You should build one, or two. They’re super great kits.
Managed to sort out all of the parts that go on the front of the hull this evening. Nothing extraordinary. I did thin down the cross guards for the horn a bit. They’re a tad thick for me.
I’ll see what I can do about finishing up the hull hardware soon.
Looks good to me Mike, like the storage!
Thanks. I’ve been careful not to overload it. I don’t want it to turn into a gypsy caravan.
I think your storage is just fine, but I’m under the impression that most of the U.S. tanks DID look like they were part of a gypsy caravan, at least near the end of the war in Europe.
Hey Mike, this “Easy Eight” is coming along nicely. I did notice that you haven’t made up your mind if you’re going to use the M2 .50cal MG or the M1 .30cal MG for the turret. IMHO I’d go for “Ma Deuce”. This tank looks like another winner.
Oh yes I have made up my mind. I’m going with both lol. Because guns!
The stowage looks good.
I always thought they looked like the Beverly Hillbillies truck.
Beautiful build! I have the same kit but can’t find time to work on it. Honestly this thread gave me some inspiration…
Come to think of it, it’s been a couple of years since I did anything Sherman…
Lol yeah. I’m just not going overboard with it lol.
Hop on the bandwagon lol.
Got some minor detailing done today. Started by detailing up the .50 cal and branched out to hatch handles and other minor details such as the loaders hatch spring-catch. I added the head pad and latch to the commanders hatch. Drilled and pinned all four hatches so I can move them around until I get the crew setup. All of the hardware is now installed on the turret.
I still need to finish up the upper hull assembly and all of the tiny bits like tools to attach later.
But it’s starting to look serious. I like it. [:D]
I’m going to finish the day with first, M-60 Tanker’s progress, and then my own.
He’s almost done with his E8, with little but some effects and a final clear coat to finish it off.
He found an old Italleri M4A3 composite hull with the T-23(?) Turret and started building that one up as well. The first thing he found out was that the Dragon DS tracks make a good fit.
He used some Bondo spot glazing putty to add some caring texture to the upper hull.
His lineup is looking really good so far.
My progress isn’t nearly as fast, but I’m down to just the fender brackets and tool straps. The turret and the lower hull are in primer.
Almost ready for the paint shop!
Nice work there on both M4s!!!
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All looking good! I just may get a Sherman bug here…
Thanks! I’ve got some updates to catch up on. I’ve got a second E8 to build and a Pershing as well.
This project is keeping me busy and keeping my mind on time management.
Both builds are very impressive Mike.
Thanks. We’ve both made some good progress.
I’ve gotten to the base paint color of Tamiya Olive Drab with Vallejo U.S.A.F Olive Drab (AKA O.D. '41) as modulation and then an overall Vallejo Green wash to bring back the green tones of the Tamiya O.D.
I finished up the tracks this evening. The entire lower hull got the pigment treatment wich is as I found out, is very easy to over do.
Vallejo pigments were slopped over it all, including the tracks and then I went to town detailing with different washes to change the tones and break up the monotony of the single color pigment I possess. Ya gotta work with whutcha got.
The tracks were dry brushed with Testors Aluminum enamel. I prefer the dull shine when the enamel is matte coated vs silver.
I will begin detail painting next. As you can see I’ve already got the stars on. Those, unfortunately are the only decals. No other markings are included.
M-60 Tanker’s builds are going well with the first coat of Model Master rattle can O.D. ending up a bit dark, but I’ve advised him on how to tone it down. It should be fun to see how he tackles the problem.
I’m quite proud of how far my Dad has come in so short of a time. I learned all of my first lessons from him and now he’s asking me for tips. He was always better than me in my mind and he always will be.