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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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| The Tank Crew | Jul 13, 2007 |
Normally I would have covered the tank crew earlier in the blog but it seemed to make sense to first discuss the overall scene so the positions of the crew would be understandable.
The elephant will be off the right rear quarter of the tank. The tank commander is thus turned backward in the turret to face the elephant. The co-driver is turned to the right and his head is turned and tipped up to see the elephant’s head. Note that he wears a US style tanker helmet which was somewhat common in the Burma theatre. The driver is also looking to the right and up but not as far since the turret is in the way.
All of the figures are from Verlinden with a little mix and match to get the right poses. Painting is done with Model Master colors and light washes are added to accentuate the nice detail already on the figures.
Up next: Putting it all together |
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