Mad Allied Day -- build a Braille-scale Allied tank in 24 hours

I wanted to write more about my build, but my computer has been down for two days...

As I said, I got a late start on Mad Allied Day. Had a little emotional crisis with the pregnant wife. Did not actually get to start until about 9:00 pm. For that reason, and because I did not have a chance to get a cooler kit (I really wanted to try one of Dragon's new 1/72 scale kits... Oh well, next braille scale build) I chose to do a Hasagawa Sherman tank that has been in my collection for awhile.

Anyone who has done this kit knows that it is OK. Pretty basic detail, a fair amount of flash and seams, but no major flaws or defects that required a lot of fixing. Again, because I got such a late start, I built it straight from the box, no modifications or anything. By about 4:00 am on Monday I had the basic build done - then it was off to bed.

Monday afternoon I put on a coat of OD and a light wash. Followed that with some drybrushing for weathering and called it done.

I have to say, the mad build was lots of fun, despite me starting in a different time zone than everyone else. I'd definately like to do more of these. And, of course, now that this one is over I might figure out what to do with this Sherman. Probably add it to some small dio or something in the near future.

Sorry I don't have pics - I have not reached that plain of technological innovation yet . I'll try to beg, borrow or steal a camera for a couple hours to post some pics.

Everyone else's work looks great - thanks for letting me play

Gotta go - dinner time...

congrats everyone!! builds look great. cant wait for the next one!

Finished the wash and top coat and added a little more detail painting and the antenae. Thought you would like to see the finished product. Its a great model dj, the only problem I had was the vinyl tracks were too long but luckily I was able to hide the joint behind the side skirt at the front. I also missed a sink hole(s) behind the commanders hatch. Didn't notice it until it was too late. Still waiting to see theat valentine hope you havn't given up on it gderue.



Dave

QUOTE: War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks nothing is worth war is much worse. A man who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing he cares more about than his own personal safety is a miserable creature who has no chance of being free, unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself. -John Stuart Mill

Spoken like the chickenhawk he was!

Sorry, couldn't resist!

Glad you guys enjoyed the build. I will se eif I can put together a master posting tonight of all the pics that were posted by Sunday night so that we can see the results. Thanks to all for your involvement.