Bullbasket Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 (edited) As sitting at my modelling desk is not an option for me at the moment, so therefore I can't get much modelling done, the following WIP is a model that I built about three years ago. Apart from Shermans, the other WWll tank that I have a real liking for is the Cromwell. I've built around half a dozen in 1/35th and 1/48th scales and I'm always on the lookout for second hand ones at various shows as there are more variants that I want to build. The Cromwell that I will be doing the WIP for, is the Mk.Vllw. These tanks were basically upgraded Mk.lV's with added armour and 15.5 inch track as opposed to the 14 inch of other Cromwells. Some of them also had welded hulls instead of riveted ones, hence the “w” in the designation. In addition, some (if not all, not too sure of my facts here), were fitted with the so called “Vauxhall Hatch”. This hatch made it easier for the driver to exit the tank in an emergency, something that proved to be impossible when the turret was in a certain position with previous hatches. To build this model would require the only game in town in this scale, namely the 20 year old Tamiya kit (yes, I know about SKP's offering, but this is an easier build). Even by today's standards, this is still an excellent kit, but it has one or two mistakes, which I will come to later. As well as some scratch building, I used the 75mm main gun from RB Models and also the 15.5 inch tracks from SKP (never again!) Photos of Mk.Vllw Cromwells are few and far between, but I did come across one in the Capricorn Publication book on the Czech Independent Armoured Brigade on page 38 showing T121777w. There are also three photos of a Mk.Vllw in the Polish publication Tank Power No.373 Cromwell, that show the additional armour quite well. I had a couple of SKP's rub down decal sheets covering the CIAB, so I could do this tank, just needing to source the “62” on the turret from elsewhere. And so to the build. Starting with the lower hull, there were a couple of modifications that I wanted to make to the swing arms so that part of the suspension could be compressed to appear to be travelling over uneven ground. I did this once before in a previous build and it is quite easy. I wanted the second and third road wheels to be able to compress and to do that the stops were removed with a sharp blade. This allows the arms to swing free.......... ...................and allow the arms to do this. Because I was going to position the drivers hatch in the open position, I put a rudimentary interior in place. This consisted of a seat from Academy's Stuart and the brake levers from the same maker's M3 Grant. Added to that were some pieces of card to represent the various panels etc. Thanks for looking. John. Edited July 17, 2017 by Bullbasket I hadn't finished! 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Another interesting model on your desk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted July 14, 2017 Share Posted July 14, 2017 Following with interest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted July 15, 2017 Author Share Posted July 15, 2017 19 hours ago, Kris B said: Another interesting model on your desk. 18 hours ago, clive_t said: Following with interest! Thanks a lot both. Gotta love Cromwells. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 Funny, I've also plans for a Cromwell. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted July 15, 2017 Author Share Posted July 15, 2017 Yep, that's on my wish list, along with the Avenger also. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted July 15, 2017 Share Posted July 15, 2017 looking forward to this build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted July 16, 2017 Author Share Posted July 16, 2017 21 hours ago, Ozzy said: looking forward to this build. Glad to hear it. More soon. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antoine Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 22 hours ago, Bullbasket said: Yep, that's on my wish list, along with the Avenger also. Avenger??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawk Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 49 minutes ago, Antoine said: Avenger??? http://alliedtanksafvs.blogspot.co.uk/2015/03/self-propelled-gun-avenger-a30.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted July 16, 2017 Author Share Posted July 16, 2017 1 hour ago, Antoine said: Avenger??? Yes, it would probably be a bit more difficult to convert as it was a bit of a mish mash of Cromwell, Challenger and Comet parts. Plus that turret wouldn't be the easiest thing to build. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gondor44 Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 Don't know if it's just me or not but I can;t see any pictures in the first posting Gondor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 John The only pic I can see is of the Charioteer resin. Good old Photobucket has sure screwed things up. Lloyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted July 17, 2017 Author Share Posted July 17, 2017 8 hours ago, Gondor44 said: Don't know if it's just me or not but I can;t see any pictures in the first posting Gondor 7 hours ago, BlackMax12 said: John The only pic I can see is of the Charioteer resin. Good old Photobucket has sure screwed things up. Lloyd Well, this is a strange one, as I can see all four of the photos that I originally posted. Can't blame Photobucket as I haven't used them for a couple of years. All of these photos were stored on CD, before being uploaded to Village Photos. So, all I can say is, is anyone else having trouble seeing the photos? John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Wasley Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Hi,I can not see the pics either,and I use Village Photos,you put me on to them when I joined,I once made the mistake and deleted them from that site and the pics disappeared,but like you I could see them and no one else could,hope this is of some help.Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 I can't see any of your pictures now John, but I was able to when I first saw the thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted July 17, 2017 Author Share Posted July 17, 2017 18 minutes ago, Jim Wasley said: Hi,I can not see the pics either,and I use Village Photos,you put me on to them when I joined,I once made the mistake and deleted them from that site and the pics disappeared,but like you I could see them and no one else could,hope this is of some help.Cheers 4 minutes ago, clive_t said: I can't see any of your pictures now John, but I was able to when I first saw the thread. Well, it's amazing how addled your brain can get in later years. When I read your post Jim, I suddenly realised what I'd done, I'd deleted them from Village photos. Though why they are still visible to me, I don't understand. I'll rectify my cockup and hope it all goes back the way it was. Can you let me know if they appear again please? Sorry about that. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted July 17, 2017 Author Share Posted July 17, 2017 OK, hopefully they are back. Can you see them? John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDH Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Bullbasket said: OK, hopefully they are back. Can you see them? John. Nope, no photos in the first post. If you've reloaded them to Village Photos then the link url will have probably changed so the first thread needs editing and the new url inserting. P Edited July 17, 2017 by PDH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Still no joy for me John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted July 17, 2017 Author Share Posted July 17, 2017 32 minutes ago, PDH said: Nope, no photos in the first post. If you've reloaded them to Village Photos then the link url will have probably changed so the first thread needs editing and the new url inserting. Took this on board and started again. OK now? (he said with fingers crossed). John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Hi John, pictures coming through loud & clear, spad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 Yep, all good for me now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDH Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 1 hour ago, Bullbasket said: Took this on board and started again. OK now? (he said with fingers crossed). John. Yep, all good now John. Happy go help!! P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted July 17, 2017 Author Share Posted July 17, 2017 1 hour ago, spaddad said: Hi John, pictures coming through loud & clear, spad 1 hour ago, clive_t said: Yep, all good for me now 53 minutes ago, PDH said: Yep, all good now John. Happy go help!! P Glad that's all sorted. Many thanks to everyone who replied. I've learned two things from this. 1. Just because I upload the same photo twice, doesn't mean that it has the same url. 2. The older I get, the worse my memory gets. Now where did I leave my medication? NURSE!! John. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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