Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 (edited) Hello all I will attempt to build This Tamiya M48. My goal is to build this Tank. My backup choice will be this one with the Twin .50 mount. Im also planning on adding a sizable amount of stowage, as well as some grenades i like grenades. 😉 I like this photo as its exactly what I am looking to do. Here are the obligatory sprue shots. I have already done a little bit of work to this. I needed to mold some sandbags for my primary choice. So i had to add the required bits that go under the bags. Before ⬆️ After ⬇️ I posted the work i did over in the chat thread. Heres the finished bags minus paint. The three ammo cans on the left fender are just sitting there mocked up. They're not glued on yet. This is as she sits currently. The Turret is not glued and is just mocked to get the gun angle im wanting. Questions, comments, or jokes if you want to. See everyone next week. Dennis Edited April 3, 2019 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasto Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 (edited) Dennis, Good subject choice.Have you seen Paul Budzik’s Patton build from the same kit... http://paulbudzik.com/tools-techniques/M48/m48-construction.html that might be of interest... Edited March 24, 2019 by Plasto 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 4 minutes ago, Plasto said: Have you seen Paul Budzik’s Patton build No i hadn't ? I admit its great work but im probably not going to get that detailed. I figure if i finish this it will be a success. I have no idea how busy im going to be with the build so just opted to go for something easy. Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Dennis, please do that brolly with your build😁, You can't beat a tamiya armour kit for total building pleasure though can you👍 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Looks to be a great idea for a project Dennis! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 Im trying to figure that one out but if i can i will add the Brolly. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 This might work ? Printable mini umbrellas. https://paraligo.com/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2014/06/Umbrellas1.pdf You print it out on paper, and can build the structure out of plastic strip or balsa ? The British flag or Pirate flag will work. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 Hi Dennis, Good luck with your build - my favourite mark of all the Pattons. Would be great to see some tiger's teeth on it, but the brolly would do. Rearguards, Badder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 25, 2019 Author Share Posted March 25, 2019 (edited) On 3/25/2019 at 8:39 AM, Badder said: Would be great to see some tiger's teeth on it, but the brolly would do. Oh im doing “Death” like the photo with the Jaws and teeth. I just like the idea of using the Brolly. Like i said im not sure which type i will use. I could go floral print much like the one in the photos. But i really like the idea that a crew bought a large pirate flag or possibly a confederate union jack. Took it to a local “mama-san” to stitch it into the umbrella cover. Then again i may use the U.K. Flag as a nod to the forum. Vietnam sadly has a Familial connection of sorts. Im named after an uncle that died in country in October of 1967. He was covertly trained as a Dog handler/Jungle Tracker by the British in Malaysia. Sometime early summer in 1967 then was sent to Vietnam. Here he is with 4 of his Gurkha instructors. Ive met one of them, sadly im not quite sure. Though i believe its the chap all the way to the left. And here he is just a week before being killed with his team. Combat tracker team #8. They’re enjoying some cold cokes and local cooking at “Mamasan’s hootch”. He is the last man sitting down with the M-16 next to him on an angle. Ive actually met two of the gentleman in the photo, and have gone to several of the reunions. Here he is just shortly before going to Vietnam. His medals including Bronze star with “V” for valor, Purple heart, two Air medals( blue/yellow one medal two cotations), and others. His unit was 1st Cavalry, 9 squadron. Not sure why the Cavalry uses the term squadrons but they do. This was the patch they wore. And a link to their website. Run by one of the gentlemen in the hootch photo. Warning there are some not so pretty photo’s of combat situations. http://www.combattrackerteam.org/ Questions or comments are welcomed, and thank you for this slight indulgence. Dennis ♦️EDIT: The tracker website is currently up. I will continue to check and see if it comes and goes. ♦️ Edited April 21, 2019 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted March 26, 2019 Share Posted March 26, 2019 A true Tamiya classic. Happy modelling this one. Also some nice photo references. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 27, 2019 Author Share Posted March 27, 2019 Hello everybody... I did a little work today in the way of filling the holes on the pattons belly. That will take a bit more filler but at least it will be solid. I also started playing around with some stowage for the crew. Not complete by any shake of a stick. I still need to glue the mufflers, bustle rack, and other bits. Then i can come up with a more permanent layout. I have more sandbags from a failed first attempt and raw material so i may add bags to the turret ? Not sure about that yet. Questions, comments, or jokes ? Dennis 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 On 3/25/2019 at 5:46 PM, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Not sure why the Cavalry uses the term squadrons but they do. Hi Dennis, A poignant back-story, unfortunately the link you supplied doesn't work - my internet provider 'can't find it'. As for the use of the word 'Squadron' it applies to a unit of two or more flights of Wingy things and their crews, two or more troops of an Armoured or Cavalry regiment, and a group of warships detached on a particular duty, or under the command of a flag officer. The word squadron originally referred to a 'fighting square' from the days when troops formed up in blocks on the battlefield. Rearguards Badder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 