1/35 Academy M-51 Super Sherman IDF complete

BrandonK

Member since
June 2014

Posted by BrandonK on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 9:48 AM

Gamera

Oh gee how did I miss this!?! Great job there Brandon, I love how the Israeli sand colour came out.

Thanks, Gamera. The paint is actually Vallejo primer and then the weathering changed the color lighter as I wanted a very dusty look. I think I got that. Thanks for stopping by and your kind words.

BK

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BrandonK

Member since
June 2014

Posted by BrandonK on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 9:47 AM

plasticjunkie

These Academy kits are pretty decent with good detail and fit. Did you use Mr.Surfacer for the cast texture? Looks great, specially the figures.

The texture is pure cast kit. Thanks for the kind words and stopping by.

BK

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Gamera

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November 2009
From: SW Virginia

Posted by Gamera on Monday, November 30, 2020 11:35 AM

Oh gee how did I miss this!?! Great job there Brandon, I love how the Israeli sand colour came out.

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plasticjunkie

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November 2008
From: Central Florida

Posted by plasticjunkie on Saturday, November 28, 2020 12:39 PM

These Academy kits are pretty decent with good detail and fit. Did you use Mr.Surfacer for the cast texture? Looks great, specially the figures. Beer

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BrandonK

Member since
June 2014

Posted by BrandonK on Saturday, November 21, 2020 11:02 AM

GreySnake

Top notch work!

Thanks, GS. I appreciate it. Glad you like it.

BK

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BrandonK

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June 2014

Posted by BrandonK on Saturday, November 21, 2020 11:02 AM

stikpusher

Very nicely done Brandon!

Thanks buddy, that means alot coming from you.

BK

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BrandonK

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June 2014

Posted by BrandonK on Saturday, November 21, 2020 11:01 AM

knox

That turned out super nice!

Thank you for commenting and the kind words.

BK

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BrandonK

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June 2014

Posted by BrandonK on Saturday, November 21, 2020 11:01 AM

DRUMS01

Really nice job of an old workhorse. I agree with the others regarding the figures and weathering, all top notch.

Ben

Thanks, Ben. I appreciate the kind words.

BK

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GreySnake

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February 2011

Posted by GreySnake on Saturday, November 21, 2020 7:47 AM

Top notch work!

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stikpusher

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July 2004
From: Sonora Desert

Posted by stikpusher on Friday, November 20, 2020 11:37 PM

Very nicely done Brandon!

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knox

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February 2011

Posted by knox on Friday, November 20, 2020 4:32 PM

That turned out super nice!

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DRUMS01

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June 2018
From: Ohio (USA)

Posted by DRUMS01 on Friday, November 20, 2020 4:20 PM

Really nice job of an old workhorse. I agree with the others regarding the figures and weathering, all top notch.

Ben

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BrandonK

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June 2014

Posted by BrandonK on Friday, November 20, 2020 3:32 PM

RBaer

Well done! It certainly has a nice dusty look.

Thanks. It will look better on a base and photoed better. Right now everything is put away and I don't have room for the base. I'll post up some better pics after I move. Thanks for stopping by and the kind words.

BK

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BrandonK

Member since
June 2014

Posted by BrandonK on Friday, November 20, 2020 3:30 PM

M. Brindos

I love that finish! I think you absolutely nailed it.

Thanks, man. Coming from a builder of your caliber that means alot. Thank you.

BK

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BrandonK

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June 2014

Posted by BrandonK on Friday, November 20, 2020 3:30 PM

M1GarandFan

Very impressive! Love the figures too!

The figures really do help. This is my third attempt at painting them. I am getting better, but I still struggle with those eyes. Thanks for coming by and your kind words.

BK

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BrandonK

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June 2014

Posted by BrandonK on Friday, November 20, 2020 3:29 PM

Tojo72

Looks great,color variations look good,and that long barrel looks so intimidating I did the Tamiya a few years ago and added a Dragon Spotlight.

It had much more variation before weathering, but with tons of dust everything starts to look the same until you wash it. Thanks for the kind words.

BK

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BrandonK

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June 2014

Posted by BrandonK on Friday, November 20, 2020 3:28 PM

HeavyArty
It looks really nice. Good job on it. Is it OOB, or did you add anything to it?

It is OOB except for the filling in the spotlight and the antenna masts. The bags, cans and ammo boxes all came with the kit. Thanks for the kind words.

BK

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RBaer

Member since
September 2006
From: Dripping Springs, TX, USA

Posted by RBaer on Friday, November 20, 2020 2:17 PM

Well done! It certainly has a nice dusty look.

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M. Brindos

Member since
January 2015
From: Tumwater, WA.

Posted by M. Brindos on Friday, November 20, 2020 2:15 PM

I love that finish! I think you absolutely nailed it.

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M1GarandFan

Member since
July 2014
From: Rifle, CO. USA

Posted by M1GarandFan on Friday, November 20, 2020 1:12 PM

Very impressive! Love the figures too!

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Tojo72

Member since
March 2003
From: Western North Carolina

Posted by Tojo72 on Friday, November 20, 2020 12:49 PM

Looks great,color variations look good,and that long barrel looks so intimidating I did the Tamiya a few years ago and added a Dragon Spotlight.

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HeavyArty

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December 2002
From: Valrico, FL

Posted by HeavyArty on Friday, November 20, 2020 11:50 AM

It looks really nice. Good job on it. Is it OOB, or did you add anything to it?

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BrandonK

Member since
June 2014

1/35 Academy M-51 Super Sherman IDF complete

Posted by BrandonK on Friday, November 20, 2020 11:43 AM

I just wrapped this one up for the IDF GB and I am very happy with it.

I was going for a look of a tank that has been bombing around in the desert with all the dust and sand and I think I pulled it off.

I used Vallejo IDF paint set and Mig dust effect and Mig pigments. I topped it all off with a dusting of pastels. This was super good kit and I will most likely do another. Later, after I move this one will end up in a small scene, but right now I don't have the space.

I hope you like it.

BK