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Beautiful work as always, I live in Kokomo, Indiana. This tank is actually on display at a local park and was recently restored. Crazy that it's the same tank!
wow, this sherman tank was the first model I built when I was a boy, back in the 90s! I had no idea that you could paint and weather it, I put all parts together and called it done. Still had a ton of fun though.
Have watched most of your videos even though I'm not much into tanks, amazes me that most of the kits that you build are 1/72, they always turn out awesome. bought my first 1/72 kit because of you...Early version BTR-70, should be here in a few days. Keep up the amazing work
I seem to remember if you heat the tank tracks with a hairdryer you can stretch them around the wheels much more easily. Maybe I’m wrong but I’m sure I made an old airfix kit where this was in the instructions. Excellent model as always.
on a personal note, my father drove one in ww2, UK not USA. They were quite quick, but not very well armoured for what they went up against, he said once.
@SCP 096 Not really. The Allies had nearly perfected their tactics of combined arms and were able to coordinate well enough to eliminate any Panthers they came across.
@@beaverchicken Yep. I started making 1/72 scale models for wargaming in the early 2000s, and the Airfix kits at the time (we didn't know about checking to see how old they were) were terrible. The planes that I was attempting to make in the mid 90s were even worse. Although, TBH, when I was a broke student flatting, or broke before I had a job, it wasn't really the quality of the kit that was a purchasing factor, more the price..
Okram NZ Oh I guess older kits are pretty bad, made a few older ones and I have to agree that they are next to shit to build, but their newer fit nearly perfectly, with a few exceptions
Okram NZ I recently discovered an old Airfix kit of the Bismarck from the late 90’s and decided to finally build it. The mould was terrible and the parts didn’t fit well together. Bloody awkward thing. I assembled part of the superstructure and just ditched it as the thing was becoming more hassle than it was worth. I got the new Airfix F4F-4 Wildcat kit however and pleased to say the quality is great and the mould excellent.
Brilliant, just when it looks like you're almost finished you start the next phase ! Your videos are fascinating to watch, such talent, I'm learning so much...thanks for posting them.
Youll get my respect, for building this model! As I saw, what you made with it, with all those gaps and the tracks; that crazy! Props for that and youve done a great job painting it!
When a kit presents problems that make you scratch your head and ask "why?" and then turn the thing into a 1/72 masterpiece like this, it does give even more satisfaction - yes? Detail and paintwork all there as usual. Great result sir.
love watching this channel grow. the models are getting better and better along with the editing and your English!! i don't usually build models any more but you've inspired me to start again and better my own modelling skills. Thanks for the inspiration David and keep up the great work!
Sincerely. I have been watching your channel for far too long and only for the pleasure of watching you working on your models. I have learned a lot from your videos and the more I watch the more I see how super detailed it becomes. Very good indeed. By the way, your video production and performance has achieved its real and final identity. Really good on that one as well. :-)
Me: *carefully uses manual pinvise and still gets a lopsided hole* Plasmo: *uses super high rpm power tool and still nails a perfect hole* Great work as always!
Kevin start the hole by making a small indent into the plastic with a sharp object, eg a pin. This will act like a centre punch and stop the drill bit from slipping. Check the indent to make sure it is in the centre of the gun barrel etc, then work your way up through the drill bits, starting small until you get to your final required size.
Awesome build. So much weathering ! You have much steadier hands than I do, I could not have thinned the light guards like that with a knife. I would have had to remake them in styrene or wire. Great detail idea with the ammo belts. Thanks.
@@kingskunk457, I`m from Russia too, & I like American tanks such a soviet. They are all good in their own way, but, soviet tanks are little cheaper then allied, I think...
Nice stuff, man! Heating the rubber track in hot water before applying would have probably help the track stretch easier. Regardless, you handled things well.
