Build Complete #9 Cyber-Hobby Orange Box Sherman M4A4 75mm WIP

Schnobs wrote:

Bob & Adam you guys are too funny! Thanks Bill for the compliments on the figures.  After some thought I am not going to do a base at this time I am going to spend my last emotional energy on the final weathering and details and then set it aside for awhile so I can start my next project which is driving me nuts I have to get it out soon or my head will explode

But I like that wall, and incorperated into a nice base(even later) or better yet, a real Diorama, this thing could really kill !{ I am in it for the Dio's, so I gotta throw a vote that way while it's in the air BTW...what the "next project" anyways?

Thanks Andrew and Adam for your last comments.

I finished final detailing today and my ideal was a light dusting rather than a mud bath so I kept it subtle.  I used Oils only for the dusting effects on the turret and hull but I did use Mig Pigment Europe Dust on tracks and bogies again as subtle as possible.  I love Mig pigments but it is very easy to make a vehicle look like it is covered in flour because I have done it!

Seattle does have natural light days in the Fall but they are few and far between but we had one today so I took a few natural shots and also some in the light box.

Thanks again to everyone that has stopped by and also commented on this build it is appreciated.  You guys have really helped me become a better modeler this year and I will always be thankful for that.  This was my ninth build and took every bit of skill and techniques that I learned the hard way this year to accomplish the following:

PS sorry low bandwith guys for every WIP I do I like pics!!!  I tried to be selctive honest!

Here are Natural Light shots first:

Final Light Box Pics:

YOU DID IT PAL - YOU PULLED IT OFF    EPIC

I LIKE ALL THE PICTURES - HAD TO TAKE A GOOD LONG LOOK AT EACH-----IT'S FANTASTIC! One of my favorite things I've seen of the FSM Forum................--NOW------DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN ! 

Well thanks Adam that's very kind of you to say! I had some great advice from all the guys on the forums over the last year that I put into this build. I have not ruled out a detailed base or a Dio but I was just going crazy with the next build idea which I will unveil tomorrow in a detailed way.

Thanks again for your figure advice which is always welcome! Those were my 13, 14th and 15th figures respectively and I feel were my best so far.

Ed...ABSOLUTLY STUNNING brother, just freaking STUNNING.  Beautiful job on EVERYTHING Sir.

So whats next on te bench?????????

Bob

VERY, Very well done Edmund! Your figures look extremely well done. What a great job.

Nate

Thanks Sir I had a blast and I am glad you like it.  I wll be posting my #10 WIP later today but it's still a secret!

Nachtflieger wrote:

VERY, Very well done Edmund! Your figures look extremely well done. What a great job. Nate

Thanks Nate for the comment.  I really like the quality of the Ultracast resin figures becasue they almost paint themselves!

wing_nut wrote:

That is slicker 'n snot on a doorknob  Nice job.

LMAO!  Yep that would be prety slick!   Thanks Marc!

wbill76 wrote:

Nice work all around on this one Edmund! The subtle approach to the weathering is just right IMHO and if you do put it on a base, you've still got flexibility to adjust/add instead of already having your hands tied at the outset. Congrats on completing #9!

Hey Bill I knew you would like the restrained weathering approach!  You are my hero man!

Really well done, Edmund.  Love the light touch on the weathering.

So, I'll ask the question for a third time : What's NEXT??!!

Well done, Edmund, well done indeed.  I like every aspect of this build.  Godd luck with it on the circuit.

Bill

Thanks Dave and you too Bill for all the phone calls and mini-progress reports on this one. There were quite a few milestones on this one!

Schnobs wrote:

Thanks Boyd.  I will give you a hint it is Italian and has wheels instead of tracks!

 Sahariana  !?

Yepper!

One Italeri Camionetta AS 42 Sahariana Coming Up!

Jester75 wrote:

That is one awesome looking Sherman schnobs!!!! The figs are fantastic. Great package all the way around!!!!

Thanks Eric I want to thank my Producers and Writers and espcially the investors on this project.

Every thing looks good. I'm building a Sherman, I just hope I can finish mine half as good as yours.

One thing I do notice is that I mine the M/c gun mounting is at the rear of the turret,yours is at the front; which one is correct?....Kenny 

Well Kenny that is a good question and when I had the same question my Sherman expert and research indicated that it could turn and be in either position.  The Ultracast resin TC figure was molded to sit on the back of the turret so I positioned the MG mount in front.

Hope that helps!

Very nicly done. Good balance. Great figs. Love the stowage....a build to be proud of

Rounds Complete!!

Roger That Sir!!

Thank You!

Schnobs,

I found this YouTube link for you upcoming Camionetta AS 42 Sahariana:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjjlnhwN_EE

IB

Thanks Ibuild I ran across that video during my research.  I mean my buying frenzy!  LOL!

Thanks for the thought though for sure!

Schnobs - not much else to say...this is a sweet build.

I especially dig your figgies.

Thanks Marc that's a cool thing to say!

Yes I like the Ultracast and Resicast products very much.  I am just slappign paint on them but it's a lot easier to end up with an acceptable end result when you start with quality figures.

I also found that if you improve the injection plastic figures by using a sharp pin to outline all the details that really improves the end result as well.  Not an original ideal on my part just part of my self education.  On my Hetzer build the TC is Alpine and the crewman is an improved injection plastic body with an Alpine head and the difference between the two mediums is not that noticeable.

Cheers!

Thanks for the kind words Andy.  I used your Acrylic head tutorial and was quite happy with the results.

Thanks again for posting that and taking the time to respond to my questions on PM.

I have a long ways to go but at least I found the path! 

Sorry to take so long to reply. Beautiful job there Edmund. Those figures really set this tank off. The gear is effective without overwhelming the rear of the vehicle. Awesome job.