The Little Sherman

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July 19, 2018
There is still some PE left in the bag, but I'm happy with what is on now.
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July 19, 2018
I added some styrene sheet to close the hull. Next will be some putty and sanding and a base coat.
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July 20, 2018
I used XF-58 over XF-1 for the base color. details are painted with X-10, XF-56 and XF-59. The brown used for the handles of the machine gun is model master brown leather (I think.. I've re-bottled it.) Gloss coat is Super Clear III GX100 from Mr.Color.
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July 21, 2018
The little Sherman is finished! 🙂
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July 21, 2018
I used Mig's Airfield dust pigment for the dirt as it was the only one I have 😉.
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July 21, 2018
Weathering was a mix of Tamiya panel liners, oil washes, oil paint and acrylic paint for the chipping and rust effect.
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July 21, 2018
Final matt coat to seal everything in is Vallejo Matt Acrylic Varnish.
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July 21, 2018
The decals are a bit thick as you can see on this photo, but when looking at it in real life it doesn't show that well. Front lights are Tamiya X-22 over X-11.
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July 21, 2018
The radio antenna is a piece of stretched sprue.
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July 21, 2018
The PE parts really enhanced the detail of the kit. Especially the machine gun.
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July 21, 2018
I used 5 strands of 0.25mm copper wire that I twisted for the tow cable. The fasteners are part of the PE kit.
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July 21, 2018
Rear light is Tamiya X-27 over X-11.
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Comments

2 19 July 2018, 13:18

Björn Svedberg
I'm back after a wonderful weekend at Duxford and Fairford to continue the build of the Sherman. I'm taking my time with this as it is my first tank. I hope I got all of the PE right.. I don't know what half of it is for. Guess I will have to do some research 😉.

19 July 2018, 13:21

Cortex
I am building this kit now, will be watching yours : )

20 July 2018, 02:16

Björn Svedberg
You are welcome Cortex 🙂.

20 July 2018, 07:05

Björn Svedberg
Todays work, I've laid down the base color and put on the decals and a protective gloss coat. Next will be the fun part, weathering! 😉.

20 July 2018, 19:21

Björn Svedberg
Thank you James! 🙂
The little tank is now finished, and I really enjoyed this build. A nice break from building planes 😉.

21 July 2018, 17:25

Björn Svedberg
Thanks again, James! 🙂 It was a nice little kit.

21 July 2018, 18:59