model some real life aspect ... the front differential and mantlet markings were already present in the kit, I only added the turret's but on the second model, everything's is "home made" from Archer foundry decals. E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skypilot6670 Posted March 26, 2018 Share #24 Posted March 26, 2018 Outstanding ,thanks for posting . The details bring it to life. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etienne Posted April 1, 2018 Author Share #25 Posted April 1, 2018 Hello, the first Sherman is now nealry finished, oils were used to create dirt and grime, and accentuate the shadows ... next step will be dust and adding the antenna ... While the first Sherman is waiting for it's dusting, I worked on the second one and added the applique armor plates on the hull ... and some welds all around E Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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