Soeren Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Very nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 It looks very convincing, nice progress ... Cheers Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 Love the rust effect here 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted July 25, 2018 Author Share Posted July 25, 2018 Got a little bit of time this week and added the radio operators seat base although it can't be seen, have left off the separate seat back as this was missing when recovered for restoration. The two halves of the hull have been joined, a couple of small gaps filled, primed and started the weathering and painting process. Will try to post some better pics: later if I have time, if not there will be a gap in this project as I'm getting ready for a holiday to Canada. Thanks for stopping by Roger 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted July 31, 2018 Author Share Posted July 31, 2018 A little more weathering done, it's starting to look like the wreck before restoration that I'm trying to portray! Off to Canada Thursday so this won't progress any further for week or two. Thanks for stopping by it's much appreciated Roger 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Very nice Roger, the texture looks fantastic and colouring looks bang on buddy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted August 20, 2018 Author Share Posted August 20, 2018 It'''s been a while but now I'm back from holiday in Canada I've had a little bench time and managed some more weathering on the hull Next up will be work on the running gear Thanks for taking the time to stop by Roger 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 I'd junk it Roger. With all that rust, they'll never be able to restore it. Nicely done, and convincing too. I've walked around the yard at Saumur a few times and there are one or two in that condition. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted August 29, 2018 Author Share Posted August 29, 2018 This project is drawing to a close, the running gear is now on and weathered. Here are some pictures of the current state of play together with the base it will be mounted on. I have a few links of individual link plastic track links which I still need to put together paint and weather then attach to the base with maybe some of the hatches. I would like to thank everyone for their support and encouragement through out this project, particularly Bill (@perdu) and Dan (@dads203) who gave me the confidence to attempt this project, which I don't think turned out to bad. Roger 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Great rusted look!, turret looks like a heavy and real piece of metal.... Cheers Roger 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Roger mate, you dunnit It looks as if it would tear a magnet out of your hand, it's brilliantly rusted Top job, top man 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted September 26, 2018 Author Share Posted September 26, 2018 Thanks Bill it's down to yours and DADS203 encouragement to give me the confidence to try this. DH Mosquito and Challenger 2 next once Pussy Cat is across the line! Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Well done Roger! You have done a cracking job with that! Very well done. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gav G Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 On 7/1/2018 at 8:14 PM, Hamden said: Home made lathe? The rust looks amazing, how have you achieved that? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted November 1, 2018 Author Share Posted November 1, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, Gav G said: Home made lathe? Lathe is what is known as a beading lathe meant for turning wooden beads. This was a purchase recommended by @TheBaron on one of his builds. They are available from Evil Bay or Amazon amongst others at reasonable cost. The rust was done by using Vallejo German red/brown primer base then very thin Panzer Grey sprayed in corners then using LifeColour rust and dust set as directed on the box, as always less is more. The interior was done the same way but using an off white colour. Hope that helps and thanks for your interest. Roger Edited November 1, 2018 by Hamden 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 Terribly remiss in not noting this before - superbly coloured and textured Roger. You can almost feel the rasp of corroded surfaces from here. Fantastic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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