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**Greg147** · 06-01-2012

Hi all,

Been searching through my stash for something to build for this GB, and I think I've come up with a senario. I found a Sherman, a Willy's jeep from Airfix's Buffallo amphtrac kit, and a set of US winter infantry, all in 1/72 (well, the jeep's in 1/76, but that should be okay). So here's the plan; it's set in Western Germany, January 1945. The Sherman is going to be the captured vehicle, dressed up in German markings. It's going to be approaching a US checkpoint, the occupants of which have been killed. The story is that it's just attacked the position under the cover of darkness, and while it was spotted by the US troops, they assumed it was friendly until it was too late, hence 'one of ours'.

The details aren't set in stone yet, but those are the basics.

Here's some sprue shots, wish me luck

**papa 695** · 06-01-2012

Good luck Greg

**Greg147** · 10-01-2012

Constructed and (mostly) painted the German Sherman, minus weathering. Had to abandon using the Airfix jeep, after making it I realised how lacking in detail it was, so I'll have to find something else. Here's some pics of where I am so far, the decals are fresh on, so it appears a little wet around the ones on the turret.

**papa 695** · 12-01-2012

Hi Greg the Sherman looks good, but slightly strange with the German cross's on. Pitty about the Jeep ,why not use it as battle damaged then there would be no need for great detail if you know what i mean. But looking forward to more updates keep up the good work

**Greg147** · 12-01-2012

Thanks Ian, I know what you mean about it looking strange. Here's the image I was going off in terms of the crosses;

The difference with mine is its a A1 version, but I've used the same scheme. I like how they've kept it in American colours, just added the crosses and painted over the serial number in the closest match to Olive Drab they had avaliable.

Don't worry about the jeep, I bought one of Academy's vehicle sets that contains a better quality version I'll be using.

**Shuftie** · 13-01-2012

Am looking forward to seeing the diorama. Very interested in how you construct it as I have never made one.

**stona** · 13-01-2012

Good stuff Greg.
I've seen a few war films in which Shermans masquerade as various german tanks too! It sort of reminds me of that with the crosses on.
Cheers
Steve

**Shuftie** · 13-01-2012

Hi Steve

Have seen a few war films where Pattons have masqueraded as Shermans! Most noteably Patton.

Stephen

**Greg147** · 14-01-2012

Quick update, I've made a start on the base. The mud it still wet, so won't be as shiney when it dries. Next step will be to add trees and bushes.

Also, here's the vehicle set I bought. I'll be using the Willy's jeep from this one.