ChuckD Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Here is build number 3 of (hopefully) 8 kits for 2022. I've wanted to do a knocked out/burned up tank for quite a long time, but never had the gumption to try it. While looking around for reference photos for my Firefly kit, I found the historical reference photo and decided to give it a go. I wasn't able to find much info on this pic, nor much more about the tank itself, so I didn't shoot for a true 1:1 recreation of the scene. Instead, I opted to simply say that my vignette was/is inspired by the pic. The kit is the RFM Firefly and went together really well. The tracks were a bit of a pain because there are no extra parts included and several of my sprues were damaged in shipping, so I had to buy another set of RFM tracks to complete it (conspiracy theorists, eat your hearts out). The figure had most of his limbs custom sculpted. The broad leaf plants were made on my mask cutter and the wiry ones were made with speaker wire. The battle damage was done almost exclusively with dry pigments of varying shades. It was a fun project and I'd definitely do something like this again. BiggTim, LSP_K2, chrish and 8 others 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingman777 Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Wow very good work!!! ChuckD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alain Gadbois Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Nice burn effects. The front view of the model and real tank match up very well. Alain ChuckD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 That's awesome! Kev ChuckD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeepsGunsTanks Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Wow, just wow, what a stunning build! I know that photo very well, and you did an amazing job recreating it! I can not tell you how impressed I am with this build! ChuckD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrish Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Nicely done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daywalker Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Very impressive work, and I agree that your burn effects are amazing. Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Confusionreigns178 Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 (edited) A great diorama and one that really tells a story. I wonder if the crew got out in time? Even on a theoretical level, it tells us something about the true horrors of war. I'm reading "Brothers In Arms" by James Holland right now. The very long list of young men who were killed or badly-injured in their prime is utterly horrifying. The British regiment who fought their way across Europe deserve great respect, as do all the Allied troops who struggled against huge odds and an often fanatical enemy. Thanks for sharing with us. Chris. Edited July 29, 2022 by Confusionreigns178 Amending some information. JeepsGunsTanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggTim Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Man, that is really nice! I also have had plans to build a burned out/rusted Sherman at some point. Very inspiring! JeepsGunsTanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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