Sherman finished pics -Updated!

lizardqing

Member since
July 2003
From: Dahlonega, Georgia

Sherman finished pics -Updated!

Posted by lizardqing on Friday, September 26, 2003 6:44 PM

Well here it is all finished except for the figure which is still in the works. If there is anything else that could improve it please tell. This was the first time I had done a wash,even though it's not really showing up on the pics. It is straight OOB ,may add some little things to it later.Thanks everyone for the help, I think this is my best build I've had thus far. My little brother is going to be the reciepiant of this for his birthday and since that's still over a month away I'm thinking about doing a dio for it. Shermanfreak, don't worry I'm positive this won't be my only Sherman.

Chris The Scale Firehouse The Lizard's Workshop

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Friday, September 26, 2003 6:50 PM

Oh now that's what I call a Sherman!

Nice job Chris. I like it especially when there are a lot of things on the deck, crates, boxes, etc. Looks cool. I bet it will be even better with the crew on it.

Because of your post, I was encouraged to start work on my M4A3 105. My second Sherman.

Keep on posting pics of that baby!

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Friday, September 26, 2003 6:55 PM

Chris, great looking Sherman! Shermanfreak is probably gushing with pride like a new father. The only thing I might do is find something to secure the gear on the rear deck. I've found my monitor doesn't pick up everything, but the weathering looks well done from my seat. Your going to have a happy brother.

"It is well that war is so terrible, lest we grow too fond of it."-R.E.Lee

Eric

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lizardqing

Member since
July 2003
From: Dahlonega, Georgia

Posted by lizardqing on Friday, September 26, 2003 7:10 PM

Dwight- Nice to know I was a positive influience for a change.

Tigerman- I have been thinking the same thing about something to secure the cargo. I just have not come up with anything yet that I have the stuff to do it with and would still be able to tell whats under it. If anyone has any ideas they would be appreciated.

Chris The Scale Firehouse The Lizard's Workshop

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shermanfreak

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January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Friday, September 26, 2003 7:42 PM

Nice looking Shermie Chris and I'm certainly glad to hear it won't be your last.

Just a couple of quick comments (seeing as you have time before the gift goes out), as Eric (Tigerman) has already stated, consider your stowage, what's holding it in place or what's it hanging on to. Quite easy additions with a piece of tarp or rope. Second, appears you missed a nasty little seem on the spare road wheels and last but not least ... don't forget an antenna. All together some very minor stuff.

I think you did a great job of weathering your Shermie, nothing I like better than seeing a dirty, filthy tank. Keep up the great work Chris and thanks for sharing with us.

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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lizardqing

Member since
July 2003
From: Dahlonega, Georgia

Posted by lizardqing on Friday, September 26, 2003 7:53 PM

Robert - Thanks for the tips. I did realize I left off the antenna after I posted the pics. A ? on that thugh would be how long should it be and what color would it be ie:silver,black ,od. As far as rop goes what would look like the right scale, I have some string that is used for construction but it seems like it would look like a large rope. Glad you liked it, even though from what I've seen on here there's not many a Sherman you don't like!

Chris The Scale Firehouse The Lizard's Workshop

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Friday, September 26, 2003 8:06 PM

Fine job, LQ2!
I'm sure your li'l bro is gonna dig it!

~Brian

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erush

Member since
May 2003
From: USA, GA

Posted by erush on Friday, September 26, 2003 8:28 PM

Great job Chris!! Now see, didn't I tell you it was easy to d oa wash and it does look better now!! More depth and realistic I think!! I can't see anything anyone else didn't mention and yes that was minor stuff. Great job again!!! Big Smile [:D]

Eric

Hi, I'm Eric and I'm a Modelholic too. I think I have PE poisioning.

"Friendly fire...isn't"

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shermanfreak

Member since
January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Friday, September 26, 2003 8:28 PM

Chris - antennas can be about an inch in length and O.D.

As far as rope goes .... I have some string that I've had around for a lot of years ... raid you wife's sewing basket and see what she has.

Never met a Sherman I didn't like .... but a critique is a critique whether it's a Sherman or a Tiger.
If I like it I'll say so, and if I don't like it .... well I may just not say anything.

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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lizardqing

Member since
July 2003
From: Dahlonega, Georgia

Posted by lizardqing on Friday, September 26, 2003 9:08 PM

Thanks again Robert, now if only my wife had a sewing basket. She's not quite the traditional type. Actually she has her own kit she's working on right now a howitzor.

