Building the Tamiya 1/35 Israeli M51 Sherman from start to finish

This video is the complete build of the Tamiya 1/35 Israeli M51 Sherman.
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[@gruppenfuhrer45]

Wow great build

[@georgebrown6540]

As always Andy, museum quality work, thanks for sharing.

[@samelia1963]

Stunning paint job.

[@Marv-zh1ou]

brilliant video,it has got me building tanks again after thirty years. keep up the good work.

[@tylerhale4293]

I have this model as well and it's a perfect build and the instructions are very clear great job tamiya!

[@AndysHobbyHeadquarters]

+Tyler Hale it is a great kit

[@kaptainkrafter4130]

do the tracks and wheels move?

[@kaptainkrafter4130]

@G-Animations thanks!

[@flack2998]

@@kaptainkrafter4130 well, no, because the track at the very back is lose if you try to not glue it…

[@raybennett6937]

Brilliant, lovely to watch.

[@martinburke1285]

Sweet. Watching this is really hypnotic. Subbed!

[@wladimircobarrubias5671]

awesome work, it's a beautifully kit and a beautiful tank, keep doing it great andy!! greetings from Chile

[@joshem16]

Andy BRILLIANT job

[@fixitup4203]

Great build! I've been adding modeling clay inside the hulls of my builds to add weight. It makes the models feel more solid and also keeps them in place better if mounted on dioramas at an angle.

[@adamc2621]

Superb. Needs to be in a diorama.

[@ArmourEmpire]

nice work mate...love the subject. You got some cool effects with the dry brushing..well done

[@Emtbtoday]

I like this kit shes a good looking tank

[@ricardosoto5770]

I building my right now., its a sweet kit like all the new tool Shermans from Tamiya.. Im doing OOB with minor addition like jerry cans and pioneer tool tie downs and some stowage. The figures in the kit are really good.

[@ettoredipugnar6990]

Great job !!!

[@kaihoff1750]

Super, es sieht so easy aus. Ich wünschte es wäre so und ich könnte das auch. Tolle Arbeit und ein super Ergebnis. Great.

[@AndysHobbyHeadquarters]

Danke

[@Marv-zh1ou]

Thanks Andy.

[@soonermodels1173]

that looks awesome

[@AndysHobbyHeadquarters]

+Fernando Duarte Thanks it was a great kit to build.

[@Luke-no5pc]

+Andy's Hobby Headquarters the Sherman looks great😎

[@vietnamtoday9573]

This guy: does model gracefully Me: *HMMM MORE STICKY WATER REQUIRED*

[@jorenmichiels6296]

This comment made my day 😂😂

[@taipannews2589]

Parabéns ... seus trabalhos são excelentes ... perfeitos ... quero muito poder fazer um desses também ... vou me preparar para comprar os acessórios ... aerógrafos ... pinças ... todo o material ... tintas ... Tudo que for preciso ...

[@mrnoble5475]

Wow, great work! That must took a lot of time and patience to build it

[@props-model-shop]

Very nice build!

[@AndysHobbyHeadquarters]

+Model Builder Greg Thank you

[@thomasmccurdy7115]

Andy, you got me back into models. I never painted models as a kid. I built this model but do not have an air-brush. I guess I spray paint it black. then desert yellow then hand paint things. I do not know how the painting process could be simplified?

[@AndysHobbyHeadquarters]

+Thomas McCurdy Thats great , I use to just use a spray can as well but when I was done we usually destroyed them .

[@jesusblanco906]

Awesome Andy

[@AndysHobbyHeadquarters]

Thank you

[@koc988]

+Andy's Hobby Headquarters your cool

[@mrains100]

Most excellent!

[@illusionclassicrock6742]

Looks great! Only thing missing is the rust on the end connectors of the track.

[@tonydavey4171]

Really enjoyed this build. Finish looks good. Congratulations from the UK

[@flack2998]

i just got the tank and i’m still building it, it’s a very nice build.

[@Robert8455]

I've watched several of your videos. It's really amazing what can be done with plastic, glue, paint and some crafty skills. The quality of your end result is just top notch. I enjoyed the classical music and you have also done a great job filming and adding commentary when necessary. I built lot of models when I was young, then would blow them up with fire crackers or something crazy like that. Too bad you don't have a website to sell your kits on line, I'd certainly support you.

[@paulgrivas1201]

Damn Andy you make look so easy you're going to have to teach me.

[@darylsmith5343]

Hi Andy, great build as always mate. I loved your armoured train build mate, top job as always.

[@d.griffa]

Thank you for making this video! I've got my own M51 in the works, and didn't really know how I wanted to paint and design it. But after watching this, I know what I'm going for. Thank you once again!

