M4A1 USMC

Yes it does.

Thanks.

Thanks dogfish

Got a little farther along. Not as far as I want to be.

Started to add On the Mark PE. SO far all I have used is the headlight guards, tie-downs, straps and buckles



I ended up scratching the taillight guards out of strip brass.


I also used the brass strip for tool brackets







still more to do.

Yes, there was one at Fort Hood



and here

the.shadock.free.fr/sherman_minutia/manufacturer/m4a1pcf/m4a1_pcf.html

Coming along nicely, Speedster! I presume you're OK with the hull being too wide; it will stick out noticeably beyond the vertical plane of the suspension. It's the only thing really off on that kit. Paul Budzik on his site has an article on how to correct it, but it's a lot of work and you're way past that stage. Those odd rear light guards are unique to Lima-built tanks.

Looking good! I like the PE work with the pioneer tools.

Oops!  Should have looked closer at the reference pile before I spoke.  At any rate, that Sherman minutia link does illustrate both Lima and PCF variations, both of which were a little weird.  One other thing I'll note about this:  Some of these early hulls got converted to M32B1s, so you could tweak the Tasca/Asuka kit with these and a few other detail changes to make for a more unique tank retriever.

Okay for the paint. This has been an adventure I'll tell you. Here is the lay of the story. I really do not use Tamiya acrylic paint or any acrylic paint as it has been hit and miss for me. On that note I really like how some modelers are getting a neat look with pre-shading when using a acrylic paint. I have been wanting to try it for a little while now, so this became came my victim. Your going to have to bear with me as a learn this and what not to do.

first shot with Tamiya white and black. No I did not use a primer as I use either Floquil or an automotive primer (really really reduced. I have had reactions with Tamiya paint when using both. So I just shot the thing with plain flat white.





then shot on some Tamiya Khaki Drab color, lighter than black but darker than OD






Over shot the pre-shade with thin Tamiya OD, and yes when a couple coats to much.





One thing that popped up first is the Shapeway parts now seem to be leaking!!!



added the missing strap that was pointed out to me


Now on to camo

After a little break, I figured I'll just shoot with some Testors lacquer clear and see what happens. I spoke to a guy on another forum and was suggested to hit it with a acrylic clear. I did not have any and living in a small town and not wanting to drive 400 miles round trip to get some, I used the Testors I had. I was afraid it would lift the paint, but when I walked away seemed to be laying down good. 





Okay I think I'm back on track more later in the week.

Repaint looks much better speedy! Looking forward to the weathering!!! Keep up the good work!

Oh, I would have just touched it up with a sponge brush and buff it in.


Don't give up!  STILL, an impressive build going on here!  








Jeff

Started to use some pigment on the lower hull. I'm still new at the use of pigments so suggestions welcome

Thanks Rod