Building and Detailing Realistic Sherman Tanks (Finescale Modeler Books) - Softcover

Of all the Allied armor of WWII, one tank stands out: the M4 Sherman medium battle tank. This comprehensive book is both a how-to construction guide, as well as a portfolio. The first half of the book covers a beginner’s basic buildup of a simple Sherman and progresses to a full-on customized Sherman from a resin kit. Along the way, readers will learn about all the details that distinguish this iconic tank—tracks, guns, appliqué armor, and paint schemes—to make the most realistic Sherman models possible. The second half of the book is a gallery of the author’s own models—47 in all! Includes 250 color photos.

James Wechsler is life-long armor modeler with a special interest in the iconic American M4 Sherman tank. His collection of 48 (at the time) Shermans won the Best of Show award at the 2007 International Plastic Modeler’s Society “Nationals” model show and competition. James is a program manager in aerospace engineering for Boeing. He lives in Laguna Hills, California.