Post by gary on Jan 31, 2014 16:01:06 GMT -5
Next to the forefront on the bench in an attempt to reduce the backlog of builds is Tiger Lil, a Sherman III.
This Sherman, commanded by Cpl Rex Miller from 9 Troop, C Squadron, 20th Armoured Regiment served in Italy during the Cassino battles. It was lost on the Cavendish road in March 1944 after slipping off the road and becoming stuck.
I'm recreating the scene using a Tasca Sherman III. Bison provided the vehicle decals with additional detailing using Voyager and ET PE, Bronco tracks etc. The stowage boxes are from Tasca but have been modified to depict the correct shape for the Italian campaign.
I used Vallejo Khaki for the base coat to represent the Light Mud with Lifecolor Panzer Grey for the SCC14 Blue Black. Extensive weathering to produce a dusty look is acheived using oils, AK and Mig products. The tarp on the top of the turret bin is a bit of artistic licence using milliput. Here's where she currently stands with tracks being next on the agenda....
I'll then move onto making a base.
Gary
This Sherman, commanded by Cpl Rex Miller from 9 Troop, C Squadron, 20th Armoured Regiment served in Italy during the Cassino battles. It was lost on the Cavendish road in March 1944 after slipping off the road and becoming stuck.
I'm recreating the scene using a Tasca Sherman III. Bison provided the vehicle decals with additional detailing using Voyager and ET PE, Bronco tracks etc. The stowage boxes are from Tasca but have been modified to depict the correct shape for the Italian campaign.
I used Vallejo Khaki for the base coat to represent the Light Mud with Lifecolor Panzer Grey for the SCC14 Blue Black. Extensive weathering to produce a dusty look is acheived using oils, AK and Mig products. The tarp on the top of the turret bin is a bit of artistic licence using milliput. Here's where she currently stands with tracks being next on the agenda....
I'll then move onto making a base.
Gary
