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Modeller Build Logs
Formations Sherman V DV (M4A4 Direct Vision) |
| By James Wechsler | | Started: | May 21, 2007 | | Updated: | Jul 14, 2007 |
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This blog could easily be subtitled ‘the easy way to do well at model contests’. Having just wrapped up a blog using the Tasca Firefly, I couldn’t believe there was anyway to make an even better Sherman. Then I remembered the Formations has now expanded their line to allow a complete ‘Formations’ Sherman minus only a couple of small parts.
So for this blog I’ll be building a Sherman V with direct vision ports as used by the British in the Burma campaign.
The Formations set that I’ll use are:
F067 Direct Vision M4A4 Hull
F080 Early VVSS Suspension
F018 Sherman Pioneer Tools
F050 Sherman Headlights
F003 Early M4 Dry Stowage Turret
F016 M34A1 Mantlet and M3 75mm Gun
In addition, I’ll be using tracks, sprockets and left over photoetch light guards from the Tasca Firefly.
I’ll also include in this blog a few chapters on ground work and a special ‘Burmese transportation vehicle’ for the base.
Up next: The Hull – major assembly
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| Drybrushing and Detail Painting | Jun 28, 2007 |
With the pre-dust applied, I now did some overall drybrushing. For dark green colored tanks I’ve come to like Model Master’s Afrika Dunkelgrau as a nice, complimentary color for use in drybrushing. I try not to be very accurate in drybrushing. The idea is to introduce some variety so future weathering will continue to get more variation which, at least to me, better represents the way real vehicles get dirty and worn.
The detail painting was mainly the tools, spare tracks and MG barrels. The metal areas were painted first in Model Master Gunmetal. The tools and spare tracks were then drybrushed with Model Master Raw Sienna to introduce a bit of a rusty look. All of the metal parts were then drybrushed with Model Master Aluminum to represent the more recent scrapes and also provide a little highlighting.
The wood handles were painted in Model Master Dark Tan and the straps in dark brown.
Up next: Washes and streaking |
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