Kris B Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Appropriate background and can be mistaken for the real one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 On 11/26/2017 at 7:56 PM, Hewy said: Real nice julian, i like it Thank you very much Hewy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 On 11/26/2017 at 10:38 PM, BlackMax12 said: BTW aren't those oil drain tubs made out of black polyurethane or some such? Yours look good but I always thought they were black. Don't change them, I'm just curious, no such thing as a dumb question. Hi Lloyd, I found a couple of photos of an Abrams with yellow tubs underneath it, couldn't be sure if it was the same Abrams in all photos but I decided the yellow would add a bit of life to the basket. I did tone it down a bit with "engine grime" wash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 On 11/27/2017 at 2:26 PM, PlaStix said: That is an impressive range of stowage! It will really add to the overall appearance. Kind regards, Stix Thank you very much Stix, looks like a "Heavy Metal Boot-sale" 15 hours ago, crushkill said: Looks great!! Hi there CK, thank you very much! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 11 hours ago, Kris B said: Appropriate background and can be mistaken for the real one. Thank you very much Chris, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Julian I didn't say they didn't look fine as yellow, I actually like them and as you say different colors add some interest to the storage rack. I was just wondering if you knew if they were normally black or not? On both of my Abrams I painted them black on the assumption they were like the plastic tub I use to drain the oil from my vehicles when I do an oil change in the back yard, they do look similar. Take care, Lloyd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Imaginative stowage there buddy , looks the part Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lascar Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Beautifull work ,not my scale but I love it !!!!!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etienne Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Well, it's a very nice result with the stowage ... excellent job ! E 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soeren Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Fantastic result Julien. The camo on the stowage is that hand painted por some kind of decal? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 2 hours ago, BlackMax12 said: Julian I didn't say they didn't look fine as yellow, I actually like them and as you say different colors add some interest to the storage rack. I was just wondering if you knew if they were normally black or not? On both of my Abrams I painted them black on the assumption they were like the plastic tub I use to drain the oil from my vehicles when I do an oil change in the back yard, they do look similar. Take care, Lloyd No problem Lloyd, I was rather surprised they weren't black or green plastic. You too, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 1 hour ago, longshanks said: Imaginative stowage there buddy , looks the part Kev Thanks Kev, have listened to Trenchtown Billy I would suggest trying to find Rasta Chant by the good Judge Might end up stowing some ganja in the basket 58 minutes ago, lascar said: Beautifull work ,not my scale but I love it !!!!!!!!! Thank you very much and welcome aboard 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 23 minutes ago, Etienne said: Well, it's a very nice result with the stowage ... excellent job ! E Thanks E, consider that a big compliment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted November 28, 2017 Author Share Posted November 28, 2017 21 minutes ago, Soeren said: Fantastic result Julien. The camo on the stowage is that hand painted por some kind of decal? It's the camo decal supplied by Trumpeter with their modern US army figures. I experimented with this on the Bradley build (there are some photos of the stuff on that blog). It's temperamental stuff though that tears easily and needs loads of Mr. Mark Softer to make it snuggle down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crushkill Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 On 11/28/2017 at 3:22 PM, Gremlin56 said: No problem Lloyd, I was rather surprised they weren't black or green plastic. You too, They come to us black. We just paint them so we can identify ours (after someone has stolen it). Yellow is the armor color so they do everything yellow. Us Cavalrymen paint everything red and white. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaubar Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 That Gunbarrel, truly epic! Best thing I have seen in a while. Great idea! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Hi Gremlin, I have finally caught up with this build (have got full interwebby running now). Lovely build, the storage looks typical load, just needs a couple of "Big Mac`s boxes" to squeeze in. LOL Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Thanks Crushkill Another mystery solved. I never thought of the guys painting them in the field, duh!!! Lloyd 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted December 2, 2017 Author Share Posted December 2, 2017 2/12 update. Turret basket is now full. Adding the last Mg's to the turret. Looks like I'm more or less on finals with this build, a last round of dust, streaks and other odds and ends. Located an Airfix 1/48th Walrus in Germany and of course ordered it yesterday so it should arrive next week. Not sure what the next build will be after finishing up the Bradley and the Abrams. I like the "Amtrack" but I also have a couple of Wingnut Wings aircraft that are rather tempting (Bristol F2b or the LVG C VI). The Walrus is a long time favorite so that is also a pleasure that is difficult to deny myself.......... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted December 2, 2017 Author Share Posted December 2, 2017 On 11/29/2017 at 10:33 PM, crushkill said: They come to us black. We just paint them so we can identify ours (after someone has stolen it). Yellow is the armor color so they do everything yellow. Us Cavalrymen paint everything red and white. Thank you CK, that clarifies the color mystery 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted December 2, 2017 Author Share Posted December 2, 2017 On 11/29/2017 at 10:48 PM, Blaubar said: That Gunbarrel, truly epic! Best thing I have seen in a while. Great idea! Thanks Stefan, If you have it flaunt it I think is the saying so I thought I would show off the barrel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted December 2, 2017 Author Share Posted December 2, 2017 On 12/1/2017 at 3:05 PM, Spookytooth said: Hi Gremlin, I have finally caught up with this build (have got full interwebby running now). Lovely build, the storage looks typical load, just needs a couple of "Big Mac`s boxes" to squeeze in. LOL Simon. Hi Simon, glad to hear the internet problems are solved. Not sure if the MacDonald's in Iraq sell "Hallal" Big Mac's or the regulars 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 It looks utterly brilliant with all the stowage. Very nicely done! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted December 2, 2017 Share Posted December 2, 2017 The storage looks fantastic and they probably get pretty good tv reception with those antennas. What's the "394" on the left id panel? And of course what is the white monster in the last photo? Take care, Lloyd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share Posted December 3, 2017 15 hours ago, PlaStix said: It looks utterly brilliant with all the stowage. Very nicely done! Kind regards, Stix Thank you Stix, Jam packed and making the basket's connection to the turret very "iffy"..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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