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M4A3 Sherman w/ 105 mm Howitzer & 75 mm Long Gun tanks by Jack12477 - 1:35 scale - Tamiya - FINISHED


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After debating whether to build one of the new tank kits I just acquired, or an aircraft, car or ship model kit, I decided on one of the tanks. 

 

I am building the Tamiya 1:35 scale US Medium M4A3 Sherman 105 mm Howitzer Assault Support tank as it appeared in December 1944 at Ardennes or the Battle of the Bulge, (see box art below).  The kit actually comes in two version, the second being 1945 Germany.  I chose this version more for the paint scheme than any other reason. The other version is a plain olive drab overall color.

 

The kit comes with 9 sprues, tank body 2 halves, and 2 tank treads. It's molded in a dark green, olive drab, color. There are also 5 figures with the kit, tank driver and commander, plus 3 infantry figures.

 

I have not decided yet on how I will display this when done.  Maybe a diorama, but who knows. Anyway, the journey begins.

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I'm In   love the Sherman.

 

OC.

Current builds  


28mm  Battle of Waterloo   attack on La Haye Saint   Diorama.

1/700  HMS Hood   Flyhawk   with  PE, Resin  and Wood Decking.

 

 

 

Completed works.

 

Dragon 1/700 HMS Edinburgh type 42 batch 3 Destroyer plastic.

HMS Warspite Academy 1/350 plastic kit and wem parts.

HMS Trafalgar Airfix 1/350 submarine  plastic.

Black Pearl  1/72  Revell   with  pirate crew.

Revell  1/48  Mosquito  B IV

Eduard  1/48  Spitfire IX

ICM    1/48   Seafire Mk.III   Special Conversion

1/48  Kinetic  Sea Harrier  FRS1

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Tamiya always produces nice kits. Looking forward to following this, Jack. You doing any aftermarket goodies or will you go with what's in the box? Can't imagine needing much of anything.

Ken

Started: MS Bounty Longboat,

On Hold:  Heinkel USS Choctaw paper

Down the road: Shipyard HMC Alert 1/96 paper, Mamoli Constitution Cross, MS USN Picket Boat #1

Scratchbuild: Echo Cross Section

 

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Oh joy😁😉 the Sherman, definitely in for this!! 

Looks a nice kit, as Ken says any goodies on top?

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Current builds;

 Henry Ramey Upcher 1:25

Providence whaleboat- 1:25     HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 

Completed:

HM Cutter Sherbourne- 1:64- finished    Triton cross section scratch- 1:60 - finished 

Non ship:  SBD-3 Dauntless 1:48 Hasegawa -FINISHED

 

 

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21 minutes ago, Canute said:

You doing any aftermarket goodies or will you go with what's in the box?

I will go with what's in box, Ken. I do have extra goodies from other Tamiya kits I can add, but not going to order any PE or stuff like that. What you see in the box art is pretty much what is included in the kit. Extra boxes, jerry can, helmets rifles, tank tread links, etc

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1 hour ago, Jack12477 said:

 

I have not decided yet on how I will display this when done.  Maybe a diorama, but who knows. Anyway, the journey begins.

Diorama pleeeease😊

Current builds;

 Henry Ramey Upcher 1:25

Providence whaleboat- 1:25     HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 

Completed:

HM Cutter Sherbourne- 1:64- finished    Triton cross section scratch- 1:60 - finished 

Non ship:  SBD-3 Dauntless 1:48 Hasegawa -FINISHED

 

 

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2 minutes ago, Edwardkenway said:

Diorama pleeeease😊

 

1 minute ago, VTHokiEE said:

Seconded 😁

Thinking about it.  Have to figure out how I want to depict Ardennes forest road in winter.  Have some ideas rumbling around in the skull.  First the tank and included figures then ?????

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6 minutes ago, Tom E said:

I've never built a tank before but they have always interested me

Tom, I would recommend Tamiya 1:35 scale kits. The parts fit together so precisely it takes little time to build one, quality is top notch, they even include poly-caps that allow wheels, etc to turn with ease. And there is a wide range of armor types to chose from. Take the plunge.  I get my kits from MegaHobby in NJ , ordered 3 kits last Monday before noon, arrived Wed at noon this week. 

