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Post by SteveM on Jan 3, 2023 20:02:06 GMT
So after another disaster with one of my ill-fated builds I though I'd go 'Easy' on myself with a Tamiya kit and stowage.  After an hour I'm here  This'll be more or less out of the box so should move along nicely before starting my Movie GB Mozzy  |
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Post by Paul B on Jan 3, 2023 20:53:36 GMT
Steve I am defo in for this one  . I haven't seen the 1/48 built up yet, but expect it to be a smooth runner  |
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Post by Boots on Jan 3, 2023 20:57:15 GMT
Great choice fella and i`m defo in  I weigh mine down too with heavy weights.........at least ya know it sits level  |
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Post by Armorguy on Jan 3, 2023 22:00:47 GMT
Promising stuff Steve, maybe I step over to 1/48 scale.
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Post by Paul B on Jan 3, 2023 22:46:50 GMT
Promising stuff Steve, maybe I step over to 1/48 scale. You already have Mr Darth Winger   |
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Post by tommygunn on Jan 4, 2023 5:59:48 GMT
You can’t go wrong with one of these Steve.
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Post by Marco on Jan 4, 2023 17:28:04 GMT
Nice choice Steve. It's a little gem!
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Post by Snipersmudge on Jan 4, 2023 20:25:42 GMT
Now that looks like a fun kit.
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Post by SteveM on Jan 4, 2023 20:35:20 GMT
Thanks for stopping by fellas It was Pete's TD that inspired me to go for an allied tank and so far it's fun. The only thing I don't really like is the barrel, the muzzle brake is a bit soft. Metal one on its way from Poland no less! |
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Post by Armorguy on Jan 4, 2023 20:51:10 GMT
Looking mucho forward to this.
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Post by PorcoRosso on Jan 5, 2023 10:35:06 GMT
Nice one Steve. I've always wondered about scale weight. What would be the scale weight of a 1/48th Sherman?
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Post by Ian H. on Jan 6, 2023 0:32:31 GMT
Excellent choice, Steve! Yes, I love weights in tanks too; sit level or else. |
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Post by SteveM on Jan 7, 2023 17:35:04 GMT
After another enjoyable hour at the bench were here  Turret is made from three parts and the join matches the casting joint on the real thing, nice work T. Roughed this up a bit with MEK thinned Revell filler, but not too much in this scale I reckon. Looks okay under primer so moved on. The kit barrel is only dry fitted for now as a metal replacement is on its way. In fairness it's not that bad but the metal one will be sharper  Quick question for my armour modelling friends... Who was the stowage, kit bags secured to the turret ? There are no hooks on the kit. |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Jan 7, 2023 17:44:23 GMT
Stowage on the turret was secured anyway they could but was probably limited to a few packs or helmets. the rear deck was a more popular stowage area especially with the rear rack in place as well. Below are some pictures from my 1/35th build which might help.   Great work as well, that turret does look cool. |
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Post by Ian H. on Jan 7, 2023 17:55:53 GMT
Yes, Steve, I agree with Pete; rear deck and side sponsons were popular stowage areas on the Easys. The rear deck has the drop down rack and the side sponsons had those convenient support beams to tie stuff too. Front glacis was good too. They could run a metal beam or scrap bar between the fenders to pile stuff on top of. For the turret, I have seen photos of Easys with makeshift rods welded on to hang the packs off of.
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Post by Boots on Jan 7, 2023 19:26:26 GMT
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Post by PorcoRosso on Jan 7, 2023 19:42:44 GMT
Looks like it’s gone together nicely.
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Post by jkb on Jan 8, 2023 20:40:03 GMT
Good kit and a nice start. 😎
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Post by Marco on Jan 9, 2023 16:23:38 GMT
Me likes the start as well!
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Post by SteveM on Jan 9, 2023 20:37:56 GMT
Thanks fellas .
Boots, Pete, great info and pics they help a lot.
I've found some on the web too but it's hard to be sure that they are WWII and not Korea so I'll follow your leads.
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