Chris The Scale Firehouse The Lizard's Workshop

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shermanfreak

Member since
January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Friday, September 26, 2003 11:16 PM

Your wife is working on a howitzer .....where's the pics ?????

You'll be the first husband and wife team to post in the Armour Forum .... this is great.

Did I ask about the pics ????

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Friday, September 26, 2003 11:34 PM

Great looking Sherman, Chris. Very nicely weathered, too.

Speaking of building more Shermans, care to give this baby a try?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3146853665&category=2588

Great kit, from what I've heard. I don't have the cash, though. Actually, I don't even have a real Sherman kit yet, either. I'll go bury my head in the sand, now...

demono69

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Friday, September 26, 2003 11:39 PM

Yikes! [:0]
Why would anyone buy that Verlinden Isherman when there are two other great kits available (Dragon and Academy) at a fraction of the cost?
I seriously doubt the Verlinden kit is THAT much better than either of the injection offerings, but I guess that's what you have to say when you're competing with products that cost one fifth of yours.
I'm sure it's a great kit, but...

~Brian

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mstazz62

Member since
September 2003
From: USA

Posted by mstazz62 on Saturday, September 27, 2003 10:09 AM

Nice job! Now I wanna get going on my M3A2 76mm. (My favorite varient) Your wife builds, too? Thats so cool - wish I could interest the misses in modeling. Quality time you know!
Mark

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Moses

Member since
February 2003
From: Long Island

Posted by Moses on Saturday, September 27, 2003 10:54 AM

Hey Lzard, great work bud. I am not an expert on Allied Armor, but you have done a good job for your first time with this type of Armor. You will only get better myfriend. I agree with Shermie on a few things, but they are easliy corrected, or mistakles taht you will not do again.

I have only one critism and it is a big one.. Where the hell is the Zimmerit??? Big Smile [:D]

Awesome job Liz.

Cheers

Rob

"ZIM FIRST, ASK QUESTIONS LATER!!"

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lizardqing

Member since
July 2003
From: Dahlonega, Georgia

Posted by lizardqing on Saturday, September 27, 2003 1:11 PM

Robert- I'll get some pics of her work up soon. Right now all the parts are still on the sprues about half painted, ran out of propellent. I did post a 57 vette in the auto forum that she did the majority of painting on. Figured I would start her out with something small.Matter of fact she just saw this and went to get to work on it.

Demon69- I don't think I'll be putting down that much for a kit anytime soon. It was hard enough to get away with the money for this Sherman. Being my brothers b-day present was the allowable excuse ( next time I go to a shop just have to her at home).

Rob- Thanks. The zimmerit is just out of the pic. But if you look down the barrell you should see it about 75 yds out.

Chris The Scale Firehouse The Lizard's Workshop

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lizardqing

Member since
July 2003
From: Dahlonega, Georgia

Posted by lizardqing on Saturday, September 27, 2003 4:13 PM

Ok I did a few of the things that were pointed out. The antenna was just an oversight and has been added. Commander is getting a fix on that zimmerit Moses brought up. I scratch built a cargo net for the back and was looking for some opinions about it. Does it look like it could be close to the right scale? If it does look right I still need to dirty it up some. Thanks.

Oh and Shermanfreak, the progress my wife is making since she saw your pleading for pics should let me get some decent in progress pics up maybe tonite sometime.

Chris The Scale Firehouse The Lizard's Workshop

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Saturday, September 27, 2003 6:04 PM

Chris great job on the shermie. How many of us avid modelers can say that their mate likes to model too? Obviously, not many, if any. You are lucky indeed. Cool [8D]

Quality time well spent. Have any kids?

"It is well that war is so terrible, lest we grow too fond of it."-R.E.Lee

Eric

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lizardqing

Member since
July 2003
From: Dahlonega, Georgia

Posted by lizardqing on Saturday, September 27, 2003 6:22 PM

Yea I have two kids, one 5 and one 2. They can make building an adventure in thier own little way. The 5 year old built his first kit for his birthday, just a die cast VW bug but he thought it was the best. The 2 year old just likes to build things with paint jars. It is nice having a wife that gets into it, of coarse I have answered many questions on the howitzer today. Did'nt think there would be that many tiny pieces and not very good instructions. She even likes watching the history channel and complained that she can't get anything done because of it.

