Dads203 Posted August 15, 2019 Author Share Posted August 15, 2019 Cheers guys, The Aber PE chains are really good for this sort of work and at £7 they aren’t to bad in price. I bought mine about 10 years ago and I still have loads left, not bad considering they get used on all my armour builds https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/ABR35A16 Regards Dan 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted August 17, 2019 Author Share Posted August 17, 2019 Another small update chaps, Been working on the fuel tank, adding the plumbing connections to the tank. Some sink marks that required filling And the engine, this is the petrol version but I'll not be changing it, this kit was given to me a while ago, part started and the engine was already popped together. They must of used tube glue because it was everywhere, its been cleaned up the best that I can. Sink marks on the rocker covers have been filled and sanded back. I've started texturing the exhaust rails with Mr Surfacer, more needed yet but it's best to build it up slowly. A bit more detail will be added to the block but mainly I'll use it to practise weathering and paint effects. it should be fun. Steering box, cleaned up and yet to be detailed. Started to collect a few ancillary items, better fuel and water cans for the back, a cam net and a few period ALICE packs, these came from Legends set for the Bradley. I have some ration boxes, camp cots and few other items that will go in the back. I'm also going to have a blast at these, been kicking around in my stash for years and its about time I used them, woodland camo decals for the figures. They look a whole heap of fun! I like the fact that you get 3 slightly different shades, washed out and new. If these are to much then I'll be painting the woodland camo, I fear it could be like trying to become a micro tailor. Enjoy Dan 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 Detail, detail ... love the 50cal/cupola. will be good to see what you can do with the engine block. Micro tailoring could take off Kev 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 Micro tailored this should be great to watch. beefy 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted August 17, 2019 Author Share Posted August 17, 2019 1 minute ago, beefy66 said: Micro tailored this should be great to watch. beefy Or fun/painful to watch....it has all the ingredients to be a right disaster 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Dads203 said: And the engine, this is the petrol version but I'll not be changing it, this kit was given to me a while ago, part started and the engine was already popped together. They must of used tube glue because it was everywhere, its been cleaned up the best that I can. Sink marks on the rocker covers have been filled and sanded back. I've started texturing the exhaust rails with Mr Surfacer, more needed yet but it's best to build it up slowly. A bit more detail will be added to the block but mainly I'll use it to practise weathering and paint effects. it should be fun. And that explains the standard of Dan's projects for the rest of us. Edited August 17, 2019 by Richard E 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalker6Recon Posted August 17, 2019 Share Posted August 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Dads203 said: 3 slightly different shades, Funny that you brought these out, I actually have some saved in my ebay account for a later date when I have money, at this rate, maybe 2039😁! I did buy some carbon fiber decals for my bike builds, although I will try a paint method I read on here first. If anyone is curious, the method is basically painting that part black first, then after dry, putting a ladies stocking over the part and spraying a dark silver. Then repeating with another black over the stocking. The results, and my method may be off, that's just from memory (which is less than perfect these days) are absolutely incredible. I am sure a quick search will bring up the method, this might even be useful for painting camouflage on figures as well, something that is worth testing anyway. As always, you have a knack for putting just the right amount of detailing in exactly the right places. Cheers, Anthony 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted August 18, 2019 Author Share Posted August 18, 2019 Cheers Chaps, So another small update, I soldered together the Radio and added some handles out of brass, This will get a load more detail and wiring added, I have to scratch build the mounting tray and the few other bits yet. Filled some holes in the back with plastic rod and Mr Surfacer, I have brass parts waiting to soldered up for the bits that belong there. Started adding detail and bits to the inside of the drivers front plate, loads of ejector pins to be filled and sanded back. More Later folks Dan 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Lovely work as usual! Must be the meds wearing off you have slowed down a bit 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted August 18, 2019 Author Share Posted August 18, 2019 3 minutes ago, ivan-o said: Lovely work as usual! Must be the meds wearing off you have slowed down a bit 😀 Naah ... The Mrs is back from a 5 day business trip things are going to slow for a bit 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Good progress Dan. That radio looks so realistic that you could probably get The Archers on it. John. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted August 19, 2019 Author Share Posted August 19, 2019 Cheers John, I’m going to add the switches, connectors and harness leads at some point, the mount will need to be fabricated. I think that I need to scratch up a receiver that sits next to this one, the main radio TX/RX I think is a RT534 ? More later Dan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted August 19, 2019 Author Share Posted August 19, 2019 Slow progress I'm afraid chaps, But a bit more done on the tracks radio, a plastic bottom added as I want to include the mounts, all the cabling should tuck in underneath the radio. With the mounts its not possible. Added a couple of switches and drilled the holes for the antenna coax and the power and harness leads. The mounts have a rubber shock absorber built in to stop the vehicle from shaking the radio apart. As this is a US Army track then the dime is apt just to show the size The pack has been primed up and some of the ancillary parts cleaned up and ready, I might replace the belts with something more suitable yet. Drivers floorplate, this has been shimmed up to fit better, the gas pedal is yet to be fitted. More later. Dan 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted August 19, 2019 Share Posted August 19, 2019 Work of art! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 Cheers Guys, Another micro update again I'm afraid. So added some detail on the swim vane locking mech, Made from PE Fret, wire and plastic card, the wire was used to make a spring that you cannot really see. Not the best photo's sorry bout that Cheers for looking in and hopefully more later. Dan 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 And fitted the upright baffle in the exhaust. Regards Dan 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 Excellent details indeed 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 2 hours ago, Dads203 said: Made from PE Fret, wire and plastic card, the wire was used to make a spring that you cannot really see. I can see it just beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 More nice detail Dan Roger 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 The level of detail is just a delight Looking forwards to seeing the Camo decals. I've used similar and they do work with a lot of decal setter and coaxing. The trick is to fit in pieces and literally "tailor" them to the figure Rob 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted August 20, 2019 Share Posted August 20, 2019 19 minutes ago, robgizlu said: The level of detail is just a delight Couldn't have put it better Kev 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted August 21, 2019 Share Posted August 21, 2019 On 17/08/2019 at 09:27, Dads203 said: ....it has all the ingredients to be a right disaster I doubt it very much dan.gotta love that radio and cable ,tiny details 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted August 21, 2019 Author Share Posted August 21, 2019 Cheers Chaps, I’ve been working on the final drives and the steering box, loads of extra detail to add but unfortunately the box itself is quite wrong in shape. I’m not going to correct this but just detail it up and make it look better. Pictures later. Regards Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted August 22, 2019 Author Share Posted August 22, 2019 Working on the Automotive parts, Power pack and steering box being detailed up. Lifting lugs added to the steering box from thin brass wire. Nothing yet is glued in place so if it's not square don't worry. Enjoy Dan 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted August 22, 2019 Author Share Posted August 22, 2019 External fire fighting handle soldered up. Decided not to use the PE handle as its two dimensional so soldered up my own from brass rod. The PE outer casing and the handle, just needs folding up and soldering into place. And done And the Dime, just for scale Cheers for looking Dan 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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