M4A4 Sherman VC Firefly, Halinski 1:25

[jaffro]

Nice work, as always. Great photos too, love the green background.

You're really making me want to build this kit.

[Olo]

by looking at your build I really want to jump and start to build one of the armoury model. Lots to learn from your build.

[Boris]

Man, you got skills.

[Igor]

Olo - go ahead! A lot to choose from on any level
Boris - thanks man.

Originally Posted by jaffro

Nice work, as always. Great
photos too, love the green background.
You're really making me want to build this kit.

You're welcome too
Regarding to photos with background - thanks.
As with previous Pz.Kpfw III tank, I tried to picture every part I assemble on a background, because it is more aesthetic and clean. But because this model is very complex, there's too many parts to picture. My building "spot" is always temporary (every time I deploy my stuff at the begining and collect at the end of work). Also I don't have fixed background to throw parts in there for photos.
So I've limited it only to milestone assamblies. I don't like it, but that what it is for now.

[jaffro]

I bought a little LED lit photo booth from wish.com to see if it was any good... it's actually very good but it's too small for most of my models so I rarely use it, it would be good for sub-assemblies etc.

[Igor]

Originally Posted by jaffro

I bought a little LED lit photo booth from wish.com to see if it was any good... it's actually very good but it's too small for most of my models so I rarely use it, it would be good for sub-assemblies etc.

I have Modahaus foldable studio. The width is 40 cm, so it's enough for medium completed model.
That what I use for subassemblies as well, but I need to fold and unfold it every time.

[Igor]

Well, this is a critical stage in the process and i have a decision about the engine...
It's going in!
I thought a lot about it and found theoretical solution that serves both goals:
to keep the integrity of a hall and to try to expose to the most this beautiful engine.
Option with engine beside the tank - no go. To fragile and to complex.
Option to build another one for the side - no go. I don't have another half a year for this
So, in theory i want to make removable top, like i did in Pz.Kpfw.III and then the engine will be exposed enough to examine it from most sides, like in this stage on pictures below.
In addition, there some big openings in engine bay from the side and on top, so even with closed top it will be seen good.

I was a little worried in process of putting it in, since this model is to complicated to make little mistakes and i hope i placed it in right spot and everything will come together nice, in later stage...
Overall, engine set easy in to place, though i was in need to temporary remove and put back later two fire system hoses, that were in the way of big bottom tube.
The partition also entered well.
IMHO, the engine looks great inside, as it is outside

[FRD]

"Perfect"...

[solo67]

Amazing igor, absolutely amazing mate 🤯

[Pixelpusher]

Hi Igor. Saw this piece on Youtube and instantly thought of you and your build.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYyh2NGPo3U