Bradley25mm Posted February 27, 2021 Report Posted February 27, 2021 If you want an extremely detailed Sherman, this kit is a must have. The price that I paid (my wife) was well worth it. There are ALOT of parts in this kit. Because I'm going to use this one with the other two that I built in a diorama, I decided to cut open the Turret and Hull so that you can see inside. So that you can see everything , I used a multi-colored mini LED set. I've never added lighting to a model before. With the help of my son, I got a crash course in soldering. The LED's that I am using have two different colors in one "bulb". White for non-tactical, Red for tactical. The controller for the lights, has 8 different settings to choose from. (It even has one setting for Disco Tech). I'm also adding lighting in the hull. I painted the interior Tamiya flat white. I added chipped paint (Tamiya Metallic Grey) with a torn up make up sponge. After it dried, I shot DullCoat on everything. I then applied Tamiya brown accent color to all the detail. Once it dried, I used mineral spirits to scrub away the excess wash. The engine compartment will be open with two mechanics working on it. A third mechanic will be driving a jeep with all their tools. This process has been a long one, but well worth it, I think. If anyone sees anything out of place, or incorrect, please let me know. Chris 3
Mark Deliduka Posted February 28, 2021 Report Posted February 28, 2021 Wow! This is stunning work! Way to go man!
Stikpusher Posted February 28, 2021 Report Posted February 28, 2021 All that detail and working dome lights in the interior? Spectacular!!!
TheMongoose Posted March 4, 2021 Report Posted March 4, 2021 Going to be a show stopper! I don’t know why others haven’t added lighting to armor before. This will be a world apart from the traditional build. 1
thevid Posted June 16, 2021 Report Posted June 16, 2021 That is a fascinating instructional model. It better than any exploded (no pun intended) drawing. Well done sir.
Bradley25mm Posted October 1, 2021 Author Report Posted October 1, 2021 Finally complete!!. My hat goes off to you Armor guys. Chris 2
66Foxtrot Posted December 5, 2021 Report Posted December 5, 2021 Amazing work, you should be proud! I won a RFM Tiger 1 Initial Production kit in the raffle at Cincinatti's show this year. I haven't done an Armor piece in about 10 years, so it's intimidating.
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