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Met5
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Decima Project

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Decima Project:

It is the reproduction of a Sherman M4 Beute Panzer.

The tank fits in the scenario of the clashes that took place at the gates of Rome (Castel di Decima) in May 1944 between the allied forces on one side and
On the other the 29 Panzergrenadier Division (Falco Division) side by side with the paratroopers of the 185 Battalion Nembo.

The tank was captured during the landing of Anzio was captured and used for the defense of Rome.

On board we find a paratrooper officer and a German man.

On the transport case you will find photos of Cassino's fights, of Anzio's landing, of the Maps of the territory of the time.

Logos of the Light Institute and UFA (German equivalent) on the sides of the transport case

The work ends with the final shot of the tank, in an alternative pose theater, which does not distract the observer.

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The project's walkthrough:

https://youtu.be/h8vPNGX2yOA

Decima finally comes home:

https://youtu.be/ZNan34k3wUI

https://youtu.be/n6VpQEUiHVo

The loving vigil of his crew:

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c.rainford73
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Re: Decima Project

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Stunning work. You were able to capture the most sinister and dark Sherman I have ever seen with such realism absolutely incredible work
Tanks alot.... :wave:
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Re: Decima Project

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A refreshing thread, with a hint of drama and Chiaroscuro :thumbup: Members here often find very inventive ways of displaying their models (dioramas etc), and projects. Yours continues that tradition :thumbup:
"Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please"- Mark Twain.
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Marco Peter
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Re: Decima Project

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Superb photography, really the finishing touch!
1:16 was my scale. Until 'Konan' came into my life... an Armortek 1:6 Tiger 1!
... Now followed by a Panther G, 'Gunther'!

I'm a happy man. 8)
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Re: Decima Project

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Thank you all!

September begins my next job: Famo Flak 88 mm
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The realism is scary good, job well done
Cheers
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Re: Decima Project

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I agree it's really one of the best I've seen. The videos are great too.
Tanks alot.... :wave:
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Re: Decima Project

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Thank you all!

Here Decima on holiday (old metal tracks):

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Decima with new metal tracks:

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