Chris The Scale Firehouse The Lizard's Workshop

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shermanfreak

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January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Saturday, September 27, 2003 7:01 PM

Cargo net .... never thought about a cargo net. It will probably work just fine Chris, I would try to make it lay down a little more though, you may want to soak it in white glue / water and then press it down to contour to the load. Maybe a tad over-scale ... but what do I know about cargo nets.

Wife's howitzer pics .... looking forward to them.

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Saturday, September 27, 2003 9:50 PM

That's great Chris. My daughter and I have beeen working on Revell's VW Bug (terrible kit). Keep it up and good luck to you and the family. Man I wished my wife watched the History Channel. Disapprove [V]

You gotta keeper there. Cool [8D]

"It is well that war is so terrible, lest we grow too fond of it."-R.E.Lee

Eric

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, September 27, 2003 11:19 PM

I really like the cargo net idea. I would definately follow sherm's advice, though. He is the master, we are but grasshoppers. Well, at least me.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, September 27, 2003 11:21 PM

My 2 cents worth Chris.

If you want scale rope, try ship model building supplies. The string you buy for rigging is very good, and doesn't seem to go "hairy" when painted like some thicker cottons, etc can do.

Never thougt of cargo net before, but hey, with all the scrounging crews did I'm sure it was probably used more than once for sure Wink [;)]

.

Looks a nice build. Your brother should be real happy on the big day. I remember doing a Tamiya Virago Motorbike for my brother 15 or more years ago; I built it the same as the one he had then. He doesn't have the real one now, but he still has the kit in his display case Smile [:)]

Hope your bro is that appreciative of your efforts.

Happy Modelling
Peter

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lizardqing

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July 2003
From: Dahlonega, Georgia

Posted by lizardqing on Sunday, September 28, 2003 1:22 AM

Crews scrounging around is kind of what I was thinking to. Took a little head scratching to figure out how to make it but it was pretty easy other than taking 4 hands to put it together.I would have tried some other size string but this is what I had laying around. It worked pretty good and did'nt fray at all. I used a thinned down paint and it soaked it up very nice also.
Actually my brother saw it the other day when they stopped by while in town,just don't know that he's getting it unless he knew what my 5 year old was talking about when he told him it was his tank. He builds to and seeing my stuff got him fired more, he's already called me for some advice.

Chris The Scale Firehouse The Lizard's Workshop

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Sunday, September 28, 2003 6:29 AM

Looking good, Chris!
The cargo net is a good idea.
Like Shermanfreak mentioned, however, it looks a bit out of scale to me, too. That'd be some mighty thick hawser! But, I'm no cargo net expert either, so maybe there are some that thick.
Anyway, looks good!

~Brian

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Sunday, September 28, 2003 6:50 PM

Hi Chris. Back in college I use to travel by ship a lot from my province to Manila. I have seen cargo nets that size already (some even bigger-the rope I mean). However, I have no idea if nets of that size were used in tanks, though.

Still looks cool!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, September 29, 2003 7:31 AM

Nice looking vehicle! Is all of the stowage on the back deck glued in place yet?

Ron.

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nmayhew

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July 2003
From: Kent, England

Posted by nmayhew on Monday, September 29, 2003 9:23 AM

hey lizard!
looks cool to me!! Cool [8D]

i bet your brother's gonna love it! Tongue [:P]

regards,
nick

Kind regards, Nicholas

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lizardqing

Member since
July 2003
From: Dahlonega, Georgia

Posted by lizardqing on Monday, September 29, 2003 4:27 PM

Thanks everyone. I can say that because of the group here I am getting better with every kit. I used to do the same things everytime and I think thats what got me bored with building. Now that I have found this, the possobilities are endless and it makes it a whole new hobby for me. Definately look forward to many more kits and vehichles. There is really no price to put on the knowledge gained from everyone here.

Ron- yea everything is glued down and ready to roll. Still debating on how to show it being held down though along with a few other things for the dio I have planned for it.

Chris The Scale Firehouse The Lizard's Workshop

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wipw

Member since
January 2003
From: Utah - USA

Posted by wipw on Monday, September 29, 2003 6:27 PM

Hey guys,

I just saw that Verlinden kit relisted on e-bay for (get this) .01!! Yes, one cent was the opening bid amount. It was WAAAAAY up to .16 when I checked. I'm sure the guy entered the price incorrectly. More's the pity. I wonder how evil-bay will handle that one!

Have a nice evening;

Bill

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