I simply love this tank. All the detail and the size of this tank is just outstanding. Great job. This will pair well with the jeep no questions asked. Thank you for filming the full build it was nice to watch.
Hi Andy! Just arrive at Home and although it’s time to go to bed... Watched your great build up! Man! I can’t wait to build up my own! THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH for sharing all your video’s and filling up this huge gap on the armour market. All the best for you and your loved ones from Holland❣️
Just received my kit. First 1/16 tank kit and I must say, I am glad I bought it from you! This kit is impressive, the details are amazing. Can't wait to start building this beautiful tank.
Fan-tastic! The more you show us of this kit the less intimidated i am of the sheer size. So it goes without saying that I can not wait to get this and the jeep whenever they arrive. Thanks again for doing this.
Well done Andy! Thanks for all your hard work. I have the WW2 jeep coming next week. Very excited to see this scale gain traction! Can't wait to see a 1:16 B-17...
Andy, Thank you for your efforts with this scale. You are awesome and truly appreciated. Please keep producing these amazing models for us to enjoy. Looking forward to many more amazing 1/16 scale models to come!
😎 I just received my 1/16 scale Sherman from Andy today. I opened up the box & am totally amazed at the quality of the parts. I am excited to be taking this on & following your video on complete build Andy. Thanks for a great model kit.
Hi Andy I'm From Scotland and just wanted to say what a superb job on this sherman! I've just had mine arrive about an hour ago and looking over the sprues it's absolutely beautiful! Never expected the Breach in the turret etc the 50 cal is lovely nicer than takoms 1.16 jeep one, I also got that last Thursday! Camera just doesn't do the Size justice does it! Never seen a cupla the size of an Oreo before probably bigger and a Turret is a monster! I've just about finished weathering Tamiyas new Comet so I'll be cracking on this very soon! Just bummed out at the Tiger that's going to be Twice the Price!
Just got mine today in the post. Am in the UK and had it on pre order from an online shop. Looks goooood. You must be so proud. Hopefully get to putting at least some of together this weekend. I can. Not. Wait for the Tiger now as well! It'll be huge!
Fantastic video on the build Andy. I could watch you work for hours, you are such an inspiration to the modeling community. I ordered my Sherman Thursday, so looking forward to watching your build as I do mine. Thanks Andy.
Thanks Andy! I love the detail of 1/16 scale. I am learning so much more about the Sherman Tank and the engineering behind it. I had thought since we were outmatched much of WW2 that it was not a good design. I see now I was misinformed, or came to the wrong assumption. Thanks for your energy and devotion to detail and the hobby!! I am about half-way through building this kit.
I'm in the middle of working on this kit. It's all about 2 things...building up those 154 track links at 3 pieces per link and then all of the myriad of small fiddly bits. It's hard to decide on when to actually glue the bits in place for fear of knocking them back off. I'm really enjoying this kit, it has gone together very, very well so far. I'm done with the lower hull, wheels, tracks and bogeys and am now almost finished with the upper hull and then on to the turret! I bought the aftermarket .50 cal that Andy sells for this kit. It's going to look great.
Absolutely fantastic engineering, sometimes almost assembles like a snap-on kit. Very well done Andy!!! If I had the space this would be my first 1/16 model
Andy way to go. Just got my kit up here in Canada. Never built 1 16 and so far going great. Amazing fit and detail and not as big I thought at first. It is looking good so far and I can't wait to see what you will do next. Not doing the German one as a mediocre modeller till I see how easy turns out. Keep um coming. Thanks .
How soon until the Full Interior version comes out? This kit just screams for an interior, especially with that beautiful breach. Congrats Andy, you must be a proud Papa!
That box in your intro? You didnt know it then, but it was all leading up to the Sherman box! Life imitates art! A long but fruitful journey...Excellent stuff.
Looks great just like that, the details really stand out. I've never pre-assembled a kit prior to painting, although I can see the advantages, especially on this size kit, of getting good fits. Anxious to see how you paint a fully assembled kit.
Hi Andy, that kit looks absolutely fantastic, you ,ust be very proud and happy with the end product, I am looking forward to the next installment, bext regards to you and your family from a Australia.
