Building Dragon M4A1 DV Sherman. From Start to Finish

English subtitles are available. This is a complete build of Dragon M4A1 DV Sherman in 1/35 scale. This is truly a complete build where you get to see the construction, painting, and weathering of this kit. Enjoy.

[@wakemanedwards3450]

By the way, i did introduce my son to modeling at about age 11, and he took to it like a fish to water almost right away. He is 24 now, and a very good modeler. Something he and I still enjoy doing together. Building planes, which I built a lot of inspired me to go on and become a commercial pilot. Retired now, but it's amazing how things begin. Always remember, you can do anything you put your mind too! Somehow, I think you probably already know that and are going to do just fine in life. All the best!

[@ennisanderson2719]

Here's how I avoid "silvering" I simply use a makeup sponge to press the air out. ONLY go straight in and back out. Perpendicular to the surface. As for the ones already on your model, you need to use the tip of your #11 blade to poke a few holes. Tap the decal over most of the surface and let the trapped air out. Then apply the Micro Set and Sol. Repeat as required. Since you didn't mention it, I wasn't sure if you knew this "ancient" modeling technique. Great job on this Sherman !

[@qdc748a]

+Ennis Anderson Thanks! I'll try it on my next model :)

[@steves1112000]

Another great build. Nothing like the look of the Sherman.

[@qdc748a]

+Stephen Smith Thanks :)

[@davethebarbarian2363]

QDC your videos are pretty amazing they got me back into modeling and they also helped me learn new tricks. Thanks for the Videos!

[@user-oi4xx1jp6k]

Amazing work

[@qdc748a]

Thank you for watching. I honestly appreciate it.

[@johnrathe7477]

Great Job! nice Weathering

[@qdc748a]

Thanks!!! 😃

[@chuckwillis9271]

Excellent video and very good host. Thank you.

[@Kyocera-ot6hb]

Your clock in the background is relaxing ;)

[@atompilzfresser2994]

Looks really good to me. I like the wash you gave the model. And what I like about this kit itself, is the texture they gave the model.

[@qdc748a]

+AtomPilz Fresser Thank you. Dragon is a good company and this is a fine example of their good products.

[@ryanyoung8245]

Nice work as always, keep building and making videos. Appreciate it.

[@johnmav5411]

You make it look so easy, more build videos please. I love your work

[@ArmourEmpire]

Excellent level of detail Colin.

[@qdc748a]

+Armour Empire Thank you.

[@cyber3408]

Another amazing model kit qdc! You did a realy good paint job and that buff color makes it look very cool!

[@qdc748a]

+Mr.snipeskater Thank you :)

[@FineKits]

I always leave a like on your videos not just because I like them, but to remind me if I watched it already :D

[@qdc748a]

+FineKits :)

[@JALEO1970]

Beautiful finish. I have the same kit in my stash. After my present project, I just may have to build it.

[@qdc748a]

It is a good kit you won't be disappointed.

[@InFamXYT]

Or u can give it to me :0

[@GaryArmstrongmacgh]

Nice kit...good video Collin. Thanks...

[@jakehugill1199]

Your videos are great and inspired me and my friend to start build model kits so I think you a lot and keep up the great work

[@qdc748a]

+jake hugill You are welcome :)

[@davesawdey9468]

another fantastic creation QDC. Enjoy your videos buddy. keep up the good work

[@qdc748a]

+Dave Sawdey Thank you :)

[@seaverlilly5927]

Noticed new technique for tracks. Absolutely love how they looked! Keep up the amazing work. I was also wondering if at some point you could do an M8 Greyhound model or another ship like a destroyer. Just a request, but build whatever you please, cause I always enjoy watching and learning!

[@qdc748a]

+Seaver Lilly I always like a Greyhound. I might build one this year!

[@charliecrabtree714]

and another great build from qdc you are officially a legend😀😀😀

[@qdc748a]

+Charlie C Thank you for the very flattering words :) I honestly appreciate them!

[@claytonmcclain182]

great build qdc, thought I should say, that seam on the turret is on all shermans, so you don't have to remove it, again awesome build.

[@qdc748a]

+Clayton McClain Thanks for the advice :)

[@jostscalemodelling9078]

The tank looks great, very good work!

[@averagescalemodeler7724]

another great video as usual. thanks for sharing

[@qdc748a]

+averagescalemodeler 77 You're very welcome :)

[@effenUtoob]

wonderful job yet again.

