FOV 1/72 Sherman

Philip · Post by **Philip** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 8:47 pm

I have looked at the picture of the upcoming FOV 1/72 Sherman, and think that it really captures the "look" of a Sherman. Although I love my CDC and Matchbox Shermans, they have a "smooth" look to them, and do not have that "rough" look that is clearly present on most tanks. The metal seems to be more realistic on the FOV Sherman. Pictures of a real Russian T-34 also support this "rough" metal look. I am not splitting hairs here, as I will continue to collect the other 1/72 armour. What do the Forum members think?

Tshintl · Post by **Tshintl** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 9:05 pm

It is realistic looking, we'll have to see how Dragon does their Dragon Armor version once released later this summer. My largest fault with the 1/72 FOV Sherman is the tow cable/rope being moulded right onto the hull itself. You'd think they would have learned from their Sherman with mine roller release last year as people were saying the same thing then.

The new Forces of Valor releases are now available in the US.

Philip · Post by **Philip** » Sun Jun 25, 2006 9:10 pm

You are right. The tow cable looks terrible, esp. compared to the Dragon and CDC tanks.

hawkonevoodoo · Post by **hawkonevoodoo** » Mon Jun 26, 2006 5:19 am

Tshintl wrote:It is realistic looking, we'll have to see how Dragon does their Dragon Armor version once released later this summer. My largest fault with the 1/72 FOV Sherman is the tow cable/rope being moulded right onto the hull itself. You'd think they would have learned from their Sherman with mine roller release last year as people were saying the same thing then.

The new Forces of Valor releases are now available in the US.

I wrote FOV several times about their poorly done tow cables but I never got a response. I guess that just aren't listening and aren't concerned. I agree about the FOV Sherman skin being rough just like the real thing, I probably will be getting it.