-Dan
Sherman IIC Firefly
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X82d Pathfinder
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Sherman IIC Firefly
I thought I'd post my Sherman IIC Firefly based on the Sherman late M4A1 hull variant. The build is posted in the Tamiya section if you are interested in the blow by blow photos.
-Dan
-Dan
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- Rear Direct.jpeg (89.85 KiB) Viewed 2394 times
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- Lower from front bogie.jpeg (72.89 KiB) Viewed 2394 times
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- Left side front.jpeg (75.74 KiB) Viewed 2394 times
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- Left rear shot.jpeg (74.17 KiB) Viewed 2394 times
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- Front nose from above.jpeg (79.37 KiB) Viewed 2394 times
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- Exhaust tow bar.jpeg (72.06 KiB) Viewed 2394 times
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- Drive sproket.jpeg (49.58 KiB) Viewed 2394 times
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- Bogie.jpeg (81.06 KiB) Viewed 2394 times
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- Front shot barrel foward.jpeg (73.4 KiB) Viewed 2394 times
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A Commander has to make vital decision on incomplete information in a matter of seconds, and afterwards the experts can sit down at leisure, with all the facts before them, and argue about what he might, could or should have done.- Sir William Slim
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X82d Pathfinder
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Re: Sherman IIC Firefly
The second batch of photos.
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- Top rear deck.jpeg (71.33 KiB) Viewed 2393 times
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- Top center turret.jpeg (60.95 KiB) Viewed 2393 times
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- Side turret net straps.jpeg (67.72 KiB) Viewed 2393 times
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- Right rear tools.jpeg (78.61 KiB) Viewed 2393 times
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- right front.jpeg (67.86 KiB) Viewed 2393 times
A Commander has to make vital decision on incomplete information in a matter of seconds, and afterwards the experts can sit down at leisure, with all the facts before them, and argue about what he might, could or should have done.- Sir William Slim
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Re: Sherman IIC Firefly
Absolutely stunning, well done Jumper!!
Derek
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First in the Field - Since 1914.
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Wildboar44
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Re: Sherman IIC Firefly
Now that Sir is a very impressive build , the weathering is so life like , remarkable 
Yesterday is our history, Tomorrow is an eternal mistery, Today is a gift, its why its called "The Present".
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X82d Pathfinder
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Re: Sherman IIC Firefly
Thank you gentlemen. It was a labor of love and frustration.
-Dan
-Dan
A Commander has to make vital decision on incomplete information in a matter of seconds, and afterwards the experts can sit down at leisure, with all the facts before them, and argue about what he might, could or should have done.- Sir William Slim
Re: Sherman IIC Firefly
very nice fella, amazing paint and weathering 
fetch me the kitty's lets go to war
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Re: Sherman IIC Firefly
AWESOME ! that's what i call detailed !
congrats that man !
congrats that man !
Re: Sherman IIC Firefly
Phenomenal. 'Just like the real thing' is a comment often bandied about, but this is the absolute business. If I didn't know it was a model I would be asking which museum this tank is displayed in.
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Re: Sherman IIC Firefly
love the "poxmarks" in the side armour and of course the straps on the tarp.
we salute you bhagwan !
we salute you bhagwan !
Re: Sherman IIC Firefly
Fantastic work there its a real credit to you 
Christopher
Heng Long M26 Pershing - awaiting repairs
Torro T34-85
Taigen Full metal Tiger 1 Ausf.E
Heng Long M26 Pershing - awaiting repairs
Torro T34-85
Taigen Full metal Tiger 1 Ausf.E
