This is the Tamiya 1/48th scale M4 Sherman. I started working on this model a few weeks ago and I was just able to get it finished this week. It has been a helpful distraction.
The model is very easy to build, much easier than the M10. You can build it as an up-armored version or the original configuration, without all the applique armor. I am working on a 1943-44 US army so the additional armor was needed.
Below is a comparison between the Corgi 1/50th (which i have several) and the Tamiya 1/48th. There are only very slight differences in size. Not enough of a difference to keep me from using both of these models in the same game.
Below is another comparison shot, this time a historical shot and a picture of the Sherman with BTD 28mm US soldiers. I think this is a good match and will be fine for gaming.
Next up is the Tamiya M4A1 Sherman, which is my favorite version of this tank.
The models have been placed on a hard-board base. The models are so soft and fragile that they must be on a base.
All in all these are not bad models. They turned out much better than I expected.
Next are the Panzerschreck teams. I really hate these figures but they are all I have.
Last up is a complete squad of infantry. If you look closely there are a couple of cool helmet covers.
All of these figures are from Black Tree Designs. I really like the early sculpts for this line. The later stuff is by a different sculptor and they are not as well done in my opinion. I have about 25 more infantry to paint and then I can start working on the motorcycle scouts. Then it will be about time for a bunch of new stuff from Crusader to be delivered. I will be working on Germans for a long time.
This model can be built with three different variants. I chose the late standard production. This has the large gun mantle and the cast transmission cover.
I added the driver and the tank commander from the Tamiya 1/48th US Infantry set.
This will be the tank platoon command vehicle. Now I need to figure out what model to work on next.
The model is very easy to build, much easier than the M10. You can build it as an up-armored version or the original configuration, without all the applique armor. I am working on a 1943-44 US army so the additional armor was needed.
Below is a comparison between the Corgi 1/50th (which i have several) and the Tamiya 1/48th. There are only very slight differences in size. Not enough of a difference to keep me from using both of these models in the same game.
Below is another comparison shot, this time a historical shot and a picture of the Sherman with BTD 28mm US soldiers. I think this is a good match and will be fine for gaming.
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