Would love to see it with an engine fitted as you can open the engine bay up. But what a model it is, you should be very proud of this and your future ideas can’t wait😊😊😊
Fantastic sir. Spent time at Ft Knox working on their easy 8 and started a GAA rebuild for the Oh Henry, but couldn't finish because it all moved to Ft Benning. Let's see if aftermarket GAA kit comes out.
Bravo Zulu on your New Andys Hobby HQ 1/16 M4A3E8 Model Kit. I'm definitely going to place an order soon. It's going to be my "early" Christmas Gift to myself! LOL ;)
I've got the AHHQ kit on pre-order too, along with the Jeep, but having just received and started the ILK offering I certainly won't be 'binning' it. For starters it offers the early split loader's hatch version, which is nice, even though they have included the 'wrong' T80 tracks. On the subject of the T80 tracks in the IL kit, they are incredibly nicely detailed with metal pins and jigs are included for assembly. My plan is to use the IL T80 tracks on the AHHQ kit, and the T66 tracks in the AHHQ kit on the IL since that was the most commonly seen combination for early E8s that hadn't had field replacements of entire tracks. The IL kit also, oddly, has more detail in some areas than the AHHQ kit - no idea why those particular components were singled out. The IL kit has rubber road wheel and idler tyres too, with nice sidewall detail, fully sprung suspension, and in the initial release a few frets of very nice photo etch. I think there are advantages to both kits, and I am very much looking forward to having and building both (and the Jeep too, of course).
Watching your video, I think I would assemble the gun breech into the upper turret before I put all the details on the outside of the turret. Just a thought.
How good must it feel to go from “selling models” to “selling MY models”? Congrats, Sir.
How many Europeans build tank models ? Any way to figure this out ?
HA! I thought the very same thing..... you just want to shout, "He did it!"
Any is the BEST modeler, and scale modeling TH-camr on the platform!!!
I simply love this tank. All the detail and the size of this tank is just outstanding. Great job. This will pair well with the jeep no questions asked. Thank you for filming the full build it was nice to watch.
That looks absolutely mint, cannot wait to see the finished paint job👌
Congratulations Andy - it's a beautiful kit and you deserve lots of success with it! The first of many kits, I hope :)
Hi Andy!
Just arrive at Home and although it’s time to go to bed...
Watched your great build up!
Man!
I can’t wait to build up my own!
THANK YOU SOOOOO MUCH
for sharing all your video’s and filling up this huge gap on the armour market.
All the best for you and your loved ones from Holland❣️
Just received my kit. First 1/16 tank kit and I must say, I am glad I bought it from you! This kit is impressive, the details are amazing. Can't wait to start building this beautiful tank.
As well as everything fits and looks like. You are rightfully proud for a beautiful, quality product for builders!
This 1/16 scale M4A43E8 Sherman is absolutely stunning, it will be difficult not to fall in love with this model 😍
Really nice looking kit and for a great price too, congrats on your first endeavour.
Fan-tastic! The more you show us of this kit the less intimidated i am of the sheer size. So it goes without saying that I can not wait to get this and the jeep whenever they arrive. Thanks again for doing this.
I generally find 1/16 an easier scale than 1/35. Because the parts are usually bigger
I'm currently building the latest Korean/late war version. I have watched this video many times already. Its so far a fun build.
Ordered this and the 1/16 US jeep and 1 set off the metal barrel and ammo for the 50 cal to try, keep me busy up to christmas 😃
Looks absolutely amazing!
Looks so awesome can't wait to get mine. The detail is superb and the figure looks great.
Oh wow, this kit looks really nice Andy! 👍👍🙂
Got mine today and i'm so happy with this model , i also got me the willy's jeep in 1/16 scale Lets get started !!
Have one on pre-order. Can't wait to start the build !
THIS IS A VERY WELL THOUGHT OUT MODEL NICELY DONE CONGRATULATIONS.
Very nice model, and a lot of thought has gone into making it a dream to build. Well done!
Glad I'm not the only one using the mini clamps on two-piece road wheels!
Well done Andy! Thanks for all your hard work. I have the WW2 jeep coming next week. Very excited to see this scale gain traction! Can't wait to see a 1:16 B-17...
Work of art Andy. Looks a great build with a beautiful end product. Worthy memorial to a miracle of wartime industry.
Andy, Congrats on putting your stamp on this. Beautiful kit!
Andy, Thank you for your efforts with this scale. You are awesome and truly appreciated. Please keep producing these amazing models for us to enjoy. Looking forward to many more amazing 1/16 scale models to come!
