--- product_id: 2171143 title: "Building and Detailing Realistic Sherman Tanks (Finescale Modeler Books)" price: "VT1480" currency: VUV in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/2171143-building-and-detailing-realistic-sherman-tanks-finescale-modeler-books store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Building and Detailing Realistic Sherman Tanks (Finescale Modeler Books) **Price:** VT1480 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Building and Detailing Realistic Sherman Tanks (Finescale Modeler Books) - **How much does it cost?** VT1480 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/2171143-building-and-detailing-realistic-sherman-tanks-finescale-modeler-books) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Building and Detailing Realistic Sherman Tanks (Finescale Modeler Books) [Wechsler, James K.] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Building and Detailing Realistic Sherman Tanks (Finescale Modeler Books) Review: A great modeler's aid - This is a marvelous book. The volume includes a brief history of the Sherman and then moves right into bulding models of the tank. The first build discussed is an out-of-box project with great tips on fundamental construction techniques, advice on painting, and effective methods of weathering. In this section, Wechsler explains that his techniques are relatively easy for anyone to master. Using his book as a source, I built a Sherman and found the author's suggestions very helpful. The author also has a section on building a tank using aftermarket etched metal and cast resin parts, another section on building a tank and creating a small diorama for it, and a final construction sequence of building a cast resin model Sherman for ultimate detail from the kit. The last section of the book is made up of a comprehensive gallery of forty-eight different Sherman models. Each model in the gallery has two high-quality photographs that illustrate different views of the model in question. Wechsler's "Building and Detailing Realistic Sherman Tanks" is a great resource for modelers of the Sherman, but the techniques described and illustrated in the book will work when building a model of any armored fighting vehicle. Highly recommended. Review: this has been a very useful and inspiring reference for my modeling - I read the previous online reviews of this book, so I went into this purchase with "eyes wide open". And still, this has been a very useful and inspiring reference for my modeling. I am returning to armor modeling after an absence of several years so it was good to read the author's perspective on how he rediscovered modeling Sherman tanks. The text flows well, is easy to read and the photography is excellent too. My only wish is that he had described his great techniques for painting the figures that accompany his models more, but admittedly this is a book about Sherman tank models and there are plenty other great references on figure painting. I tend to favor acrylics like Vallejo and Tamiya and the author favors Testors Model Master enamels, and yet I still gleaned a lot from this book, which is now a favorite reference in my library. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (51) | | Dimensions | 8 x 0.25 x 10.5 inches | | Edition | First Edition | | ISBN-10 | 0890247897 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0890247891 | | Item Weight | 0.01 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 103 pages | | Publication date | November 30, 2010 | | Publisher | Kalmbach Pub Co | | Reading age | 14 years and up | ## Images ![Building and Detailing Realistic Sherman Tanks (Finescale Modeler Books) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71hWm0g575L.jpg) ![Building and Detailing Realistic Sherman Tanks (Finescale Modeler Books) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71iYDVKIf7L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great modeler's aid *by D***7 on December 11, 2010* This is a marvelous book. The volume includes a brief history of the Sherman and then moves right into bulding models of the tank. The first build discussed is an out-of-box project with great tips on fundamental construction techniques, advice on painting, and effective methods of weathering. In this section, Wechsler explains that his techniques are relatively easy for anyone to master. Using his book as a source, I built a Sherman and found the author's suggestions very helpful. The author also has a section on building a tank using aftermarket etched metal and cast resin parts, another section on building a tank and creating a small diorama for it, and a final construction sequence of building a cast resin model Sherman for ultimate detail from the kit. The last section of the book is made up of a comprehensive gallery of forty-eight different Sherman models. Each model in the gallery has two high-quality photographs that illustrate different views of the model in question. Wechsler's "Building and Detailing Realistic Sherman Tanks" is a great resource for modelers of the Sherman, but the techniques described and illustrated in the book will work when building a model of any armored fighting vehicle. Highly recommended. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ this has been a very useful and inspiring reference for my modeling *by M***D on February 7, 2015* I read the previous online reviews of this book, so I went into this purchase with "eyes wide open". And still, this has been a very useful and inspiring reference for my modeling. I am returning to armor modeling after an absence of several years so it was good to read the author's perspective on how he rediscovered modeling Sherman tanks. The text flows well, is easy to read and the photography is excellent too. My only wish is that he had described his great techniques for painting the figures that accompany his models more, but admittedly this is a book about Sherman tank models and there are plenty other great references on figure painting. I tend to favor acrylics like Vallejo and Tamiya and the author favors Testors Model Master enamels, and yet I still gleaned a lot from this book, which is now a favorite reference in my library. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Inspires one to build a Sherman! *by A***G on January 3, 2011* Great collection of photos and description of how several diverse Sherman models/dioramas were created. Impressive collection of Sherman model photos in the last portion of the book. Worth purchasing by anyone modeling armored vehicles, WWII or other as the techniques are universal. A great way to learn the history of the Sherman tank and the evolution of armor over the past 60 years. Until now, I've always modeled WWII German armor but now look forward to "switching sides" and making a US Army WWII M4A3E2 Sherman assault tank. Inspirational book, every modeler should add it to their collection. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/2171143-building-and-detailing-realistic-sherman-tanks-finescale-modeler-books](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/2171143-building-and-detailing-realistic-sherman-tanks-finescale-modeler-books) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-17*