Academy 1/35 M51 Isherman Refurb

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Academy 1/35 M51 Isherman Refurb Oct 30, 2021 0:09:05 GMT Paul B, Boots, and 5 more like this

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Post by Ian H. on Oct 30, 2021 0:09:05 GMT

Thanks, Tommy. Minor update on this as I added some dust pigments to the upper hull and turret using MIG Industrial Dust and Beach Sand. It appeared IDF Centurions were carrying red/orange ID panels in the Golan fight so I figure the M51s did as well. I added an ID panel made of lead foil painted with Tamiya Orange. I added more stowage to the engine deck and I also added turret stowage, too. The straps were made of Frog Tape laid over foil, which was then painted Mission Models faded OD. I found out the lifting loops on the hull may have been painted red so I hit those with Insignia Red. Still have to scuff up a few spots and add a few more details but getting close to the finish.

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Dancing in the sun a newborn in the light,
Brothers and their fathers joining hands and make a chain
The shadow of the Wicker Man is rising up again......"
------"The Wicker Man", by Iron Maiden

bwilt Plastic connoissuer restarted this hobby after 40+ years.... still nice! Posts: 1,983	Academy 1/35 M51 Isherman Refurb Oct 30, 2021 8:53:18 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bwilt on Oct 30, 2021 8:53:18 GMT This is so beautiful... I hope you don't mind me saving those pictures as a guide for when I will be building my kit.

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Academy 1/35 M51 Isherman Refurb Oct 30, 2021 9:46:45 GMT

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Post by Paul B on Oct 30, 2021 9:46:45 GMT

Awesome Ian Sir

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You are absolutely right about the red areas too. The Israelis painted high maintenance areas in
red or black, these are things like the lifting eyes, bolts/nuts on the running gear, and the vane sight on the turret

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armorguy Styrene Junkie Posts: 6,744 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"aea56f"}	Academy 1/35 M51 Isherman Refurb Oct 30, 2021 10:01:34 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by armorguy on Oct 30, 2021 10:01:34 GMT Ian my friend, this is a serious level of weathering, I love it.

Ian H. Styrene Junkie Moderator Scotch, heavy metal and plastic. Posts: 9,528 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"0b55a7"}	Academy 1/35 M51 Isherman Refurb Oct 30, 2021 10:10:39 GMT via mobile Paul B likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ian H. on Oct 30, 2021 10:10:39 GMT Thanks, guys! Bert, save whatever pictures you need. You will enjoy this build. Paul, great video, and thanks for sharing.. That is fantastic footage and love that engine sound.
	Last Edit: Oct 30, 2021 10:12:24 GMT by Ian H. "You watch the world exploding every single night Dancing in the sun a newborn in the light, Brothers and their fathers joining hands and make a chain The shadow of the Wicker Man is rising up again......" ------"The Wicker Man", by Iron Maiden

PorcoRosso Modelling Maverick What I said was... Posts: 4,846 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":""}	Academy 1/35 M51 Isherman Refurb Oct 30, 2021 17:18:25 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by PorcoRosso on Oct 30, 2021 17:18:25 GMT First class refurbishment Ian.
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Eric Sprue Cutter Posts: 234	Academy 1/35 M51 Isherman Refurb Oct 30, 2021 19:43:22 GMT Paul B likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Eric on Oct 30, 2021 19:43:22 GMT Fabulous Isherm! I really need to build one of these and this is certainly inspiring me to do so.
	“To be a good soldier you must love the army. But to be a good officer you must be willing to order the death of the thing you love. This is...a very hard thing to do…That is one reason why there are so very few good officers. Although there are many good men.” --Robert E Lee, The Killer Angles ~Eric

Si B Plastic connoissuer Posts: 1,298	Academy 1/35 M51 Isherman Refurb Oct 30, 2021 20:52:41 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Si B on Oct 30, 2021 20:52:41 GMT That is looking the mutts nuts Ian, really digging that paint job….has some great variation and depth

Ian H. Styrene Junkie Moderator Scotch, heavy metal and plastic. Posts: 9,528 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"0b55a7"}	Academy 1/35 M51 Isherman Refurb Oct 30, 2021 23:41:18 GMT via mobile PorcoRosso likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ian H. on Oct 30, 2021 23:41:18 GMT Joe, Eric, Si----thanks so much guys!
	"You watch the world exploding every single night Dancing in the sun a newborn in the light, Brothers and their fathers joining hands and make a chain The shadow of the Wicker Man is rising up again......" ------"The Wicker Man", by Iron Maiden

Marco Styrene Junkie MHO's man in Brazil Posts: 6,821 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"5a7d2a"}	Academy 1/35 M51 Isherman Refurb Nov 1, 2021 17:41:12 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Marco on Nov 1, 2021 17:41:12 GMT Lovely work Ian!
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Snipersmudge Styrene Junkie Posts: 8,897 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"56b53b"}	Academy 1/35 M51 Isherman Refurb Nov 1, 2021 18:01:29 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Snipersmudge on Nov 1, 2021 18:01:29 GMT Now that's looking really really smart!

