M4A3 finished and on a small base

[cb1]

Men, Ladies,

I just finished this Tamiya Sherman OOB and I'm trying my hand at small dioramas. I like the wood with the bark still attached as it adds to the scene.

I sprayed the base with the Floquil "dirt" texture spray can and I like how the color looks. Next time I'm going to add some "mossy dirt" of the same paint.
Here is the spray I used.

Then I added some tree stumps made by Bayardi (Trees & boulders). I then applied some clearcoat gloss in random areas and then I poured some fine dirt and static grass. After I shook off the excess I sprayed the whole thing with dull coat to try to keep it all down.

The pictures.

I "think" I'm done with this one. I do like how that wood base/bark looks.

Thanks for looking!
Chris

 

[Iron Mike]

Looks good, Chris! You're right about the bark looking good, really sets off the edge. Maybe get the tank to sink into the ground work a little more on the next one?

 

[cb1]

yes sir! you are reading my mind. I'm thinking about using my winter cammo'd Bradley and make an attempt at snow

 

[lupanzer]

...love the base...and an excelent painting job!


:drinks


Luiz.

 

[jknaus]

Nice That bark really sets off the base, I like it.
James

 

[Dragunov]

Very nice Chris

The base does justice to your very nice Sherman! The bark makes the base blend in with the groundwork, very nice!

Cheers Erik

 

[moon puppy]

Well dang, that's quick and easy, here I am mixing up all sorts of stuff. Looks really good Chris, thanks for sharing!

 

[MrT]

Nicely done!!

Terry B)

 

[reconron]

Looking good,Chris!

Greetings,Ron.

 

[agentg]

I really like how this turned out. That base is surely an eye catcher. There's a couple of technical things, but as a Shermaholic I always see those. Overall a build to be proud of.

G

 

[cb1]

Thanks for the kinds words everybody! Thanks to all the tips and tricks I learned on this site I'm trying new things.

Lots of great skills on this site that I am learning!

 

[Sherman 18]

Looks really good! I love that base. Remember to bring the dirt on to the road wheels and drive sprockets