Pink Panther's Sherman III DV

[Polux]

Sherman III DV (Early Production)

Dragon 1/35 scale

Hi friends.

I will join in to the Sherman SIG this year.

In fact isn’t my favourite one, but I really want to build a tank. Because I wish to try new tips and skills o_O let’s see what happens....

My choice is this item from Dragon.

The camouflage isn’t so pretty but will try to recreate a weathered Sherman on a little base, maybe some figures, some complements, some vegetation, some...

Seriously guys, my intention is looking for a very special model

Thanks

Polux

 

[Polux]

Here are the photos of the model and all the pieces on the bags (That I will open on first February, of course)

The model:

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The pieces: Seems a very good kit, like all the Dragon kits...

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The complements: It has a nice sheet of EP....great. And the tracks are two single pieces....I suppose will be more easy to paint o_O

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[papa 695]

Will watch what you do with this one Polux

 

[Ian M]

I have built this very kit, and it does build well. One minor detail it did not include the machine gun!!!!

I think the camouflage is rather nice

I will look forward to watching you work your magic on it.

Ian M

 

[geegad]

looking forward to seeing this armour getting built love a sherman

 

[Ziper_it]

This is my favorite tank, I will follow this.

Francesco

 

[Polux]

I have built this very kit, and it does build well. One minor detail it did not include the machine gun!!!!I think the camouflage is rather nice :P

Ian M

I'm a lucky man, Ian :P

This one has it!!! Or we are talking about another machine gun...? O_o

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[Polux]

I have this nicely set of figures.

But the markings and the year are different....any one know if I can use them? Allies maybe...?

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[geegad]

nice choice of figures ive built them in the past and they are real nice

 

[Ian M]

Not sure but I think that the Sherman I had was a different boxing. I just remember I had to find the Machine gun somewhere else.

I think that the tank depicted is a British unit, but I guess they could of given the US chappies a much needed hand....

Ian M

 

[Richi72]

Hi Polux,

I think the markings are from a Canadian unit and as the box art shows, its on his way to Napoli that should be Italy:p

Until 1945 there were some Canadian units in Italy until they got reassigned to Holland. I think the G.I' are a good fit, they are for the Italian theatre, and would show the axis units as team players.

just my two cents:rolleyes:

Cheers Richi

 

[Polux]

Hi Richard.

There are five markings for the Sherman.

“C” Sqd. 4th County of London Yeomanry, Italy 1943 (the photo one)

“B” Sqd. 4th County of London Yeomanry, Italy 1943

HQ. 3rd County of London Yeomanry, Sicily 1943

“A” Sqd. 44 Royal Tank Regiment, Sicily 1943

“A” Sqd. 26th Armoured Brigade, Tunisia 1943

Anyway, the problem is solved!! Yesterday I have found a British armoured crew (two figures) that looks great, from the brand Alpine.

So the US guys will take part on another diorama someday! :P

Many thanks!!

Polux

 

[Polux]

Hi all!

I have been searching for images, just looking for inspiration.... :P

There are no many posibilities for a nice diorama... maybe I will try a little italian farm.... I don't know yet

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[Ziper_it]

Third picture is the cathedral of the town where I live. the others look familiar but I can't recognize them.

 

[Polux]

Third picture is the cathedral of the town where I live. the others look familiar but I can't recognize them.

What?! Seriously'!!

Is a photo entering Catania through Via Garibaldi.

The others are from Sicily campaign, but there isn't the name...

Ufff....if I can, I build the cathedral!!! Can you imagine...?

 

[Ian M]

Third picture is the cathedral of the town where I live. the others look familiar but I can't recognize them.

It would be great if you could take a picture from the same place.

Ian M

 

[Ian M]

Some great photos Polux.

My 'vote' would be for the first one. Tanks, buildings, trees and plants and not to many figures!

Ian M

 

[Polux]

My 'vote' would be for the first one. Tanks, buildings, trees and plants and not to many figures!

Ian M

Me too Ian

Decided, I will go with a little farm

 

[Ziper_it]

Hi here's a picture from the net of the same church today

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This is the corner of the square to the left of the church during the war

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Then I've found this other picture

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but you've already chosen a farm.
Francesco

 

[papa 695]

Some nice photo for insperation Polux and I also think you will do a great job with the Farm build looking forward too it