Academy 1/35 M51 Isherman Refurb

Thank you, guys!

Thanks, Bert. Yes, lead fishing sinkers on modeling clay inside. A little bit of weight will make it sit level on the rubber band tracks.

Now that is an interesting tip

Nice bit of progress Ian, breathing new life into an old build is a great idea.

Well, I got the top coat on the old girl and I used the new MIG '73 Sand Grey shade. (glad they now put a mixing ball in the bottle). Paint laid down well. Next, I will rebuild the suspension.

That is one long barrel

Thanks, gents. Paul, I agree about the color; has the yellow hue but still captures that hint of grey. Tommy, yes that was a powerful 105mm. At the time of Yom Kippur these were 30 year old tanks going head-to-head with T-55s and T-62s. They would just put the tank in neutral and let it rip.

Thanks, gents. I got some primer on the stowage and running gear. Some of the wheel bogies I wasn't able to disassemble all the way so just primered, as is. 

Much appreciated, Robbo. I worked on the HVSS bogies all day and got everything repainted. I used Vallejo Dark Rubber for the wheels. I then got all the running gear reinstalled on the hull. I also did some post shading on the model using the IDF '73 Dand Grey, lightened with some MIG Dunkelgelb.