Sherman M4A3 105mm HVSS ** Finished!! Pics on pg. 6 - 12/06/08 **

Thanx a lot Manny!
Kudos is very much appreciated!

@666Irish: I don't know really, I'm just humbled by all the kind words I'm receiving on this build. Thanx!

@Dave: Thank you very much again, Dave! No problem replying to all the kind words, and BTW we're all here to contribute, right? Thanx again!

@TacoBuff: He he, thank you very much.

@Huxy: Thanx fellow Norwegian! Yup this one will be displayed at the IPMS Norway nationals in february next year. Just drop me a PM if I can be of any assistance.

@SteveM: Thank you! Glad you like my figure effort!

@panzer88: Thanx a lot! Glad you liked it.

@bultenibo: Thank you very much, Tony! I appreciate the kind words. (Kjempe greit. )

@panzerguy: Thank you so much!

@agentg: Thank you, I appreciate it!

@RBaer: Thank you!

@stikpusher: Thank you very much. Glad you like my efforts.

   Stampede the time and effort that you have put into has really paid off. This is a remarkable build.

  Will this piece of art be getting a base?

First thought: Hey Stampede, you can't post pics of real tanks here - this is a scale model forum...

Second thought: Oh my God - it IS a model!!!

Seriously, it's one of the most realistic builds I've ever seen. Perfect, in one word.

(Kempe grejt?)

/Tony aka bultenibo

Simply stunning. Jaw-dropping work on the figures.

I just don't know what to say... I sooo want to search up your name in the online phonebook and send you an SMS...   but that would be... too... weird... 

Are you going to display this at IPMS Norway next year? I soo want to see this with my own eyes.. it's just... yeah... Awsome!!!!!!  

Thank you so much, not only for such a great build and postings but also for taking the time to reply to the many comments and questions members have made and asked. You are a true asset to the forums.

Cheers,

Dave

@sfcmac: Thank you very much! The antenna is tied down to a lift ring as per a picture I found on the net, but I clearly see your point about it being ripped apart.

@stick man: Thank you very much, glad you like it.

@smokinguns3: Thanx!

@wbill76: Thanks a lot! I'm thinking about a base, but it seems kinda intimidating with the groundwork, guess I'll just have to take the plunge.

@wing_nut:  Thank you, it kinda looks good on the shelf too.

@redleg12: Thank you so much! Museum quality, you are too kind!

@biffa: Thank you so much, Ron! Your 105mm on Armorama was my inspiration to do this vehicle, so your comments are very much appreciated.

@TD4438: Thank you, I appreciate it!

@Pavlvs: Thank you so much, appreciate the 1/1 Sherman comparison. Yes, it is a Tamiya Lunch Box.

@RickLawler: Thank you very much Rick!

@mstazz62: Thank you very much! Glad I could be an inspiration, and maybe get you to build a Sherman. 

@dlowman: Thank you for the kind comments! I will be entering this in a national competition in february '09. I used CA glue for the PE in most cases on this build, mostly applied with a needle or the tip of an X-acto blade.

@Jester75: Thank you very much, glad you like my build!

@dupes: Thank you so much! Glad you like the figures, that tells me that my first serious figure painting effort paid off. Thanx!

@terry35: Thanx a lot!

@Glamdring: Thank you, glad you like my weathering efforts. The kit didn't include a .50 cal, so it is a combination of a Verlinden resin barrel and body, and 32 PE parts from Aber.

@bufflehead: Ah, thank you! Glad that this vehicle can please a Sherman fan!
I saw the port side metal rods in a picture on Real Military Flix if I remember correctly. They were also included in the kit, minus the tie down straps, so I decided to add them. I was told when inquiring about them on another site that they were "aiming sticks". But to be honest I'm not quite sure what they are called.
Yes, it took a while to build this vehicle, I started in march this year, but yes it was worth it! 

Again, thanx to everybody! Your feedback is very much appreciated!  

Well, I am a BIG Sherman fan so I'm REAAALLY liking this build!!  Fantastic work Stampede, simply fantastic!!  The paint job and weathering are top notch, one of the best US Armor I've seen here in a while!  Just one question though; what are those long metal "poles" on the rear deck (port side)?  Never saw them on a Sherman before.  Anyway, it may have taken a while to build but it was worth it!!  Lets see another one!

The weathering is superb!  I'm bookmarking this one for future reference. 

Question: Did the .50 come with the kit or is it an aftermarket addition?

THats on beautifully finished model. Excellent.

Terry.

Double WOW !!!! I am truly amazed going through these posts and the outstanding work you have done. I am new to armor and I just can't imagine putting the kind of work into my build as you have done. You are an inspiration, and you should be extremely proud of the work you have done.

I hope you will be entering this beauty into a contest for it is a sure winner. The detail is beyond comment. It just blows you away.

Can I ask one question? What glue did you use for the PE parts and what tool did you use to apply it to such small parts?

I will be referring back to this post as I build my Chieftain but I know it will be nowhere near what you have done.

Thank you so much for sharing. It's builders like you that make the FSM forums such a great resource for new and returning modellers like me.

Thank you again Erik.

Cheers,

Dave

Holy Crap!!! I am humbled by your talents , dude!  Amazing, simply amazing! Assembly, painting ,weathering, figures - WOW!!!

I'm not real big on Shermans per se , but now I wanna do one. Thanks for the inspiration my friend. And again, congrats on a beautiful build!

Mark

Very well done, Erik.  Everything came together perfectly.

congrats,

Rick

As you may be able to tell by my posts, I'm not a Sherman lover.....BUT.....

OUTSTANDING, EXCELLENT, SPOT ON!!!!!!!!!

This is museum quality. What a great build.

Rounds Complete!!

So waddaya think?

I think it's freakin' fantastic.  I'll be honest the Sherman is not a favortie of mine but that one sure looks nice. Wouldn't mind having that on the shelf at all.