Ian H. Styrene Junkie Moderator Scotch, heavy metal and plastic. Posts: 9,528 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"0b55a7"}	Academy 1/35 M51 Isherman Refurb Nov 1, 2021 18:11:41 GMT via mobile Marco likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ian H. on Nov 1, 2021 18:11:41 GMT Marco, Pete-- Thanks, guys!
	"You watch the world exploding every single night Dancing in the sun a newborn in the light, Brothers and their fathers joining hands and make a chain The shadow of the Wicker Man is rising up again......" ------"The Wicker Man", by Iron Maiden

tommygunn Styrene Junkie Posts: 6,466	Academy 1/35 M51 Isherman Refurb Nov 5, 2021 1:50:21 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tommygunn on Nov 5, 2021 1:50:21 GMT Oh man, that is out of this world.

Ian H. Styrene Junkie Moderator Scotch, heavy metal and plastic. Posts: 9,528 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"0b55a7"}	Academy 1/35 M51 Isherman Refurb Nov 5, 2021 12:56:56 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ian H. on Nov 5, 2021 12:56:56 GMT Thanks, Tommy. Will be back in town this weekend so will try to get some plastic going.
	"You watch the world exploding every single night Dancing in the sun a newborn in the light, Brothers and their fathers joining hands and make a chain The shadow of the Wicker Man is rising up again......" ------"The Wicker Man", by Iron Maiden

Robbo Styrene Junkie aka Ian Robinson Posts: 6,241 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"f6f249"}	Academy 1/35 M51 Isherman Refurb Nov 5, 2021 14:27:25 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Robbo on Nov 5, 2021 14:27:25 GMT Looking very good indeed Ian
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Academy 1/35 M51 Isherman Refurb Nov 10, 2021 18:42:09 GMT Snipersmudge, Marco, and 2 more like this

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Post by Ian H. on Nov 10, 2021 18:42:09 GMT

Thank you, Robbo. Well, calling this refurb done. I added some antennae, which I tied back, and a new searchlight lens since the original got lost during the twenty five years in storage. I finished it off with some Vallejo Matt varnish. It's depicted as a late version M-51 during the heavy fighting in the Golan in '73.

Last Edit: Nov 10, 2021 18:42:57 GMT by Ian H.

"You watch the world exploding every single night
Dancing in the sun a newborn in the light,
Brothers and their fathers joining hands and make a chain
The shadow of the Wicker Man is rising up again......"
------"The Wicker Man", by Iron Maiden

Snipersmudge Styrene Junkie Posts: 8,897 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"56b53b"}	Academy 1/35 M51 Isherman Refurb Nov 10, 2021 20:42:35 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Snipersmudge on Nov 10, 2021 20:42:35 GMT Beautifully done Ian, an excellent refresh!

Ian H. Styrene Junkie Moderator Scotch, heavy metal and plastic. Posts: 9,528 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"0b55a7"}	Academy 1/35 M51 Isherman Refurb Nov 10, 2021 20:59:52 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ian H. on Nov 10, 2021 20:59:52 GMT Thank you, Pete!
	"You watch the world exploding every single night Dancing in the sun a newborn in the light, Brothers and their fathers joining hands and make a chain The shadow of the Wicker Man is rising up again......" ------"The Wicker Man", by Iron Maiden

dukemaddog Modelling Maverick Posts: 3,332	Academy 1/35 M51 Isherman Refurb Nov 10, 2021 21:46:48 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dukemaddog on Nov 10, 2021 21:46:48 GMT I am overwhelmed at the incredible Mastery on display here. I can only dream of doing that well even in my scale. I bow to the Master...
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Ian H. Styrene Junkie Moderator Scotch, heavy metal and plastic. Posts: 9,528 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"0b55a7"}	Academy 1/35 M51 Isherman Refurb Nov 10, 2021 22:29:36 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Ian H. on Nov 10, 2021 22:29:36 GMT Hey, Duke, and thanks for the kind words! It was fun piecing this one back together.
	"You watch the world exploding every single night Dancing in the sun a newborn in the light, Brothers and their fathers joining hands and make a chain The shadow of the Wicker Man is rising up again......" ------"The Wicker Man", by Iron Maiden

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