A RECIPE FOR DISASTER (pictures are back) Completely finished on page 11

A real pleasure to follow along with this one Steve from start to finish and the final project doesn't disappoint at all! The detail you added with the re-bar and mesh/wire is perfect and definitely makes it stand out as a true original.

Steve, I'm at at a loss for words. Beautiful build brother. If I had one (critique), is that I wish you left the 50 cal MG unwrapped, but that is just MO. Kudos.

Just superb, Steve. A real clinic.....thanks for the WIP.

I think I'm gonna cry!

Chazzer

I think I'm gonna cry!

Now now Chaz , its only plastic .

WOW!!!  Simply stunning. This has been a real treat watching this come together. Beautiful work.

Tank porn! Fabuwas!

Grem56

A really amazing build Steve, what with the build itself and all the showmanship around it

You have to zoom in on the photo's to appreciate the detailing and weathering you have added.

The only thing I am not too happy with is that we will probably have to wait another year for your next build

Julian

 

See.....there's the proof!

 I've been outta my office for more 
 than a week before checkin' back in.

  (it's been a nice break to get away from the routine of the last 6 months)

Now I'm totally surprised to see I'm
still on the first page too, WOW !

 You're right about the wait Julian...... 
    this is more than likely the only one.

     Thank you for your generous appreciation
       of my efforts.

                              

redleg12

Steve

This has been an epic build,

You kept us at the edge of our seats

You worked soo hard and long on this one

Looking at the finished build, I have nothing but praise

You are a modelers, modeler.....you stand above here in the armor forum

 

.......OK...you get the point......very nice

Rounds Complete!!

Thanks Mike....

             point well taken.
   That sure was a coliseum full of general approval.
      Seems I could actually  hear the crowds in the background.       
       

First rate job all around. I love the weathering, and the screen, and I especially  like your base.....very nice!

Nate

DUDE....NOW WHAT?

PLEASE COME BACK!!!

HOW WILL WE GET BY?

Thanks for your tutorial, your picts, and taking the time to guide me through the FSM world. Oh, and thanks for the smileys.

Yep, a monster!!

william carls

Yeah baby! What a great way to start my Saturday morning!  ..... It looks just as badass as I had been imagining .  Steve, we will never know how it might have looked with foliage , but I think you made the right choice leaving it off. It would have covered up the chicken wire which to me looks really cool and very in scale. 

The pic with the black background does look smokey.. very cool effect..I for one am glad you took your time and enjoyed yourself going at your speed  ... better for everyone that way....I am gonna go back and look at the pics and upload them now.  Have a great day, pal !

bill

Glad you liked it Bill; I told 'ya it
   would all come together.
  Sometimes the picture taking is as
      much fun as the building and painting.

 
Free lessons from Dad and a new Yamaha keyboard for his birthday.

Sorry 'bout the wandering there...........

Enjoy the time with your son and know that we'll be anxiously waiting to see the results of your next project.

Thanks again for this WIP. It really is a wealth of information!

Really nice...a very textured and layered finsih which is an art to achieve in itself...very convincing, IMO, but not over the top in terms of distressing the finish...oustanding use of chicken and barbed wire that was seen on so many late-war American tanks...base gives it more "life"...a real treat for all Armor fans...top-shelf work here...... 

deafpanzer

Oh yes, I am in heaven!  It definitely belongs to the FSM cover.  Thank you for pulling me out of hell... this WIP is something I will always remember for the rest of my life.  Thanks for taking us along for a great ride!  

Glad to witness your ascension
 I still have a few sets to pass out.....
   Not too sure about that FSM perk though
  but it sure is nice that you think so.

Here, this is for you......
               Thank you-thank you.

                                         

Oh Master of Disaster, I must bow   to your modelling greatness! 

I'm a bit late responding, but I had to drop in to say what a great build and WIP this was!  Outstanding work that instructs, enlighten, inspires, and provides a armor feast for the eyes!  The dirtyed whitewash it amazing!  Can't wait to see your next creation!

spacepacker

I'm "gobsmacked"...cheers....Kenny

  From previous encounters here I've
come to learn, "that is a good thing".

 The pictures should be up for at least a year....
after that, who knows??

      Thank you Kenny!
                        

the doog

Steve,

A tour-de-force of a WIP and a model. WOW, you've really raised the bar both personally and collectively for the forum.

This is the best Sherman I've ever seen. It has been undertaken with a definite vision and commitment to the highest standards, and in al areas, you've excelled.

Congratulations on a superior job!

Karl,

 As I am sure all my fellow peers on the forum have figured out; I set out to build a one of a kind (moment in time) version of this subject as unique and yet accurate as my abilities might permit..........
 ......demonstrating that you don't have to throw out a lot of cash for designer parts/accessories, exotic chemicals or pigments.

  This long term project of mine displays what patience, creativity, simplistic ingredients and a shot of lightheartedness can come together to accomplish.

  My Sherman came out as planned and the feedback has been encouraging to say the very least. So far I have not received any negative comments; so if I'm only to do a (build) project like this once, it apparently can be said that I did it right and gave it my best.

 Thanks doog,
    and thanks again for being a part of this thread.

anthony2779

Really finished up nicely,great detailing and a fantastic job,I enjoyed following along.

