Mark Aldrich

Eric, Welcome!! Shortcomings??? Please!!! We are all model builders and know everything about everything. We have no SHORTCOMINGS!!! Looking forward to seeing some pics when you get a chance! MArk

Thanks Dick, There really isn't anything an OOTB Sherman. Especially if it's a Dragon one. THe only issues are tracks. Depending what type you have. Mark

Gil, Keep it up. I didn't add any of the pics of the maintenance set because all I have done to them was base paint in black, OD, or brown. Hopefully by this weekend, I will have added a little more color. Mark

Mike, Very nice indeed!!!

Very nice!!!! Like the idea.

31 May update..... Here is the Dozer tank. As can be seen by the photographs, there were numerous additions need to convert it from a M4A3 back to a M4A1 engined Sherman. The Velinden Dozer is not a good starting point for a dozer either. Parts were not poured true. I probably would have been better off making some of the parts from styrene. This is the M-1. Most of this has been a little more straight forward. I did have some issues with cutting the triangle add-ons to the front fenders. The only work to the corsair was to attach the rear flaps.

Kev, Ebay has one listed. http://cgi.ebay.com/MODEL-KIT-AURORA-MISB-...=item48375430b1 They have none in the COMPLETED search to give you a better idea of the selling prices. Here is another: http://www.militaryhobbiesonline.com/The-G...-250-Aurora.htm Mark

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-PYRO-VW-SUNROO...=item35a9830f0f Bill, So were you the winner? Mark

William, No problem. I surf EBAY alot when I am looking for stuff. Because of what I build (Middle East Wars), my local hobby shops carry very little. I enjoy checking it out. Mark

Revell did this one. http://cgi.ebay.com/Revell-Model-Kit-1-16-...=item20af71b69f

HaHa.....next time??????? Yah yah! We treadheads sure get hosed!!!! (You know I am only joking, right???) Man, that CAP Cessna looks sharp!

Link I found to some pre-shots at Shizuoka. http://www.sembado.com/photo/49th_SHS/6.html

Mike, I doubt it.....One can NEVER have too many Shermans.

Mike, You know...the IDF used LOTS of Shermans. If you ever wanna unloaded them (as long as they have the M4/M4A1/M4A4 engine decks) I'm your man!!! Mark

Tim, I agree. However, Being an early version it needs work to make it the later style that the IDF used. Mark

Appreciate all the help and links. I now have an idea of how to make it look a little more realistic! John, Did you happen to make two??? Mark

Thanks for the heads up. I just added it as a favorite search in My ebay so I will know when it hits the streets!

This weeks progress.... Having issues with the Howitzer......Fenders and Corsair.....Bomb racks

This weeks Progress.......

Below is a picture of the new Tamiya/Italeri maintenance set release. I am building this for the BoB group build. However, I think part B48 is a form of winch and needs more detail. As it is WWII I assume this is a hand winch. Does anyone have pictures or know of what detail needs to be added? TIA. Mark

Spitfires alwayslook great! Great Job!!!!

Sorry James.....I completely missed that!

First Group build. Running kinda blind. What do you guys think is fair. Shall we say August 31 and we close the thread? Open to suggestions here.

As of right now, I do not think so. I just got three more review kits that might qaulify as well.

Ditto, I get such different responses with the combinations I have been using lately. Anything over Future seems to not get as flat as it used to. I use the rattle cans/bottle(airbrush) dullcote 50/50. It all depends if I feel like pulling the airbrush out. Mark