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Modeller Build Logs

Firefly IC Diorama

By James Wechsler
Started: Jul 15, 2007
Updated: Aug 31, 2007

This blog is intended to be a bit different than most in that a big focus will be on the diorama aspects. The focal point will be a Firefly IC (a welded hull M4 based Firefly). This will be built using the new Dragon Sherman III kit and the following Formations sets: F079 M4 Conversion for the Dragon Sherman III F022 Low Bustle Firefly Turrret F018 Sherman Pioneer Tools F050 Sherman Headlights F046 Sherman Siren Assortment F047 Sherman VVSS Track Skids F013 US Cables and Clamps The diorama is going to show the Firefly driving over a temporary bridge with a wrecked Panzer I command tank partly submerged in the river below. I intend to include a number of chapters on making the ground work and also on how to make the water. Up next: The M4 Conversion

Introduction The M4 Conversion The hull from the front The hull from the rear The Turret Painting Markings and Detail Painting Weathering Figures Putting the Firefly together Starting the Diorama The Base – Initial Construction The Treadway Bridge The Panzer I Command Tank Shaping the Base Boxing in the Base Groundwork Preparing for the Water Pouring the water – part way Pouring the water – completed The Surface Attaching the Bridge The Final Steps
[Discussion]
Markings and Detail PaintingJul 24, 2007
For a little variety, I decided to make this model as a Firefly IC in service with the Czech Independent Brigade which served with Commonwealth forces during WW2. Bison has recently released a decal set with markings for a Czech Firefly IC Hybrid. After a little online checking (or is Czeching?) I found some partial references that indicated that the Czechs had both the Firefly IC and IC Hybrid. This isn’t too surprising since they were pretty much the same vehicle.

So I used the markings for the Bison decal set. I probably should have changed the serial number but I had no idea what to change it to so I left it. The decals are pretty straight forward markings complying with Commonwealth identification practices. But the placement of the white star on the turret is original. My best guess is that it was placed there so it could not be seen from the front quarter but could be seen from other angles to make it easier to be identified by other allied forces.

I also painted the tools, headrests, and other small details at this time in the same manner as documented in my Sherman V DV blog.

Up next: Weathering
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