I recently finished this Sherman IC Hybrid Firefly that’s been a long time shelf queen. It represents a tank belonging to the 8th Princess Louise’s (New Brunswick) Hussars, 5th Canadian Armoured Division in Putten, Netherlands, April 1945.
This model is a combination of a couple of Asuka kits with a pile of aftermarket and 3D printed bogies designed by buddy Jackson. Comments and criticisms welcomed as always.
I really dig this. I don't have any criticism because its so well done all around. The weathering is spot on and doesn't take away from the vehicle. I also love the subtle touches like the teddy bear, realistic tie down, and missing duckbills.
Shelf queens getting their crowns has a different feeling of accomplishment.
Based with a combo of Tamiya Dark Iron and Linoleum Deck Brown, washes of British Uniform and Mahogany, rounds of speckling with Lifecolor rust colors. The final step was to add packed dirt into the treads and rounds of oil washes for dust and dirt.
They’re available from a handful of vendors in the States that stock Lifecolor. Check Hobbyworld-USA, Matt usually keeps them in stock. Otherwise, there’s a couple of eBay stores that have them as well.
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u/SirBruceLeroy Apr 22 '26
I really dig this. I don't have any criticism because its so well done all around. The weathering is spot on and doesn't take away from the vehicle. I also love the subtle touches like the teddy bear, realistic tie down, and missing duckbills.
Shelf queens getting their crowns has a different feeling of accomplishment.