IDF M1 Sherman 76mm -- Done - Pics --

Nicely done bro. Just some more highlighting will perfect it.

Looks real nice Gino. I like the color and the stowage, adds a lot of character.

Wasn't it a blast painting a Sherman that color!I've done two IDF Shermans and really enjoyed them.Definately a nice job on this one.

Gino - Another outstanding build. Looks great. nice work on the stowage. Nice change of pace!!

Rounds Complete!!

Thanks guys, it was a fun build.  The IDF sand is a good diversion from OD and NATO camo every once in a while.  I really like the look of the M4A1 w/HVSS suspension.  The wide tracks just make it look more menacing.

Gino,

I like the color and tone you used.  What did you use for a base color?  I particularly like the frontal pic.... it looks like someone brought a thug to a knife fight.

Cheers

Dave

Thanks Dave.  The base color was a spray can of Krylon Khaki (Beige) gloss, striaght out of the can.  I think it represents the IDF mid-60's sand color well.  I then washed it with a couple different shades of brown and sand. 

As always you do outstanding work "Heavy". I hope you posted your Shot on here, I'm looking for it.

Beautiful model Gino, I can see it in the news footage of the times. Great subject choice, I went through a phase of building IDF armour as a younger person and I do remember always wanting a really good M51. In the 1980's such a thing did not exist and the suspension was also non existant. I do remember doing a 76mm myself but had to do it as a straight Italeri kit with verlinden decals.

Again a beautiful Sherman.

Terry.

Thanks guys.  Glad you like it.  It was a pretty fun project.

I used the spray can.  It wasn't too bad to control it.  I sprayed a couple thin coats first, then a final, heavier coat to cover fully without too much build-up.

Very nice lookin job on a very nice lookin model

Thanks Bodge.