Tim's Airfix Sherman. ** Finished **

[TimJ]

My first build for this Blitz will be the classic (?) Airfix Sherman Tank. One colour, not too many parts, what could possibly go wrong?

[jssel]

Oh Boy, an Armor Blitz.

[splash]

My first build for this Blitz will be the classic (?) Airfix Sherman Tank. One colour, not too many parts, what could possibly go wrong?

The tracks

This should be a good subject for blitzing, good luck.

[jssel]

First kit? A promise for a multiple Blitz. Love it.

[TimJ]

First kit? A promise for a multiple Blitz. Love it.

I am planning on fitting in another one or two before the end of the month, not sure what at the moment though.

[TimJ]

First up a shot of the parts laid out at 4.00pm.



After the first hour I've got the hull and turret assembled and the turret has had a coat of primer.





Then photobucket started playing up and it took half an hour to get the bloomin' photos uploaded.

[jssel]

Going well. Hope the tracks cooperate. They look very pliable.

[Ian]

You should be OK with this one. I'll keep you company for a while.

[ShaunW]

This is an old classic, that took one for the team against Tigers and Panthers in quite a few wargames in my youth Best of luck. As others have said, the main issue could be getting the tracks to play ball. In my first Blitz a couple of years ago I tried a Matchbox Comet tank and it was the bally tracks that scuppered it for me. Hopefully you will have no probs.

[Dirkpitt289]

Nice, lots of little parts in this one. Best of luck

[splash]

Good progress, keep up the good work.

Splash

[iggie]

Good luck!

[TimJ]

Since the last update the turret and suspension have been given a coat of green.



Meanwhile the hull has been primed.

[splash]

The primer looks good what type do you use?

Regards Splash

[Ian]

Any plans on how you are going to get the tracks in place?