With numbers 13 and 14 the Osprey Modelling Series sees the start of a regular subseries on modelling specific AFVs. The second covers the Allies' most important tank of WW2, the US M4 Sherman, of which 49, 234 gun tanks were built. With detailed step-by-step model photography, specially commissioned walkround photography, scale drawings and wartime shots, these books will provide all the details needed to model the main M4 Sherman version – the M4A4 – and its variants. There is a full roundup of the models available on the market, details of where you can see the real thing, a select bibliography, and survey of websites of interest.
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By Mark D. Dryer (Ishpeming, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: M4 Sherman (Modelling Manuals) (Paperback)
This is the newest in a series by Osprey on modeling specific vehicles. The quality of the book and the modeling techniques are outstanding, with color photos of finished models throughout. Unfortunately, there are too many basic errors in labeling and questionable modelling subjects to classify this as a great Sherman reference. A good number of pages are dedicated to Marine Corp Shermans, with many ideas for extra applique armor. Unfortunately, the author uses the M4A3 for all of his examples instead of the diesel powered M4A2 used by the Marine Corp Tank Battalions in the Pacific. A small portion of the book talks about the background and development of the Sherman but most of it is a 'How I did it' style, similar to articles found in FSM. there is a very nice listing in the back of the book on references and after market vendors. There is also a review listing of currently existing kits with the author's opinion of each. In conclusion, this is a nice book of great looking sherman models but I wouldn't use it as my primary Sherman reference.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Book is now outdated and contains some errors in the research...,
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but it still packs enough good information to be a nice littel addition for any modeller interested in building sherman tanks. I recommend it but only at the right price, I would not pay more than $5 dollars for this book.
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The origins of the Sherman were in the T6 medium tank, born out of a series of requisitions submitted in 1941 the aim of which was to make as much use as possible of M3 tank components. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
etched metal parts, hull front, gun mantlet, upper hull, track links, transmission cover, sand colour, engine deck, hull shape, base colour, olive drab, earth red Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Iwo Jima, Marine Tank Battalion, World War, British Shermans, Jordi Rubio, Armoured Brigade, Mine Exploder, Accurate Armour, Amphibious Corps, Battalion Sherman, North-West Europe New!
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The origins of the Sherman were in the T6 medium tank, born out of a series of requisitions submitted in 1941 the aim of which was to make as much use as possible of M3 tank components. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
etched metal parts, hull front, gun mantlet, upper hull, track links, transmission cover, sand colour, engine deck, hull shape, base colour, olive drab, earth red Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Iwo Jima, Marine Tank Battalion, World War, British Shermans, Jordi Rubio, Armoured Brigade, Mine Exploder, Accurate Armour, Amphibious Corps, Battalion Sherman, North-West Europe New!
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