Kris B Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Hi All. Usually Im doing two projects parallel - one in painting stage one in build. So if I'm feed up with one type of work can switch to other. So this time something unusual in my warkshop - modern tank. I've got few more in my stash, so definitely not the last one. This is the "hero". First time I've used the Master Club metal tracks. My impression? I his set wasn't super. Links won't fit together and every single one I have to file to make them fit. Pins are fiddle and carpet monster was happy to eat few of them. I still have few different sets so not saying that Friulmodel are better, but with this set I think I build the Friulmodel quicker. Moving further. Rear fuel barrels not making "wow" effect ... ... so decided to remove one of the brackets. Also reproduced the fuel lines for fender tanks. This is how it looks now. Not decided yet, maybe I leave one barrel on? 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Good start Chris. As I said before, I'll follow your build to pick up any tips for when I attempt the Tiran 6. I think that I will stick with Fruilmodel tracks though. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 Your Tiran is the Trumpeter kit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Mind if I take a seat, looking very good so far Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 Everybody are welcome. Hope you won't be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soeren Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Really like your home made fuel lines. The issues with the track are a downer though especially considering the price. Are those at least looking great? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 Cheers Soeren. Yes, they looks nice. Similar to Friulmodel. Heard loads of good opinions, so maybe is just this set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 14 hours ago, Kris B said: Your Tiran is the Trumpeter kit? Yes. There is a conversion kit out there somewhere (I can't remember who produces it) that converts the Trumpeter T-62 into a Tiran 6. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted March 5, 2020 Share Posted March 5, 2020 Hi Kris, a very good beginning, I am very interested in this model, I will also take notes of the assembly and painting for when I decide to make one. Could you please take some closer pictures of the fuel intakes?🍿 Cheers mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted March 5, 2020 Author Share Posted March 5, 2020 Not sure what you mean by fuel intakes, you mean the fuel lines or rear barrels? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 16 hours ago, Kris B said: Not sure what you mean by fuel intakes, you mean the fuel lines or rear barrels? Hi Kris, I wanted to refer to the copper wires that you improvised for not bringing them the kit. I think it would be the fuel lines, which connect the external tanks with the hull? ... It's something I don't know why they include it in the kits ... and that bothers me for not having a clear reference to add them. Cheers mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 1 hour ago, FrancisGL said: and that bothers me for not having a clear reference to add them. This might help you Francis. I think that the 55 and the 62 fuel lines are similar. HTP's. John. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted March 6, 2020 Author Share Posted March 6, 2020 Sorry Francis, been busy at work. As John posted. I've done all the same and used the phone/network (cat5) wire. For joints I've used its own isolation. Here some photos for reference from Internet. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted March 6, 2020 Share Posted March 6, 2020 Hi Kris, Thank you very much to both, very clarifying and concise the information provided, and more than fast. Saved in its corresponding folder for when you start with one of these brutes. I have a copper wire, but the plastic one, I have to "dig" to see if I have anything that works ... lol Cheers mates 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted May 21, 2020 Author Share Posted May 21, 2020 Build finished. Now is painting time. I've made new tow cables clamps as Trumpeter's are solid inside. Replaced the MG barrel for metal one. Scratch build the lamps guard. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Glad to see this one back on the work table. It's looking good. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted May 22, 2020 Author Share Posted May 22, 2020 Thanks, I wish to have a more time. Even struggle to follow topics on the forum. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil1960 Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Very nice👍 I prefer it with only one drum! Ciao Filippo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Looks great awaiting the next instalment with interest Stay safe Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Details added looks nice...🍿 Cheers and TC Francis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 Looks really good, nice clean build! Atb Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashlight Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 Very nice paint job! Have a nice day Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted June 16, 2020 Author Share Posted June 16, 2020 Thank you, but this was only primer. So now some "real" colours. Then hairspray, Base colour and rubbing off. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikolay Polyakov Posted June 18, 2020 Share Posted June 18, 2020 Excellent progress, Chris! 👍 The fuel lines looks superb, along with other details you’ve added. Very accurate build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted June 18, 2020 Author Share Posted June 18, 2020 Thank you. Camo done, now time for oil paints to get a better colour. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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