Academy M4A2 75mm USMC

[Sherman 18]

I found a picture about a month ago, and thought "Hey I got to try a white topped A2." The kids got me this kit about four years ago for Christmas and I had started it, or at least assembled the suspension

This is the photo that is at fault!

USMC late M4A2, white topped turret with big red number

On this turret I added the missing cheek armor with styrene strip, then shaped it with a file and then with putty

I then added casting texture with my mix of Testors cement and 3M automotive spot putty. I then added some Archer casting symbols and numbers

plugged the headlight and siren guard holes with strip styrene, and added cast texture

I also did some plate texture to the flat panels of the upper hull. To do this I smeared on Testors cement in about an inch square spot and then keep moving the brush around on it until it gets sticky, then move to another spot. I let it sit over night and then sand with 400 grit wet/dry sand paper.

I then started to add the upper hull welds with strip styrene

 

[ij001]

Look, he's at it again

Ian

 

[SA Dave]

was thinking of doing mine for the Floaty GB

looks like an very interesting subject

 

[Sherman 18]

Thanks guys

should of had more done but that thing called work got into the way yesterday :pinch:

 

[Iron Mike]

Texture, texture everywhere...

 

[SA Dave]

Thanks guys

should of had more done but that thing called work got into the way yesterday :pinch:

I hates that thing called work

 

[moon puppy]

Why was the top white?

 

[Sherman 18]

Why was the top white?

Identification from the air.

 

[MrT]

OOOO-RAH!

Terry

 

[Sharkmouth]

Since you seem to suffer the same ailment I do for bottom details, are you planning anything like this?

Regards,

 

[Sherman 18]

Thank you Saul! I did need those pictures as I was unsure. Your a star!

 

[Sharkmouth]

This was posted by Kurt Lauhglin for modelers to use:

The dashed line shows thickening of the cast part and note the different sizes and styles of fasteners (particularly the two with which the mud guards are attached).

This image may help:

Regards,

 

[lupanzer]

...nice job ... great references here

Luiz.

 

[Sherman 18]

...nice job ... great references here

Luiz.

Thanks Luiz! Nice to have Saul's help

 

[Sherman 18]

Well since I seem to be in a PTO mood lately I worked on this one again some last night

added some welds and bolts to the lower hull using Saul's reference

Worked on finishing up the welds on the upper hull. I also made a new armor plate as the kit one was just a little short.

 

[willem]

Entertaining

willem

 

[moon puppy]

How does one miss a Sherman tank??

 

[MrT]

 

[Sherman 18]

Entertaining

willem

Thanks Willem

 

[Sherman 18]

How does one miss a Sherman tank??

:hmmm

I seem to forget which one I was working on

:drinks