Noice! 
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IMHO, all Tamiya kits are great “shake and bake” kits…but for accuracy, they are not. Working my current build, there is massive correction/modification to be done to my M1 Super Sherman. In the end, it will turn out to be a great, and successful. build. I suspect there will be similar issues with other non-Tamiya Shermans, but I’m ready and expected to deal with such.
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That’s true. We just have a very BIG support group.
“Hi; my name is Sable… And I’m a SHermanholic”…
(everybody) - Hi Sable.
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I am not a Shermanolic!
I only built 4, have only about 6 in the stash and only want at least 2 more…
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I think my resin turret is ready for primer/paint. But to be sure, feel free to check and see if I missed anything.
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That’s what we all say. I have 4 completed Shermans with two in the stash and 1 on the way…
My completed ones are:
M4 Early Production (Tamiya)
M4A3(W)75 (Tamiya)
M4A3E8 “Fury” (DML)
IDFM51 (Tamiya)
In the Stash:
Sherman “Firefly” (RFM)
M4A3E8 European Theater (Tamiya)
On The Way:
USMC M4A2 Sherman “Caesar” (Asuka)
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With all that detail it should really “pop” under paint! Great work so far…
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TY…obviously detail not included with the kit. 
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Present work on my IDF hull front and glacis plate. Keep in mind that some of these mods are IDF specific.
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My submission to the campaign. Tamiya’s 1/35 M4 with Eduard PE and Aber barrels for the 75mm and M2.
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Don’t forget to add the sponson covers; here’s the template I used for my own M4 Early Prod. build. You’ll have to mod the template a little for this build, like i did.
How i did mine. Is a quick trim and everything will just drop in nicely.
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And make sure the bogie wheels are detailed on both sides.
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I used the early roadwheels for that. You will also have to plug up the idler wheel in the back (Part A3)
From our friend @barkingdigger on Shapeways.(BTW; I will need a couple of these for my Shermans 
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M1 Super Sherman turret painted…and minus the vision blocks. Primed in black, then 2 very light coats of medium dark green applied at a greater distance away so the black still show shadows through in just the right places/cavities/crevices. Still weathering to do plus placement of the clear vision blocks already treated with green Alclad Lacquer.
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Being a complete novice in armour modeling (only did a T-34), and seems I have accumulated quite some Shermans, I’m tempted to join, but it will take time.
Oh, BTW, I’m also a Braille scaler, so the Sherman I’ll do, if I do will be in 1/72 scale, shocking I know
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Not an issue. The early roadwheels in the kit are detailed both sides and I am using idler’s off an Asuka kit so nice and detailed.
Got a start on the build. Some basic construction and got cast texture down on the turret and differential housing. Need to cover over with some sanding to even it out but a good start.
Also did a quick and dirty cover up of the sponsons.
Once the tracks and dust shields are on, any gaps left over wont be noticable.
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Very sharp details and they stand out already.
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My next build for this GB is gonna be a bit more demanding.
I have had various Dragon Sherman kits in stock (purchased at very low price, less than 10 euros each). Most of them are their very early releases, with lots of issues. I decided to work with those and try to detail them and improve whatever possible as a learning curve, studying the details missing.
First couple of kits are Korean War themes:
I got Eduard photoetch sets that include the fenders too
I do not know if I will build the flame thrower as is or turn it into a 76mm turret tank using another turret yet.
Work started with converting the lower hull for the HVSS suspension. Nuts and bolts and details will be added as I am looking into reference and photos.
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I built that Easy Eight from Dragon, turned it into my Fury Sherman.
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