I fucking hate when manufactures fuck up the tracks, and it seems to be such a common issues aswell :/. Half my models have track issues. Like they cant give us damn extra cm of plastic. Easier to fix too much than too little
Fantastic work and a superb result. I'd suggest you need ropes to secure the equipment on the rear deck and ammo not usually carried in open boxes. Dirt gets in and that causes stoppages when firing. Not a criticism just a bit of advice
Nice video! I was wondering when you would do a Sherman 😊🤔. I have that same kit, and had those same issues with the upper and lower hull fit. Lots of trimming of styrene to get a good fit with no gaps. You would think Dragon would fix that issue, but guess it's part of the challenge of this kit, which you met with a successful build! Very nice work! Beautiful finish and weathering! Well done Sir!👍
To je super. U tebe nic jako výmluva typu: blbě to sedělo tak se yo nepovedlo... a jiná co by se dala použít na tenhle kit neexistuje co? Fakt úžasná práce
actuly this is an M4A2 with on 76mm cannon not an easy 8 but bytheway the m4a2 76mm looks beutyful i have found on spott where i can say this is not the easy 8 and this are the tracks the normal tracks from the easy 8 is the T66 track but the m4a2 has the normal track from all the sherman tanks but anyway nice modell
The model depicts M4A3 as can be seen by looking at the engine hatch. You are correct that it isn't an E8 but I didn't catch him claiming it was anywhere and even the box refers to it as VVSS variant.
Let’s say I wanted to make more realistic models, what’s the best thing to get? I’ve always hand painted my models and used water colors for weathering but the realism in yours is next level dude.
O lord, I hope the creators of the kit realize that it's the M4A2 76mm and not a M4A3 76mm (hint on M4A3, it has much wider tracks) (but also good work on the model!)
I think that it is not so clear. For example, Production Order T-9872/1 or T-9872/2 was M4A3(76)W with VVSS tracks. However late Production Order T-14596/1 or T-14596/2 already has HVSS tracks. It is very difficult to recognize Sharman type without a serial number. Also, Sheman has all parts standardized, so it was not difficult to change parts from different types in the field.
Well you made a silk purse out of a pigs ear! I might add that the top of the hull was made from steel plate and was prone to much more rust but the front, sides and turret were all armour plate and didn't rust as much.
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Beautiful work, I would like to see you do a vehicle or aircraft that is in a maintenance bay and is torn down in pieces with great detail. 👍
Beautiful work as always, I live in Kokomo, Indiana. This tank is actually on display at a local park and was recently restored. Crazy that it's the same tank!
Lol I live in Tipton, Indiana
@@Yep186 thats amazing! Small world!
@@jhager1958 Near Muncie indiana here...
Also its cool that you post this on thr 6th of june (D-Day)
DoNotEvenTry holy smoke I just realized that. It’s sad I let that fact slip my mind I’ll have to be more vigilant in the future.
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Clear the ramp 30 seconds
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wow, this sherman tank was the first model I built when I was a boy, back in the 90s! I had no idea that you could paint and weather it, I put all parts together and called it done. Still had a ton of fun though.
Have watched most of your videos even though I'm not much into tanks, amazes me that most of the kits that you build are 1/72, they always turn out awesome. bought my first 1/72 kit because of you...Early version BTR-70, should be here in a few days. Keep up the amazing work
How well did that BTR turn out?
I love watching you build your models but the best part for me is the painting. I am a novice so I take note on your technique and tips.
En escala 1/72 es uno de los tanques mejor pintados y acabados que he visto. Gran trabajo
I seem to remember if you heat the tank tracks with a hairdryer you can stretch them around the wheels much more easily. Maybe I’m wrong but I’m sure I made an old airfix kit where this was in the instructions. Excellent model as always.
on a personal note, my father drove one in ww2, UK not USA. They were quite quick, but not very well armoured for what they went up against, he said once.
@SCP 096 Not really. The Allies had nearly perfected their tactics of combined arms and were able to coordinate well enough to eliminate any Panthers they came across.
