Sherman Nearing Completion

Allan Richards · Post by **Allan Richards** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 7:09 pm

Just thought I'd post some photos of the nearly complete Sherman Firefly. I am thinking of addint the track guard mounting strips to the sides of the hull and a tool box to the rear hull plate.

Derek Attree · Post by **Derek Attree** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 7:49 pm

Hi Allan
Nice job on the firefly I like the tones on the paint.

Derek

Jeffrey Goff · Post by **Jeffrey Goff** » Sat Mar 07, 2009 8:00 pm

Hi Allan, it good to see some more pictures of the firefly, its been a while, I thought you were away getting a suntan, the Sherman is coming to life, well done
regards
Jeff

Robert E Morey · Post by **Robert E Morey** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 12:52 am

Allan,
Smashing looking firefly. Very well done. Looks like a Tiger tamer for sure. Fantastic added details on the hull, tools, and hatches especially.

I like the desert rats emblem -nice final touch.
Bob

Dale jordan · Post by **Dale jordan** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 1:31 am

Great Job Allan .. You should be proud of the work you have done . I'm not far behind you with my Sherman I just have to scratch build my front fenders and she is finished ... Allan what next ??? Dale

Tim Bowman · Post by **Tim Bowman** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 2:19 am

Excellent Allan.

I was in need of a Firefly fix! Paint, markings and weathering look super! Really great job. I like that DML British tank commander figure. He's perfect for your Sherman!

I look forward to your next project.

Tim

Stephen White · Post by **Stephen White** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 7:59 am

Allan - your Firefly looks stunning, a real triumph. But please, please sort out the drivers beret - it looks like HMS Ark Royal!

(He's probably a new recruit, who hasn't been instructed on the ancient art of beret shrinking).

Regards

Stephen

Adrian Harris · Post by **Adrian Harris** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 7:59 am

Great looking Firefly Allan

It's inspiration to dust off mine for a bit of TLC

Adrian.

Allan Richards · Post by **Allan Richards** » Mon Mar 09, 2009 7:00 pm

Thanks for the kind words, I will sort out the drivers berret, the body is from Dave at Armorpax and the head and berret from Lee, but I need to fix how it lays on his head, it looks like he's got an Afro under it!!.

Next job is a small toolbox for the rear hull plate then I am going to fit the track guard retaining strips to the side of the hull. Finally there is some small details of painting, then that is it. I don't think I am going to build another Armortek model for the time being but I might be pursuaded to sell the Tiger for a PIII or Stug III in the future.