M4A1 76mm

[Sherman 18]

Here is a M4A1 76mm, found this in with some of my old projects. The kit is from Italeri in 1/35 scale. I did the casting texture, added On the Mark PE, also added welds and stuff like that. The sand bags are made from A&B putty and some home made storage from tissue paper. Painted with Testors Model Master colors. Markings are dry transfers from Verlinden. That lets me know how old it is as of the last 5 or 7 years I have been using stencils for markings. Since I've watched Kens weathering videos I'm going to give it a try on this kit. I really like his finishes. I think this will be the perfect kit to try things out on. Should be fun! I'll try to remember to take step by step pictures.

 

[Kreighshoer]

I'll try to remember to take step by step pictures.

don't try to do it, do it!

that will be great to follow!

 

[Sherman 18]

Here is the right side after one pass. I realized while doing this it would be easier if the tank had a motor and you just let it drive itself around. I also oops a bit. I touched the sides of the upper hull. Had the bright idea then of just work it around the upper hull. That part is a mess and I have to do the left side suspension to do.

Off for some more!

 

[panzerace007]

SHERMAN,

Wow ! Looks Great !! I like th Cao. Is this a Sherman from Normandy ?? I'm not up on My Sherman knowledge. That Tarp on th Back looks Fantastic ! It's so realistic !!

ERIK

 

[moon puppy]

Show some more Sherm, doing great!

 

[Cheyenne]

It's a mutha beautiful tank Sherm !!!

I like the blended toned shades you painted on the hull , very cool .

If you didn't state this was an Italeri kit I never would have known , .......... sweet work.

If you've already stated how you did the sand bags , pardon my asking questions I should already know the answer to , .......... but how'ed ya make em ?

 

[jose luis lopez]

A really nice shermi!

The final color is very atractive, and the mud in the lower part, very realistic!

 

[Iron Mike]

She's lookin' good, Sherman!

 

[lupanzer]

...great job overal...love the tarp!

Best!

luiz.

 

[Ken Abrams]

Glad to hear the video is useful, I'm editing another one right now on more pigment stuff and I hope to have it posted soon.

It's looking good, glad you dug it out to finish it up, it's a beauty.

B)

 

[Sherman 18]

Thanks guys! Now I'm glad I did not part it out.

I hope to get back to it tonight, or this week. As long as work or something does not get in the way.

Yes Ken the videos are very, very useful. So glad you did them and posted the links!!! It is nice when you can get a look at or how someone does things. I can't wait for the new video!

Cheyenne - the sand bags are A+B putty. I'll dig out my A+B putty and do a step by step and post it. It is easy.

I'm off to the homestead to dig out parts to build a Rat Rod with the boy :woohoo:

 

[Tojo72]

Looks real good Sherman,I really like the way your OD came out.

 

[Ken Abrams]

I can't wait for the new video!

Wait no longer bud the new one is up.

The audio is horrible for some reason but it's going to have to stay as is for now, I had to get this one up and move on to other topics.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAGJjz4UhRs

 

[Sherman 18]

Another great video Ken.

Journey?

 

[Ken Abrams]

LOL, yeah I don't know a whole lot of stuff on the piano, guitar is more my thing.