David, you build the 1:72nd scale model with details like a 1:35th scale ! I salute your skill and artistry.
Impresionante!! Llegas a un realismo que junto a night shift sois los mejores, me encantan vuestros trabajos!sois un reto para mí!
"I do not recommend this kit to beginners as the fit is bad"
Mate my first kits were all from Airfix this would be easy.
Benjamin Cunningham You put together old kits from airfix? All the ones I've bought, except for my B-17 all had great fits and looked very nice
@@beaverchicken Yep. I started making 1/72 scale models for wargaming in the early 2000s, and the Airfix kits at the time (we didn't know about checking to see how old they were) were terrible. The planes that I was attempting to make in the mid 90s were even worse. Although, TBH, when I was a broke student flatting, or broke before I had a job, it wasn't really the quality of the kit that was a purchasing factor, more the price..
Okram NZ Oh I guess older kits are pretty bad, made a few older ones and I have to agree that they are next to shit to build, but their newer fit nearly perfectly, with a few exceptions
Okram NZ I recently discovered an old Airfix kit of the Bismarck from the late 90’s and decided to finally build it. The mould was terrible and the parts didn’t fit well together. Bloody awkward thing. I assembled part of the superstructure and just ditched it as the thing was becoming more hassle than it was worth. I got the new Airfix F4F-4 Wildcat kit however and pleased to say the quality is great and the mould excellent.
Isn’t airfix beginner easy? I must have chose the hard company lmao.
Brilliant, just when it looks like you're almost finished you start the next phase ! Your videos are fascinating to watch, such talent, I'm learning so much...thanks for posting them.
Another incredible model! Very well done! Thank you for uploading this on the anniversary of D-day!
Youll get my respect, for building this model! As I saw, what you made with it, with all those gaps and the tracks; that crazy! Props for that and youve done a great job painting it!
I love how you overcame adversity of an inaccurate kit.
Best 1/72 Sherman in my book. I've build several and love them.
For such a simple small kit it turned out great with your added details.
When a kit presents problems that make you scratch your head and ask "why?" and then turn the thing into a 1/72 masterpiece like this, it does give even more satisfaction - yes? Detail and paintwork all there as usual. Great result sir.
Your version of my favourite wwii tank looks amazing.
I'm also a fan of the model👍✌
*WWII
Hi there, next time you have problems with short rubber track try to place them on the freezer for a while, rubber expands with cold temperatures.
It sounds interesting. Thanks, I will try it. I have only one problem I do not have freezer :-D
refrigerator should work , but ice would be perfect. a possible solution is a can of compressed air upside down, it will freeze for sure.
I really enjoyed seeing you overcome the issues of a less than perfect kit. Great video and thanks for doing a D-Day tribute on this build....
You need to make a diorama with this- like one set during the Battle of the Bulge or Operation Market Garden, or possibly somewhere in northern Italy
Jake Daniels
This was uploaded on my 12th birthday
Best gift I never knew I had
I'm sure I said this before but your camera work is almost as good as your modeling skills, almost. Bravo David cheers from America
Superb build with wonderful weathering!
And it's only 3-4 inches big! Incredible detail. Well done
love watching this channel grow. the models are getting better and better along with the editing and your English!! i don't usually build models any more but you've inspired me to start again and better my own modelling skills. Thanks for the inspiration David and keep up the great work!
I know people say cheap kits are shit but its not about the plastic but more about your creativity
Perfect work like always
yes I think so, great work as always👍✌
Another GREAT build. You have much more talent and skills than I do, as well as a good eye for extreme weathering detail. Keep up the good work.
Fantastic result for this kit! And I think it's perfect to celebrate the D-Day anniversary, great job!
That just awesome they way u weathered it actually made it look like thick metal please make this into a diorama
Lord of modeling back at it with one of my favorite tanks. Amazing work as always.
