1/35 M4 Sherman detailing tutorial: How to add cast textures and Weld seams

In volume 3 of my on going Pimp my Sherman detailing Series we will take a look at adding cast textures and welds to our Asuka Model M4A1. And other goodies added with aftermarket parts from Archer fine transfers and Tiger Model Design.

[@timtheeagle1]

Stupid KZbin! I've missed this video and painting it! Their algorithm didn't show these to me! Checking my settings now... Annoyed I almost missed these! Good work my friend!!

[@longlance67]

No worries mate, least you have a few videos to enjoy, plus the video I am hoping to publish tomorrow

[@georgewilson5303]

Thank you. I've learned a few things I didn't know.. I injoyed this video. As I always do. Be safe and happy

[@longlance67]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@allanatwick1606]

This is going to look awesome cheers mate 👍 I do have one little gripe though... What's happened to the volume on your video's? It's got so quiet over the last few that I have to wear headphones to listen. I don't know if it's possible to upload it at a higher volume or something but it would be really appreciated if you could. I know it sounds petty but I have permenant tinnitus and am slowly going deaf so it would make your video's even more enjoyable to watch if you could do something. Cheers mate,

[@longlance67]

thanks mate, its something I suffer from there strangely enough. I try to boast the sound without it becoming to distorted or crackling. I will do my best

[@allanatwick1606]

@@longlance67 cheers mate, some people can't understand how much of a pain in the arse it is to live with.

[@nothisismine]

Where do you get your information about what parts were cast and such? If you don’t mind sharing…

[@longlance67]

The most accessible and in my opinion the best Sherman reference library is the website Sherman in Minutia. They have wonderful photos of the surviving M4's from each of the variants. Which show the textures of the various items on the hull

[@nothisismine]

@@longlance67 awesome! I am just about to start on my tamiya easy eight.

[@yermanowiththehairfromdown5618]

🎶 you got to pimp my shermaaan🎶 Hosted by Shane Smyth

[@longlance67]

haha I will need you to do the theme song mate haha

[@yermanowiththehairfromdown5618]

@@longlance67 fairce amount of voice cracks, can’t get copyrighted that way 🤣🤣🤣🤝

[@mauserkk98]

Nice to see you .

[@longlance67]

Hey, thanks

[@claytonmcclain182]

Fantastic Shane. I've got my Asuka on my dresser with everything else in a draw🤣🤣🤣 can't wait to buy a new house. STUPID plandemic. Been renting for two years and everyone thinks there house is worth $300, thousand. 😡😡😡

[@longlance67]

The prices here for rent and buying are out of control too. I hope you find a nice place soon

[@panzer-meister]

Excellent tutorial. I got a very important information. Thank you for sharing.

[@longlance67]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jerryvolpini7987]

Excellent work! Mostly unnecessary on modern kits but a great way to 'gussy up' this old girl - she looks great! Thanks for the tips, good stuff 👍

[@longlance67]

Many thanks!

[@markfergerson2145]

My favorite part of this is that you tried to keep the cast texture in scale. Too often it can come out looking like the surface of Pringles potato chips. I get that some modelers over emphasize it to make sure it's noticed but I think proper paint and weathering will make sure it's seen.

[@longlance67]

Thanks mate! Its something I really try to keep in mind when I doing my cast textures, as its something I really enjoy doing in my builds. So its so easy to become over zealous with the effect. So its good to know I did not go too mad with it lol

[@markfergerson2145]

@@longlance67 My eyesight won't let me model any more so I follow several modelers on the Tube. One that's particularly overzealous with texture is Night Shift. Don't get me wrong, I love his work, I just wish he'd tone it down a bit. Still every modeler has their own style.

[@lesthiele4921]

Hi Shane, that was a absolutely fantastic tutorial on castings etc, looking forward to the next update, best regards from a Kiwi living in Australia.

[@longlance67]

Thanks mate, really glad you found it useful. I have more detailing videos on the way!

[@lmmodellismomilitare]

Nice and interesting work on this sherman! Thank you for tutorial!

[@longlance67]

Glad you liked it!

[@con_nz1362]

Do you get your models from superhobby? Just wondering

[@longlance67]

I have no experience with ordering superhobby so I cannot give much advice sorry mate

[@con_nz1362]

@@longlance67 thanks mate

[@johnsweeney3093]

Well done mate! As always very informative

[@foreverplastickits138]

*A lot of tips easy to use, very good improve of your Sherman!*

[@longlance67]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jackshobbystation1867]

Vary nice job, can’t wait to see more

[@longlance67]

More to come!

[@Dasboat728]

Nice job!

[@longlance67]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@JoseMartinez-ry1ro]

genial trabajo!!!!!!!

[@longlance67]

Muchísimas gracias