Unique take on a Sherman.

Post by **AgentG** » Mon Jul 18, 2016 7:03 pm

I took the Tamiya M4A3 and added some bits and bobs. Brand new and ready to ship across the pond.

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Post by **arkbuilder2012** » Tue Jul 19, 2016 3:15 pm

Great job on the FDA cast texture. What did you use for the waterproof coverings? Love this idea.

Post by **schweinhund227** » Tue Jul 19, 2016 4:10 pm

Awesome take on the idea... Keep up the good work !

Post by **AgentG** » Tue Jul 19, 2016 5:26 pm

Thank you!

I started with heavy shirt tissue soaked in a white glue/water mix. It proved to fragile and did not adhere well.

Looking around I found a sheet of "Bare Metal Foil" which is normally used for chrome trim on model cars. BMF, as we Americans call it, is self adhesive. It was a bit thin but looked good when compared to period photos. I think pieces of ordinary cooking foil would suffice as well.

I also cut some Tamiya tape into scale strips for the covering over the turret star.

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Post by **chalkyw** » Tue Jul 19, 2016 8:34 pm

Aha, saw this at luchtime and didn't quite understand but now the penny has dropped

. Looking forward to seeing how this is painted as I've not seen any pics of what they looked like at this stage in their lives. A diiferent take as you say and a darn good one too

.....wish I'd thought of it first

Post by **AgentG** » Thu Jul 21, 2016 6:24 pm

I have a few photographic references and all show variations on a theme. I have never established with any certainty the color of the material used for the wrapping was. I'm claiming artistic license here so to set the items apart and cionvey the image better.

The "Par-al ketone" spray on sealant was a semigloss waxy black color. Again there are multiple variations in it's application. I'm going to spray the color representing the sealant on the edges of the wrapping.

The final bit after the tracks will be the storage box on the engine deck. Stay tuned!

A bit of color.

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Post by **chalkyw** » Thu Jul 21, 2016 6:34 pm

Cooooool, great job on the wrapping

.....hope you don't mind me asking but is there a link available to any pics, don't want to pinch your idea but just out interest would love to see what a real one looks like......thanks in adavnce if you can share

Cheers

Chalky

Post by **AgentG** » Thu Jul 21, 2016 8:00 pm

I based the model on images in the last chapter of my "Son of Sherman" book. Very few references on google could be found.

I based the color on this random find.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WWII-US-Women-W ... 7675.l2557

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Post by **AgentG** » Tue Jul 26, 2016 11:35 pm

Here is a shot I found online.

That should give you some idea of where I'm heading with this.

While waiting on the markings to arrive I started some scratchbuilding.

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YouTube · Post by **NorthernModeller** » Wed Jul 27, 2016 12:31 am

Wow wow wow. loving this

Post by **AgentG** » Wed Jul 27, 2016 8:23 pm

Thank you sir!

More to come.

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Post by **InitialProduction1** » Thu Jul 28, 2016 11:48 pm

very unique build I like it AgentG. You going to put it on a rail car?.

Post by **chalkyw** » Fri Jul 29, 2016 8:39 am

Top work, that box is superb.

InitialProduction1 wrote:very unique build I like it AgentG. You going to put it on a rail car?.

Let's hope so

Post by **AgentG** » Fri Jul 29, 2016 9:13 am

Thank you gentlemen!

I do plan on building some form of display representing a rail car. I might not build the entire car but I do plan on one end of it. The Archer markings are on now. I also added some "chalk" scribbles as seen frequently.

I'll post pics soon, long work week ahead still.

Cheers,

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Post by **AgentG** » Mon Aug 01, 2016 12:42 am

Markings.

NATO Black sprayed on as the sealant.

Mounted the crate.

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Post by **chalkyw** » Mon Aug 01, 2016 12:53 am

Lookin good AG, nice touch with the Kilroy too

Post by **AgentG** » Mon Aug 01, 2016 5:29 pm

The tank is complete. Now onto the display base.

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Post by **AgentG** » Mon Aug 01, 2016 5:35 pm

One or two additional markings and then the on to the display base.

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Post by **RobBye** » Mon Aug 01, 2016 5:53 pm

This is a terrific idea - never seen anything like this. Good stuff!

