M4A3E8 - Up armoured
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- 43rdRecceReg
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Re: M4A3E8 - Up armoured
Very tastefully done, Adam- as usual :
BTW,Highland weather is seldom suitable for painting until about April/May. It's frustrating. At least you're getting a surprise 18c ( ) down south lately.
BTW,Highland weather is seldom suitable for painting until about April/May. It's frustrating. At least you're getting a surprise 18c ( ) down south lately.
"Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please"- Mark Twain.
Re: M4A3E8 - Up armoured
Thanks Guys
Bit more done this afternoon! Pin wash, filter and some other detail painting.
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Bit more done this afternoon! Pin wash, filter and some other detail painting.
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Re: M4A3E8 - Up armoured
What a lovely pair, superb.
Regards john
Regards john
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Thank you John!
I think I have enough Sherman’s now lol
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I think I have enough Sherman’s now lol
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I don't think anyone can say that Shermans are boring after seeing that picture. Great looking fleet.
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Thanks Zapper
They’re all different which is why I like them.
They’re all different which is why I like them.
Re: M4A3E8 - Up armoured
Hello can you please share how you created the mantlet cover and straps securing it ? Thank youAd Lav wrote:
Commanders .30 cal added.
Primed the hull outside today as the weather was great.
Should have a painted lower hull end of the week.
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My friend has a real Sherman with the same mantlet and cover -
I copied it directly from this - bits of plasticard and an old hanky!
I copied it directly from this - bits of plasticard and an old hanky!
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Thank you for the fast reply. RegardsAd Lav wrote:My friend has a real Sherman with the same mantlet and cover -
I copied it directly from this - bits of plasticard and an old hanky!
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Very good job done! Your Sherman squad looks impressive!!