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We are your captive audience   loads of  pea nuts for us all as I could not get popcorn......carry on.:cheers:

 

OC.

Current builds  


28mm  Battle of Waterloo   attack on La Haye Saint   Diorama.

1/700  HMS Hood   Flyhawk   with  PE, Resin  and Wood Decking.

 

 

 

Completed works.

 

Dragon 1/700 HMS Edinburgh type 42 batch 3 Destroyer plastic.

HMS Warspite Academy 1/350 plastic kit and wem parts.

HMS Trafalgar Airfix 1/350 submarine  plastic.

Black Pearl  1/72  Revell   with  pirate crew.

Revell  1/48  Mosquito  B IV

Eduard  1/48  Spitfire IX

ICM    1/48   Seafire Mk.III   Special Conversion

1/48  Kinetic  Sea Harrier  FRS1

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1 minute ago, Old Collingwood said:

We are your captive audience   loads of  pea nuts for us all as I could not get popcorn......carry on.:cheers:

 

OC.

I got the popcorn  and tell Lou if he wants some brittle he has got to hurry😝

Current builds;

 Henry Ramey Upcher 1:25

Providence whaleboat- 1:25     HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 

Completed:

HM Cutter Sherbourne- 1:64- finished    Triton cross section scratch- 1:60 - finished 

Non ship:  SBD-3 Dauntless 1:48 Hasegawa -FINISHED

 

 

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Mostly just kicking around the house right now. Soooooooo……...

Took some soft corn tortillas, halved them, crisped them up in the fryer, covered with cheese and other goodies, and made some "homemade" nachos.

Well, that's what I'm calling them!

 

Plenty for everyone!

 

Tom E 

 

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1 minute ago, Jack12477 said:

I am waiting for @mtaylor to show up with his gigantic popcorn machine 😁😁😁😁

His on his way  - he gotta push it  its Hugeeeeee.

 

OC.

Current builds  


28mm  Battle of Waterloo   attack on La Haye Saint   Diorama.

1/700  HMS Hood   Flyhawk   with  PE, Resin  and Wood Decking.

 

 

 

Completed works.

 

Dragon 1/700 HMS Edinburgh type 42 batch 3 Destroyer plastic.

HMS Warspite Academy 1/350 plastic kit and wem parts.

HMS Trafalgar Airfix 1/350 submarine  plastic.

Black Pearl  1/72  Revell   with  pirate crew.

Revell  1/48  Mosquito  B IV

Eduard  1/48  Spitfire IX

ICM    1/48   Seafire Mk.III   Special Conversion

1/48  Kinetic  Sea Harrier  FRS1

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Just now, Tom E said:

Mostly just kicking around the house right now. Soooooooo……...

Took some soft corn tortillas, halved them, crisped them up in the fryer, covered with cheese and other goodies, and made some "homemade" nachos.

Well, that's what I'm calling them!

 

Plenty for everyone!

 

Tom E 

 

Sound s like a plan Tom.............Yummy.

 

OC.

Current builds  


28mm  Battle of Waterloo   attack on La Haye Saint   Diorama.

1/700  HMS Hood   Flyhawk   with  PE, Resin  and Wood Decking.

 

 

 

Completed works.

 

Dragon 1/700 HMS Edinburgh type 42 batch 3 Destroyer plastic.

HMS Warspite Academy 1/350 plastic kit and wem parts.

HMS Trafalgar Airfix 1/350 submarine  plastic.

Black Pearl  1/72  Revell   with  pirate crew.

