M4 Sherman "Tarawa" WIP

[P.O.W.]

Using DRAGON Models, "M4A2 Tarawa", a kit that has good details and some photo-etched parts.

But as usual DRAGON has flawed matching in parts, and in some cases lacks vital details as the protective lip on the transmission mantle.

Kit lacks Browning M2 .50 Caliber Machine Gun, I am using one from ACADEMY Models "US Machine Gun Set".

Additional photo-etched parts from VOYAGER Models. Note the mounting hooks at the back of the turret.

Let's see if this will turn out well.

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This is one way to make "welded" joints.

[bolayog]

nice kit especially the drilling tools ;D

[m249s]

@ P.O.W

nice kit with photo etch ;D

[P.O.W.]

Replacing the MG 30 Caliber Canvas Mount Ring: This simple technique replaces the ring using common items, without relying on aftermarket detail kits.













You may notice the lack of pegs on the ring. I'll try to find a way to replicate this (or maybe not - no promises).

[m249s]

nicely done lenard specially the wip process mura mag gyud ug finescale modeller magazine step by step wala sad ko ana good job.

[P.O.W.]

@ m249s

yeah, trying to finally get into WIP, as you guys. to be continued...

[bolayog]

@pow
nice work u had especially with the WIP mka catch up jud ko ug idea:)

[P.O.W.]

@ bolayog

thanks, bai. post-post ta ug mga teknik para maka-idea ta.

[conchology]

great instruction set for amazing details - last month I visited a WW2 museum in france which had a sherman tank on display, unfortunately the crew was killed by a close range rocket attack.

[P.O.W.]

@ conchology

thanks for the reply. maybe you can post some nice detail pics of shermans?

[conchology]

Here are the pics of the sherman. ;D France - Cape Blanc Nez - 1939-1945 Museum.

[m249s]

1/1 scale

[P.O.W.]

@ conchology

thanks! you're luck to be able to get to these museums...

[P.O.W.]

Additional Photo-Etch detail added. (Hinambog pud ta gamay ba. Hihi.) ;D

[P.O.W.]

Some tardy updates (moved to new digs).











As you can witness, it takes me a lot of time to progress on a kit!

[m249s]

Jul 27, 2010 13:41:44 GMT 8 P.O.W. said:

Additional Photo-Etch detail added. (Hinambog pud ta gamay ba. Hihi.) ;D

very nice work in progress specially suunto watch ;D

[P.O.W.]

@ m249s: i have a feeling that the painting process would involve lbt nylon gear. hehe. ;D

[m249s]

@ P.O.W.

really, i hope you can show us.

[P.O.W.]

Some tips before painting.

[P.O.W.]

Here's the primer coat using Mr. Surfacer 1000. I asked a model shop person about what Mr. Surfacer is for, I was told it's for the metal / PE parts. So now I use it.





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[m249s]

@ P. O. W.

Impressive techniques u had on this model
by the way is that ur new working matt? LBT??

[bolayog]

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@p.O.W
very nice working matt u use
i wonder safe ba imong cutter??? ;D

[P.O.W.]

@ m249s & bo_layog: this new cutting mat, i only use for "tanday".

[P.O.W.]

Here is the base coat steps. Use lacquer, mix the paints well and layer it thick enough with an airbrush. Let this dry well. This coat is to approximate a "metal" surface of the tank.















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[m249s]

nice LBT for step 3 specially for painting and step 7 asolo for finishing touch ;D