PlaStix Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 (edited) This was my project for the Patton Tank STGB. Information about the actual tank can be found on this page: http://www.tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/us/t26e4-super-pershing I haven't made an AFV with an engine compartment before so I decided, seeing as how HobbyBoss provided a reasonable looking version of the engine and transmision, that I would display my project with the engine compartment open. This resulted in a bit of a vignette which can be seen below. I tried a different style of base from my usual - thinking it might be quicker - but all those cobbles!! I dry-brushed them with a dark grey to start with but then had to pick out loads to give some variation. I was trying to get this project finished over the past weekend as the Panzer IV Tiger STGB starts next weekend. At some point in the future I will add something in the empty area in front of the tank - as it looks a little large and open - I blame the length of the gun!! The title for the Vignette - "How much longer?" - came from the idea of the Commander asking how long the engine repairs were going to take but I thought it also could apply to the length of the gun! Kit: HobbyBoss 1/35 T26E4 Super Pershing Pilot #1 Paints: Humbrol, Revell, Citadel and Railmatch - all applied by brush Extras: Tamiya Tank Crew, Italeri Tools, Slater's Plasticard, Academy ammo crate and jerrycan. WIP: Here RFI: Here And under it's plastic case: Well I had a great time building this. A big thank you to @Corsairfoxfouruncle for hosting the Patton STGB and to everyone who took the time to comment and make suggestions in my build thread. I'm still helping Dennis (I think) by co-hosting the GB but I'm also about to start a project in the the Panzer VI Tiger STGB. Kind regards, Stix Edited May 13, 2019 by PlaStix 22 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Great work Stix as usual. ... Thank you for participating in the build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Wow! Stix, that is simply awesome. As a vignette it works perfectly as it doesn't have too much going on that detracts from the tank but has just the right amount to make a realistic scene. Really well done mate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanfrandragon Posted May 13, 2019 Share Posted May 13, 2019 Thats certainly one helluva gun! I like the mud up the back end as well, great work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted May 14, 2019 Author Share Posted May 14, 2019 20 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Great work Stix as usual. Hi Dennis and thank you very much for your comments! 20 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Thank you for participating in the build. Thank you for setting and hosting up the GB!! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wimbledon99 Posted May 15, 2019 Share Posted May 15, 2019 That is the Mutz Nutz, Stix! Love the fact that the figures bring the open engine bays into focus and those tools finish the scene off perfectly. Fantastic work!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cadman Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Brilliant job Stix.....😃 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt P Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 Very cool job. Makes me want to build another tank! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted May 22, 2019 Share Posted May 22, 2019 Excellent Stix,figure's painted beautifully. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted May 28, 2019 Author Share Posted May 28, 2019 On 13/05/2019 at 17:18, modelling minion said: Wow! Stix, that is simply awesome. As a vignette it works perfectly as it doesn't have too much going on that detracts from the tank but has just the right amount to make a realistic scene. Really well done mate. Thank you very much Craig - as always you are very kind. I still think I will add something in front of the Pershing in the way of scenery at some point - it looks a bit empty. Time will be the probelm though as I have so many GBs lined up!! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted June 3, 2019 Author Share Posted June 3, 2019 On 13/05/2019 at 20:19, sanfrandragon said: Thats certainly one helluva gun! I like the mud up the back end as well, great work. Hi sanfrandragon and thank you for your comments. Yes the gun was a bit overboard wasn't it! Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted June 6, 2019 Author Share Posted June 6, 2019 On 15/05/2019 at 21:05, wimbledon99 said: That is the Mutz Nutz, Stix! Love the fact that the figures bring the open engine bays into focus and those tools finish the scene off perfectly. Fantastic work!! Hi Nigel and thank you very much for your comments. For the price this was a really nice kit and the fact that it came with a reasonably well detailed engine compartment was a real bonus - which I had to make and show. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted June 17, 2019 Author Share Posted June 17, 2019 On 16/05/2019 at 17:10, Cadman said: Brilliant job Stix.....😃 Thank you very much - most kind! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill.B Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Flippin’ fantastic! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witjas4 Posted July 5, 2019 Share Posted July 5, 2019 Very nice work especially MG and tools. regards 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted October 28, 2021 Share Posted October 28, 2021 cant believe I havent looked at the finished article.... thinking of putting figures in mine (for a forced go at figure painting) - just need to find some (probably turret only) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share Posted November 7, 2021 On 18/05/2019 at 18:25, Matt P said: Very cool job. Makes me want to build another tank! Hi Matt. I am very sorry for the VERY slow reply!! I think I lost track of this one!! Thank you very much for your comments and I hope you have built at least a couple of tanks since 2019! On 22/05/2019 at 09:18, stevej60 said: Excellent Stix, figure's painted beautifully. Thank you Steve. Hope you are keeping well. On 23/05/2019 at 06:26, phildagreek said: Nice! Thank you!! On 18/06/2019 at 11:47, Bill.B said: Flippin’ fantastic! Thank you very much Bill. On 05/07/2019 at 14:48, witjas4 said: Very nice work especially MG and tools. regards Thank you too witjas4. On 28/10/2021 at 11:39, robw_uk said: cant believe I havent looked at the finished article.... thinking of putting figures in mine (for a forced go at figure painting) - just need to find some (probably turret only) Hi Rob. Hope your build is going well. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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