Revell  1/48  Mosquito  B IV

Eduard  1/48  Spitfire IX

ICM    1/48   Seafire Mk.III   Special Conversion

1/48  Kinetic  Sea Harrier  FRS1

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Made it.  I'm in.   Had to go get more popcorn and for those who want it,, some butter to melt and pour on it for those so inclined. nootjes_en_popcorn_31.gif.5ae3ec29fae26ead0d39491f5827b8ea.gif

 

Mark
"The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me

Current Build:                                                                                             
Past Builds:
 La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD           Triton Cross-Section   

 NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit                                                                            HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64               

 

Non-Ship Model:                                                                                         On hold, maybe forever:           

CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed                                                   Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)         

         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

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Just now, mtaylor said:

Made it.  I'm in.   Had to go get more popcorn and for those who want it,, some butter to melt and pour in it.  nootjes_en_popcorn_31.gif.5ae3ec29fae26ead0d39491f5827b8ea.gif

T

Sound very very very nice Mark.

 

OC.

Current builds  


28mm  Battle of Waterloo   attack on La Haye Saint   Diorama.

1/700  HMS Hood   Flyhawk   with  PE, Resin  and Wood Decking.

 

 

 

Completed works.

 

Dragon 1/700 HMS Edinburgh type 42 batch 3 Destroyer plastic.

HMS Warspite Academy 1/350 plastic kit and wem parts.

HMS Trafalgar Airfix 1/350 submarine  plastic.

Black Pearl  1/72  Revell   with  pirate crew.

Revell  1/48  Mosquito  B IV

Eduard  1/48  Spitfire IX

ICM    1/48   Seafire Mk.III   Special Conversion

1/48  Kinetic  Sea Harrier  FRS1

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2 hours ago, Edwardkenway said:

I got the popcorn  and tell Lou if he wants some brittle he has got to hurry😝

I have been here stalking you from the overhead rafters Edward, (My favorite hangout at these events)!

2 hours ago, Edwardkenway said:

Diorama pleeeease😊

I thirded it. MUST HAVE DIORAMMMMMAAA!

Lou

 

Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence

Currant builds:

Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold)

Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral)

1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin)

Currant research/scratchbuild:

Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes

Non ship build log:

1/35th UH-1H Huey

 

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24 minutes ago, Jack12477 said:

Okay, what is with this diorama ?????

Something like you did with your half track, (Possibly without the Vietnam interlopers). There are bound to be to be all kinds of possibilities out there that would interest you.

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Lou

 

Build logs: Colonial sloop Providence 1/48th scale kit bashed from AL Independence

Currant builds:

Constructo Brigantine Sentinel (Union) (On hold)

Minicraft 1/350 Titanic (For the Admiral)

1/350 Heavy Cruiser USS Houston (Resin)

Currant research/scratchbuild:

Schooner USS Lanikai/Hermes

Non ship build log:

1/35th UH-1H Huey

 

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3 hours ago, Jack12477 said:

Have to figure out how I want to depict Ardennes forest road in winter. 

This one sounds perfect for the Sherman, (see picture above in Lou's post)  

Current builds;

 Henry Ramey Upcher 1:25

Providence whaleboat- 1:25     HMS Winchelsea 1764 1:48 

Completed:

HM Cutter Sherbourne- 1:64- finished    Triton cross section scratch- 1:60 - finished 

Non ship:  SBD-3 Dauntless 1:48 Hasegawa -FINISHED

 

 

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How about a knocked out Tiger mixed in also  that would be super duper.

 

OC.

Current builds  


28mm  Battle of Waterloo   attack on La Haye Saint   Diorama.

1/700  HMS Hood   Flyhawk   with  PE, Resin  and Wood Decking.

 

 

 

Completed works.

 

Dragon 1/700 HMS Edinburgh type 42 batch 3 Destroyer plastic.

HMS Warspite Academy 1/350 plastic kit and wem parts.

HMS Trafalgar Airfix 1/350 submarine  plastic.

Black Pearl  1/72  Revell   with  pirate crew.

Revell  1/48  Mosquito  B IV

Eduard  1/48  Spitfire IX

ICM    1/48   Seafire Mk.III   Special Conversion

1/48  Kinetic  Sea Harrier  FRS1

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2 minutes ago, Old Collingwood said:

How about a knocked out Tiger mixed in also  that would be super duper.

 

OC.

Unfortunately I don't have a tiger in my stash. 

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Just now, Jack12477 said:

Unfortunately I don't have a tiger in my stash. 

Panther?

 

OC.