[@michaeltruhett4170]

Sweet! I've seen this kit at my local hobby shop and I'll have to pick it up if it's still there on Tuesday. The mix of desert yellow and buff is a perfect desert color. As always your model looks fantastic and thank you much for sharing! Michael Truhett U.S.C.G. Veteran Semper Paratus 🇺🇸

[@esoxkid06]

I don't even model. But I love warbirds and tanks. And I think I gotta grab a model to try this week. Winter project!

[@Warewolf943]

Hi Andy! This video convinced me to get back into scale modeling, and I was just wondering - What color did you use to drybrush it, and how did you do the tracks? Hope you see this! :)

[@lesthiele7645]

Hi Andy, I would just like to say that you have done a great job of the M51. I have got this kit in my stash to FINISH but have had a problem with it, I dropped the muzzle brake on the floor and promptly stood on it. I ordered a up-date set for the M51 but was not happy with the size of the M/B it seemed a little on the small side, but seeing your build I must get it out and finish the project. I will also subscribe to your site. Happy Modelling from Australia, Les

[@SONDELN-GOLDWASCHEN-BASTELN]

Very Nice!

[@stevehewitt9111]

great channel andy its helped me get back into modelling after about 40 yrs.i always loved building armoured vehicles .

[@claytonmcclain182]

very cool, like you stowage, that's my favorite part, of builds, besides painting, love the home away from home look, again very cool build.

[@Marv-zh1ou]

just bought this model,can't wait to build it, I have learned a lot watching your videos.

[@鎌田英明-c6f]

イスラエルの改造魂すこ👍

[@MARKLINMAN1]

Beautiful work, how many actual hours did it take to finish? NOT including weathering. Thanks.

[@joecerutti465]

That is a beautiful build. Very nice!

[@patriotbill1156]

Probably the best Sherman I've ever seen. Good job.

[@thetruth6899]

Never heard of that fake country!

[@yangjulirong1720]

I decided to buy the Academy one as it was cheaper and had more accessories PS could u send a list of all the u used Andy??

[@hgbarnes1584]

Hi Andy, Have you put together Dragon's version of this kit from mid 90's with the separate track links and a tiny PE fret? If so, what were your thoughts? Glad to see you're getting closer to 50K subscribers :)

[@RobPearlman]

Where did this stowage come from? It looks great!

[@RetroRemmke]

Andy you got me into this hobby. Quite liking it so far. :)

[@Warewolf943]

Hi Andy! This video convinced me to get back into scale modeling, and I was just wondering - What color did you use to drybrush it, and how did you do the tracks? Hope you see this! :)

[@tonymckeown3502]

Great build,have the kit in my stash but a few builds down the line,great vid to follow

[@modellbaufreak307]

very nice Video :) a nice modell kit !!

[@kaleu6]

Did you use anything to show how the stowage is tied down?

[@tommylakasi3022]

VERY NiCE! do the wheels roll?

[@donfrandsen7778]

Right on Andy , that was fun, one of the only Sherman kits I dont have, great weathering and detailing !!! Are you going to do a build review and paint on the new RFM M4A3E8? Thanks Andy !! Great work!

[@alexwhitman9343]

Beautiful model

[@glennvogt1194]

That is amazing.I need to get me one for myself.

[@bartdenbroeder]

He Andy, I'm from the Netherlands.. Your videos are very nice! and it helps me to paint my military models! But, which colour green you use for the bags en the crates?

[@brandonyuan6542]

I'm guessing dark green 2 (raf) xf81 paint would work

[@raiben4437]

Jewish Sherman

[@dannymiller3315]

Hitler:kill it kill it now

[@MrJoeGarner]

This vehicle is in World of Tanks, they call it the Revlaorosi. I've never been a fan, it's nothing more than a Sherman with a big gun.

[@eyalcr500]

hi Andy, that's a beautiful tank, BUT - why doesn't the model have the secondary .50 cal. parallell to the main gun ??? since it isn't seen on the box, i understand it's not your fault, of course, but it's weird for TAMIA to do such an inaccuracy. just saying... have a look at it in the Israeli Tank Museum : www.tanks-encyclopedia.com/coldwar/Israel/M50-51_Super-Sherman.php

[@davidhaynes5163]

Hi Andy great build what stowage set did you use ? Keep up the great builds as always 👍👍🙏

[@icebobk6702]

Was this tank used in the six day war?

[@jacpig1049]

Yes it was 🙂

[@user-tl5fi9lz9z]

Icebobk the last time it was used in combat was during the second day of the Yom Kippur war when an Israeli reserve armored division counter attacked on the Golan Heights.

[@raul1899]

Is that the 90mm gun?

[@herbertbielefelder341]

105mm

[@Makolki]

Greetings from Germany. I´ve got a problem, I want to build the CSS Virginia in the Scale 1:32. Does anybody know where I can get some cheap plans of the ship? Thanks!

[@Makolki]

Oh ... it shall be a watelline model!

