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The Duke Finishes One in April

Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2023 5:37 pm
by Duke Maddog
Despite having a complete upheaval in my hobby room, rendering it impossible to work in; I did manage to finish one model. And this is a 'historical' event as well, in a manner of speaking. I've built at least ten UM Model kits; and started six UM Models Sherman kits. Until now, none of those Sherman kits were able to be finished. This is the first UM Models Sherman kit that I have ever finished. Granted, there's a lot wrong with it that I could not get past, but I am simply thrilled that I actually finished it!

Here is my 1/72 scale UM Models M4A1 Sherman with M17 rockets:

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This was weathered with Tamiya weathering powders, and the rocket launcher on top does elevate:

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Some more shots from different angles, as always:

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That's all for now. I do hope to finish a number of motor torpedo boats that are just thaaaaat close to being done. Stay tuned, and thank you for checking in to see this.

Re: The Duke Finishes One in April

Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2023 8:32 pm
by Stikpusher
Nicely done Mark! :shoutout: That turned out pretty sharp. The Whiz Bang set up is even less common that the Calliope variant.

Re: The Duke Finishes One in April

Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2023 11:47 am
by BlackSheep214
Nice one, Mark. I did the old Monogram Screamin' Mimi Sherman tank as a kid.

Re: The Duke Finishes One in April

Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2023 3:05 pm
by Duke Maddog
Thank you Carlos! I'm happy with the way this looks. And thank you for not calling it a Calliope like so many others. Totally different rocket arrangement.

Thank you Steve! I'll be that old Monogram one was a scream to build!

Re: The Duke Finishes One in April

Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2023 6:59 pm
by Medicman71
Very cool Mark!

Re: The Duke Finishes One in April

Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2023 9:34 pm
by Stikpusher
Duke Maddog wrote: Sun Apr 23, 2023 3:05 pm Thank you Carlos! I'm happy with the way this looks. And thank you for not calling it a Calliope like so many others. Totally different rocket arrangement.
Those folks are uneducated. :tease:

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T40 Whiz Bang

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T34 Caliope