Thank 'ya good buddy.

My next project will be a
completed one.....
and a way down the road so to speak.


                        

terry35

It's been a great (Epic) journey through this project. She looks truely amazing, a real show stopper, i do remember using the phrase "Catwalk Queen" a while back on another post but I believe it appplies here as well.

Well done and thanks for a great thread.

Terry.

Thanks Terry,
  Sure hope I can provide a future project that will be able to measure up to the same level of satisfaction.

                        

bbrowniii

The 'AWESOMENESS METER' in the Armor forum has just been pegged to its maximum setting.

Glad to know you enjoyed this project. It was as you would say,"enlightening".
  Man, I'm so sleepy I'm about to fall off my stool. Wouldn't that be a fine mess?
              Thank you and good night.

                        

Chazzer

DUDE....NOW WHAT?

 

PLEASE COME BACK!!!

HOW WILL WE GET BY?

Thanks for your tutorial, your picts, and taking the time to guide me through the FSM world. Oh, and thanks for the smileys.

Yep, a monster!!

ya'll did a real nice job, Stephen  :  )    ....that's it  

yer pal,comrade and confidant,

tread

Shellback

WOW !!!! I wasnt here when this thread started and i'm fortunate to be here at its end ,and this appears to have been an epic one ! I have a couple of these ole Tamiya Jumbo's in my stash and had written them off as a lost cause . After seeing what you have done with this kit i am going to re open the box and rethink my options . Thats whats most intriguing about your build ....the ability to take an old kit and bring up to present day standards .Great thread ! To bad its over .

Glad 'ya looked in shell.

 Check back on the first page of this build and you'll see where I REALLY got the parts for this project.
 
 Hope I didn't mislead you to think this was a modification of the old Tamiya Jumbo kit.
 Anyhow I'm glad this was a good thing for you.
 I'll now be retreating to my more "Germane" side.

              (anybody seen my tiger.........)

Thank you.
                        

ZOINKS!  I nearly missed the finale on this one.  WOW Steve... just WOW!

Hey DM,

I don't know a great deal about American armour - the Sherman inparticular (something I'm hoping to remedy as I have the Dragon Hybrid Firefly in my stash which will be on my bench VERY soon - it's as close to a 'proper' Sherman as my stash gets at present!

Anyway, onto this build of yours - it's not bad. It's bloody AWE INSPIRING! WOW!

I'm with Tigerman on the MG cover as I do like to see a well modelled .50cal in all it's glory but saying that I doubt I could have even made the cover!

I'm not sure but I recall reading that bedsprings/mattresses ets were attached to Shermans to take the 'oomph' of the low velocity Panzerfaust projectile - was the chicken wire intended to have the same effect? Please correct me if I have completely the wrong idea!

I won't be surprised if I see this Shermie of yours on the cover of FSM very soon - it's perfection. What more can I say!

Again, great job DM. Just pure perfection in plastic.

I haven't been folowing this blog but will sit down and read the full 20 something pages tonight as it looks like I could learn a bit from this blog!

Very well done matey - what's up on the bench next? Any plans or is a little break in store?

This definately has my vote as best blog of 2011 so far too! So funny!

Thanks for sharing this build with us buddy,

Take care,

Ben

BaBill212

Steve,,,   it certainly turned out very well. The entire scene / "blend" is spot on....  all the detailng looks fantastic.

I won't go rehash every little tweak and tip you provided.... but suffice to say, the trip has been well worth it.

 

What I would like to point out the most is this - - - - Thank you very much for posting the project. I have enjoyed following the growth of this effort from its inception.

Again,,,  Thanks for sharing!!!!!!

(will be keeping an eye out for future extravaganzas)

 Thank you for the sincere appreciation Bill. At the least it's been something for everyone here on the forum.... a laugh, some inspiration or just a  spark added to someones' creativity.

                            

ogrejohn

Truly a magnificent disaster! Absolutely wonderful!

Thank you John.

You guys keep me a rollin' 

                              In ALL the best ways....

Next......

dupes

Holy SMOKES! And from the Tamiya kit???

The black background shot - you need more of those. Looks so "in theater" it's scary.

Thank you too dupes....  I'm gonna take & post another "dark ops" shot with "benefits" a bit later when I get the time.

   The real drama here is that this isn't the Jumbo kit from Tamiya .....  check the first page for a more detailed clarification on that.

wbill76

A real pleasure to follow along with this one Steve from start to finish and the final project doesn't disappoint at all! The detail you added with the re-bar and mesh/wire is perfect and definitely makes it stand out as a true original.

 Sure thing Bill; I thank you.
  I also made it a point to try and get all the weld patterns
 
                (that were unique to the Jumbo)
                          accurate as well.
                                                            

tigerman

Steve, I'm at at a loss for words. Beautiful build brother. If I had one (critique), is that I wish you left the 50 cal MG unwrapped, but that is just MO. Kudos.

Thanks Tigerman....
     ......looks like I need to add a little something for such a great evaluation.

    I also added it to the other pics on page 22.

      I believe Dupes and Hinsky will apppreciate this also.

Enjoy 'yall........