Current builds  


28mm  Battle of Waterloo   attack on La Haye Saint   Diorama.

1/700  HMS Hood   Flyhawk   with  PE, Resin  and Wood Decking.

 

 

 

Completed works.

 

Dragon 1/700 HMS Edinburgh type 42 batch 3 Destroyer plastic.

HMS Warspite Academy 1/350 plastic kit and wem parts.

HMS Trafalgar Airfix 1/350 submarine  plastic.

Black Pearl  1/72  Revell   with  pirate crew.

Revell  1/48  Mosquito  B IV

Eduard  1/48  Spitfire IX

ICM    1/48   Seafire Mk.III   Special Conversion

1/48  Kinetic  Sea Harrier  FRS1

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1 minute ago, Jack12477 said:

Nope!  

Someone should gift you one  (if the had a spare)

 

OC.

Current builds  


28mm  Battle of Waterloo   attack on La Haye Saint   Diorama.

1/700  HMS Hood   Flyhawk   with  PE, Resin  and Wood Decking.

 

 

 

Completed works.

 

Dragon 1/700 HMS Edinburgh type 42 batch 3 Destroyer plastic.

HMS Warspite Academy 1/350 plastic kit and wem parts.

HMS Trafalgar Airfix 1/350 submarine  plastic.

Black Pearl  1/72  Revell   with  pirate crew.

Revell  1/48  Mosquito  B IV

Eduard  1/48  Spitfire IX

ICM    1/48   Seafire Mk.III   Special Conversion

1/48  Kinetic  Sea Harrier  FRS1

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Wow, An M-4 105...... Snowy road, tank kinda sideways from sliding off the crown of the frozen ice clogged cobblestones, shell casings laying around from direct fire against german defensive bunkers, third armored counterattack against the left flank of the salient surrounding Bastogne....... Three man observation team directing fire......

 

The possibilities are endless.......  maybe a smashed Pak 40 in the ditch on the opposite side of the road.....

 

(Winter wonderland visions fading away......)

 

I'm in.....

 

The only suggestion I could make? I know the desire to build OOB, (it can be done) but I would recommend ditching the kit's vinyl tracks and going with a period correct T54E1 Workable Track Link Set (amazon) probably cheaper on Evilbay... changes the whole look. That is the only deficiency with Tamiya armored vehicles is their reliance on plastic rubber band tracks that are a pain to get to lay right....,  Especially in a diorama, if you choose to go in that direction......

 

Either way I'm sure it is going to come out wonderful....

 

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Current Build: F-86F-30 Sabre by Egilman - Kinetic - 1/32nd scale

In the Garage: East Bound & Down, Building a Smokey & the Bandit Kenworth Rig in 1/25th scale

Completed: M8A1 HST  1930 Packard Boattail Speedster  M1A1 75mm Pack Howitzer  F-4J Phantom II Bell H-13's P-51B/C

Temporary Suspension: USS Gwin DD-433  F-104C Starfighter "Blue Jay Four" 1/32nd Scale

Terminated Build: F-104C Starfighter

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Personally I like the Tamiya kit tracks, only kit tracks I'use that did not disintegrate on me.  I have 2 armor vehicles by Hasagawa with no tank tread, disintegrated over time. All the Tamiyas are over 20 years old and still have all the treads. 

 

Evilbay and Amazon are a non-starter for me.  

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I take it then you know how to use them, it took me almost ten years to figure it out myself, (before the internet) before that, they had a mind of their own and would never lay right........

 

Anyway, looking forward to this Jack, you do armor very very well.....

Current Build: F-86F-30 Sabre by Egilman - Kinetic - 1/32nd scale

In the Garage: East Bound & Down, Building a Smokey & the Bandit Kenworth Rig in 1/25th scale

Completed: M8A1 HST  1930 Packard Boattail Speedster  M1A1 75mm Pack Howitzer  F-4J Phantom II Bell H-13's P-51B/C

Temporary Suspension: USS Gwin DD-433  F-104C Starfighter "Blue Jay Four" 1/32nd Scale

Terminated Build: F-104C Starfighter

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