Decisions

[moon puppy]

Re: Lil' Sherm

Finally got freed up to hit the bench some. Using the same techniques as Dad has done on this weathering OD, or at least I'm trying to. I think I'm being too subtle. Still some more weathering to do I think. The decals also silvered up on me but I didn't notice it till after I flat coated it. Wonder if decal solution will work through the clearcoat?

The major gap up front comes from not lining up the transmission cover correctly on the diecast frame and the hull. Should have been more careful but since so much attaches to it I can't really pull it off and put it back in correctly. Dry fit, dry fit, dry fit!

Not really a fan of this diecast chassis, read somewhere it gives it scaled weight..whatever. Much rather have a plastic hull, want weight, add lead.

 

[lupanzer]

...nice job MP...my opinion:...dirt on suspension and tracks B)

Regards! :drinks

Luiz.

 

[Iron Mike]

Sherm is looking pretty good, I know you'll touch up the road wheels. The tools look really swell too!

 

[MrT]

Great color on the little Sherm!

B)

 

[Old Dog]

Looking good Bob

 

[moon puppy]

Thank you Gary. That big ol gap up front pisses me off...time for a tarp?

 

[MrT]

Get some epoxy putty and make some sand bag armor.

B)

 

[Sherman 18]

Looking good.

I would make some sand bags to put over the gap.

 

[moon puppy]

I'm going to get some sand bags and put them over the gap.

 

[randy_ditton]

Looking good MP Sand bags are always good!

Randy

 

[moon puppy]

While I was doing one, might as well do the other.

didn't want to break the Miliput out tonight, I'll make a mess this weekend with the stuff.

 

[Iron Mike]

Is that the Dirty Harry model mg? Looks kinda large compared to the gun. :hmmm

 

[moon puppy]

That's the one that came with the kit.

 

[Iron Mike]

So you found it? My lost parts usually don't turn up until the build is done.

 

[moon puppy]

Oh yeah, I found it, on the floor next to the trash can as I was vacuuming. Yes I do clean up sometimes...It almost sucked but I saw it in time.

 

[Iron Mike]

You didn't suck up the mojo again, did you? hmy:

 

[moon puppy]

Not THAT much cleaning. Matter of fact i'm contemplating my next build.

 

[lupanzer]

Dear MP...the colors are matching very well...super well done...my congratulations!

Luiz.

 

[moon puppy]

Thank you Luiz, I'll sleep well tonight after such high praise.

 

[moon puppy]

I didn't sand bag it, I loosened the screws and pulled the hull forward and tighen them down again. Closed up the gap nicely, nice enough to call it finish for this build!

The kit is nice, I don't like the diecast, just don't trust the bond between plastic and metal. I'm really thrilled with the weathering job using Dad's drybrush weathering techniques. May be seeing more armor from me.

Hope you like it!