Global Scale Modeller

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

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

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.

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

Great work Nige, liking that mate

Nice work ! Looking good also !

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

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!

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Great work mate, liking that a lot

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

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

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

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

Smashdown101 wrote:Great job and inspiration as im currently building the same kit !!

Small world so am I

Wonderful looking build, man.

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