Like the technic to provide a texture to the turret using strong thinner and sponge; excellent!! Will use it for sure.
The detail you put on is incredible
Sincerely. I have been watching your channel for far too long and only for the pleasure of watching you working on your models. I have learned a lot from your videos and the more I watch the more I see how super detailed it becomes. Very good indeed. By the way, your video production and performance has achieved its real and final identity. Really good on that one as well. :-)
this put a smile on my face and i'll watch your videos with great interest
Very nice work on the small details. Those really stand out on the finished model. I like all your build videos, I learn a lot from them
Yearsterday i firstly saw the FURY movie. And today you give me Sherman - awesome!
great video as always; thanks for always taking the time to record your journey with them
congrtulations on your first build video in your new home bro . when i think you cant get better you go to new level :) stay well and happy my friend
Me: *carefully uses manual pinvise and still gets a lopsided hole*
Plasmo: *uses super high rpm power tool and still nails a perfect hole*
Great work as always!
Kevin start the hole by making a small indent into the plastic with a sharp object, eg a pin. This will act like a centre punch and stop the drill bit from slipping. Check the indent to make sure it is in the centre of the gun barrel etc, then work your way up through the drill bits, starting small until you get to your final required size.
@@hughbrien2641 thank you for replying!
It was about 14:00 minutes until I noticed how small it is! Great job.
Now about to begin my 1st 1/72 and that was really helpful. Thank you.
Amazing what happened after the oil paint. So cool. Thanks, I love your videos!
I'm new at building tank model and this video really help me out a lot
Awesome build. So much weathering ! You have much steadier hands than I do, I could not have thinned the light guards like that with a knife. I would have had to remake them in styrene or wire. Great detail idea with the ammo belts. Thanks.
Weathering looks great
The Sherman is just perfect! I take my hat off! Respect! Thumbs up! 👍
👍 like from Russia, a good video, as always
yes, I think so, as always great of him👍✌
Russia liked a American tank? Something is wrong here...
@@kingskunk457, I`m from Russia too, & I like American tanks such a soviet. They are all good in their own way, but, soviet tanks are little cheaper then allied, I think...
Кейл do u like America though or is it just the tanks
for the most part - Yes...
Wow awesome work as allways😁
Sorry for the qestion, but Can you build a Polish plane for 100 years of Polish Air Force😉😁
Stunning build. Excellent video. Superb techniques. World class.
Also the Easy 8 has a T-66 Track so this is only a M4A2 with an 76mm cannon the only plastic model with t66 track is the trumpet m4a3e8 t66 Track
Good luck to me, I'm building this kit at the moment. Thanks for sharing, your work is amazing!
I swear plasmo is that one guy that can make really shitty model kits into something amazing.
love the video i'm about to get into ww2 tanks models and i'm all new to this. thank you
Nice stuff, man! Heating the rubber track in hot water before applying would have probably help the track stretch easier. Regardless, you handled things well.
Or placing it in the freezer to let it expand
The result is great but the kit is awful
I fucking hate when manufactures fuck up the tracks, and it seems to be such a common issues aswell :/. Half my models have track issues. Like they cant give us damn extra cm of plastic. Easier to fix too much than too little
@SCP 096 *covers eyes* Whats up shy guy?
@SCP 096 ah you dick
Wut
@SCP 096 you saw the fan film made about you?
If I got a tank kit that had tracks that didn’t fit like yours, I would’ve chucked it in the trash instantly lol
Как и всегда, потрясающая работа...
Fantastic work and a superb result. I'd suggest you need ropes to secure the equipment on the rear deck and ammo not usually carried in open boxes. Dirt gets in and that causes stoppages when firing. Not a criticism just a bit of advice
Beautiful weathering!
That looked like a pain in the ass to assemble the end result is really great thought
Just wow... Like all of your model !
The finishing detailing is just incredible. Such a pleasure to see how you layer this. Shame about the kit.
