RobMorales

Nice Ron, raising the bar again!

Since the Marietta show is off for this year, looks like we'll enjoy a trip to Central GA...always a good time

Looking sharp, Mark!

Rodolfo, You should make this into a book; How to Superdetail the PzKpfw IV H! At least an IPMS journal article (dare I say "Special Edition?)

Chris, Is this a sculpt or a kit? Really nice!

Here's one example in front of the Kuwait National War Museum. This photo is from Nov 2008. Never mind the fat, no-neck doofus in front. I may actually have other pictures of this thing. I need to check my computer.

Thanks for the update Rob. Do they plan on continuing the July 4th living history event? I am glad (and privelged) to have gone to Armor School in the late 80s, when so much armor was there, both historical and "present-day". I have mixed emotions with the Armor School relocation. Ft. Knox is a great post and the community was excellent, but since I live 2 hours north of Ft. Benning, I am going to be visiting the new museum alot.

The air tank option is great for quiet operation, especially when properly filled with inert gas. No noise, no moisture. That said, I would advise against self filling the air tank as moisture could make it inside and cause corrosion as well as annoying moisture plugs in the air line. Over the long run you risk serious danger as improperly filling a deteriorated air tank could cause a tank eruption. If large enough with the right amount of pressure, shrapnel could result. Play it safe and have the tank checked out and filled professionally.

Outstanding Sherman, Ron!

OK I don't have much and they're not brilliant, but here you go... Esci Leopard 1A4: Revell of Germany Challenger 1 A3:

Mark, Depending on things like upgrade sets, tracks, etc., the kits can run about the same. I have both the Tamiya H and J, and the Dragon H late smart kit. I do think the Dragon detail is finer, and should not be a prickly build as some of their earlier Mark 4s. I would not turn my nose up at the Tamiya kits, but you'll likely want to replace the tracks. The Dragon Smart kit has the Magic Tracks, so you shouldn't need to replace them. Good luck, can't wait to see the build!

Nice builds, Greg! Again, you prove that modeling basics transcend modeling subjects...

Gray. I don't recall seeing white under the tiedown locations on the current carriers.

Related to Kendall's recommendation, I use Durham's Water Putty. The only difference is with the Durham's you add water to activate it, but tinting, painting and texturing are identical. For desert sand, I will add a good amount of the appropriate colored acrylic paint to the paste (water applied 1:3 ratio with powder), apply with a trowel and texture with stiff brushes. When dry, I tint with an artist's oil wash and dry brush with light acrylics.

Very nice, Duke!

My Tasca M4A1 Mid Production Sherman. It will leapfrog a huge production line of half-buillt kits, but it is the one I need to build.

James, WHen I am ready for these, I'll gladly get you to order one for me!

Of course this will happen, now that I have started on my Tamiya kit with the Tank Workshop add-on! You're welcome!

Chris, very impressive. I'm telling ya, come to the "dark side"!

Great build! My only suggestion is to either get rid of the Army markings or replace the USMC smoke grenade launchers with US Army ones. And consider abandoning ships and switching to armor full-time!

Considering that it was the subject of my March newsletter Editorial...

Mike, how did she do? Was at the show Thursday and loved Derby.

Mark, you are SOL with that upper hull. Everyone I know who has that kit has the same issue. There may be missing periscope covers as well. You may have to scratch the missing details. Wish I could be of real help.

Duke, I agree with you for when I was doing 1/72 stuff.

After struggling through a Miniart Vacform/Injection kit, I really prefer ceramic stuff too.