British MK III Sherman

It looks good!  One thing to consider for your subsequent Shermans. I believe you've painted the return rollers black according to the DML directions, right? DML got it wrong. The return rollers are solid metal.  Hope this helps.

What are the metal plates on top of the back deck for? It looks like you attached the read sand shields to the top of the hull and not below.

Rob: Some units fashioned ad hoc storage frames from the sand shields usually mounted below the sponsons.  They were often removed and tossed.  This unit recycled them by tack welding them to the rear corners of the engine deck.  Then the crews stuffed their gear in the holds.

Thank you for the heads up

Thanks for answering that question . I could not have stated it better myself

Nice Sherman!  What colors of paint/powders did you use? 

Despite the directions snafu's (normal per Dragon instructions!) the model is very nicely finished and presented!

I might be wrong but did you paint the transmission cover a darker color or is it weathering? Neat build by the way.

Macattack The paint is all modelmakerz as well as the pigments.

It was first primed in white. Followed by a base color of desert sand. The brown was free handed on after.

The sand color was toned ( modulation / fade) with desert sand pigment powder brushed on . The brown was deepened a little with brown pigment powder.

The suspension was weathered with European dirt pigment powder. The lower weathering was also done with the European dirt pigment.

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Thanks Doog

The transmission cover is the same colors . Its probally the weathering . Also after the vehicle is primed I spray the lower areas in black to help create a subtle shadow effect by slightly changing the tone .

Thanks for the info modelmakerz.  You have a nice selection of products available.  I am moving in the next few weeks so after I get settled I will probably order some pigments from you.

Good luck with the move . i know that can be a tough and stressful time .I spent 12 years as a household goods mover/long haul truck driver. You would be surprised at how people handle moving day.