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  • A_J_Rimmer
    SMF Supporters
    • May 2024
    • 801
    • Arnold
    • North Wales

    #121
    Originally posted by Jakko
    Not bad at all. A more modern Sherman kit next?
    Oh completely - I do have Tamiya's 'Easy Eight' kit in the stash but I shall definitely be looking elsewhere for the next Sherman - any suggestions?

    Thanks Muchly!
    Arnold Judas Rimmer BSc SSc

    ''Happiness is a Triple Fried Egg Sandwich with Chilli Sauce and Chutney''

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    • scottie3158
      SMF Supporters
      • Apr 2018
      • 14202
      • Paul
      • Holbeach

      #122
      That's a great result.

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      • A_J_Rimmer
        SMF Supporters
        • May 2024
        • 801
        • Arnold
        • North Wales

        #123
        Originally posted by scottie3158
        That's a great result.
        Thanks!
        Arnold Judas Rimmer BSc SSc

        ''Happiness is a Triple Fried Egg Sandwich with Chilli Sauce and Chutney''

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        • Guest

          #124
          Originally posted by A_J_Rimmer
          Oh completely - I do have Tamiya's 'Easy Eight' kit in the stash but I shall definitely be looking elsewhere for the next Sherman - any suggestions?
          The Tamiya HVSS ones are already much better than this one, but if you want a modern Sherman kit, go Asuka, Meng or Rye Field Model. My own preference is Asuka, as the RFM kit I built was slightly less refined in terms of build quality but had slightly better detail in some areas; I’ve not built the Meng one I also have in the stash but it looks quite good, too.

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          • A_J_Rimmer
            SMF Supporters
            • May 2024
            • 801
            • Arnold
            • North Wales

            #125
            Originally posted by Jakko
            The Tamiya HVSS ones are already much better than this one, but if you want a modern Sherman kit, go Asuka, Meng or Rye Field Model. My own preference is Asuka, as the RFM kit I built was slightly less refined in terms of build quality but had slightly better detail in some areas; I’ve not built the Meng one I also have in the stash but it looks quite good, too.
            Thanks Jakko, I'll check the Asuka one out.
            Arnold Judas Rimmer BSc SSc

            ''Happiness is a Triple Fried Egg Sandwich with Chilli Sauce and Chutney''

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            • Guest

              #126
              If you want a fun comparison, pick one of their large-hatch 75 mm M4A3 kits — basically the same variant as this Tamiya kit — and see how it compares

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              • A_J_Rimmer
                SMF Supporters
                • May 2024
                • 801
                • Arnold
                • North Wales

                #127
                Originally posted by Jakko
                If you want a fun comparison, pick one of their large-hatch 75 mm M4A3 kits — basically the same variant as this Tamiya kit — and see how it compares :smiling3:
                LOL! That sounds like fun actually - I'll have to do that.
                Arnold Judas Rimmer BSc SSc

                ''Happiness is a Triple Fried Egg Sandwich with Chilli Sauce and Chutney''

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                • adt70hk
                  SMF Supporters
                  • Sep 2019
                  • 10409

                  #128
                  That's finding coming on very nicely indeed.

                  And don't worry about the figures..... If my early ones looked that good I'd be very pleased!

                  Keep up the good work.

                  Andrew

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                  • colin m
                    Moderator
                    • Dec 2008
                    • 8755
                    • Colin
                    • Stafford, UK

                    #129
                    That's a great looking Sherman Arnold. I think if I ever get around to building a large scale tank, it will be a Sherman.

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                    • A_J_Rimmer
                      SMF Supporters
                      • May 2024
                      • 801
                      • Arnold
                      • North Wales

                      #130
                      Pretty much finished this - thanks Chaps for all your help.















                      Really pleased with how it came out - I shall look forward to building another.

                      Not sure my cat was impressed however...




                      Thanks All!
                      Arnold Judas Rimmer BSc SSc

                      ''Happiness is a Triple Fried Egg Sandwich with Chilli Sauce and Chutney''

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                      • A_J_Rimmer
                        SMF Supporters
                        • May 2024
                        • 801
                        • Arnold
                        • North Wales

                        #131
                        Originally posted by adt70hk
                        That's finding coming on very nicely indeed.

                        And don't worry about the figures..... If my early ones looked that good I'd be very pleased!

                        Keep up the good work.

                        Andrew
                        Thanks Andrew!

                        I'm looking forward to painting a few more.
                        Arnold Judas Rimmer BSc SSc

                        ''Happiness is a Triple Fried Egg Sandwich with Chilli Sauce and Chutney''

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                        • PaulTRose
                          SMF Supporters
                          • Jun 2013
                          • 6466
                          • Paul
                          • Tattooine

                          #132
                          Well that came out nice

                          And cute kitty....whats its name? (Im a total catdad)
                          Per Ardua

                          We'll ride the spiral to the end and may just go where no ones been

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                          • A_J_Rimmer
                            SMF Supporters
                            • May 2024
                            • 801
                            • Arnold
                            • North Wales

                            #133
                            Originally posted by PaulTRose
                            Well that came out nice

                            And cute kitty....whats its name? (Im a total catdad)
                            Thanks Paul - much appreciated.

                            The little bugger's name is Beowulf. He wasn't massively impressed.
                            Arnold Judas Rimmer BSc SSc

                            ''Happiness is a Triple Fried Egg Sandwich with Chilli Sauce and Chutney''

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                            • Jim R
                              SMF Supporters
                              • Apr 2018
                              • 15706
                              • Jim
                              • Shropshire

                              #134
                              Originally posted by A_J_Rimmer
                              Really pleased with how it came out
                              And so you should be. A very good result.

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                              • scottie3158
                                SMF Supporters
                                • Apr 2018
                                • 14202
                                • Paul
                                • Holbeach

                                #135
                                Arnold that is a cracking result mate, very nicely finished.

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