Amazing! It's beautiful, it fits, and every option works.
Fantastic!
Such a gorgeous model. The fit and finish is amazing! Who wouldn’t be proud to put their name on it? Wonder if an interior is coming soon?
😎 I just received my 1/16 scale Sherman from Andy today. I opened up the box & am totally amazed at the quality of the parts. I am excited to be taking this on & following your video on complete build Andy. Thanks for a great model kit.
I cant wait 2 have the tank at my home , greetz from Belgium.
I'm loving this. It's nice to see around in 1/16. We need a M4A4 model for some Commonwealth
Incredible detail, can't wait for it to arrive, you have done a superb job of bringing it to life
Hi Andy I'm From Scotland and just wanted to say what a superb job on this sherman! I've just had mine arrive about an hour ago and looking over the sprues it's absolutely beautiful! Never expected the Breach in the turret etc the 50 cal is lovely nicer than takoms 1.16 jeep one, I also got that last Thursday! Camera just doesn't do the Size justice does it! Never seen a cupla the size of an Oreo before probably bigger and a Turret is a monster! I've just about finished weathering Tamiyas new Comet so I'll be cracking on this very soon! Just bummed out at the Tiger that's going to be Twice the Price!
I just got this kit in the mail, and it's absolutely superb! Great work, Andy!
Just got mine today in the post. Am in the UK and had it on pre order from an online shop. Looks goooood. You must be so proud. Hopefully get to putting at least some of together this weekend. I can. Not. Wait for the Tiger now as well! It'll be huge!
Can't wait to order mine Andy.
I did receive my awesome Jeep! Fixin to start on it. Thank you.
Fantastic video on the build Andy. I could watch you work for hours, you are such an inspiration to the modeling community. I ordered my Sherman Thursday, so looking forward to watching your build as I do mine. Thanks Andy.
slot car racer weights work well for counter balances as well. awesome build cant wait to recieve this model.
Started following you years ago, Is amazing you have your own models. Cant wait to get my hands on the tiger and the m4!
Outstanding video and presentation.
Great kit cant wait for Christmas. Love us some Andy's Hobby.
Another mighty fine kit & build by Andy.
Looks awesome so when are there going to be a complete crew for it and how about figures of the cast from FURY
Really looks fantastic! Can’t wait for mine to arrive.
Thanks Andy! I love the detail of 1/16 scale. I am learning so much more about the Sherman Tank and the engineering behind it. I had thought since we were outmatched much of WW2 that it was not a good design. I see now I was misinformed, or came to the wrong assumption. Thanks for your energy and devotion to detail and the hobby!! I am about half-way through building this kit.
I'm in the middle of working on this kit. It's all about 2 things...building up those 154 track links at 3 pieces per link and then all of the myriad of small fiddly bits. It's hard to decide on when to actually glue the bits in place for fear of knocking them back off. I'm really enjoying this kit, it has gone together very, very well so far. I'm done with the lower hull, wheels, tracks and bogeys and am now almost finished with the upper hull and then on to the turret! I bought the aftermarket .50 cal that Andy sells for this kit. It's going to look great.
Love your intro! Don’t ever change it!
A fascinating build! I've not built a tank in decades but would like to build this kit. Very well done!! Will put it on my wish list for this year.
I do hope to get a couple of these amazing 16th scale kits, so thanks for showing so much about building them! I am drooling! Can't wait to get them!
Fantastic kit congratulations Andy .
Absolutely fantastic engineering, sometimes almost assembles like a snap-on kit. Very well done Andy!!! If I had the space this would be my first 1/16 model
Mine is on pre-order. Saving up now for the paint for this beautiful looking monster of a kit lol :)
Great tank. Just got this months TAMIYA magazine where they review this kit. They loved it. Thank You
Lovely looking kit nice to see a full gun breach as well really good luck hope you will bring out more kits as well Andy 👍👍
Andy way to go. Just got my kit up here in Canada. Never built 1 16 and so far going great. Amazing fit and detail and not as big I thought at first. It is looking good so far and I can't wait to see what you will do next. Not doing the German one as a mediocre modeller till I see how easy turns out. Keep um coming. Thanks .
How soon until the Full Interior version comes out? This kit just screams for an interior, especially with that beautiful breach. Congrats Andy, you must be a proud Papa!
