Tamiya 1/35 M4A3E8 Sherman "Easy Eight" European Theatre Build-log and Reveal

[@JackFlemingFan1]

Excellent video & job building your Tamiya M4A3E8 Sherman "Easy Eight" tank!

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

Thanks a lot :D

[@ThatMofoDamon]

Excellent build nice detail painting and even better weathering. Also i like the small and simple base you've made.

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

Thank you, Damon. The base was a last minute thing; I think weathered armour looks better on a base where the weathering blends in. I probably the same thing with aircrafts, but I seldom make bases for my aircrafts :P

[@MrBMBuilder]

Nice build up mate!!! I really think this is one of Tamiya best tanker poses

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

Thanks MrBMBuilder! Yeah, the figure is perfect for an assault diorama.

[@robertbarker2672]

Wow you definitely done that justice awesome job will have to watch that a few times to gain the knowledge of trying it on my own easy8 again awesome job cheets

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

Thanks mate, I happy that it's been useful. Let me know if you have questions or something is unclear.

[@ΚωνσταντίνοςΣταμάτης-ο9κ]

Good build. One question. With what did you paint the track's

[@jeanmarcgalzy7747]

Merci pour le plaisir des yeux très beau travail monsieur je suis abonné

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

Merci beaucoup :)

[@louislopez55]

Hello, I am building the exact same kit now. I was wondering about if I should glue the exhaust on and try to paint later (rust color) or what. Your video answered that question! I assume the glue will still work after I paint the back part olive green? Maybe I'll need to scrap away a little paint first.

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

The glue (Tamiya Extra Thin) will eat through the paint so there shouldn't be any problem to glue it in place

[@Adol666]

Can I ask What color you painted your 50Cal mounted gun Also The metal parts on all the little tools? Tamiya says to use gunmetal on the 50 cal I believe. I used Vallejo Gun grey but its to shiny/metalic. I game it a wash with some engine grease Abtilung)oil paint and it looks all right but its still kinda overly metal

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

It was painted with X-10 Gun Metal and I also highlighted the edges a little using a pencil.

[@petervargas8474]

Very, very nice...

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

Thank you very very much, Peter :D

[@sargesavage4359]

I have this kit 👍

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

It's a good one - enjoy the build!

[@reishdi]

Great job, Do you use an airbrush?

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

Thanks:) Yes, the basecoat is airbrushed, but the streaks are done with a flat brush.

[@justinm1319]

Two questions. 1. How long did it take you to complete the tank. 2. Are there any special tools or anything needed that do not come in the kit?

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

It took me 3 months, but I'm a slow builder and I spend a lot of time on my builds. It's a very good kit and everything fits together really well, so it can be done much quicker. You will need the basic modelling tools: sprue cutter, sanding sticks, tweezers, hobby knife, brushes. And also glue and paints of course. I recommend using Tamiya Extra Thin glue and Tamiya paints. When it comes to painting you need to decide if you will brushpaint it or use an airbrush+compressor, where the latter is a bit of a heavy investment if you don't have one already. Hope this answers your questions. :)

[@justinm1319]

@@KillBoxScalemodelling it does thank you I wont lie. I've never built one before but I'm super interested lately and I want to do this one.

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

@@justinm1319 There are lots of good videos on scalemodelling for beginners. The best advices I can give that you start with a couple of cheap kits, a basic set of tools and practice. The Tamiya Easy Eight kit has a lot of parts and is maybe a little difficult for a beginner. Good Luck and Have Fun - that's what scalemodelling is all about ;)

[@justinm1319]

@@KillBoxScalemodelling thank you

[@Black73CatScaleModels]

Nice vid, Tommy. Bright, clear images with lots of detail. Love the tip for the tinted glass on the cupola and the concrete base looked great. Thanks, mate. 👍👍

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

Thank you very much, you're most welcome!

[@majiclamp4857]

Why was the trade mark on the hull where its cast? That is not smart.

[@majiclamp4857]

If that is correct for the tank, I can understand but it looks like corporate marks

[@KillBoxScalemodelling]

@@majiclamp4857 It is correct for the tank - those are foundry marks made to identify which batch and foundry that did the casting

[@majiclamp4857]

@@KillBoxScalemodelling thanks. It the first one I've seen built with the foundry Mark's on it.