Crazy Joe's Sherman Rehabilitation

[PainlessWolf]

I had a welcome visitor this week. Sassgrunt came into the Front Range to visit family and I managed to steal a few hours of his company last Sunday. With him, he brought exotic gifts from the Land of Leis and Volcanoes, a load of gear for an upcoming 1/6 build and the last piece to complete 'In The Mood'. Alpha had built one of his premium antennas for the tank and made it extra springy so I could replicate the tied down version that St. Sgt. Pool used on his last Sherman. I took the opportunity to add the final detail bits to the shovel mount and finish the tools as well. 'In The Mood' is 100% ( as I see it ) and ready for a Show Off thread. I'll take care of that this weekend. Pictures of last night's work:

[ALPHA]

WHEW!Glad it got there Painless... the one thing I worried about was it getting bent...One tip ... you might want to trim the base in half... I made it long thinking you were going to pull the brass out

Guess we get to see that in the Show off thread Can't wait

SHERMAN POWER IS A GO! PANZER VOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ALPHA

[PainlessWolf]

Alpha,
The base is great! ( like the rest of the antenna ;o) The depth of the bottom section matches the height of the Mato brass pretty well and with a drill and mount provides a super sturdy base for pulling the antenna back and roping it into place. I don't have to worry about a bump sending the antenna flipping off of the turret *chuckles* Thank you again, my Friend.
regards,
Painless

[ALPHA]

Alpha,
The base is great! ( like the rest of the antenna ;o) The depth of the bottom section matches the height of the Mato brass pretty well and with a drill and mount provides a super sturdy base for pulling the antenna back and roping it into place. I don't have to worry about a bump sending the antenna flipping off of the turret *chuckles* Thank you again, my Friend.
regards,
Painless

That's great Painless...the main thing is it works... the Mato brass does make a good base ...I like that tied back effect ...you will have to do some black and white shots when you do your Show off thread

Carpe Diem Sir

PANZER VOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ALPHA

[palepainter]

The decals look great. You are right though, your eyes will bug out on that small stuff. Time to break out the 2x and 3x readers. Glad it all came together.

[PainlessWolf]

Pale,
Thanks to you and your excellent stencils!
Thank you again!
warm regards,
Painless

[HERMAN BIX]

Mr Pale, can you make stencils for ambush cam, hard edge 3 colour and Normandy 'swirl' !!!?

[PainlessWolf]

Good evening,
Sorry to bring this one back to life but I had a rare chance to showcase the 'Mood' and an original MATO Shermans cross country capability. ( in deep snow )
PICS:

[c.rainford73]

Such a good looking tank in a fantastic setting just the mere mention of Crazy Joe got me thinking " will I get a glimpse of the one and only Joe?"

That section you have set aside for a tank arena will be spectacular! Such beautiful country

[PainlessWolf]

Carl!
This Sherman was Joes original Command before it was given over to another 'reckless and bold' Sergeant some time ago. ;o)
regards,
Painless