Global Scale Modeller

Hi everyone.

This is the first time I have participated in a forum Group Build, and I have to say it was much more fun than doing a build on my own, so I will try my best to participate more often.

I built Tamiya's M4A3 Sherman 105mm Howitzer variant from 2002. A good kit overall, but it certainly has its flaws, as all Tamiya kits tend to have. A better modeler than I could have fixed it up nicely, but when it comes to fixing kit flaws I am a total noob. Most of the flaws are covered, though, so no biggie.

The paints are Vallejo Model Air (Olive Drab and White) with some Winsor & Newton oils for weathering. I used AK Ultra Matte and Alclad Aqua Gloss for the varnishes.

Almost all detail painting was done with Vallejo Model Color, except for the tool handles, which are Tamiya XF-57 Buff.

I did my first bit of scratch-building with this kit. The tarpaulin covering the rear stowage is facial tissue stiffened with white glue. I think it came out pretty well for a first try.

Anyway, I hope you like it!

Very nice 'Jumbo' Sherman

Love all the little details , and love how you did the camo ! Real Nice !

Great result mate - very well done!

Really enjoyed following the build and watching it come together - the stand-out for me is definitely the tarp and stowage on the rear deck - I keep coming back to have a look how you did that!

Great work, the ardennes is a very interesting battle to model

rodrant wrote: Mon Feb 13, 2017 11:40 pm Very nice 'Jumbo' Sherman

Love all the little details , and love how you did the camo ! Real Nice !

Thanks, rodrant! I am pleased with how the camouflage came out in the pictures, despite my mistake with the filters.

Tomcat64 wrote: Tue Feb 14, 2017 11:39 am Great result mate - very well done!

Really enjoyed following the build and watching it come together - the stand-out for me is definitely the tarp and stowage on the rear deck - I keep coming back to have a look how you did that!

I'm glad you like it, Tom. It was a highlight for me as well.

AdamLuscombe wrote: Tue Feb 14, 2017 1:06 pm Great work, the ardennes is a very interesting battle to model

Oh, absolutely! My favorite battle of the war, just barely eclipsing Normandy. My next build is a Normandy build (my first historical one), but after that I plan on another Ardennes build.

Thanks to all for the kind encouragement during the build! I could not have finished so fast without your input.

Cheers!

very impressive! It must have takes tons of Woodland Scenics snow to create the background...

Nice winter camo!
Love the tarp! Absolutely superb!

Fantastic work!

loverly sherbert mate. i feel cold looking at it lol

Very nice work,like the extra details you added well done

Great work mate!

Nice work there mate