[@8ortega8]

quero um destes...:)

[@Rob901]

What colour is correct for IDF super sherman ? Yours is a beauty

[@leonluo5545]

Hi Andy! i just wanna ask where is your hobby shop?

[@alj644]

hi andy, nice build...when i bought it, i thought that it was a asuka (tasca) model....what do you think??great kit!best regards

[@AndysHobbyHeadquarters]

+Al J The Tamiya is a great build and much easier then any of the tasca kits, Tasca are very nice kits too just more parts.

[@robertcolbourne386]

That maybe boxed as Tamiya but that is not a tamiya kit I'd bet the build looks more like italiari

[@romalevin999]

Looks like this kit has 2 different exhausts, wonder hoe correct is it.

[@TheMistral]

Awesome videos! I've just discovered your channel. Which airbrush do you use?

[@TheMistral]

Awesome videos! I've just discovered your channel. Which airbrush do you use?

[@modestforest]

Verry nice build ,I supose the stowage wasn't included with the kit ? Looking forward to see more video's of your work. Thanks for sharing !

[@AndysHobbyHeadquarters]

+Anthony Clemens Hi thanks for watching , no the stowage was all from value gear just grabbed all kinds of left over parts from other sets.

[@chrisboegel249]

one qestion does it have ruber band tracks ?

[@MrGameengineer]

Noticed that you didn't prime the model before painting. Any particular reason you don't? Is priming overrated with scale model building?

[@Patterson__farms]

Speaking on his behalf because I have seen his response on other comments with the same question: He feels the paint sticks fine and that there is no need for a primer.

[@alainashash1588]

i like your video but change de music its make me nervous

[@frankvanoers6279]

I made this now , xf 57 with xf59 may I quess?

[@jackharmon5366]

Hi, I really like your channel but I would appreciate it if u could upload a little more often

[@AndysHobbyHeadquarters]

+Jack Harmon Hi I will be adding more often , the last couple of weeks have been very difficult to build , my store was burglarized and I have been dealing with that. I have a few other kit builds ready to go so stay tuned.

[@jackharmon5366]

+Andy's Hobby Headquarters ah ok cool thx

[@icebobk6702]

I have to do a diorama on a war based from 1945 to present day. Thinking Afghanistan War, Six Day War or a war with The US vs Soviets. Is their a war or battle in recent times that the US and the USSR fought head on other than Vietnam and Korea

[@tomasznieznanski6772]

ver nice yob

[@williamprentis9972]

Great work.....but if you could slow down a little when switching paint, that'd be helpful.On this Sherman, near the end you switch to xf ? 5, for shadowing maybe.Do you do figures? tank crew? Would like to see how you do that.

[@sergiozayas1862]

Andy I noticed you did not paint windows on turret.

[@blackcobra689]

It really bothered me that the top hatch kept getting blown off when you were airbrushing, man, secure that shite! -Nice build though.

[@JuanPabloBulacio-db2se]

Hola andy...saludos desde Argentina!!!

[@humanoidtyphoon2945]

Hello...im beginner of this stuff, you need glued all parts?i thought it looks like gundam model

[@NorthViewModelShop]

Looks like the carpet monster all most had a road wheel

[@howardklein9834]

You just gave me the theme of my next modeling project, thank you!

[@LeeLee-hg1xu]

Is the tracks working?

[@tommylakasi3022]

Is this a good beginner kit? And is this worth it for me at 30 bucks?

[@TheBigJimShow8376]

Andy always a pleasure watching and learning, I will be by around the first of the year

[@tommylakasi3022]

How do you use pigments ? I am new at this hobby and I was wondering what you mix with the pigment

[@randypurtteman1183]

A beautiful job on a beautiful kit. As usual. Thanks for the vedio.

[@m0ndial534]

Any tips for an Alternate Berlin diorama? I'm trying to build one that is 20x30 feet (Yes, it is that big) But I cannot find any affordable german/American Tanks that are highly detailed, but the only ones I've seen are revell kits from the local Michaels.

[@m0ndial534]

Oh, and they need to be rolling, hence I plan to make a little stop motion movie.

[@chaindriven61]

Hi Andy: great Video! Thank you for posting. Best, Greg

[@skaterchicken7554]

00:00 ahh! Don't do that!

[@STUGbobby]

c'est un m4 Revalorisé

[@famoterlhh4993]

OMG... I instantly love the M51 Super Sherman. In my favourite tank game, WoT, it's closest analogue is the M4A1 Revalorise, which has a 105mm gun but painted in french colours.

[@famoterlhh4993]

If I was to build the exact same model, I would paint it in french blue colours.

[@RKidd-ex3rh]

I'm thinking of buying this kit. But I need to ask a couple things, does the barrel move up and down? and does the model have a US decal variant?

[@Sreven199]

I'm absolutely positive the barrel elevates and depresses. and to solve your decal issue, just buy an american tank decal set online, or raid another kit.

[@alexyau1270]

Is I can doing!!!.