Sherman Firefly "German flag"
Awarded: Gold
By: Francesco Senatore
Manufacturer(s): Dragon
Description: The firefly reproduced it was captured probably in France in late summer 1944. The model is painted with Humbrol enamels. Weathered with oils and pigments by MIG. Figures and dog is painted with Tamiya colours
- Judge 1
- A good build (especially the addition of photoetched parts) and very nice groundwork and figures (unfortunately the groundwork can't be judged for this month). The paint finish is also excellent, although the photos look slightly over-exposed. The camouflage colours blend well together and the details are well highlighted.
- Judge 2
- Very nicely done. The paint is nicely applied and the weathering is beautifully subtle. A little more dusting up the sides and rear portion of the hull may have been appropriate given the amount of dust/ mud portrayed on the bogies. The livery, along with the addition of the extra racks and bin, create a Firefly that is interestingly different from the “run of the mill” Sherman. The only other item I note is that there appears to be one missing/damaged end link on the track above the middle bogie, in roughly the same location on both sides of the vehicle (perhaps a problem at the join of the track??). A nicely built & interesting model! (oh ya, I like the doggy as well) Wayne
- Judge 3
- A clean and detailed build, with some very nice texturing added to turret, the model is let down only by the joins in the tracks. The camo scheme looks convincingly 'applied in the field' and seems very suitable for the subject. The weathering is very good too, if perhaps just a little heavy on the reds. The figures are superb, highly animated, nicely detailed and well painted they serve to bring the model to life.