Dads203 Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Evening All, my next project, I wanted to do something that I built as a kid so I picked this up for a few quid. It was going to be an OOB build but I couldn't resist a few bits of AM. Hopefully I'll do better than the one i built 30 years ago. Cheers Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 Made a start on the build, the AFV club suspension set gives you loads of extra bits n bobs from their kits, so I used the rear engine doors from the AFV set instead of the kit part. The Turret is too small on the Tamiya kit but i'm probably not going to fix this. Cheers Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 I've ripped off the front transmission housing and replaced it with the parts included in the AFV club suspension set, a much better detailed part. Regards Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Nice going Dan. Thats the diesel type and most went to Russia as lend lease. But a few went to the Australians in the pacific, so you have plenty of choice. I to am halfway through mine but not used the tracks so watching wth interest. Cheers foxy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Interesting build. Might just have to watch this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 Thanks Chaps, The running gear, AFV Club parts are superb, some very fine moldings indeed. Modified the tamiya lower hull to take the new parts. Before After And with the wheel stations attached Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Ooer! a new project! Is the 2S1 done then? Must have missed the RFI thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 Ooer! a new project! Is the 2S1 done then? Must have missed the RFI thread Just waiting for a good day to take the photo's Mike, As soon as we get some good weather I'll be on it, very overcast and damp here today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted July 29, 2013 Author Share Posted July 29, 2013 So a little update. Mainly prep work for PE and Scratch work, filled the hull sponson gaps with thin card. Added a few missing detail from the base kit but camw with the AFV Club suspension set to the lower hull, added the boat gaff like tie downs to the hull and shaped up the return roller mounts Finished the basic build of all the running gear, the AFV Club stuff is rather good. Shimmed the bogies with plastic card to give the correct angle whilst mounted on the hull. Cut out the air intake/radiator housing, this will be scratched with plastic card to represent the gasoline engine version. Backed the rear stowage bins with thin plastic card. Roughed out the commander figure, removed his head and selected a resin head That's it so far, so keep the comments and tips coming. Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Lovely job Dan Tips I have a few, to few to mention . Cheers foxy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 Lovely job Dan Tips I have a few, to few to mention . Cheers foxy Cheers Foxy, not sure what markings to use for this one, it will be a US vehicle Though, possibly a stateside training wagon ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 Coming along nicely Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted August 2, 2013 Author Share Posted August 2, 2013 Some upto date photo's for you all to enjoy. Swapped the kits MG's for RBM brass barrels and the commanders MG for the Tasca IM one. Much better than the kit supplied version. Commander now has arms.... Enjoy, and have a good weekend. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Did those barrels fall out of another box 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted August 3, 2013 Author Share Posted August 3, 2013 Did those barrels fall out of another box A bag actually Kev ........ ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 . Well tis looking good. Following this Cheers foxy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Ayrey Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Looking great Dan, any idea in mind how you're going to finish it, Tunisia, Normandy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 The commander's pose looks nice & natural Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted August 12, 2013 Author Share Posted August 12, 2013 Thank you chaps for the very kind words The latest work, Couldn't find any ref pictures of the inside of the commanders hatch so I could add the missing detail, so in the best improvisation mode, I just made it up Probably not right but I can find any details on the commanders vision ports or if they had blackout/covers. Looks better than stock anyhow. Added the missing eyebolts from the AFV club set and started the PE work on the rear deck. Not sure what to do about the front deck, the armour should overhang the transmission housing but Tamiya got this wrong? Where is Foxy when you need him? Looks a big job with a cut and shunt in order I think? And the masking tape is holding a piece of plastic card in place which intern is protecting the exhaust grill Comments are welcome folks. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaykay Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Looking good Dan, wouldn't know about the fit. This is a good build thread, enjoying reading it. Jk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Making good progress buddy, two steps forward .....one back ;o) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Hi Dan. Sorry mate, been busy and did not see this problem of yours. Well its the add on front thats the problem. Not sure if you can remove it, I see you have added some extra plastic between the round axle cover, this should not be ness. Never had to do that on mine. I have seven of them near done . I can take some more pictures close up if that will help. Hope you do not mind me showing pictures on your build Cheers foxy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 Thanks Foxy, I think its a problem with the Tamiya kit, even with the stock transmission drive housing it still not quite right, I've looked at the Academy version and the have moulded the front deck slightly longer so the front Armour overhangs the transmission housing which is correct. I'll have to remove more plastic from the front lower hull I think, adding to the top hull parts is a real big job. Some Nice M3's you have Foxy. Cheers Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 It's never straight forward, is it? Oh well Keep on truckin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted August 14, 2013 Author Share Posted August 14, 2013 Sorted now, thank you Foxy, Kev and Mike. Cheers Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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