Máš to fešné, ostatně jako vždy. KPFM zdraví na jih čech. V pátky nám tu chybíš...ať se daří.
Ahoj a dík. Asi za dva týdny přijedu. Rodiče jedou na dovolenou, tak budu zalívat zahrádku.
I love your videos, Plasmo. Thanks.
Nice video! I was wondering when you would do a Sherman 😊🤔. I have that same kit, and had those same issues with the upper and lower hull fit. Lots of trimming of styrene to get a good fit with no gaps. You would think Dragon would fix that issue, but guess it's part of the challenge of this kit, which you met with a successful build! Very nice work! Beautiful finish and weathering! Well done Sir!👍
One of your best paint jobs, I think.
To je super. U tebe nic jako výmluva typu: blbě to sedělo tak se yo nepovedlo... a jiná co by se dala použít na tenhle kit neexistuje co? Fakt úžasná práce
Absolutely awesome work
"Dragon quality" otherwise known as the emperors new clothes . the new tool heller sherman is the nicest on the market .
That really surprises me. I thought Dragon was the Tamiya of 1/72 scale. Guess not. Thanks for the video. Love your work.
Vero nice model and spettacular effects! Congratulazioni !
I think so, he does a great job👍✌
A work of art.
Awesome! Uploaded on D-Day, and I asked if you would do a Sherman a while ago, makes my day to see this video pop up!
The Sherman looks great especially in 1/72 scale
A really nice result from such a poor quality kit. What a great paint job. It made all the difference. Thanks David.
actuly this is an M4A2 with on 76mm cannon not an easy 8 but bytheway the m4a2 76mm looks beutyful i have found on spott where i can say this is not the easy 8 and this are the tracks the normal tracks from the easy 8 is the T66 track but the m4a2 has the normal track from all the sherman tanks but anyway nice modell
The model depicts M4A3 as can be seen by looking at the engine hatch. You are correct that it isn't an E8 but I didn't catch him claiming it was anywhere and even the box refers to it as VVSS variant.
O my god! You are an Artist! Meine Güte! Du bist ein Künstler!! Bewerb dich irgendwo!!!
Großartig!!!! Impossible!!! LG Peter :-)
comme toujours un grand BRAVO de la part d'un Français
Nice job on the model. Excellent commentary and editing.
Soo much work but the end result is AMAZING i absolutly love your channel so awesome
Dude, you're crazy! This is awesome work. Well done.
Amazing model! On the anniversary of the D-Day landings too
Once again, your work is insane...
Let’s say I wanted to make more realistic models, what’s the best thing to get? I’ve always hand painted my models and used water colors for weathering but the realism in yours is next level dude.
YES!! I love the Sherman!!
Love your work this needs a diorama to go with it like youve done with your other tanks! Would love to see that video next!
O lord, I hope the creators of the kit realize that it's the M4A2 76mm and not a M4A3 76mm (hint on M4A3, it has much wider tracks) (but also good work on the model!)
I think that it is not so clear. For example, Production Order T-9872/1 or T-9872/2 was M4A3(76)W with VVSS tracks. However late Production Order T-14596/1 or T-14596/2 already has HVSS tracks. It is very difficult to recognize Sharman type without a serial number. Also, Sheman has all parts standardized, so it was not difficult to change parts from different types in the field.
It was my first model kit in the thunderbolt version in 2018... yeah, it was dificult but now is in a D- day diorama
Work of art
Nice Sherman and great video.
Great result...well done. Try some Airfix kits because they are good quality
You sir, are an artist.
Love the way you work 👍
WOW! the kit could be not be perfect but you have a good hand for painting. I have sane envy about that :)
Well you made a silk purse out of a pigs ear!
I might add that the top of the hull was made from steel plate and was prone to much more rust but the front, sides and turret were all armour plate and didn't rust as much.
The textures are superior! Like it!