Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 18, 2018 Share Posted May 18, 2018 On 5/15/2018 at 2:27 PM, robw_uk said: If I want "furniture" on the turret- will that stick to the Mr Surfacer or better to attach now & Mr Surfacer around (thinking hooks, hand rails (think they can go on after) , vision ports etc) I use surfacer all the time and glue objects to it. Granted i work mostly aircraft but have done armor in the past. I would use a micro drill where you plan to attach to. Also if you have any i would use C/A gel for the best adhesion possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted May 18, 2018 Author Share Posted May 18, 2018 1 hour ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: I use surfacer all the time and glue objects to it. Granted i work mostly aircraft but have done armor in the past. I would use a micro drill where you plan to attach to. Also if you have any i would use C/A gel for the best adhesion possible. thanks for that... slowly adding to the turret - pictures over the weekend.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted May 18, 2018 Author Share Posted May 18, 2018 quick snaps... commanders hatch progressing, handles on rear engine deck, exhaust housing strngthened... IMG_20180518_204541 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20180518_204546 by Robert Worth, on Flickr 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted May 20, 2018 Author Share Posted May 20, 2018 fiddly progress on the engine deck (need to add a jack then it is done), commanders hatch and started the turret mounted machine gun... not quite accurate for the Russian standard but I am thinking a "manufactured under licence" Hungarian model (needs a lot more work of course)........ IMG_20180520_170319 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20180520_170451 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20180520_170516 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20180520_170404 by Robert Worth, on Flickr 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted May 20, 2018 Share Posted May 20, 2018 Nice work Rob coming together nicely now. Awaiting the next instalment of this great project Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted May 20, 2018 Author Share Posted May 20, 2018 13 minutes ago, Hamden said: Nice work Rob coming together nicely now. Awaiting the next instalment of this great project Roger cheers Roger. I am glad I tried the machine gun, think it will make a good addition. I have also started on the external storage for the fenders - starting with the external fuel tanks and will also do piping for them. Then I need to do the fender supports, Slowly moving from the rear round to the front (which I may or may not reshape - think it still looks too WWII-esque) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Hi Rob looks like you have the basic shape now, very nice scratch building Regards Richard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted May 21, 2018 Author Share Posted May 21, 2018 further progress on the machine gun and also added smoke launchers on the turret. Not sure if I will do the same on the other side IMG_20180521_220427 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20180521_220435 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20180521_220328 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20180521_220406 by Robert Worth, on Flickr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcoat2966 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Really enjoying this one Rob.......unusual and interesting to follow. Nice work on the MG and the upper hull..... Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted May 25, 2018 Author Share Posted May 25, 2018 2 hours ago, Redcoat2966 said: Really enjoying this one Rob.......unusual and interesting to follow. Nice work on the MG and the upper hull..... Simon. thanks Simon... just a quick update today - hope to get most of tomorrow afternoon to work on it... M/G will be mounted to the turret and also working on the external fuel tanks. Going to have piping from rear one to the one in front and then form the one in front in to the hull. These are going to be "cast" (mr Surfacer 500) tanks. Then its time to start working my way forward on the fenders to add more stowage and tools. IMG_20180525_155744 by Robert Worth, on Flickr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted May 26, 2018 Author Share Posted May 26, 2018 Turret nearing completion. Tried to replicate a canvas-type barrel cover and the IR light (including linkage to the barrel). Second set of smoke launchers on, hooks(?) added and aerial mount on the rear. Just need to complete the M/G mount and I think it is then done (may add a 2nd light infront of the commanders hatch).. IMG_20180526_165037 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20180526_165008 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20180526_165027 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20180526_164952 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20180526_165000 by Robert Worth, on Flickr 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted May 27, 2018 Author Share Posted May 27, 2018 next update... turret is now complete (if I go further I risk overcrowding and not having room for some nice numbers and the texturing) - have reworked the mantlet a little to try to make it look more "moveable". External fuel tanks done and the mounting points fitted - they too will be textured (may be tomorrow). Fender brackets on so its time to look at where tools/storage can go. Have some spares for boxes but some will be scratchbuilt (oh and I guess at some point I need to look at the tracks!!!!!) IMG_20180527_190714 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20180527_190724 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20180527_190743 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20180527_190736 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20180527_190829 by Robert Worth, on Flickr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted May 27, 2018 Share Posted May 27, 2018 Looking good Rob really coming together now! Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted May 28, 2018 Author Share Posted May 28, 2018 20 hours ago, Hamden said: Looking good Rob really coming together now! Roger Cheers Roger. Am enjoying myself... new found tool of choice - Mr Surfacer 500!!! Turret & Fuel tanks "cast" (nice to see them looking "unified"). Storage started. Going to take a break and tackle the tracks - well at least remove from sprue. 189 of the things!!!! IMG_20180528_135326 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20180528_161049 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20180528_161118 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20180528_161129 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20180528_161100 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20180528_161225 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20180528_161250 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20180528_161438 by Robert Worth, on Flickr 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcoat2966 Posted May 28, 2018 Share Posted May 28, 2018 Big thumbs up Rob.....nice..., texture looks great.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Coming along nicely Rob Regards Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted May 30, 2018 Author Share Posted May 30, 2018 more small additions. Light on the front (not really happy with the "wiring") and a turret air ventilation system (made from a Crusader exhaust system I believe) - hey its a WHIF. toying with the idea of rear fuel drums (typical soviet design) but not sure if I am getting too close to a straight copy of the T-54/55) - its just calling out for "something" IMG_20180530_215052 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20180530_215101 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20180530_215126 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20180530_215117 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20180530_215144 by Robert Worth, on Flickr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 Hi Rob That Mr Surfacer really does work for armour texture. It does sort of resemble a T-5x with a different turret and it's coming along well. You sure have some scratch-building skills that sadly I lack. That 189 track links is just a breeze compared to some of the Rye Field and Meng tracks with almost 1000 pieces. Should be able to knock them off in a couple of hours....long hours, Take care, Lloyd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted June 1, 2018 Author Share Posted June 1, 2018 on the tracks. going to do both sides to over the front & rear wheels first then see if there is enough to fill in the top on both sides. if not, i will do skirts (think I could do something rusty and unfinished if I did so may do it anyway) IMG_20180601_222633 by Robert Worth, on Flickr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Looking good Rob can't wait to see some war paint on this! Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted June 2, 2018 Author Share Posted June 2, 2018 54 minutes ago, Hamden said: Looking good Rob can't wait to see some war paint on this! Roger Roger, still a way away i am afraid... tracks should be done this afternoon so then i can see if i need to do skirts (or want to)... then its rear hull storage and then the front glacis needs some more work (not happy with the light wiring) and need to wire the smoke grenades 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted June 2, 2018 Author Share Posted June 2, 2018 managed to get the tracks done (still my do skirts - at least mock them up to see what they look like) and spare tracks on the fender and on the rear. I need to add extra storage to the other side of the rear. Next attention is the glacis. The light is on but not overly happy, and I dont want to leave the front so "boring" (or simply add tracks) so need to have a look - one option is a patriotic slogan (have the words "Russkik Haza" or something like that to handwrite on the front).. hope by this time next week there will be primer on it (going to do B&W shading again) IMG_20180602_165153 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20180602_165210 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20180602_165205 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20180602_165249 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20180602_165315 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20180602_165336 by Robert Worth, on Flickr IMG_20180602_165259 by Robert Worth, on Flickr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 (edited) Hi Rob One thing you could try on the glacis is to add that flat piece of vertical armour or whatever it is that runs across just below the headlight. Don't know if it's armour or a mud deflector or what it is but it's on T-54s and T-55s and adds more interest to the flat plain looking glacis. Then there's usually two tow hooks below that on the glacis with maybe a length of chain between them. Then there's the 4 bars with all the bolts above the armour cross bar. Just some thoughts......... BTW the tracks look good and they were long enough. Lloyd Edited June 2, 2018 by BlackMax12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted June 2, 2018 Author Share Posted June 2, 2018 32 minutes ago, BlackMax12 said: Hi Rob One thing you could try on the glacis is to add that flat piece of vertical armour or whatever it is that runs across just below the headlight. Don't know if it's armour or a mud deflector or what it is but it's on T-54s and T-55s and adds more interest to the flat plain looking glacis. Then there's usually two tow hooks below that on the glacis with maybe a length of chain between them. Then there's the 4 bars with all the bolts above the armour cross bar. Just some thoughts......... BTW the tracks look good and they were long enough. Lloyd Lloyd, thanks for the above - had been looking at that sort of thing. will have a look around and a think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcoat2966 Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Looking forward to seeing the primer on this one Rob...... Interested on how you do the B&W. I have done the black so far only - like on the Zugkraftwagen. I think my next one I do I'm going for white, and really accentuate the modulation more than I have on both the SIG 33 and the Zug'. It helps I think in keeping it "bright" as such through the wash and dust stages. As I said....interested on your method. Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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