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FOV UK Sherman!!!

Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 3:15 pm
by Heer
Just got this!!!

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Re: FOV UK Sherman!!!

Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 5:20 pm
by [CAT]CplSlade
Need some focus work there, pal.

Re: FOV UK Sherman!!!

Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 6:09 pm
by Heer
[CAT]CplSlade wrote:Need some focus work there, pal.
Could've been worse :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Re: FOV UK Sherman!!!

Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 7:18 pm
by dragon53
FOV's on a real tear lately. :mrgreen:

Re: FOV UK Sherman!!!

Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 11:31 am
by ketelone
I like it.

Re: FOV UK Sherman!!!

Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 11:51 am
by Heer
The weathering is nice and the British commander is excellent. The camo is excellent as well. I will try to improve my cameo skills and post better pics.

Re: FOV UK Sherman!!!

Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 2:33 pm
by tmanthegreat
That's a fantastic commander figure. I could use a couple like that :wink:

I actually recall seeing this tank at TRU back in the day (at least I think it was there). I certainly remember the unique cammo pattern.

Re: FOV UK Sherman!!!

Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 2:57 pm
by plasticgeneral
You got me so excited when you said "UK Sherman".
That usually implies that it is a ROUND HULL Sherman, THAT, would have been so amazing!
BUT, this IS a FANTASTIC paint scheme!

"The Plastic General"

Re: FOV UK Sherman!!!

Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 3:03 pm
by ketelone
There was an FOV British Sherman. This camo scheme does look familiar. Could this be a 'redo'?

Re: FOV UK Sherman!!!

Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 3:11 pm
by Heer
This particular version is the British/Commenwealth tank. The name plate says Royal Scots Greys Italy 1943.

Re: FOV UK Sherman!!!

Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 6:55 pm
by snake
Good to see a British Sherman. 8)

Is this a brand new release? Don't recall seeing this version before, or any British Sherman for that matter.

Re: FOV UK Sherman!!!

Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 7:59 pm
by ketelone
There was one that I can recall.

Re: FOV UK Sherman!!!

Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 9:06 pm
by Heer
snake wrote:Good to see a British Sherman. 8)

Is this a brand new release? Don't recall seeing this version before, or any British Sherman for that matter.
If I'm correct, this is the only non-US sherman tank released by FOV.

Re: FOV UK Sherman!!!

Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 10:24 pm
by tmanthegreat
Snake, its not a brand new release. This came out around the 2006 timeframe, if I recall. You can tell its not a new FOV release because there is decent weathering evident on the bogie wheels and hull - and when was the last time FOV weathered anything? :P

I think Heer just got a good deal :wink:

Re: FOV UK Sherman!!!

Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 11:46 pm
by Heer
tmanthegreat wrote:Snake, its not a brand new release. This came out around the 2006 timeframe, if I recall. You can tell its not a new FOV release because there is decent weathering evident on the bogie wheels and hull - and when was the last time FOV weathered anything? :P

I think Heer just got a good deal :wink:
Yeah, I feel that this is probably my favorite allied tank. I have 99% german stuff and the only 2 allied tanks I have is the KV-1 and this UK sherman.

Personally I would give the UK sherman a hearty endorsement. The casting is good, paint job is excellent, weathering is just right (not too heavy or too light), British tank commander looks good, and a load of diorama stuff.

IMHO, this piece is the best sherman repaint to date!!! :D :D :D

Re: FOV UK Sherman!!!

Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 12:47 pm
by graycap
allengerCongratulations - you've got quite a rare FOV itme there.

Re: FOV UK Sherman!!!

Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 3:18 pm
by Heer
Well to day the truth, British tanks aren't my favorite, but this particular tank is a mix of a US tank and UK camo and soldier. One of the more interesting piece in my collection!! :D

I would highly recommend this piece!!! :D :D

Re: FOV UK Sherman!!!

Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2012 10:07 pm
by Heer
The actual picture!!!

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Re: FOV UK Sherman!!!

Posted: Thu Sep 13, 2012 3:08 pm
by hotrodrock
It had the release #81407 on the box I believe. It was called the "Italy 1943" version.