[@qdc748a]

+effenUtoob Thank you :)

[@jefi._damier]

This kit looks awesome

[@qdc748a]

+Mr.Jeffey 2486 Thanks :)

[@Tonks143]

Qdc, the modern Bob Ross of KZbin.

[@usererrorpleasetryagain5276]

Black artist oil paint and mineral spirits, compared with whack the devil out of the brush. Reoccurring phrases by both people.

[@andymandyandsheba4571]

nice build David looks well

[@qdc748a]

+Andy Coakes Thanks

[@wannysth3152]

QBC! great work bud, looks awesome!

[@qdc748a]

+Rohan Cox Thank you :)

[@danielhillman4822]

Quite a handsome little tank

[@qdc748a]

+Daniel Hillman Thanks :)

[@ganoostermoppy4325]

The detail of the raw plastic is amazing for this model company, the ripple effect of the cast iron wow. You have done a superb job building and the painting and effects, I wish I was at this level great job, brilliant.

[@qdc748a]

+Ganooster Moppy Thank you. Dragon is a very good company. They have done an excellent job with the cast texture.

[@ssgtslick]

I had the same silvering problem w/ Dragon's T-34/85, ended up stripping the markings and using aftermarket stuff. Hey, looks great!

[@qdc748a]

Thanks :)

[@devynhardick4630]

great job qdc looks great! good luck on the next one!

[@qdc748a]

+iTzDeV Thanks :)

[@RTPgardenguy]

Thanks to you I've restarted making models again. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@qdc748a]

+RTPgardenguy You are very welcome :)

[@jesusblanco906]

A great job qdc

[@charlie418791]

Great job,Q. As usual.

[@qdc748a]

+Charlie McCarthy Thank you :)

[@gruppenfuhrer45]

QDC, in my opinion you are an expert sir. I've learned a lot from you. Thank you

[@shaddyRT]

QD You did a great job as always! And I must say you are getting better and better with each model! I especially like the dirth and the tracks look. Keep ap da good job! :)

[@qdc748a]

+shaddyRT Thanks!

[@JoeMakesModelKits]

Wow the build seemed so smooth and fun! I'd just love to build this kit just to admire the great engineering Dragon Models has put into making the parts. In the end, the kit looked awesome! I like what you did with it!

[@qdc748a]

+Joe Makes Model Kits Thanks

[@natnoah472]

Looks fantastic! Great job. :)

[@qdc748a]

+nat noah Thank you.

[@GroovyDrifter]

I usually do a shiny clear coat over the place the decals will be placed. Never had a problem since I do so. Great work, I like the mostly clean look you give to the models. Some times the weathering is overdone and unrealistic.

[@qdc748a]

+GroovyDrifter Thanks. Another viewer suggested that the rough cast molding texture of the tank is to blame. It traps air bubbles that caused the silvering. I like the slightly worn look of my tank as well. When I look at historical photographs of real Sherman tanks, the majority of them in combat doesn't look so worn out as most model kit builders portray them as. Thanks again and have a great day!

[@BasicModelling]

Beautiful model.. :)The etched brass adds some realistic detail, and as usual the paintwork is outstanding. I really like the subtle weathering as well!! :) Brilliant stuff.. and above all, it is a SHERMAN! YOWSA.. Me happy.. :)

[@qdc748a]

+Rob BasicModelling Thanks :)

[@dbrucep51]

Once again, impressive job with a fantastic kit! :)

[@qdc748a]

+Damon Bruce Thank you :)

[@nitromyke]

You've done a beautifull job on this kit!!

[@alessandro84charco37]

Awesome! U r a great model maker man

[@qdc748a]

+AlexR3X Games Thank you for your kind words :)

[@waltervanvooren994]

your hinds,tricks en tips are very helpfull for beginners like me(us)

[@qdc748a]

+Walter Van Vooren You are welcome :)

[@aramnarang]

This is bound to be great!!!

[@qdc748a]

+Narar Ordfo I'm flattered :)

[@willthornton7439]

+qdc748a you should try make 1/350 uss enterprise cvn 65

[@jamesgoad1553]

Nice work!

[@qdc748a]

+James Goad Thank you James Goad :)

[@jacobmiller4348]

Great job!

