usmcski

Thanks, Ninetalis!

If I recall correctly, Black Dog makes a 1/48 Iwo Jima Sherman conversion/accessory kit. Thanks for the kind words, I appreciate it!  I'm having a blast working on my other Sherman right now, I'll post more photos as I get more knocked out...

Semper,

Ski

No problem, your tank just looks superb (for me anyway).
Thanks for the answer, I've anywhere on the net and I never found one,
now I can hope that one day I will have one in 1/48!
Thanks!

Regards Ninetalis

Nice execution!

Thanks, Ninetalis!

If I recall correctly, Black Dog makes a 1/48 Iwo Jima Sherman conversion/accessory kit. Thanks for the kind words, I appreciate it!  I'm having a blast working on my other Sherman right now, I'll post more photos as I get more knocked out...

Semper,

Ski

Wow, looks great! I love it!
it just looks so perfect...
I'm more of a plane builder, but I allways wanted to make a sherman flame tank that fought on Iwo Jima...
Is there any kit in 1/48 or a conversion kit in 1/48 of a sherman flame tank that excists?

Regards Ninetalis

Thanks, Kevin, and SEMPER FI, MAC!  Once a Marine, always a Marine.....

Ski

Hey Stikpusher!

I put some time in on my 4th Tk Bn Sherman last night.  Milliput sandbags (still have to knock out the other side, though), exhaust adapter, and some other cats and dogs.  When she's done, I think she'll be a nice companion to Daisy.  Here's a few in progress pics, enjoy!

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Semper!

Ski

Ski, you're hitting the forum beach hard with some quality builds! I have no critiques of anything that stands out to me. What's next from you?

Outstanding work USMCSKI......I think it came out great, I like the the WWII display as well, but I think your tank is just screaming to be set in a diorama.

I was Kilo 3/7 1st MARDIV 1985 - 1989 on Camp Pendelton........Semper Fidelis

Kevin

Absolutely gorgeous Ski

Ski, that Pacific Sherman is great.  I always love to see the Marines represented...as an old Seabee I wish there was construction equipment available...you know the Seabees of 133rd Construction Battalion hit the beach with the Marines.

Bill, that Panzer is tight, I love the paint. 

The canteen cup with the 5th MarDiv patch is full of sand from the landing beaches at Iwo.  Have not been there myself, unfortunately, but a buddy hooked me up.  Eventually I'll do a 6th Tk Bn Sherman, since I do have some dirt and shrapnel I brought home with me from Sugar Loaf Hill in Okinawa.

Cheers,

Ski

Thought I'd post a couple pics of where my Zippo "lives"....

And Buckeye, yes, that's how the kit was molded (I forget what the hole is for...perhaps some of the "Shermaholics" can chime in?"

Semper,

Ski

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ps1, never fear...I've been busy with tigerman's Battle in the West GB and working on a Pz IV-C for that. Should be crossing the finish line with it in the next couple of weeks and then it will be back to posting in the regular forum.

You can see the clean log here if you're interested: http://www.bpmodels.net/Model/Album/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=54 

It doesn't look like you lost any of your skills, excellent build!   Is that a hole in the turret, left side?

Welcome to the group.

wbill76

Very nice work on the Iwo flame-tank. I'd say you had more than re-established yourself in the saddle, you're off to a gallop! Look forward to seeing more work in the future, welcome to the forums!

...speaking of seeing more work....

Thanks, Bill!  Coming from a talented modeler like yourself, that means a lot!

Semper!

Ski

Very nice work on the Iwo flame-tank. I'd say you had more than re-established yourself in the saddle, you're off to a gallop! Look forward to seeing more work in the future, welcome to the forums!

This is a great build...

sweet Build ! nice !

Great looking M4A2. I love how the Marines modified their tanks between campaigns. You really don't see this much modification by the Army in the European theather.

I rented "The Pacific" last month, am now reading "With the Old Breed" and a Time-Life book on Iwo and Okinawa. The Marines had such a fierce fight with the Japanese on these islands.

Keep up the great work and I can't wait to see another Iwo tank.

Ski,

Thanks for posting! Beautiful model, I love Allied armour most of all but plain jane olive drab does get dull after awhile. Love the camo and all the modifications and additions!

Ski - Very nice work, love to see a Sherman with a camo pattern. Nice detail work and the light weathering is perfect IMO

Also,.... Welcome to the humble family here. Now that you are "out"....keep it coming. Always good to have new blood here.

Rounds Complete!!

Thanks Mike, I sincerely appreciate it.

Oh, and just to be clear, the camo is hand painted, but I used my trusty Badger to get the exhaust staining and dusty it up a bit!

Semper,

Ski

Just giving credit where it's due-Mike

Thanks, Tigerman!  I had no idea there was a Group Build kicking off, but I think I'm going to dust off the other Sherman I have in waiting (the "donor" Academy tank) and make another Iwo Sherman.  I've set my sights on a 4th Tank Bn machine.  4th Bn also had wooden slats on the sponsons, with a few inches of concrete between the hull and wood.  Cages over the hatches, extra track links, etc...  More to follow on the GB Forum!

Semper,

Ski

So refreshing to see something Pacific themed. Very nicely done. Glad you came out of hiding.

Ski, welcome to the forums.

That is very eye catching and nice looking build.  Colors and scratch work are well done.  If you have another USMC vehicle come and join use over in the GB  "War in the Pacific".  Would like to see some more of your work what ever it may be.

Thanks for the kind words, Mike!  Indeed, ALL the kits in my stash (and my ancient previoius builds) are Marine subjects.  I'm just about finished with my Panda 1/35th UH-1N, I'll be sure to post it once it's done....(are they EVER done?)

Semper,

Ski

First, welcome Ski!

Second SWEET M4A3!  Excellent paint job, if you didn't say it was brushed on, I would have thought it was air brushed.  So, is this a case of once a Marine, always a Marine model builder ? lol.

Keep'em coming!

Mike