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RFM Sherman w/ Interior WIP
Doodeck
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Posted: Thursday, August 13, 2020 - 01:52 AM UTC
Thanks for observation about ammo boxes. Well, the instructions doesn't say anything about the color of boxes, the color "guide" doesn't show them and I didn't find any photos of them online so I just assumed they are white.
Oh well, something has to be wrong. Or the co-driver was bored and painted them white
oldbean
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Posted: Thursday, August 13, 2020 - 03:54 AM UTC
It seems those guys were worthless!
panamadan
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Posted: Thursday, August 13, 2020 - 04:52 AM UTC
You need some Sherman reference books!
Doodeck
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Posted: Thursday, August 13, 2020 - 05:40 AM UTC
OK, I just tried to see if I could reach them with paintbrush and looks like I will be able to paint them without too much trouble. Phew.
Doodeck
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Posted: Monday, August 17, 2020 - 04:23 AM UTC
Next step: suspension and tracks. Everything is workable.
Track parts might look terrifying at first, but they assemble relatively fast and trouble free. Instructions tell you not to use glue, but you will have to use a drop of liquid cement to connect outer and inner (rubber) parts of the link, as well as the guide horns. Be careful and things will be OK.


Doodeck
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Posted: Thursday, August 20, 2020 - 03:10 AM UTC
Track are on, suggested 76 links are ideal number, tension can be adjusted. Before putting suspension and tracks, some basic weathering was done on lower portions of the body and on tracks too (outer portions of the suspension just have brown wash at the moment). More dirt to come.


panamadan
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Posted: Thursday, August 20, 2020 - 03:42 AM UTC
You’re doing a great job on this.
Now I’m looking up what this kit costs...
Dan
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Posted: Thursday, August 20, 2020 - 04:05 AM UTC
Thanks Dan, glad you like it.
Message to your better half: Ma'am, it's not my fault he spent that money...
Kevlar06
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Posted: Thursday, August 20, 2020 - 04:59 AM UTC
I agree, awesome job. I’ve never liked this version of the Sherman. That is until your build post. Now I think I too will have to change my mind and take the plunge into the icy waters of spouse derision. For a little while anyway. I wonder how many marriages you’re going to break up with this build post?
VR, Russ
panamadan
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Posted: Thursday, August 20, 2020 - 07:18 AM UTC
I’ve built a ‘E8 by Tasca and thought that I’d not build another, but seeing this kit makes me think about changing that idea.
I saw some pics of camo’d ‘E8s in Korea...
Doodeck
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Posted: Saturday, September 19, 2020 - 04:52 AM UTC
Well, vacation is over, time to do some modelling...
Interior of the cupola is mostly finished. Some touchups and some more weathering to do and closing up.
Photos are bad, I know, I was too lazy to take out my equipment so I shot them with mobile phone (white balance was not set, that's why olive drab appears to be brown).




panamadan
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Posted: Saturday, September 19, 2020 - 05:40 AM UTC
Nice!
The RFM salesman is back!
Doodeck
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Posted: Saturday, September 19, 2020 - 10:15 AM UTC
On the first picture of the last post you can see that i glued that thing with the black handle wrong... idiot.
Luckily, corrected without problems.
Also, that curved part closest to the camera on last picture was glued wrong... mega idiot.
Corrected that screw up too.
Feel free to laugh... I deserve it.
panamadan
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Posted: Saturday, September 19, 2020 - 02:19 PM UTC
No worries!
Use references photos and check the instructions against them.
Dan
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Posted: Sunday, September 20, 2020 - 09:32 PM UTC
Cupola halves joined together. Fit was relatively good, I put few thin layers of liquid putty to joints and before it was fully dry i dabbed it with short bristled brush dipped in nail polish remover (without acetone) to blend it. Seems to be OK, will see after the primer...



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Posted: Tuesday, September 22, 2020 - 11:42 AM UTC
WOW! That looks amazing! Your weathering is spot on!
Doodeck
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Posted: Wednesday, September 23, 2020 - 02:28 AM UTC
Thanks Ezra, glad you like it!
Well, the turret received paint coat, black star decals and a satin varnish coat. Next step is fading with oils and washes to blend the color with the body.







panamadan
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Posted: Wednesday, September 23, 2020 - 02:41 AM UTC
Great looking beast!
Doodeck
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Posted: Wednesday, September 23, 2020 - 03:08 AM UTC
Thanks Dan!
Panzer_Modeler
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Posted: Wednesday, September 23, 2020 - 12:00 PM UTC
This has to be my top favorite Sherman build i've seen! Will you add some mud to the lower hull or leave it fairly clean?
Doodeck
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Posted: Wednesday, September 23, 2020 - 06:18 PM UTC
Thanks for compliments Ezra!
Yes, I do plan to dirty it up.
Doodeck
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Posted: Thursday, October 01, 2020 - 08:26 AM UTC
Mud works...






Almost finished
Panzer_Modeler
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Posted: Thursday, October 01, 2020 - 10:58 AM UTC
The mud looks great! If your still working on it Night shift modeler on YouTube has a great video on applying mud to a E8!
panamadan
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Posted: Thursday, October 01, 2020 - 11:22 AM UTC
Can you tighten up the idler wheel? The track should have no slack in it.
Like your mud!
Dan
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Posted: Friday, October 02, 2020 - 01:40 AM UTC
Thank you guys, glad you like it!
Ezra, yeah, I know his channel, I'm a big fan of his techniques.
Dan, yup, idler is moveable so it's already taken care of.