On 3/27/2019 at 10:34 PM, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Questions, comments, or jokes ? I really like the structural forms of the Patton's lower and upper hull; the engine grills at the rear, and the curved glacis/hull at the front. Personally, I'd try to limit covering those nice details up (except with mud) but I understand the requirement for sand bags and stowage in some places. Of course, if you do cover up those nice details, a pretty umbrella will make up for it. Rearguards, Badder 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleeperService Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Nice start to an iconic vehicle. The personal link is a reminder of what can happen in other times. Good fortune with the rest of the build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 30, 2019 Author Share Posted March 30, 2019 (edited) 7 hours ago, Badder said: unfortunately the link you supplied doesn't work - my internet provider 'can't find it'. My apologies, i checked myself and don't know what happened. It was working when i placed the link. Their webpage has been having diffulculties off and on for some time now. I thought they had solved the issue but see it is still on going. I will keep a look out and if it comes back up, i will let people know if they're interested. I understand what you mean about the 48’s hull BTW. However like in any conflict, the crews added any extra protection the could. I was just trying to make it look a little more lifelike, rather than a museums tank. I was even going to attempt a crew. Oh I just remembered that there is a book written by Susan Merritt. Her husband and her operate the website. Im not sure if the book is available as an e-book but heres a bit of info. Frank Merritt was a close friend of my uncle, and on Combat Tracker team Seven. Sadly Frank was in a hospital when my uncle was killed. https://www.amazon.com/Seek-Susan-Merritt/dp/1609113373 Dennis Edited March 30, 2019 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Good start. This will be a very busy looking M48 as depicted in your reference photos. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mahavelona Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 I love the build up of stowage being planned on this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 That looks like it's going to be a wonderfully stowage busy Patton, Dennis! Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 30, 2019 Author Share Posted March 30, 2019 Hello everyone... I was able to get a good jump on the M48. I built up the lower hull and the suspension. Still need a bit more filler in the long thin opening. Everything minus tow hooks, road wheels, sprockets, and return rollers. Those will get painted before being mounted. The tow hooks will be added right before i paint the hull, less chance of snagging and breakage. Once i did the lower hull, i moved onto the upper hull. I added the rest of the boxes and mufflers to the work i already have done. While that was drying and setting i started to finalize my stowage. Here is where i think im going to be with the hull stowage. Heres the mid thought on the turret stowage. Again i still need to add the bustle rack and commanders cupola turret, to really finalize this area of stowage. The gunners .50 is just sitting there for the moment on the tripod. I have a standard pintle mount that is more likely to be used. As much as i like the tripod. Its hard to figure out if it was welded to the turret, or held down with sandbags. Questions, comments, or jokes if you please ? Dennis 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 Looking good and busy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 Good progress Dennis. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted March 31, 2019 Share Posted March 31, 2019 Good progress so far Dennis. With regards to the infantry phone question. Some of the info that I have is from a 30 year old article in MM by Vasko Barbic (there's a name from the past), and in it he is converting the Tamiya kit into a Magach. He states that the infantry telephone box is too big and needs to be cut in half. Now, I don't know if that's just for IDF versions, or if the kit part is oversize anyway. Might be worth asking anyone who has the Dragon kit of the M48 about the size of the telephone box in that kit. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 31, 2019 Author Share Posted March 31, 2019 Hmm your the second person to tell me that. Now i think i need to see if i can pry it off ? The resin one i have is just about half the size of this one ? Maybe even slightly smaller ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 31, 2019 Author Share Posted March 31, 2019 (edited) Hello everyone... I think i have somewhat of a big issue. I just took stock and realized in the last 32 hours. I have spent 13 of them building this tank. SWMBO loves it because im not in her way. I have got to the point where most of the tank is ready. The lower hull is done minus tracks and running gear. The upper hull is done with 80-90% of the stowage in place. The turret is done with about 50-60% of the turret stowage done. Some of the stowage on the turret is just placed for the photo. The cardboard boxes will have to wait until after the painting to be attached. Im attaching the stowage before painting, as i will black base the whole thing. I can then build up color over the armor. This way I will use less armor green, as i don't need to paint everything. I can then paint the stowage individually after the tank. Once thats been done i can blend it all together. Probably using an orange-red dust color, from my pastels to mimic the very famous Vietnam clay dust. Questions, comments, or jokes if anyone has a good one ? Dennis Edited April 1, 2019 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted April 1, 2019 Author Share Posted April 1, 2019 Heres a quick shot with the 3 crew members i will be adding. Yes i know the commander has a WW2 style helmet on. I intend to replace that with a new head and helmet. But i think im settled on the poses so far. Dennis 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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