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Post by Ian H. on Apr 29, 2020 18:21:14 GMT
Nice progress on the M-48 and looks like you are banging that lower hull into shape.
Regards,
Ian
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Post by jkb on Apr 29, 2020 18:28:57 GMT
And to show you what i mean when i say that these parts of the suspension are not visible here is a pic of the actual tank.  |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Apr 30, 2020 4:56:13 GMT
Grat work on the suspension John, I never realised just how low they sit  |
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Post by jabbly on Apr 30, 2020 5:27:17 GMT
Looks like you’re getting into shape besides the modelling ‘opportunities’ the suspension is giving you.
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Post by northmuskie on Apr 30, 2020 11:30:03 GMT
Exquisite progress my friend. Great handling of the model knive💪
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Post by Boots on Apr 30, 2020 19:06:48 GMT
Crackin` work John and a great heads up on the suspension issues  |
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Post by jkb on May 2, 2020 18:35:47 GMT
Thx a lot for the comments guys. Managed to get some more work done. The excess parts on the fenders were cut and using lengths of styrene i made the parts that needed to be scratched. The heater exhaust was drilled. The resin parts for the main gun lock were added. So the hull is more or less ready.   Now to the turret. The gunner's sight was cut in order to glue there the resin one, since they are completely different. An area that will need a lot of work is around the gun manlet shield. The cloth that is not represented in the kit and the way it is attached. Academy did that on the upper side but left and right they did something really funny, like steps.🤔😁 These were sanded down and putty was used. I'll have to scratch these as well.   Later i'll post some pics of how it is supposed to look. |
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Post by Paul B on May 2, 2020 18:45:26 GMT
Taking shape now ole chap  . Bloody weird idea that Academy had about the mantlet cover attachment  |
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Post by Robbo on May 2, 2020 19:19:18 GMT
Very nice work, love this tank
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Post by Boots on May 2, 2020 20:16:08 GMT
Nice bit of rectifying there John  |
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Post by Snipersmudge on May 3, 2020 7:26:39 GMT
Nice mods mate, taking shape nicely |
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Post by jkb on May 3, 2020 8:44:21 GMT
So these are the pics of the gun manlet cover. I'll probably use tissue to make that with a frame inside from wire.   Another thing to be changed are the sprockets. While the ones provided in the kit are correct in shape and dimensions, they lack in detaill, so a set from Slingshotmodels will be used.    |
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Post by Paul B on May 3, 2020 8:56:53 GMT
Grand improvement on the sprocket . |
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Post by armorguy on May 3, 2020 18:54:06 GMT
Well done John. Will the tracks still fit the dents of the improved sprockets ?
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Post by Boots on May 3, 2020 20:59:09 GMT
A vast improvement with the sprockets John, fingers crossed they work with the tracks |
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Post by Ian H. on May 3, 2020 23:52:01 GMT
The new sprockets look great! Can't wait for more M-48age.
Regards,
Ian
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Post by jkb on May 4, 2020 20:14:25 GMT
Hi ppl. Regarding the question about the sprockets and the Bronco tracks. Yes, i had a quick test and they seem to fit very good, but we'll see when the time comes. Now i'm not a rivet counter, but in this case i will try to represent the bolts on the reinforcements of the fenders and the securing braces of the gun manlet cover. I have a punch and die set i never used till now.   Now to what was done today... Well not much A cover for the gun manlet was made. First i made a frame from wire to go between the turret and the manlet, (which i forgot to take a pic), and then i used layers of tissue, soaked in water and wood glue. After it dried, it was cut to shape. I still have to make the securing braces for that. I know the pics aren't the best, but i think it is good enough and as time passes it shrinks and takes shape even more.       Hopefully more tomorrow. |
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Post by Boots on May 4, 2020 20:54:36 GMT
Thats some terrific work on the cover John |
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Post by Paul B on May 4, 2020 21:49:17 GMT
Yup, that looks grand John . By the way, that punch and die set is very good  . I broke one of the punches after about 700 rivets on my Traction Engine back in 2017  |
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Post by Marco on May 6, 2020 17:27:40 GMT
Looks great!
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. Bloody weird idea that Academy had about
. I broke one of the punches after about 700 
