Sherman M4A3E8

[DRUMS01]

Been a member here for long time but only sporadically active . Completed by my special needs son and I over a 7 month period. Kit replicates the tank "Attila" of the 18th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division, Harz Mountains, Germany, April 1945. 

Your feedback is encouraged as Jarrod really enjoys me reading him your responses.

MODEL: Sherman M4A3E8 "Easy Eight"
SCALE: 1/16
MANUFACTURER: Andy's Hobby Headquarters (TACOM)
PAINTS: Tamiya, Testors M-Master, Vallejo, MIG, Artist oil free pastels, water color pencils.

Along the way, there were several aftermarket and scratch items added:

- Peddinghaus 1/16 US Uniform Insignia and Division Officer Badges 
- Archer (90mm - 1/4) Photorealistic Human Eyeball Decals
- 1/16 Scale US Tank Accessory Set C K Ration Boxes
- Peddinghaus 1/16 .30 Cal M19A1 Ammo Can & .50 Cal M2 Ammo Box Markings WWII
- 1/16 Allied Tank Bits #3 - 16-ATB-03 - For Shermans
- MIG 7168 Flesh Tone Paint Set
- Vallejo Rust and Chipping Effects Paint set
- 1/16 Sherman Tank Crew (resin four figure set from China)
- Various shades of Vallejo Textured Mud Paints
- All straps, slings, and tie-downs made from scratch using lead foil and PE spares
- Scratch built microphone sets and helmet cords for tank crew
- Scratch built lower torso's for the driver and hull machine gunner.
- Forearms and hands added to driver and hull gunner 
- Scratch built fuel and water can holders (field modifications)
- Scale rope from hemp colored and used for tie-down of spares on upper hull
- Other stuff I can't remember

Without any more blabbering, here is what Jarrod and I are going to call the final results for our  muddy and battle hardened 1/16 Sherman M4A3E8 "Easy Eight". 

Thanks for checking it out.

[Martinnfb]

Just like the real thing, most impressive work Jarrod.

Cheers

Martin

 

[belugawhaleman]

Wow! Great work. I have one of Andy's Shermans ( the early one).....gives

me something to aspire to. Thanks

 

Paul

[Bomber_County]

Jarrod, absolutely stunning Sherman, this is the best 1/16 build I’ve ever seen. The weathering is perfect, it’s very difficult to know when to stop adding mud. The detail is exquisite and the stores added to the hull are beautifully observed.  Congratulations, brilliant build…….

[Irishman1]

Several of the pictures could be the real tank!!! Superbly done!!!

[CrankyCrafstman]

You and your son did an amazing job on that Sherman.

Ron G 

[BlrwestSiR]

Just saw this. Fantastic model Jarrod! I was really impressed by the wood effect on the tools. Keep it up and can't wait to see your next build. 

Carl