MADMUSKY Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Coming along nicely Dan,I've got a soft spot for the earlier M48 series especially the Vietnam war era. Darren Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted November 25, 2015 Author Share Posted November 25, 2015 Cheers Darren :-) Soldered up the infantry phone bracket which lives on the rear mud guard, 5 parts of brass in total. Enjoy Dan 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lancaster Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Wow! That is starting to take shape and it is looking good! Those archer decals look good, how are they to apply? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADMUSKY Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Got a few legend bits n pieces, really nice only no instructions as such just pictures. Hoping to get back to some modelling after 3 mths on the sick, my failed Lightning and Cromwell group builds are shouting at me, watching your recent work is helping me get my bug back. Darren 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted November 25, 2015 Author Share Posted November 25, 2015 Wow! That is starting to take shape and it is looking good! Those archer decals look good, how are they to apply? As per any normal decal, really easy to use fella. The only issue is that they need to sealed before paint as they are not very robust once dry. I use Klear just to seal them and after a primer coat, once primed they wont come off. Regards Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Coming along well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 A bit more work done on the front decks. Some pipework added, drivers hatch and I've started on the headlight guards. Cheers for looking Dan 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Looking good with all the detail going on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adt70hk Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Nice job there/ Looking forward to how this will turn out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engineer66 Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Nice progress so far Dan. Iis that Mr Surfacer you've used to get the hull texture? Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 Nice progress so far Dan. Iis that Mr Surfacer you've used to get the hull texture? Al Hi Al, Its the Tamiya version of Mr Surfacer, I use it as its more of a handy size and the bottle cap has a brush, but basically the same product. you can clean any areas with IPA as well if you get it in the wrong place. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted November 26, 2015 Author Share Posted November 26, 2015 Started on the driver figure, not going to use the basic interior that Tamiya included with the kit so made a bracket for him to sit on. I'll do the same for the loader and commander later Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 Lovely job there Dan. I see figures again, means you are happy with them in your builds,' can't be bad'. . As for decale's, your advice to cover with Klear speaks that all decale's should have this treatment. Foxy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted November 26, 2015 Share Posted November 26, 2015 This is looking good! When I drove the M60 my helmet rubbed on the mantlet as the turret rotated so set your drivers height with the turret in place! Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted November 27, 2015 Author Share Posted November 27, 2015 This is looking good! When I drove the M60 my helmet rubbed on the mantlet as the turret rotated so set your drivers height with the turret in place! Roger Cheers Roger, Does this look right :-) Regards Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 I'm just over 6ft and used to sit with my chin level with the hatch aperture and it still rubbed the helmet, we took the centre periscope out to improve[?] forward vision but we never drove closed down. Your driver looks a little high to me but it's your model have it your way! Roger 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted November 27, 2015 Author Share Posted November 27, 2015 I was wondering about the front scope after I glued it in, I can drop him down a little to improve his Position. Cheers for that bit of info mate. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted November 27, 2015 Author Share Posted November 27, 2015 Lowered the driver figure a touch and started to play with the barrel. First thermal cover clamp is on, just need to add the locking spring. Cheers Folks and have a good weekend. Dan 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 That looks good Dan, as you can see not much headroom for the driver! Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MADMUSKY Posted November 27, 2015 Share Posted November 27, 2015 Great work as usual Dan.I'm nearly finished with my failed GB Cromwell and seeing your builds with crew, I decided on figures(haha trouble begins) never done figures.....I think Ive repainted the face 3x already :( Darren 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted November 28, 2015 Share Posted November 28, 2015 Looking good so far a certainly worth starting again. Is it just me or is the driver giving the cannon an anxious look ? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 Great work as usual Dan.I'm nearly finished with my failed GB Cromwell and seeing your builds with crew, I decided on figures(haha trouble begins) never done figures.....I think Ive repainted the face 3x already :( Darren 3 times is good Darren, one of the Chieftain crew I did last year was stripped 5 times in total, it takes time but it's worth the effort. Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lancaster Posted November 29, 2015 Share Posted November 29, 2015 Looking good so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted November 30, 2015 Share Posted November 30, 2015 That certainly looks like very impressive detailing! Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted December 4, 2015 Author Share Posted December 4, 2015 Small update today, not much done this week. Detailing up the commanders .50 cal. Turret ventilator added from the resin upgrade set. Crosswind sensor mast added. Front fender supports being added. Rear gun travel lock being made accurate, just needs some magic sculpt to add the weld bead and to smooth it all out. And roughing out the crew members. Changed the drivers head for something better. Cheers Dan 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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