[@qdc748a]

+Jacob Miller Thank you

[@julianredsea1910]

great build qdc

[@qdc748a]

+Julian RedSea Thank you :)

[@peterjensen8220]

very nice, keep up the good work

[@qdc748a]

+Peter Jensen I will. Thanks :)

[@Shadow9909]

If the decals are really annoying I would suggest adding wood planks, sand bags, personal belongings and or scrap metal, giving the appearance of the tank as experienced and has been involved in war longer than most, covering up most of the decal with ease. Also congratulations on another exceptional build.

[@qdc748a]

+elfquestfan22 That's a great idea. I might use that next time. Thanks :)

[@robertvoss6145]

the good old sherman , nice build qdc well done

[@qdc748a]

+Robert voss Thank you

[@bpezzano1]

Really nice job on that kit! Keep up the great work! :-)

[@qdc748a]

+bpezzano1 Thanks :)

[@biteyturtle4402]

from start to finish, the editing, the painting, construction and much more is highly appreciated. Loved it. @qdc748a

[@paweplaywot6864]

nice model, You are awesome

[@qdc748a]

+PawełPlayWOT It's very nice of you to say that! Thank you :)

[@jaakkohamalainen2960]

i was sick today,so you really made day by uploading video,thanks q!

[@qdc748a]

+Jaakko Hämäläinen You are very welcome :)

[@JoseDanielMassterOzymandiasMx]

Great work!

[@alexanderchristophmarek1377]

Yep,i enjoyed it one of my Favourite models

[@nimrodlab1]

great tank

[@wakemanedwards3450]

QDC, how was the build on the Strata-fortress, do you recommend that kit? Really like your channel. I'm 57 years old nd If my son had done what your doing at your age I can tell you I would have been VERY proud! You seem like fine young man. I have been building since my Dad introduced me to models at a very young age, as he was building them and hanging in my brother and I's room. I was under 4 years old but I remember it vividly. He, as I recall was VERY good. Keep it up young man, your doing great work.

[@glenbr1]

nice one

[@modelchili]

Another awesome Sherman! Good job. :)

[@qdc748a]

+ModelChili Scale Models Thank you :)

[@Lee78072]

I used photoetch parts on my 1:32 Hayabusa too. Very Nerve Wrecking, cause it was so difficult to place them correctly

[@qdc748a]

+Lee78072 Photo etched parts can be tricky. For me, I learned that if I take my time, I can do most PE without a problem but I agree it can be very difficult.

[@deriamalexiscamacho5848]

I really love ur videos keep up the good work also ur very nice guy

[@seandarcy2351]

Just bought this. Thinking of doing a Duplex Drive modification.

[@BennyCFD]

Oh, forgot to mention in the previous comment. You can thin your paint with future floor wax. You wont have to add a clear coat when you use a wash or add pin lines. I do it all the time, works great.

[@Venator237]

Awesome tank! You should try building the Trumpeter 1/350 scale, Kuznetsov aircraft carrier. I have wanted to build one myself but I don't have the time for such a project.

[@qdc748a]

+Vault Boy Thanks. I'll keep that in mind. :)

[@alejandroritaperucho3641]

very good video

[@qdc748a]

+Alejandro Rita Perucho Thank you :)

[@burnttoast2983]

Amazing

[@qdc748a]

+Ir0nic Ir0nic :)

[@karolnarwal5560]

Awesome as always! :)

[@qdc748a]

+NOOB# Thank you

[@hunterledbetter2577]

dang q this is a very good kit and I subscribed

[@riccardocozzini6994]

wow nice build man;)

[@qdc748a]

+Riccardo Cozzini Thank you :)

[@izzysantiago978]

I build a dragon Sheman but it was in 1/6th scale!!! Plenty of mods on it too!!

[@qdc748a]

Cool. My next kit is takom Renault ft tank in 1/16 scale. It should be uploaded by this Sunday.

[@domdom5074]

this looks awsome :O

[@qdc748a]

+dominykas macys Thank you :)

[@alexanderchristophmarek1377]

Nice job,and by the way I build the same model week ago :D

[@qdc748a]

+Alexander Marek That's cool! I hope you enjoyed building your model as I enjoyed building mine!

[@mp711]

Another excellent build!! I have a question though, you seem to always perform a "Pin Wash" what does that mean exactly and what effects do you hope to get from it?

[@qdc748a]

+John Jacobs There are two popular washes. "Pin Wash" generally means to darken certain areas of your model with the dark fluid. The pro is that it preserves the overall color of your model. However, the term "wash" means to apply the fluid all over the model. This darkens the entire model with that tint. Using either one is fine. It just what you like. Take care.

