Sherman Firefly WIP

Discussion in 'Modelling' started by mahross, Aug 20, 2009.

  1. mahross

    mahross Senior Member

    Here are a few pics of a recent project of mine. It is Dragon's 1/72 Sherman Firefly. A nice little kit. It is being doen as a NZ Firefly. Here are some WIPs. Almost finished with it.

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    Any and all thoughts welcome.

    Ross
     
  2. Za Rodinu

    Za Rodinu Hot air manufacturer

    I never knew you were a modeller! :)

    Good job it is! And almost 1:76 too :D

    In my most HUMBLE opinion, I think pre-shading is a waste of time considering the amount of muck a vehicle model gets thrown at; it certainly doesn't shown between photos 4 and 5 ;)
     
  3. mahross

    mahross Senior Member

    Oh yeah. I have been for years. Mans got to have a hobby. History is more a vocation!

    Ross
     
  4. Bodston

    Bodston Little Willy

    Good job, looks like a nice little model. :)
     
  5. von Poop

    von Poop Adaministrator Admin

    Very nice Ross, amazing the detail they're cramming into 1/72nd these days... (Those sodding etched brushguards on the lights are bad enough in 35th! )

    Tried that pre-shading on a few kits with mixed results, very dependent on 'thinness' of the next coat. I may be mistaken, but haven't you been anti-airbrush in the past?
     
  6. Gerard

    Gerard Seelow/Prora

    Tis a rather nice model alright. Well done Ross!
     
  7. mahross

    mahross Senior Member

    Cheers chaps.

    Not so much anti-airbrush Adam as I felt you can do similar with a brush. However, having some spare cash led to buying one. I agree to apply more coats you do need to thin the paint down and keep the airbrush at a low pressure.

    Ross
     
  8. kfz

    kfz Very Senior Member

    Been raving about the dragon 72nd for ages, Ive done that one too, Dont recall the etch, maybe its new or maybe I thought **** that.

    nice job
    Kev
     
  9. Currahee101

    Currahee101 Junior Member

    Looks great Mahross
     

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