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                        Tamiya 1/48 M4 Sherman (Early Production)... Pics

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                        rjkplasticmod
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
                        Tamiya 1/48 M4 Sherman (Early Production)... Pics
                        Posted by rjkplasticmod on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 10:23 AM

                        Another Raid into the Darkside to destroy a perfectly good kit Big Smile [:D].

                        Built OOB (Only way I build em) & painted with ModelMaster enamels.  Kit decals with markings representing C Co., 756th Tank Btn., 5th Army, Italy, 1944.  Weathered with Oil Washes & MIG Pigments.

                        Thanks for looking.  Comments welcome.

                        Regards,  Rick

                         

                        RICK At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...
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                        bobbaily
                        • Member since
                          November 2003
                        • From: Nashville, TN area
                        Posted by bobbaily on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 11:10 AM

                        Nice job Rick.  Weathering looks great.

                        I've noticed that you are spending more time over here on the Darkside.....Whistling [:-^]

                        Bob

                         

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                        espins1
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: Reno, NV
                        Posted by espins1 on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 11:21 AM
                        Nice work Rick!  I really like that scheme  Cool [8D]

                        Scott Espin - IPMS Reno High Rollers  Geeked My Reviews 

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                        RBaer
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                          September 2006
                        • From: Dripping Springs, TX, USA
                        Posted by RBaer on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 11:23 AM
                        Yes, very nice finish.

                        Apprentice rivet counter.

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                        Buckeye
                        • Member since
                          February 2007
                        • From: Brunswick, Ohio
                        Posted by Buckeye on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 11:29 AM
                        Outstanding work! Thumbs Up [tup]
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                        Tojo72
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Western North Carolina
                        Posted by Tojo72 on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 11:32 AM
                        Very nice,I love 1/48.Would love to see more especially modern,and accessories

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                        rjkplasticmod
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
                        Posted by rjkplasticmod on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 2:36 PM

                        Thanks for the Comments Guys. appreciate them.

                        Regards,  Rick

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                        corvettemike
                        • Member since
                          August 2005
                        • From: Los Angeles, CA
                        Posted by corvettemike on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 2:50 PM
                        That's a great looking build! These 1/48 kits are awesome little pieces, I have the Panther G kit, and this Sherman waiting in the pile.

                        Rise my brothers we are blessed by steel in my sword I trust...

                        Arm yourselves the truth shall be revealed In my sword I trust...

                        Havoc Models

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                        Daywalker
                        • Member since
                          September 2003
                        • From: South Central Wisconsin
                        Posted by Daywalker on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 8:56 PM

                        So THIS is where you've been hiding, huh Rick?

                        LOL, great job on this one. Thumbs Up [tup]

                        Frank 

                         

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                        bufflehead
                        • Member since
                          July 2006
                        • From: San Francisco Bay Area
                        Posted by bufflehead on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 9:06 PM
                        EXCELLENT build Rick!  That Sherman rocks!! Its hard to believe I'm looking at 1/48 scale, those Tamiya kits are very nice!!  I luv the camo scheme!! 

                        Ernest

                        Last Armor Build - 1/35 Dragon M-26A1, 1/35 Emhar Mk.IV Female

                            

                        Last Aircraft Builds - Hobby Boss 1/72 F4F Wildcat & FW-190A8

                            

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                        Circuitrider
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Alabama
                        Posted by Circuitrider on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 9:12 PM
                        Man, that looks great Rick!  I love that washed out streaking on the finish.  Very convincing when you examine color reference pics from the war.
                        David Agape Models Agape Models Forums
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                        tigerman
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
                        Posted by tigerman on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 10:09 PM
                        This might be your best yet. Really love the scheme and weathering.

                        http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/wing_nut_5o/PANZERJAGERGB.jpg

                         Eric 

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                        wing_nut
                        • Member since
                          April 2005
                        • From: Piscataway, NJ!
                        Posted by wing_nut on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 10:16 PM
                        Real nice work there Rick.  Never knew you dabbled inteh dark side.  I have been sucked in.  The weatheirng looks great too.  It is down right filthy compared to your clean aircraft buildsWink [;)]

                        Marc  

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                        darson
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Melbourne, Australia
                        Posted by darson on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 11:06 PM

                        Great work Rick that's another winner for the display cabinet Thumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]

                        Mind if I ask what colors you used for the camo scheme and how did you mask them?

                        Cheers

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                        the doog
                        • Member since
                          January 2007
                        Posted by the doog on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 11:34 PM

                        wwwWWWWOW!

                        Now THAT'S a Sherman!

                        Geez--it almost makes me want to defect to the Allies and build a Sherman too now! 

                        This is seriously gorgeous--the paint and weathering are stunning! Stunning!!! Tongue [:P]

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                        rjkplasticmod
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
                        Posted by rjkplasticmod on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 8:43 AM

                        Thanks for the comments guys, glad you like her.

                        Darren, the paint used was Model Master enamels, OD FS34087 & US Army/Marines Sand.  I masked using Handi-Tac, similar product as Blu-tac.

                        Regards,  Rick

                        RICK At My Age, I've Seen It All, Done It All, But I Don't Remember It All...
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                        tellis
                        • Member since
                          September 2004
                        • From: Burke, Virginia
                        Posted by tellis on Wednesday, March 5, 2008 5:39 PM
                        Looks great! I've built this one, did you have any problems with the link and length track? I had to work hard to get it together. Otherwise a nice kit with good detail for the scale. I like the cammo scheme, a nice departure from the OD.

                        T Ellis  Springfield, VA  http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t104/cycledupes/WWIIArmorBadge.jpg

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                        rjkplasticmod
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: A Spartan in the Wolverine State
                        Posted by rjkplasticmod on Thursday, March 6, 2008 10:55 AM

                        Thanks Tellis.  Yes, this is the third one I've built & the tracks always seem to come up short.  As you say, other than that, a very nice kit with good detail for the scale.

                        Regards,  Rick

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