[@kapottespatiebalk]

To avoid "silvering", the surface has to be gloss(!). Working with Micro SET & SOL should only be done by experienced modellers.

[@qdc748a]

+kapottespatiebalk :)

[@GANESH-hk2ny]

very nice video... as always simple... clear... and easy to follow As an ace combat fan... would you please think of a video about the su47 grabacr squadron from hasegawa... please A french channel fan

[@qdc748a]

+GANESH 58 Thanks. SU-47 is a very interesting looking aircraft. I might build one :)

[@BennyCFD]

Are the photo etched parts after market from Eduard, or a part of the kit ...?.......Nice build.

[@gunslinger135]

awsome video man what would make your video's better is some more lighting.

[@4ngu54110tt]

Another nice build QDC. I like the way you've put your KZbin clips together. I believe that silvering of the decals is caused by small amounts of air getting trapped under the decal. The microsol should have helped the decal conform to the model so I was surprised it hadn't worked out. Do you think the cast moulding may have helped cause the silvering on this model by trapping some air in the fine detail?

[@qdc748a]

+Angus Allott I think you're right. Because of the cast molding, there are bubbles that caused the slivering. Thanks!

[@steveborkowski2125]

Nice I'm doing the Tamiya version.

[@qdc748a]

+Steve Borkowski Cool :)

[@papaben5427]

Great work. How much do you dilute the buff color to create the dust effect ´´(what thinner / paint ratio)

[@qdc748a]

+Papaben I don't really measure it per se. I like the tint to be fairly translucent to the consistency of black coffee. I also added a little bit of white in it too.

[@LiaoDown]

I like it

[@qdc748a]

+廖柏維 You are welcome :)

[@nickortanez5269]

QDC, would you sandpaper some parts of the tank kit or cut it with the hobby knife? And what brand of black primer do you use?

[@qdc748a]

+Nick Ortanez I use both. I like to use ordinary primer found at my local hardware store. The brand I use is Krylon.

[@OrMaxina]

Cool

[@qdc748a]

+Максим Титов :)

[@acescalemodeling]

what color did you use for the brown on the tracks?

[@Cameron4077]

should I build my model plane before paint?

[@DinoMark74]

Very nice kit. Can u show all the kits you have made so far? Where do you put them ?

[@qdc748a]

+dinomark lee Thanks. I stop counting. I live in a small house so my display space is limited. I have two book shelves filled with model kits.

[@amnesiagrunt2356]

Have you considered doing a T-72M1 model or Possibly a M60? Also wonderful work with this model

[@qdc748a]

+amnesiagrunt2356 Yes, I have thought about a cold war tank. I'm not sure what to buy next. A M60 sounds cool. Maybe that will by my next model kit.

[@AlaskafishStudios]

Very nice! How much does this kit retail for? Also, in your videos, you always dry fit all parts when showing us the build-through. Does it ever get annoying to basically build the tank twice: First getting a video shot of your dry-fitting a part, then actually glueing it on?

[@qdc748a]

+Alaskafish :)

[@pca-papercraftaviation7066]

+qdc748a can you build jagdpanther 2

[@lukeriley4101]

Hey Qdc, really nice job. What colour and brand of paint did you use for the man colour? All the best.

[@qdc748a]

+Spunk Bubble Thanks. I mix my own paints using ordinary spray paints I buy at my local hardware store. Sorry.

[@indyjrt]

Have you done a model or diorama with a vehicle that's battle damaged?? I'd like to see that!

[@qdc748a]

+indyjrt I done one years ago and placed on KZbin. I might do another one this year.

[@waltervanvooren994]

may y ask witch paint brand you use?

[@ninocammarota5378]

Back to your classic armour loved ones..., dear Qdc! Anyway, it looks great for a greater IIWW dio, isn't it? Maybe it could be based on an Operation Market garden scenario... What do you think?

[@qdc748a]

+nino cammarota I think this tank would be great for a diorama. Right now, I'm still a little tired of making dioramas but I plan to do at least one this year. Thanks :)

[@misteraxeman2680]

What tweezers are you using?

[@czarandreiindita3958]

or the hobby boss 82425, the T26E4 Super Perhing Pilot no. 1

[@morganpavitt4908]

you should do the italeri "fury" tank kit!

[@Luke-no5pc]

Yea

[@fury9973]

Can this tracks roll?

[@zechariahhenderson9859]

Can you do a build of the B-17 Flying Fortress??