Here are a couple of Simon’s British Sherman tanks for Flames of War.
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Underneath the Shermans
In a similar vein to my Stugs I have painted the underneath of the resin Shermans from the starter box set with Chaos Black.
This will add shadow and make the models look a little more realistic on the table.
See the full workbench feature on the resin Shermans from Open Fire.
Flames of War Plastic Shermans and Stugs
After speculating about plastic Sherman tanks for Flames of War and finding that in the end they were resin, I have heard a new rumour that the new third edition starter set, Achtung! due to be released on the 28th April will contain plastic Shermans and Stugs.
Flames of War Plastic Shermans (possibly)
Saw and heard two things this week that have made me think that Battlefront will be releasing plastic Sherman tanks for Flames of War.
Already there are quite a few plastic 15mm models now available from other manufacturers and it’s not as though Battlefront have no experience of working in plastic, they have been using plastic for tracks and bases for a while now.
So what’s the evidence?
Firstly a conversation over the phone that was leaked to me, indicated that Battlefront said they were putting together a plastic Sherman kit.
That on its own, is maybe not proof enough.
However the second piece of evidence is not only direct from Battlefront, it’s also on their own website.
This photograph of tanks for the forthcoming Blood, Guts, & Glory supplement.
These really do look like plastic models, more so than resin. The tracks we know are already plastic, but look at the sharpness of the hull and turret detail.
It won’t be too much of a surprise if Battlefront head down the plastic model route, the key will be quality, price and what models they put out in plastic.
More Sherman Tracking
Having repainted my Shermans with Warpaint British Armour. The next stage was the detailing, including the tracks and the stowage. I also started to paint the tracks using German Grey (995).
The underside of the Sherman.
I do need to start thinking about markings.
See the full workbench feature on the resin Shermans from Open Fire.
Tracking the Shermans
Having repainted my Shermans with Warpaint British Armour. The next stage was the detailing, including the tracks and the stowage.
The next stage was the detailing, including the tracks and the stowage.
I also started to paint the tracks using German Grey (995).
See the full workbench feature on the resin Shermans from Open Fire.
Flames of War British Sherman Firefly
The Sherman Firefly was a World War II British variant of the American Sherman tank, fitted with the powerful British 17 pounder anti-tank gun as its main weapon. Originally conceived as a stopgap until future British tank designs came into service, the Sherman Firefly became the most common vehicle with the 17 pounder in World War II.
After giving a base coat for the underneath of Humbrol Dark Green. The model was then given a spray of Warpaint British Armour. The Dark Green spray adds shadow.
As you can see from this closeup, the spray does give the model an even coat, and combined with the sculpting does show off the cast turret that the Firefly had.
Here is the Firefly with three regular Shermans (the resin models from Open Fire).
See the workbench feature on my Flames of War Sherman Firefly VC.
Underneath the Flames of War British Sherman Firefly
The Sherman Firefly was a World War II British variant of the American Sherman tank, fitted with the powerful British 17 pounder anti-tank gun as its main weapon. Originally conceived as a stopgap until future British tank designs came into service, the Sherman Firefly became the most common vehicle with the 17 pounder in World War II.
The next stage is base coat for the underneath of Humbrol Dark Green. This will add shadow and depth to the main (top) base coat of Warpaint British Armour.
As you can see from the top view, the white undercoat is still mainly visible.
See the workbench feature on my Flames of War Sherman Firefly VC.
Undercoating the Flames of War British Sherman Firefly
The Sherman Firefly was a World War II British variant of the American Sherman tank, fitted with the powerful British 17 pounder anti-tank gun as its main weapon. Originally conceived as a stopgap until future British tank designs came into service, the Sherman Firefly became the most common vehicle with the 17 pounder in World War II.
Within the blister, as with a lot of FoW models, you get a resin hull and turret and metal tracks and accessories. Having constructed the Sherman I gave the model a white undercoat.
See the workbench feature on my Flames of War Sherman Firefly VC.
Flames of War British Sherman Firefly
Reading the army lists I realised I needed a Sherman Firefly either to accompany my Shermans or my Cromwell IVs.
The Sherman Firefly was a World War II British variant of the American Sherman tank, fitted with the powerful British 17 pounder anti-tank gun as its main weapon. Originally conceived as a stopgap until future British tank designs came into service, the Sherman Firefly became the most common vehicle with the 17 pounder in World War II.
Though the British expected to have their own new tank models developed soon (and were loath to consider using American tanks), British Major George Brighty championed the already-rejected idea of mounting the 17 pounder in the existing Sherman. With the help of Lieutenant Colonel Witheridge and despite official disapproval, he managed to get the concept accepted. This proved fortuitous, as both the Challenger and Cromwell tank designs experienced difficulties and delays.
After the problem of getting the gun to fit in the Sherman’s turret was solved, the Firefly was put into production in early 1944, in time to equip Field Marshal Montgomery’s forces for the Normandy landings. It soon became highly valued as the only British tank capable of defeating the Panther and Tiger tanks it faced in Normandy at standard combat ranges. In recognition of this, German tank and anti-tank gun crews were instructed to attack Fireflies first.
Within the blister, as with a lot of FoW models, you get a resin hull and turret and metal tracks and accessories.
The model does go together quite easily, though you have to watch as the main weapon (well mine did) needed straightening.
I was also concerned if the HMG on the turret would stay during a game, so I did drill the hole it goes into.
The next stage will be a white undercoat.
See the workbench feature on my Flames of War Sherman Firefly VC.