Israeli M51 Sherman, October 1973

stikpusher

Member since
July 2004
From: Sonora Desert

Israeli M51 Sherman, October 1973

Posted by stikpusher on Monday, February 21, 2022 3:38 PM

So my first project of the year is now complete. This is Academy’s 1/35 M51 Sherman, an Israeli/French upgrade to the basic M4A1E8. I built it mostly OOB, aside from adding a clear acetate lens to the spotlight (no lens was provided), some .010 wire for the antennas, and replacing the nylon mesh for the grouser compartment vents with some brass mesh - the kit stuff was horrid to try to cut to size & shape. Base color is Model Master Acrylic IDF Sand. I based the markings off what few photos that I could find of M51s in the Golan during the October 1973 War, where the Israelis had to bring these old war horses out of war reserve to assist the Centurions in stopping then pushing back the Syrian onslaught and subsequently driving towards Damascus.

Thanks for looking, comments and critiques are welcome…

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Sigep Ziggy

Member since
March 2019
From: Post Falls, Idaho

Posted by Sigep Ziggy on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 8:36 AM

Great Job!

your shipmate,

Ziggy

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Tojo72

Member since
March 2003
From: Western North Carolina

Posted by Tojo72 on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 8:44 AM

Fantastic build,I particularly like the packs and the tarps.Its all of the small things that add up.

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Mrchntmarine

Member since
October 2016
From: Louisiana Gulf South

Posted by Mrchntmarine on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 9:24 AM

Looks very nice and i especially like the shading on the tarps. Also the contrast on the flesh and the lens addition was good. I hope to be able soon to figure out the shading technique on uneven surfaces. FYI - maybe my browser, latest FF, but I got a Postimage internal server error when clicking to look at the images. Tks for the post!

Keep on modeling!

All the best,

William

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BrandonK

Member since
June 2014

Posted by BrandonK on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 9:56 AM

Excellent work. I loved this kit when I built it. Super good looking build.

BK

On the bench:

A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!

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keavdog

Member since
April 2003
From: USA

Posted by keavdog on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 10:43 AM

Excellent Stik! Love the figures as they add so much in terms of scale and context. Brilliant piece.

Thanks,

John

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Gamera

Member since
November 2009
From: SW Virginia

Posted by Gamera on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 11:22 AM

Superb job SP, love the packs and storage too, and the overall finish and figures are also fantastic! Yes

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

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Real G

Member since
May 2011
From: Honolulu, Hawaii

Posted by Real G on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 11:29 AM

Nice one Stik! My favorite version of the Sherman.

“Ya ya ya, unicorn papoi!”

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TigerII

Member since
June 2004
From: East Stroudsburg, PA

Posted by TigerII on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 2:14 PM

Very nicely done, Stik. This is an excellent build.

Achtung Panzer! Colonel General Heinz Guderian

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GMorrison

Member since
September 2012

Posted by GMorrison on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 3:15 PM

That's well done, Carlos.

Like others have noted, the figures are absolutely first class.

Bill

Modeling is an excuse to buy books.

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M1GarandFan

Member since
July 2014
From: Rifle, CO. USA

Posted by M1GarandFan on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 5:27 PM

Masterfully done, as always, Stik.

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stikpusher

Member since
July 2004
From: Sonora Desert

Posted by stikpusher on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 10:32 PM

Thanks to one and all guys! I truly appreciate your compliments on this build. But I do need to keep to keep working on my figure painting skills. One of these days...

F is for FIRE, That burns down the whole town!

U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

- Plankton

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MR TOM SCHRY

Member since
July 2015

Posted by MR TOM SCHRY on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 12:00 PM

Stikpusher, excelent job on this Sherman! This is my favorite variant of the Sherman and I completed the Tamiya version in 2021. I still have the Academy and Dragon versions left to build. Your painting & weathering is spot on and I really like your base and figure work too! My local model club is having a "Year of the Tiger" group build so Tamiya's 1/35 Korean War Sherman Easy Eight is next for me. Great build to start off 2022 for you!

TJS

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stikpusher

Member since
July 2004
From: Sonora Desert

Posted by stikpusher on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 8:37 PM

Thanks Tom. I have the old MP Models M50 Sherman to tackle one day down the road eventually. I'm looking forward to seeing your Tiger Sherman. Those Korean War tank markings can be quite colorful! I think those are my favorite Sherman markings.

F is for FIRE, That burns down the whole town!

U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

- Plankton

LSM