Tamiya 1/35 US Medium Tank M4A3E8 Sherman “Easy Eight” Build Thread!! (June 2025)

[RalphSarc]

I’ve always said stowage makes the tank….plus tarps and camouflage netting! Oh and did I say a Tamiya 1/35 bike too!!!

[RalphSarc]

Work bench Saturday!!!

[RalphSarc]

Oh my goodness the bike is perfect!!!

[RalphSarc]

Added a few more pieces this morning including a scratch built forward shelf for more stowage bits plus two fuel cans to each rear sides of the fenders!
Almost ready to prime!!

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Primed!!

Really like how the cast marks look primed. Kinda toned them down a bit.

[HubertB]

Very effective method for the casting relief, Ralph. Tip duly noted (thinking of the effect on some 1930s’ instrument panels)

Hubert

[JohnB]

Looking good Ralph. 🙂

[RalphSarc]

On 7/9/2025 at 1:33 AM, HubertB said:

Very effective method for the casting relief, Ralph. Tip duly noted (thinking of the effect on some 1930s’ instrument panels)

Hubert

Thanks Hubert I really enjoy doing the technique. I’m anxious to see how it paints and weather.

[RalphSarc]

On 7/9/2025 at 10:10 AM, JohnB said:

Looking good Ralph. 🙂

Oh thanks John it’s been a fun kit so far!

[belugawhaleman]

Build's  Going nicely Ralph!😀

[RalphSarc]

10 hours ago, belugawhaleman said:

Build's  Going nicely Ralph!😀

Thanks I appreciate that. I’m really enjoying this kit.

[RalphSarc]

Once I had cleaned my Iwata I thought I’d put down a coat of black base on the Easy Eight. OD base coat next.