1/35 Academy M-51 Super Sherman IDF complete

Modeling Subjects Armor
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I just wrapped this one up for the IDF GB and I am very happy with it.

I was going for a look of a tank that has been bombing around in the desert with all the dust and sand and I think I pulled it off.

I used Vallejo IDF paint set and Mig dust effect and Mig pigments. I topped it all off with a dusting of pastels. This was super good kit and I will most likely do another. Later, after I move this one will end up in a small scene, but right now I don’t have the space.

I hope you like it.

BK

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It looks really nice. Good job on it. Is it OOB, or did you add anything to it?

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Looks great,color variations look good,and that long barrel looks so intimidating I did the Tamiya a few years ago and added a Dragon Spotlight.

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Very impressive! Love the figures too!

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I love that finish! I think you absolutely nailed it.

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Well done! It certainly has a nice dusty look.

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It is OOB except for the filling in the spotlight and the antenna masts. The bags, cans and ammo boxes all came with the kit. Thanks for the kind words.

BK

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It had much more variation before weathering, but with tons of dust everything starts to look the same until you wash it. Thanks for the kind words.

BK

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The figures really do help. This is my third attempt at painting them. I am getting better, but I still struggle with those eyes. Thanks for coming by and your kind words.

BK

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Thanks, man. Coming from a builder of your caliber that means alot. Thank you.

BK

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Thanks. It will look better on a base and photoed better. Right now everything is put away and I don’t have room for the base. I’ll post up some better pics after I move. Thanks for stopping by and the kind words.

BK

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Really nice job of an old workhorse. I agree with the others regarding the figures and weathering, all top notch.

Ben

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That turned out super nice!

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Very nicely done Brandon!

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Top notch work!

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Thanks, Ben. I appreciate the kind words.

BK

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Thank you for commenting and the kind words.

BK

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Thanks buddy, that means alot coming from you.

BK

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Thanks, GS. I appreciate it. Glad you like it.

BK

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These Academy kits are pretty decent with good detail and fit. Did you use Mr.Surfacer for the cast texture? Looks great, specially the figures. [B]