Tamiya M4A3 75mm

[Sherman 18]

I started this build for the Tamiya group build on the Sherman-Shop site. Thought I would share what I've done so far. The kit is an Ebay purchase, Armor Research barrel, Archer casting numbers and symbols, On The Mark PE, parts from Formations, Grandt Line bolts and some mix of parts from the parts box. I'm thinking 11th Armor but not set on that yet.

I plugged the tool mount holes on the upper hull with stretch sprue

cut some sheet styrene for the missing cheek armor

did some shaping of the styrene with my figures, stuck it on and then realized I just did not get the shape right. So I took the saw to it to force into shape (kinda like you do when you chop a top on a car).

After some filing and putty looked pretty good

Started to make the casting texture (3M automotive spot putty mixed with Testors cement) I tried to add in some casting seams and such with the putty using tape to help give me a "lip."

Turret starting to come together

I was not intent on adding the missing parts to the lower hull, but then thought I would give it a try

drilled hole for the missing bolts and then added Grandt line bolts

Did some casting texture to the transmission housing and also added Archer casting numbers and symbols

Started to add some welds to the upper hull with styrene strip, and added texture to the cast pieces and to the flat steel plate

 

[ij001]

D*mn, Jeff, you just a Sheraholic building-machine, incha !!

Ian

 

[SA Dave]

How many shermans have you got on the bench at the moment - 18?

 

[Sherman 18]

D*mn, Jeff, you just a Sheraholic building-machine, incha !!

Ian

Sorry no machine here, nothing like a couple guys here (Terry, Tony and Maddog) Yeah I do have the Sherman sicknes and I am great at creating shelf queens

Thanks, I find them fun and relaxing to do.

 

[Sherman 18]

How many shermans have you got on the bench at the moment - 18?

Ahhhhhh its a little higher, I think I'm afraid to count

 

[Iron Mike]

Good to see you at the bench. B)

 

[SA Dave]

How many shermans have you got on the bench at the moment - 18?

Ahhhhhh its a little higher, I think I'm afraid to count

Hahahahahaha I thought that might be the case - At least youre enjoying yourself.

 

[jknaus]

James

 

[Sharkmouth]

I was not intent on adding the missing parts to the lower hull, but then thought I would give it a try

I knew I wasn't the only one who would get the bug for the bottom details!

Regards,

 

[MrT]

Oh yeah you're cooking with gas now!

Terry

 

[Tony lee]

Tony lee

 

[Sherman 18]

Thanks guys

 

[Tojo72]

your detailing on this one is truly impressive

 

[Brokeneagle]

B) great work - old school techniques are great to watch.

Ian.

 

[Sherman 18]

Thanks guys!

 

[Sherman 18]

added some parts from Formations

 

[moon puppy]

 

[Gator]

Very nice!

 

[lupanzer]

Good...

Luiz