Bradley25mm Posted February 27, 2021 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Deliduka Posted February 28, 2021 Report Share Posted February 28, 2021 Wow! This is stunning work! Way to go man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stikpusher Posted February 28, 2021 Report Share Posted February 28, 2021 All that detail and working dome lights in the interior? Spectacular!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMongoose Posted March 4, 2021 Report Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustang1989 Posted March 4, 2021 Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 Un................believable!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprueguy Posted March 4, 2021 Report Share Posted March 4, 2021 Cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thevid Posted June 16, 2021 Report Share Posted June 16, 2021 That is a fascinating instructional model. It better than any exploded (no pun intended) drawing. Well done sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradley25mm Posted October 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2021 Finally complete!!. My hat goes off to you Armor guys. Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmpireOfGhosts Posted November 21, 2021 Report Share Posted November 21, 2021 Excellent use of lighting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66Foxtrot Posted December 5, 2021 Report Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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