Fujimi/Nitto 1/76 M4A1 Sherman II
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Fujimi/Nitto 1/76 M4A1 Sherman II
This is an old kit originally produced by Nitto before being taken over by Fujimi in the late 1980's. I replaced the lower hull sides and VVSS units with ones taken from an Airfix Sherman, using the Airfix tracks as well. This corrected Nitto's 'too small bogies/too tall VVSS units' problem as well as providing tracks that, while still not good, are at least better than the Nitto originals... I scratched the appliqué plates on the upper hull sides, turret RHS and in front of the driver/co-driver positions. I also reshaped the upper hull rear curve slightly and reshaped the hull front upper transmission cover. The finish is US Olive Drab, but is shown in British service in NW Europe.
Fujimi Nitto M4A1 Sherman II BLF
Fujimi Nitto M4A1 Sherman II LF
Fujimi Nitto M4A1 Sherman II RF
Fujimi Nitto M4A1 Sherman II RHS
Fujimi Nitto M4A1 Sherman II RR
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Fujimi Nitto M4A1 Sherman II LFTop
Fujimi Nitto M4A1 Sherman II RRTop
Fujimi Nitto M4A1 Sherman II BLF
Fujimi Nitto M4A1 Sherman II LF
Fujimi Nitto M4A1 Sherman II RF
Fujimi Nitto M4A1 Sherman II RHS
Fujimi Nitto M4A1 Sherman II RR
Fujimi Nitto M4A1 Sherman II LR
Fujimi Nitto M4A1 Sherman II LFTop
Fujimi Nitto M4A1 Sherman II RRTop
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Re: Fujimi/Nitto 1/76 M4A1 Sherman II
Superb work as usual Neil!
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Re: Fujimi/Nitto 1/76 M4A1 Sherman II
It's good to see one of your builds on here again Neil and as always it's a great one and very nicely photographed. You really do know how to get the best out of these small scale kits.
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Re: Fujimi/Nitto 1/76 M4A1 Sherman II
Wow, very nice indeed!
Not a tanker, but, is this wrong? I thought they were all OD.ntrocket88 wrote:The finish is US Olive Drab, but is shown in British service in NW Europe.
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Re: Fujimi/Nitto 1/76 M4A1 Sherman II
Many thanks for the very kind comments, sorry it's been so long since I contributed here!
Edit: 12/23/16 6:00 PM : I am an idiot. Just reread your question... Yes, they were all US Olive Drab unless they were repainted in British colors.
59North wrote:Not a tanker, but, is this (US Olive Drab) wrong? I thought they were all OD.
Edit: 12/23/16 6:00 PM : I am an idiot. Just reread your question... Yes, they were all US Olive Drab unless they were repainted in British colors.
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Re: Fujimi/Nitto 1/76 M4A1 Sherman II
That looks terrific!
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Re: Fujimi/Nitto 1/76 M4A1 Sherman II
Terrific bit of kit bashing.
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Re: Fujimi/Nitto 1/76 M4A1 Sherman II
I much prefer small scale armour,your M4 is a real gem,well tidy mun.
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Re: Fujimi/Nitto 1/76 M4A1 Sherman II
Very nice. Kudos on the way you've spruced up such an unpromising kit
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Re: Fujimi/Nitto 1/76 M4A1 Sherman II
very nice model great weathering well done
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Re: Fujimi/Nitto 1/76 M4A1 Sherman II
Wow, many thanks for all the very kind comments. Much appreciated as always.
The kits also came with a Jeep, which I converted to British format (added bridging weight limit sign over one headlamp and a blackout cover over the other) and added a Jeep crew from SHQ. I also added the pioneer tools next to the driver and a rolled up tilt at the back.
The kits also came with a Jeep, which I converted to British format (added bridging weight limit sign over one headlamp and a blackout cover over the other) and added a Jeep crew from SHQ. I also added the pioneer tools next to the driver and a rolled up tilt at the back.
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Re: Fujimi/Nitto 1/76 M4A1 Sherman II
Awesome jeep.Well tidy mun.
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Re: Fujimi/Nitto 1/76 M4A1 Sherman II
+1 from me re the Jeep as well Neil, excellent work and the crew are full of character!
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Re: Fujimi/Nitto 1/76 M4A1 Sherman II
Both are very eye-catching! I had only tried one nitto and that was jagdpather which was, simply said, simple but horrible which translates into circular bin. Yours took quite a bit of work but result is superb!