Tamiya new Sherman Easy Eight

[Nige99]

I've not been posting my builds on here, do to DIY projects at home so my modelling is extra slow!! Snail pace. So I didn't want to post in stages.

This is the kit, plus decals



The kit goes together really well and builds like a Tasca with the hull.



I wanted to remove the MG mount from the rear of the turret to in front of the gunners hatch.



I also removed the lights and guards of the front glazier plate, so I can upgrade the armour.





My plan was to re-position the lights back on, but I seen a picture of a Easy Eight with them removed, so I went with that.





I also added armour to the sides.


I bought the new Sherman crew and chicken wire



I added a .30 cal to the commanders hatch

[Coen]

Nice improvements Nige.
Should be an excellent build buddy.
The sommerfield matting is a nice touch.

[Nige99]

After priming I used Mig ammo Olive drab set



Using Olive drab shadow for the sides



And olive drab, and the shine for the highlights





Next up the stowage. A mix of value gear and legend.


I added the jacket as a war trophy!





Just the crew to paint now! Then the weathering up next.

[Coen]

Ok... You just hit the awesome button bud!

[Paul]

Great work Nige, liking that mate

[Icemannique]

Nice work ! Looking good also !

[Nige99]

Cheers guys, means a lot coming from you boys!!

[MikeyBugs95]

Wow! This looks great! I built the Tamiya E8 shortly after it came out but mine can't even hold a candle to yours! Looking great!

[arkbuilder2012]

Good stuff!! Really like the torch cut effect on the add-on armor and the Somerville matting.

[pir8hntr]

I couldn't understand why you used the plexi on it instead of sheet styrene. Now that I see it painted up, it makes sense. It looks like something that would have been built and added on in the field to counter a threat.

[Nige99]

Thanks for the comments lads, still lots more to do. The plexi was a right pain in the ass to work with and took 3 attempts on the frontal armour.
I didn't want it to look perfect, this armour was cut off knocked out tanks so marks and wear and tear is what I was after.


I thought the armour was to perfect on my Dragon Thunderbolt.

[Liamcraven666]

That's a great looking model , some really nice scratch building.
can't wait to get my hands on this model.

[spock1701]

Great looking model, nige. Good looking crew there, as well.

[OliveDrab]

One REALLY awesome looking Sherman. The add-on armor looks fantastic along with the painting and weathering

[Coen]

Freaking superb work Nige.
You've really knocked that together well buddy.
That's wicked.

[panzerdodge]

Very cool, lots of great details to look at. Makes me want to build one. great job.

[ForTheWatch]

sick build, i like when you own the model and make it your own!

[Paul]

Great work mate, liking that a lot

[Nige99]

That's my Sherman done!! Just the crew to finish off.

[OneSmallStep1966]

That's a really great job you've done there, well done.

[Coen]

Ok! Love that!
Nice touch with the sea foam. Can't wait to see it with those figs.

[AdamLuscombe]

Great job and inspiration as im currently building the same kit !!

[Kevthemodeller]

Great job and inspiration as im currently building the same kit !!

Small world so am I

[spock1701]

Wonderful looking build, man.

[privatepete]

Some really great work,like the scratch built armor a lot, brilliant