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Post by BUCKY on Feb 21, 2018 1:25:05 GMT -6
Absolutely nice!!!! Great build going, here!
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Post by dogfish7 (R.I.P.) on Feb 21, 2018 7:24:43 GMT -6
You sure do some fine work Tony.
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Post by JCON on Feb 21, 2018 10:29:30 GMT -6
That he does Bruce, that he does!!!  |
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Post by tony on Feb 21, 2018 17:31:25 GMT -6
Update Last of the parts installed:   That makes this one ready for paint,weather permitting that is. Tony lee  |
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Post by JCON on Feb 21, 2018 17:35:14 GMT -6
Let the painting begin!!! Whoo hoo!!! |
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Post by Beekster on Feb 21, 2018 19:01:05 GMT -6
I realize that this may sound silly, Tony, but I'm assuming that the inside road wheels are being left off until they are painted separately? And before you start slathering paint, revisit the turret. The seam lines around the pistol port and the top/bottom join lines should all be smoothed out a bit more and lightly textured. See on this example that there is barely a hint of a mold seam line on the back, between the ventilator and the lift ring. It would continue on the other side of the ventilator, and on this example was obliterated by machining work after casting:  And these two show that same seam line, mere vestiges of a pattern line above and forward of the pistol port, and the same around the base where the turret contour changes:   And finally, the Canadian 'dozer "Cuddles" in Korea shows similar seams. Note too that this tank has the early casting with the large split-hatch for the loader.  |
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Post by tony on Feb 21, 2018 20:11:38 GMT -6
Oh yeah Beekster i've only just started to dress that up I was just saying all the parts are on and ready for paint. Nice pictures you've posted,Thanks Tony lee |
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Post by BUCKY on Feb 21, 2018 20:28:26 GMT -6
That "Champagne" is certainly a clean machine!! Tony, I'm looking forward to the painterizing, bro!
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Post by JEFF on Feb 22, 2018 3:30:13 GMT -6
As always, well done, Tony.  |
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Post by tony on Feb 22, 2018 13:47:52 GMT -6
Update Turret Seam Clean Up:    Is that good enough for contractor work? Tony lee |
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Post by Beekster on Feb 22, 2018 14:48:09 GMT -6
Oh yeah, that's what I'm talkin' about! You have nailed the texture on the turret. The only place to go from here is to get foundry-specific and model particular features from a particular time frame, but that's a decision for another model.
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Post by JCON on Feb 22, 2018 15:26:05 GMT -6
Looks good Unk!!! |
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Post by tony on Feb 22, 2018 16:15:04 GMT -6
Thanks Beekster Is there going to be ANOTHER Sherman in my future?  ?? Tony lee  |
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Post by JCON on Feb 22, 2018 16:30:11 GMT -6
Probably!!!  |
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Post by JEFF on Feb 22, 2018 16:39:18 GMT -6
Careful, Tony. I hear this Sherman thing is a slippery slope. Nice seamectomy, Man. |
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Post by Beekster on Feb 22, 2018 18:10:54 GMT -6
Thanks Beekster Is there going to be ANOTHER Sherman in my future? ?? Tony lee There should be. Five basic variations with four different engines in WW2. Four of those variants had a subsequent major revision in shape with the shift from dry to wet ammunition stowage. Three different main guns for the US, make that four when the Firefly is included. Three different turret styles (low bustle 75mm, high bustle 75mm/howitzer, and 76mm), with a fourth style for the Firefly. Two different suspension types. Those are just the major variations. Then there are the myriad differences that each basic type had depending on where it was manufactured and when; and M4 from Baldwin was visibly different than one from Alco, for example. Post-war there are the E4/E9 conversions for foreign sale, with spaced-out VVSS and double duckbills and 76mm guns in 75mm turrets, with other upgrades as well. And the IDF variants, which have a history all their own. If you consider "Sherman" to be anything that shared the engine and automotive components (and I do), there are the M10/M36 tank destroyer series, the M32 tank recovery variants, the M7 and M12 self-propelled artillery, the earlier Lee/Grant series (also four engines, two turrets, two main guns, and some with welded hulls rather than riveted), and variants like the M31 tank retriever and the CDL. Plus the post-war use and modification of nearly all of those by various users And then there are the Canadian cousins, the Ram, Grizzly, Sexton, and Skink. One could model Shermans for a lifetime and never build two precisely alike. |
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Post by tony on Feb 22, 2018 19:48:53 GMT -6
I haven't built the M10/M36 but I have built most of the other SPGs. What Asuka kit should be next? Not interested in any minor differences just the major ones. Sprue Bros still has eight different models available. store.spruebrothers.com/category_s/2690.htmThanks Tony lee |
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Post by Beekster on Feb 22, 2018 20:06:02 GMT -6
I haven't built the M10/M36 but I have built most of the other SPGs. What Asuka kit should be next? Not interested in any minor differences just the major ones. Sprue Bros still has eight different models available. store.spruebrothers.com/category_s/2690.htmThanks Tony lee If you haven't done one of their Fireflies, that would be a good choice. Lots of markings out there, and a metal barrel really makes one shine. If you choose the Firefly Ic Hybrid with the cast/welded hull, you could also get the Accurate Armour kit to fit the 60lb Typhoon rockets. The Sherman Jumbo is the most heavily armored one, with a distinctive turret. And either of the M4A2 Sherman III kits is a great foundation for a Commonwealth tank in the later stages of the North Africa campaign, Sicily, or Italy. |
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Post by tony on Feb 22, 2018 20:56:33 GMT -6
Done: Firefly Jumbo:Later Thanks Tony lee |
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Post by JCON on Feb 22, 2018 23:04:32 GMT -6
On its way to am Unk near you!!! Lol!!!
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