M4A1(76)W VVSS

Awarded: Gold

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By: Marcin Czerski

Manufacturer(s): Dragon

Modifications: Model OOTB, only modifications turret (casting) texture - Tamiya putty.

After-market parts: Gun barrel Aber, equipment from different sets of ARMO, MarS, Goffy and TP Model.

Description: M4A1(76)W 2nd Armored Div., Operation "Cobra", France 1944. The whole painted acrylic paint Vallejo. Wash and filters MIG set, chipping emanel Humbrol, dirt and mud MIG pigments, Tamiya weathering set A and diluted acrylic paint.

Judge 1: Very good, clean and accurate build job! I realy like the reconstructed surface of the turret! Base colors are good, even they could be a bit lighter for the better contrast with the weathering, but in this way the're also good. The weathering seem's to be OK as well. Rain marks, smal chips are nice painted. Also the mud and dust look's good on the undercarriage. With some dark wash you still can improve the result of this part on the vehicle. I would use lighter and different toned colors for the bags, ect. They're making the model more spectacular, and interesting, especially if there is a contrast between the colors. One more suggestion. It seem's that you put some brightness on the pics with PS or something. That's why the colors are a bit faded. I suggest you reading our photo guide, especially the part of the lights. Good lights are the base of good photos. So it's a very nice vehicle! Well done!
Judge 2: The photos although in focus and a good size area over exposed and washed out which makes it hard to see all the subtle paint effects I'm sure you've utilized. Try using a darker background as it takes lots of practice to get good results from a light coloured background. This aside your model is very well built with a great texture on the turret and the PE work is very delicate. As I've mentioned it's hard to judge the paint work but it is very well applied. The stowage is excellent, it's well placed with good colours it could further inhance your model if the colours were to contrast more with the tanks camouflage pattern. The mud has a very good texture and is placed where I'd expect to see it but again the photos make it difficult to judge the tonal variations. The decals are well applied and blend perfectly with the final finish and the fine antenna makes the model feel delicate and refined. Excellent job.
Judge 3: building: very good, I love it is clean and precise with a good use of PE parts coloration: base color and decals are very well done, no silvering effect we see. weathering: very well done, i love the work on the turret area with vertical wash and very well and fine placed scratches. I like also the mud work on the lower parts that it is very realistic; i cannot see very well the tone cause the photos a bit clear. conclusion: an excellent model, very well built and finished