Just ordered mine and the tiger, great videos and super detailed models
When mine gets here all other kits will be shelved and I will start this one. It looks great. I cannot wait to start it.
Can’t wait to receive my model, super excited!
That box in your intro? You didnt know it then, but it was all leading up to the Sherman box! Life imitates art! A long but fruitful journey...Excellent stuff.
looks great Andy congratulations
Fantastic kit. Pre-ordered mine today.
Beautiful kit. Thanks.
When does the companion kit for the interior come out?
Looks great just like that, the details really stand out. I've never pre-assembled a kit prior to painting, although I can see the advantages, especially on this size kit, of getting good fits. Anxious to see how you paint a fully assembled kit.
Hi Andy, that kit looks absolutely fantastic, you ,ust be very proud and happy with the end product, I am looking forward to the next installment, bext regards to you and your family from a Australia.
Would love to see it with an engine fitted as you can open the engine bay up.
But what a model it is, you should be very proud of this and your future ideas can’t wait😊😊😊
Nice work Andy.
Beautiful kit Andy
Spectacular. CAN'T wait to my shows up
Can't wait to get my kit!! Looks awesome! Just keep them coming !
It goes together very well it’s a very good model and I have finished the back on 27/01/2023
Incredible detail and engineering. Congrats!
Looking forward to receiving mine!!!
Looks fabulous Andy. Looking forward to the Comet 😉
Looks great, wish I knew this was coming before buying a resin 1/16 Sherman last year which was a nightmare to assemble.
looks absolutely amazing. already have mine on preorder.
I am so excited about starting this kit, can't wait until mine arrrives.
What a fantastic kit-what a great subject for your very first model Brand-Congratulaions! heres to many more M24 Chaffee 🙂 Please?
Great build Andy and a beautiful looking kit. Congratulations on pulling it off,let's hope there will be more of your kits in the future. 👍👍
Astounding model - you'll sell a lot of these!
Fantastic sir. Spent time at Ft Knox working on their easy 8 and started a GAA rebuild for the Oh Henry, but couldn't finish because it all moved to Ft Benning. Let's see if aftermarket GAA kit comes out.
Just bought your kit in Canada!
Bravo Zulu on your New Andys Hobby HQ 1/16 M4A3E8 Model Kit. I'm definitely going to place an order soon. It's going to be my "early" Christmas Gift to myself! LOL ;)
Man, as a Sherman fan I have got to order me one! Well done!
Think I'll bin the ILK effort, this knocks it right out the park. So glad I've one pre-
ordered
I've got the AHHQ kit on pre-order too, along with the Jeep, but having just received and started the ILK offering I certainly won't be 'binning' it. For starters it offers the early split loader's hatch version, which is nice, even though they have included the 'wrong' T80 tracks. On the subject of the T80 tracks in the IL kit, they are incredibly nicely detailed with metal pins and jigs are included for assembly. My plan is to use the IL T80 tracks on the AHHQ kit, and the T66 tracks in the AHHQ kit on the IL since that was the most commonly seen combination for early E8s that hadn't had field replacements of entire tracks. The IL kit also, oddly, has more detail in some areas than the AHHQ kit - no idea why those particular components were singled out. The IL kit has rubber road wheel and idler tyres too, with nice sidewall detail, fully sprung suspension, and in the initial release a few frets of very nice photo etch. I think there are advantages to both kits, and I am very much looking forward to having and building both (and the Jeep too, of course).
The fit and finish on this model is excellent can't wait to see part 2 I have a feeling we'll be seeing a lot of them at the model shows 👍👍
Awesome concept, design and build! Well done & Congrats Andy! 🎉👏🏻👍🏻
Congrats! This looks gorgeous!
I don't build a lot of 1/16th scale but I might have to make an exception
That's a mighty fine model
Watching your video, I think I would assemble the gun breech into the upper turret before I put all the details on the outside of the turret. Just a thought.
I can't wait until the kit arrives.
Fantastic, if only I had the space.
Fantastic! Now the next is a 1/16 Churchill tank.
Been waiting for this one! 👍🏻
Those exhaust pipes look tremendous!
Outstanding, glad I ordered one!
Gonna need loads of Value Gear for this baby!
Fantastic kit Andy!!
Best job I ever had.
i just preordered it im supper happy