robw_uk Posted October 6, 2015 Share Posted October 6, 2015 (edited) Next build will be the AFV CLub M5A1 Late (AF35161)... Going to go for the "Fish n Chips" markings from 113th Cav. but adding the rear storage box as I like the roof top star marking and the rear storage box (know not probably accurate but...)have the Verlinden interior set to add (my first resin - assume normal superglue will work - any other tips) which I know is for the Tamiya kit but believe will fit...box photos later.... Edited February 18, 2016 by robw_uk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted October 7, 2015 Author Share Posted October 7, 2015 box shots... started on the hull - cleaned up the transmission (assume thats the bit at the front) - and started to look at how it fits - will do lots of dry fitting on this before going anywhere near glue.... PA060340 by Robert Worth, on Flickr PA060335 by Robert Worth, on Flickr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 Looks nice resin Rob - as you say, fit twice glue once. Look forward to this - I'm not ready to start on detailed AFV interiors yet but may be tempted soon with the right subject Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted October 7, 2015 Author Share Posted October 7, 2015 Looks nice resin Rob - as you say, fit twice glue once. Look forward to this - I'm not ready to start on detailed AFV interiors yet but may be tempted soon with the right subject thanks Andy, I specifically got this kit to try the interior (have done an OOTB one on a Pz 1 previously)... am thinking longer term that I will also get some US tankers and a base but am thinking I need sand armour and stowage first! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted October 7, 2015 Share Posted October 7, 2015 thanks Andy, I specifically got this kit to try the interior (have done an OOTB one on a Pz 1 previously)... am thinking longer term that I will also get some US tankers and a base but am thinking I need sand armour and stowage first! Yes, I think stowage is a 'must' if you're doing it 'in theatre' in a dio...some nice stuff from Legends, Verlinden and Real Armour on offer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted October 12, 2015 Author Share Posted October 12, 2015 some progress, verlinden interior is fitting in not too badly, only real surgery was to review the kit moulded transmission off each side... should get more work done this week (need to get the Pz IV weathered as well) 11143597_10153320913812979_8820603911621456974_n by Robert Worth, on Flickr 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted October 14, 2015 Author Share Posted October 14, 2015 no more photos but a little progress - started on the turret floor - boy that was a pain to get aligned and cutting and cleaning up the stowage for the rest of the interior... what I am realising more & more is that I am going to have to do this in a very modular way and then go back through the instructions for the full assembly... to have the hatches open means there will be bits & pieces in various states of assembly for some time to come.... but I am enjoying the challenge and it is making me want to look at a small diorama for this kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted October 16, 2015 Author Share Posted October 16, 2015 still no more photos.. the preparation of the interior continues... gun built (need to add a hessian bag on it to catch the spent rounds), first hatch done (only 3 more plus 2 additional visors to mount)... all coming along slowly but steadily 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted October 22, 2015 Author Share Posted October 22, 2015 no progress as I have been away on business, but have just ordered the PanzerArt sandbag armour... might do the rear stowage myself as the blast/legend sets look too neat.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted October 26, 2015 Author Share Posted October 26, 2015 photo - some bits & bobs... also the potential rear stowage from ValueGear... this is for a Sherman but photos provided by ValueGear showed it should look good on the M5A1..... 1977249_10153343127292979_6924799998552228529_n by Robert Worth, on Flickr 12033164_10153343127367979_2128879389135370480_n by Robert Worth, on Flickr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted October 27, 2015 Author Share Posted October 27, 2015 (edited) panzerart sandbag armour arrived - must say it looks rather nice... think I am nearly done with the interior (at least the resin side) - just need to add the 4 control levers on the inside of the front glacis and turret basket struts & seats... then a couple of machine gun mounts and 2 small pieces on the main gun... then away for the weekend so not sure when she will be prepped for painting Edited October 27, 2015 by robw_uk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted November 3, 2015 Author Share Posted November 3, 2015 no photos but more work... received some gorgeous stowage from ValueGear (really great customer service that started with a simple question from me) - Sherman deck units plus some bits & pieces. The deck piece fits but means removing the moulding on the deck piece (or in my case making a blank piece for the deck rather than break the kit piece (that way if I DONT use the stowage I can just put in the kit piece)... I think I am done with the bits & bobs for the interior. just need to double check and then "cocktail stick" the bits and mark up those bits still on the sprues that need painting... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted November 3, 2015 Share Posted November 3, 2015 Hi Rob Just seen the Value Gear stuff on the web - looks good. Where did you order this from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted November 3, 2015 Author Share Posted November 3, 2015 Hi Rob Just seen the Value Gear stuff on the web - looks good. Where did you order this from? Andy, I ordered direct as I wanted to check something with Stephen (the owner) - order placed last week, arrived form the US yesterday. in the UK, FieldofGlory stock: http://www.fieldsofglorymodels.co.uk/valuegear-43-c.asp 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted November 5, 2015 Author Share Posted November 5, 2015 "think" I have all the bits for the interior sorted. was going to paint the inside of the hatches white as per the instructions but all the images I have seen of them in service would imply "same as outside" so going to be OD when I do that. Must say, I like the verlinden set - a nice addition m5a1_4 by Robert Worth, on Flickr m5a1_3 by Robert Worth, on Flickr m5a1_2 by Robert Worth, on Flickr m5a1_1 by Robert Worth, on Flickr the bag on the gun is to catch spent shell cases - made from tissue & white glue 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Fit looks excellent - can't wait to see it painted up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwishicouldfinishmodels Posted November 5, 2015 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Looks nicer than mine already, I've given up on the crappy single link tracks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted November 5, 2015 Author Share Posted November 5, 2015 Looks nicer than mine already, I've given up on the crappy single link tracks i aint started to paint it yet (hope to prime tomorrow)... and i am just going with the rubber band kit tracks.... should be ok on this one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted November 6, 2015 Author Share Posted November 6, 2015 interior has been primed - hope to hit with off white (just very faint tint with buff to allow a highlight of pure white in the weathering) tomorrow... started on the wheels as well - really nice construction on the bogies. Cant wait to start adding the exterior, this kit is building up really nicely 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted November 7, 2015 Author Share Posted November 7, 2015 my new rule - NEVER PAINT WHITE!!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share Posted November 8, 2015 quick question... the interior has a fixed fire extinguisher on the rear bulkhead... any thoughts on colour (am thinking red, white or OD - and the guage on the top - brass?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted November 11, 2015 Author Share Posted November 11, 2015 some of the interior... will have a bit of time tonight to work on weathering it, going to be subtle this time (if I can restrain myself) m5a1_5 by Robert Worth, on Flickr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted November 12, 2015 Author Share Posted November 12, 2015 interior weathering (sorry abut the photo quality) - need to touch up a couple of details but think the interior is now done (unless anyone spots anything glaringly obvious that I need to attend to) m5a1_10 by Robert Worth, on Flickr m5a1_9 by Robert Worth, on Flickr m5a1_8 by Robert Worth, on Flickr m5a1_7 by Robert Worth, on Flickr m5a1_6 by Robert Worth, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted November 13, 2015 Author Share Posted November 13, 2015 lots of progress last night.. interior done (struggled with the turret floor but its in (just) and now the seats & gun is in it isnt all that visible... the sand bags are just placed for now - think when I do come to fit them I am going to have to leave the lights & light guards off and fit them after (fiddly) m5a1_11 by Robert Worth, on Flickr m5a1_12 by Robert Worth, on Flickr m5a1_13 by Robert Worth, on Flickr m5a1_14 by Robert Worth, on Flickr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iwishicouldfinishmodels Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Looks nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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