I'm pretty happy with things as they are. Still processing Carlos' and Shep's weathering tips, so not a lot done there. Went all in on the stowage! Two pieces.....woo hoo!
Re: Tamiya 1/35 M43E8 "Easy Eight" Sherman
Re: Tamiya 1/35 M43E8 "Easy Eight" Sherman
Calling this one done for several reasons. I've not broken anything off yet handling it. I had a gas can handle fly away and found it on the floor, I added the two gas caps to t he cans w/o losing them and a couple of other things. Pressing my luck here.
I'm pretty happy with things as they are. Still processing Carlos' and Shep's weathering tips, so not a lot done there. Went all in on the stowage! Two pieces.....woo hoo!
I'm pretty happy with things as they are. Still processing Carlos' and Shep's weathering tips, so not a lot done there. Went all in on the stowage! Two pieces.....woo hoo!
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Re: Tamiya 1/35 M43E8 "Easy Eight" Sherman
The tank looks good, Lyle! 
You're on your way now. 
One suggestion, if you will, maybe give it a coat of flat clear now. 
You're on your way now. One suggestion, if you will, maybe give it a coat of flat clear now. Re: Tamiya 1/35 M43E8 "Easy Eight" Sherman
Yeah, that remains. I thought what I sprayed was flat.. duh. Thank you for the kind words.
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Re: Tamiya 1/35 M43E8 "Easy Eight" Sherman
You're welcome, of course, my friend! 
Regarding that flat; did you spray it through your Gaahleri GHAD68? If so, that may be the problem. I've discovered that my flat always looks glossy when using my GHAD68 for that. Something about that smaller needle that renders the flat more glossy. Try the flat clear through a different AB, if possible. I switch over to my old Paasche H for clears now.
Regarding that flat; did you spray it through your Gaahleri GHAD68? If so, that may be the problem. I've discovered that my flat always looks glossy when using my GHAD68 for that. Something about that smaller needle that renders the flat more glossy. Try the flat clear through a different AB, if possible. I switch over to my old Paasche H for clears now. -
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Re: Tamiya 1/35 M43E8 "Easy Eight" Sherman
Lyle, this is an amazing job on that tank! You have really nailed that one so well! Way to go Lyle, this has got to be one of your best yet!
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Re: Tamiya 1/35 M43E8 "Easy Eight" Sherman
Great work Lyle!
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Re: Tamiya 1/35 M43E8 "Easy Eight" Sherman
Its been in the rain.....Gary Brantley wrote: ↑Fri Sep 12, 2025 9:00 am The tank looks good, Lyle!
Looks good, Lyle. Well done!
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Re: Tamiya 1/35 M43E8 "Easy Eight" Sherman
Thanks, guys. It was a fun build. I did respray with a mare finish.
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Re: Tamiya 1/35 M43E8 "Easy Eight" Sherman
Great looking Sherman Lyle!
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Re: Tamiya 1/35 M43E8 "Easy Eight" Sherman
Thanks, Chris.
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