Maxene

PainlessWolf · Post by **PainlessWolf** » Mon Feb 24, 2014 3:07 am

80 days in and everything build-wise is done. I had added stowage front and rear held on with a scale chain and rope. It took a couple of tries to get the rope right but I was happy with it eventually. I followed up with a 50% dilute of flat black and thinner and did a pin wash. After that, I experimented with a Tamiya Weathering Kit and did the lower hull in sand and dirt. A last subtle spray over with dull coat to preserve the weathering and 'Maxene' is finally complete. Pictures:

sassgrunt · Post by **sassgrunt** » Mon Feb 24, 2014 4:45 am

This has turned out to be a superb job, Painless! All of the details, the painting and weathering, the added stowage - has all culminated in a museum-quality model. It's nice that it's a runner, but with all of the details you've added to it; PLEASE be careful not to tear any of them off.

80 days, huh? Wasn't there a movie like that? "Around The Sherman In 80 Days" or something like that. I will look forward to your next build as well. -Mike

cannedheat · Post by **cannedheat** » Mon Feb 24, 2014 7:12 am

well well painless old chap... that is one sherman and half ,nice ,very nice I like it very much

scalawag · Post by **scalawag** » Mon Feb 24, 2014 7:35 am

Very nice Painless. Having watched the build thread I know the attention to detail which has gone into this. Great job

jaw7620 · Post by **jaw7620** » Mon Feb 24, 2014 9:30 am

Very nice machine,I especially like the stowage and lashing on the rear

ALPHA · Post by **ALPHA** » Mon Feb 24, 2014 10:37 am

Well Painless.....you've done it.....with all that you have put into this build...you have accomplished something very special.... and with all that has already been said... you should know how this build sets a landmark here on the RCTANKWARFARE board.... your build is relatively famous now... as anyone who looks for schumo parts will come across pictures of your tank... leading them here to see the outstanding documentation of the birth of one MAXENE ...She stands as a proud example of a historical recreation...which is attributed to your skill and patience

The build is beyond praise or applause... so what I will say is ... I can't wait to see what you do with the next build

You're a great friend to everyone on the board... I feel we all benefit because of you being you

ALPHA

CODY614 · Post by **CODY614** » Mon Feb 24, 2014 11:16 am

Beeeeeautiful!
Great job.

jarndice · Post by **jarndice** » Mon Feb 24, 2014 12:15 pm

Unlike everyone else I am not fooled by the clever placing of a scale figure in the foreground of a real Sherman and then pretending it is a model. Truthfully a lot of hard work has produced a delight to the eye, Thank you for the build Painless, it now becomes a source of reference for the rest of us. It is nice to know that when the wind and snow are making other activities difficult one can always turn to making babies err no I meant building top class armour builds. shaun

ALPHA · Post by **ALPHA** » Mon Feb 24, 2014 12:33 pm

HMMM....wondering Painless... did you use some of that Tamiya foliage detail on the commander... His eyebrows seem more pronounced... Now kind of resembling a young Charlston Heston

ALPHA

jarndice · Post by **jarndice** » Mon Feb 24, 2014 1:08 pm

ALPHA wrote:HMMM....wondering Painless... did you use some of that Tamiya foliage detail on the commander... His eyebrows seem more pronounced... Now kind of resembling a young Charlston Heston

ALPHA

" OH MY GAAD " unquote. shaun

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