Post by **InitialProduction1** » Mon Aug 01, 2016 6:23 pm

That is freaking awesome AgentG.I have never seen anyone attempt a build like that. If your able to add it to a railcar, it has to go to a show Again very cool.

Post by **chameleon** » Mon Aug 01, 2016 7:45 pm

Impressive work, well done.

Post by **AgentG** » Mon Aug 01, 2016 8:01 pm

Thank you!

I gathered supplies and will be building a portion of a flatcar as a display base.

Stay tuned.

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Post by **AgentG** » Tue Aug 02, 2016 4:47 am

A supply of coffee stir sticks, basswood shapes and a few minutes with a razor saw got me here.

Some styrene sheet, 90* angle and sprue were glued together to form this.

Together.

When gluing wood, I laminated some scraps from the stir sticks. Using the mentioned razor saw and a miter box gave me track chocks.

Mock up shots.

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Post by **AgentG** » Wed Aug 03, 2016 1:11 am

Finished construction on the flat car just in time to start my work week.

<a href="http://s256.photobucket.com/user/sgtwg/ ... s.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i256.photobucket.com/albums/hh16 ... c1rmes.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo DSCF5978_zps5bc1rmes.jpg"/></a>

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Post by **arkbuilder2012** » Wed Aug 03, 2016 11:29 pm

You've got a winner here. Really enjoying watching this take shape.

Post by **InitialProduction1** » Thu Aug 04, 2016 8:45 pm

Looking amazing!

knew I needed

lol

Post by **Augustus** » Fri Aug 05, 2016 9:54 am

Love it!

Post by **AgentG** » Fri Aug 05, 2016 4:58 pm

Thank you all.

The base is in primer and the wood is stained and weathered. I however, am in the middle of my work week. I'll post more shortly.

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Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Fri Aug 05, 2016 5:06 pm

Liking the scratch build work for the flatcar/display base
Cool stuff

Post by **AgentG** » Fri Aug 05, 2016 8:12 pm

Thank you all!

Some added detail and in primer.

Color

Weathered wooden deck.

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Post by **chalkyw** » Sat Aug 06, 2016 7:11 pm

Very, very nice AG.....looking forward to seeing this one when its finished

Post by **Stokesy44** » Sun Aug 07, 2016 10:00 am

That looks so good! what a great little display. Superb.

Post by **SergioSolo** » Sun Aug 07, 2016 12:16 pm

Outstanding job on that! Really inspiring

Post by **AgentG** » Mon Aug 08, 2016 7:11 pm

Thanks gents!

Almost there.

Final mock up.

I flat coated the the "rail car" and used a semi gloss on the stained wood base.

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Post by **AgentG** » Tue Aug 09, 2016 3:57 am

I'm calling this one complete.

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Post by **Madmattmodels89** » Tue Aug 09, 2016 4:21 am

Stunning work! Definitely an unusual subject but you nailed it perfectly! Amazing!

Post by **AgentG** » Tue Aug 09, 2016 4:09 pm

Thank you sir!

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Post by **chalkyw** » Wed Aug 10, 2016 1:51 pm

Awesome AG, cracking build and a great idea as well, really enjoyed this one

Post by **InitialProduction1** » Wed Aug 10, 2016 4:37 pm

That is an awesome build, great idea and you brought it to life. Great build AgentG.

Post by **AgentG** » Wed Aug 10, 2016 6:35 pm

Thank you all!

This was a fun one for sure.

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Post by **Augustus** » Thu Aug 11, 2016 10:45 pm

Great work on both the Shermy and the deck.

When laminating what glue did you use for wood on wood?

Post by **digger303** » Fri Aug 12, 2016 9:43 am

Pva that dries clear is normally adequate.

Post by **AgentG** » Fri Aug 12, 2016 4:21 pm

I used good old PVA for 90 percent of the construction. I have some phenolic resin wood glue for model airplanes that I used for the deck planks as an added measure of strength. Truth be told the entire build was light and sturdy enough that PVA would have been sufficient.

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Post by **Gary30** » Tue May 07, 2019 3:48 pm

Just looking through old posts for some inspiration and came across this!

Great work, well done Sir.