Just painted up this Easy Eight Hobby Boss Sherman to use in a Korean War Bolt Action project. It's painted with the tiger markings for Operation Ripper - which actually took place in the Year of the Rabbit.
The eyes, mouth, and claws are decals, but I repainted the teeth to match those in a photograph of an actual tank with the tiger markings.
There were a few fiddly parts in the kit - namely the 22 supporting struts for the fenders, and also the brass light protectors which have to be bent to shape. Not overly hard, but if strictly for wargaming, a resing model would've made more sense.
All the hatches can be opened as I used tack to hold them in place until I obtain crew figures.
Next to a 1/48th Aurora re-release of an M46 Patton also painted for Operation Ripper.
Comparison with another 1/48th Hobby Boss Sherman. Note how much wider the tracks are on the Easy Eight.
Another comparison with the other Sherman showing how much more of an overall footprint the Easy Eight has.
Edit: Here's the image of the tank this one is based on.
Next in the queue is a Tamiya 1/48th JS-2. This one will be used for late-war Bolt Action scenarios - against a King Tiger (or two?). Thanks again for dropping by and wishing you the best.
Beautiful looking tank Dean!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Michal! Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteVery striking, Dean! Big model and very cool decal and paint work.
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Joe. Warm regards, Dean
DeleteExcellent looking Sherman, I've been working on my IS2 for years, or it's been sitting half built for years!
ReplyDeleteBest Iain
Thanks, Iain. I hope to start on the IS-2 today. Warmest regards, Dean
DeleteAmazing model and finish Dean.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much, Richard. I hope to someday get it on the gaming table. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteVery cool Dean - Korea eh - another project by the sound of things!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Keith! I picked up the Bolt Action Korea supplement a while back on sale and hope to try it out - have the armor, but likely will use some of my WW2 Soviets as proxy NKs or Chinese. Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteCertainly a different looking camo scheme 👍 nicely done
ReplyDeleteThanks, Matt! Best regards, Dean
DeleteLovely work Dean! Interesting colour scheme, to say the least!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot, Mike! Kindest regards, Dean
DeleteThose front markings look awesome for sure. But I wonder if it made the tank a bigger target via improved visibility to the enemy during the war.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Kuan. Lol, yes I think those markings, particularly the eyes and mouth would make sighting easier for the enemy. Kindest regards, Dean
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