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To the use of graphite pencil to simulate shining bare metal on tanks : I've read somewhere that industrial paint for military use is so durable it could hardly be scraped or scarred. Therefore, these shiny sections (on edges and turret rooftops, etc.) are highly debatable .

I love it when the 50 calibre machine gun on the Sherman is pointing forward instead of sideways as pictured on the box or the instructions.

Video is very well done, enjoyed the commentary!

Excellent presentation. Thank you.

Individual track links problem? We are having toe same problem with Sherman tracks. Very hard to paint, clean and remove. (Dragon M4A1 76W Operation Cobra 1:35 kit)

Also, younger, and less experienced modelers can well use this kit for practice, and skill development....

I just received this model kit in the mail today as my first and I might have bitten off more than I can chew. This look kinda complex lol

Hi 👋🏼😊 I'm very happy that I found your channel! Great job with the Sherman, Firefly and JS-2, it was very interesting that you explain a lot about the tanks, not just a nother step by step model film 🙂👍🏼 I really hope you will get better 🤗 Looking forward for a nother 1/35 tank video 🫡

Enjoy your work! Please cover the classic Italeri Pz4 F2/G

Is it just me or did I see album cover of power metal band Manowar?

Yeah, pretty good kit, the biggest flaws being the ginormous gaps in the hull over the tracks and iirc, the hollow idler wheels, not to mention that the light cages are way too thick... So as iconic as this later M4 model is, there are better kits out there, but given the option, this would be my goto beginner kit.

The tarps are "fun" and provide visual interest and break up the monotony of olive drab, but you put it right over the radiator. That'a a nono and a recipe for overheating but only if the tank is depicted as running in a diorama. Also, if expected to get into action soon the tarp likely wouldn't be there.

Rust-Oleum nozzles consistently deliver more paint per button squeeze than Krylon, If you can, use Krylon primer as it is the easiest to control in regards to paint delivery/amount

For the first few minutes I forgot I was watching a video about building a tank model lol

Excellent video, answered lot of questions about the kit...why?...kid brother had a PILE of armour kits he was throwing out...stuck them all in a box. 15 years later, I need a challenge. Basically, take apart 3 half tracks to rebuild one. The Sherman is a nice SIMPLE kit BUT I don't like simple. So far, copula windows opened up, vehicle disassembled but parts missing. This kit could have had more interior items and the open area above the tracks plated. The interior of most U'S. vehicles was white inside(done). With a ton of spare parts, it will live again with a full crew...I keep looking to my side...at the Tamiya M26....NOT YET!. thanks again for the info and the links to the other sites sites.... still think the gun barrel is too thin.../R

Nice review and tips! I’m finishing up the same kit, my first armor kit. I’ve found use for the ammo crates in my bombers though, cool extras. I’ve had fun painting the figures too,

Awesome job

The Browning 1919A1 Machineguns were added to the front of the commander cupola after February 1945, as a authorized modification to Shermans in the 12 Army Group (Bradley), The were often issued to up armored 76mm Shermans like the one in the photo that were, and Jumbo Shermans. Those were often used as point vehicles in armored columns. Sherman tracks did not sag as the ones in German or Russian tracks. Tamiya XF 62 is often the most accurate shade of OD. according to people who has compared to actuall paint cans from WW2.

What company is this kidult product from!..?? 2:54

Thoroughly enjoyable, informative, and high quality video. The bits of background were especially appreciated. Thank you, especially for not making us (or thinking we...well I anyway...would want to sit and watch someone else just build a model. You struck an excellent balance between information about this kit and the Sherman tank; and did so while remaining interesting and engaging. You have gained a subscriber. THANK YOU!

Great video! I used Tamiya's Olive Drab and I found it rather dark. . maybe it was just that particular bottle.

Hey I saw the image of a Sherman with German symbols

Great job on the m4a3 sherman

I like to see Tamiya do a M7 1/35 model

"Jerry"cans: another example of German engineering ingenuity.

Model very nice but trucks need to be changed ;)

Great presentation.

Ventilated fumes eh, I bet rule # 1 of tanks crews was never fart inside the tank

Nice work 👍🇳🇿

can you please make a video on the fury at 20:09

Love these types of kits.

Nice build!!! This kit was originally issued as a NITTO model. The interior and engine detail were/ are a bonus, not even found on 1/35 scale kits (1970`s) at the time.

You still making models? I really enjoy the videos.

Nice work!.. we have a Sherman moulded hull in a museum here in NZ 👍🇳🇿

I hope you’ll start making more videos soon but more importantly I hope your doing well

Well done

20:50 This guy looks like some kind of reserve Jesus ...

I have been Tamiya kits for decades and thier attention to detail is just outstanding....love these kits from Planes to armor to ground pounders they are Unbelievable.

I'm currently trying to build this kit as per Joe Petagno's awesome painting! Great video and very informative. Motorhead are my all-time favourite band, and I got to see them 13 times, though I never got to meet any of the band, which in a way, I was glad for, as I have met people who did meet him on one of his ''off days'' where he was a bit of an ass with them, so if that had been me, it would have destroyed me. Like they say, never meet your heroes! LOL!!

wheres part two man!

I got two weeks to wait for my order of the brown Panzer IV with side armour.

The sponsons ARE a pain... you can see daylight through the hatches, and Tamiya repeated the same omission on their 1/48 scale Sherman (an excellent little kit BTW) as well... if you don't want to fool with making sponsons, I just popped a piece of black-painted cardboard into the bottom of the turret... cover over that hole from the inside and the problem goes away with seeing daylight from the top.... for what it's worth......

Fucking great vid mate. Loved it.

This is a good solid video with lots of very useful information. I've modeled most of my life and even I picked up a tid bit or two from it. I certainly recommend it to everyone and wish that other video makers would clean up their acts and provide the meaty narrations like you have. Keep up the good work! It is much appreciated.

I just bought a Tamiya Panzer IV AusfD debating on painting it now lol.

Hi. One solution for the lack of track sag is to stick dress making pins through the lower hull where wou want the sag and hook the track under them. Once the pin is painted track color it's hard to see.

I have an 88 finished but missing the gunner. My dog chewed it to bits when I left them on my table. Nobody ever asked me why there's no gunner 😂

I really like the combination of research information with the building process. 🎥🎬🏅

Where do you buy this kit??