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Post by fightnjoe on Jun 20, 2022 15:43:09 GMT -6
It has been quite a while. Due to personal reasons my bench has just been gathering dust. So much so that I am actually having trouble getting going again. To that end a small project is in order to "get the juices flowing". Tamiya M-10 Tank Destroyer. I am leaning towards opening it up. My "skills" are more than a little rusty. So far I have only managed to white glue some parts together. I also mapped out where, if I were to open it up, I would make my cuts. More to come.....    Joe |
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Post by Tobi on Jun 21, 2022 7:36:05 GMT -6
Too bad I already got my stash filled to the max with Academy and AFV Club M10's & M36.
The Tamiya kit must be nice.
I'm tempted by their new US Infantry team though, just released.
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Post by Beekster on Jun 21, 2022 10:57:44 GMT -6
Tha Tamiya kits are fabulous, the only ones that get the exterior dimensions correct. Their only serious flaw is the lack of a driver's compartment, but those Academy kits in the stash can supply everything for that.
Just curious...why open it up that way? Are you planning to replicate a cutaway museum exhibit? The driver's hatches can already be opened if desired. Opening the engine bay would require real surgery, but it isn't worth it unless you've got an engine to put in there. Some Academy releases had one; better ones are available in resin.
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Post by JCON on Jun 21, 2022 20:40:11 GMT -6
Way to go Joe
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Post by Tobi on Jun 22, 2022 1:34:04 GMT -6
Tha Tamiya kits are fabulous, the only ones that get the exterior dimensions correct. Their only serious flaw is the lack of a driver's compartment, but those Academy kits in the stash can supply everything for that. Just curious...why open it up that way? Are you planning to replicate a cutaway museum exhibit? The driver's hatches can already be opened if desired. Opening the engine bay would require real surgery, but it isn't worth it unless you've got an engine to put in there. Some Academy releases had one; better ones are available in resin. I believe the M10 hulls are fairly correct on both kits, maybe the Academy even a tad better than the AFV Club, or was that the Hellcat? For the turrets I got resin replacements, from Legend, I think. The Academy turret will be discarded. The Academy hull will receive a left over AFV Club turret with resin updates. Maybe some scratch and surgery is needed. For the suspensions I have collected Tasca/Asuka updates years ago, plus some interior updates from Tank Workshop. So I should end up with one US M10 with early turret and one British Achilles with duckbill extensions. Before the appearance of the Tam's, my approach was probably as best as one could get it, so I will stick to this plan. The money is needed for the house now...  |
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Post by Beekster on Jun 22, 2022 14:58:54 GMT -6
Tobi, the Academy hulls are nearly four scale inches too narrow, which throws off the proportions of literally everything. AFV Club is about the right width, but the hull sides have incorrect angles and height, and the turret is oddly shaped. Only the recent Tamiya M10/M10C kits are dimensionally accurate, according to those with access to the original US Army Ordnance Department drawings.
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Post by fightnjoe on Jun 23, 2022 10:51:08 GMT -6
Thanks for looking in. To be honest this was going to be just a quick build, out of box. Then I found a manual with some decent stuff. For me it is not if the kit is precise in measurements. It is not if the shape is spot on. It is about building. Why open it up? Well to be honest most of the time it is just to see if I can do the kit justice. I enjoy the research and try my hand at scratchbuilding details rather than purchasing resin sets. This will not receive an engine. It will be just the fighting compartment. I am not 100% sold on opening it up to be honest. I am pretty much set to scratchbuild some details.
Again thanks for looking in.
Joe
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Post by fightnjoe on Jun 24, 2022 11:07:10 GMT -6
An update. Still not totally sure if I will open up the M-10 but trying to knock some rust and dust off. To that end started on the transmission and front bulkhead. Slowly looking like the pictures. Also played a bit with the seats and frames. Looks kinda like I havent done this for a while.    All comments, critiques, and criticism are requested. Joe |
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Post by JCON on Jun 25, 2022 7:26:29 GMT -6
Good start on the innards...
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Post by RLFoster on Jun 26, 2022 6:49:56 GMT -6
Seems like a great build to work the rust off and the interior looks darn good so far!
Now I wish I could find something to clear the dust from the bench!
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Post by rustybaer on Jun 29, 2022 18:06:01 GMT -6
Anything built from stock is good.
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Post by Dukemaddog on Jun 30, 2022 13:05:55 GMT -6
Joe, there may have been a lot of dust on your bench from so long a time away from it, but from where I sit; you've lost none of your impressive scratch building skills! I am overwhelmed at your amazing talent!
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Post by JED on Jul 27, 2022 5:28:50 GMT -6
Nothing looks wrong to me FJ, just get stuck in and do what you do
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Post by fightnjoe on Aug 19, 2022 20:14:21 GMT -6
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Post by JCON on Aug 19, 2022 22:36:27 GMT -6
Cut away that plastic Joe!!!
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Post by mustang1989 on Aug 20, 2022 6:14:35 GMT -6
Ever since I've been on the forums, you've always been there doing what you do. In that time, you've always amazed me with your brilliance when it comes to scratchbuilding and your ability to make it all look just like the pictures in which you draw your information from. This is the first time I've seen you work your magic on a wheeled/ tracked vehicle and am very much looking forward to not only your progress but in continuing to learn yet more about the hobby from your work.
I'll be watching this one rolling forward. Build on Joe.....you da MAN!!
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Post by Dukemaddog on Aug 23, 2022 16:05:20 GMT -6
What can I say that hasn't already been said? You rock Joe and Mustang Joe expressed my sentiments so perfectly. I am so looking forward to seeing more.
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Post by rustybaer on Aug 29, 2022 8:08:05 GMT -6
Interior work is fabulous.
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Post by fightnjoe on Sept 1, 2022 12:35:58 GMT -6
You are all very very kind.
Joe
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Post by fightnjoe on Sept 1, 2022 18:35:49 GMT -6
After many days of thinking about it...well...it's too late to change my mind. Able to see a whole lot more with it cut.   All comments, critiques, and criticism requested. |
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