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Post by Tojo72 on Sept 28, 2016 13:29:43 GMT -5
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Post by charleygnarlyp290 on Sept 29, 2016 9:02:47 GMT -5
Nice.
I am on a serious Sherman/Sherman based kick right now. Will enjoy watching this one unfold.
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Post by Tojo72 on Oct 25, 2016 19:09:43 GMT -5
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Post by Leon on Oct 26, 2016 4:22:23 GMT -5
Nice progress Anthony! Looking good.  |
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Post by adt70hk on Oct 26, 2016 16:28:21 GMT -5
That#s a nice looking kit there!! There's something about Fireflies that I really like - the long barrel seems to transform it in an odd way!
Looking forward to seeing this coming together!!
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Post by Tojo72 on Nov 6, 2016 13:10:38 GMT -5
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Post by Leon on Nov 6, 2016 13:24:50 GMT -5
Making quick progress there Anthony and it's looking really good! |
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Post by dierk on Nov 7, 2016 3:57:00 GMT -5
Looking good Anthony!
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Post by adt70hk on Nov 7, 2016 7:59:57 GMT -5
Nice work so far!! Well done!
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Post by thug626 on Nov 7, 2016 11:28:29 GMT -5
Good morning Anthony. The construction and base coat look fantastic.
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Post by Tojo72 on Nov 10, 2016 18:58:09 GMT -5
I put aside the actual vehicle to work on the tracks and these guys.   I'm not sure if the 101st ever rode into combat on Fireflys,but I really liked the set and don't have any regular Sherman's in the stash,I think it will still look cool,and any self respecting Sherman needs a little stowage. |
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Post by M1Carbine on Nov 10, 2016 20:04:03 GMT -5
Anthony - sherman is looking mighty fine buddy.
Bob
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Post by Leon on Nov 11, 2016 5:37:25 GMT -5
Nice choice on the figures and stowage Anthony! |
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Post by adt70hk on Nov 11, 2016 8:24:54 GMT -5
Now that is a serious amount of stowage!!  The riders also look great too! As for historical accuracy, I wouldn't worry too much. I think a little licence is allowed if your not trying to recreate a specific historical scenario. |
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Post by wbill76 on Nov 12, 2016 21:05:58 GMT -5
Making short work of this one Anthony, nice!
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Post by deafpanzer on Nov 14, 2016 16:47:40 GMT -5
SWEET!!! I am huge fan of tank riders... now I have to get this figures set one day. Looking forward to see it with its stowage on!
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Post by mrversatile on Nov 16, 2016 15:16:10 GMT -5
Anthony, I like the idea for the model and the figures will really complement it. I believe late in the war a firefly was routinely assigned to a regular Sherman tank platoon to give it some added tank killing ability against the German heavy armor so I can see some airborne troops catching a ride. Can't wait to see it completed.
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Post by adt70hk on Nov 17, 2016 8:23:23 GMT -5
I believe late in the war a firefly was routinely assigned to a regular Sherman tank platoon to give it some added tank killing ability against the German heavy armor so I can see some airborne troops catching a ride. Hi Gil Yes, you are are correct. There were four tanks per troop, four troops +3 HQ tanks per squadron in the British Army. I believe that the standard practice was 1 Firefly and 3 standard Shermans (Cromwells in 7th AD) per troop, as you say to help tackle the heavier German AFVs. I've also read that the ratio went from 1:3 to 2:2 in some units as the war progressed and the supply of Fireflies increased but I've not carried out any in depth research to verify this fact. However, I seem to recall reading somewhere that the original intention had been to group all the Fireflies in a single troop with the 3 remaining troops consisting of standard Shermans, and I have read one account where this actually seems to have happened in one unit, if only for a time. Andrew Anthony Firstly, apologies for hijacking your post!  It's probably a bit late now but I was wondering if you had considered doing the white countershaded barrel that was sometimes used to help disguise the barrel and make the Firefly less of a target for the Germans? There are some links below if you've not come across it before. ATB Andrew www.tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/gb/Sherman_Firefly.phpweb.inter.nl.net/users/spoelstra/g104/firefly-cam.htm |
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Post by Tojo72 on Nov 17, 2016 13:25:22 GMT -5
Thank you it wasn't called for on this version in the instructions,if that's accurate I'm not sure,but at this point,I'll just leave it as is.
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Post by Tojo72 on Dec 17, 2016 11:25:29 GMT -5
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Post by Leon on Dec 17, 2016 13:51:31 GMT -5
That looks fantastic Anthony! Very nicely done.  |
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Post by chromdome35 on Dec 17, 2016 14:36:54 GMT -5
Freaking awesome Firefly! Really nice job.
Would you mind talking about the painting? What brand/mix did you use for your olive drab, it looks really good to me.
I also like the low key weathering.
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Post by joelsmith on Dec 17, 2016 15:27:15 GMT -5
Nicely done Sir, Howzabout them Chiefs? Talk more soon, Joel.
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Post by george on Dec 17, 2016 16:42:49 GMT -5
Nice Sherman, my congrats. Tank riders make all composition alive.
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Post by adt70hk on Dec 18, 2016 8:47:53 GMT -5
Nice job anthony. A great finish all round.
Andrew
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Post by wouter on Dec 18, 2016 10:27:36 GMT -5
Hi Anthony, great result you got there. Love the tank riders, gives it so much more character.
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Post by thug626 on Dec 18, 2016 11:27:51 GMT -5
Good morning Anthony. A fantastic tank build....the addition of the riders brings it to life.
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Post by Tojo72 on Dec 18, 2016 13:35:24 GMT -5
Freaking awesome Firefly! Really nice job. Would you mind talking about the painting? What brand/mix did you use for your olive drab, it looks really good to me. I also like the low key weathering. thank you everyone,just feel need to practice my faces. I used Vallejo 70892 as the base OD.I filtered it with Mig Brown for Olive Green.I used some AK Streaking,and some light color pigments on the lower hull and tracks. |
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Post by sturmbird on Dec 18, 2016 15:39:55 GMT -5
I put aside the actual vehicle to work on the tracks and these guys. I'm not sure if the 101st ever rode into combat on Fireflys,but I really liked the set and don't have any regular Sherman's in the stash,I think it will still look cool,and any self respecting Sherman needs a little stowage. OK, I really like those figures! Tell me about them gary |
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Post by TRM on Dec 18, 2016 17:45:03 GMT -5
Fine job Anthony!! Love the figures weighing this one down!! |
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The riders also look great too!
