robw_uk Posted June 23, 2020 Author Share Posted June 23, 2020 So you can see the concept... the "gaps" aren't divisbile so there will be different width "blocks" but think the concept will work 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted June 24, 2020 Author Share Posted June 24, 2020 (edited) two more blocks done - are they too big? do they work with just score marks to show smaller tiles? And filled in the rear with rods for slats (are the rods too close together?) - doing the front next to try to add some rigidity... Edited June 24, 2020 by robw_uk 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted June 24, 2020 Share Posted June 24, 2020 Lots of scratch. Good job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted June 24, 2020 Author Share Posted June 24, 2020 10 hours ago, Kris B said: Lots of scratch. Good job. thanks Kris... yeah fancied a longer build to get my eye back in ok, the "SRAT" continues. Think it looks passable. Slats in, need 1 more panel of armour blocks then I can move on o the second side. Am hoping the blocks & fixing it to the hull will swuare it up more 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted June 26, 2020 Author Share Posted June 26, 2020 I thought I would be beaten by this but no, I pushed on and 1 set of side "SRAT" completed (only placed of course). Also added smoke launchers & missiles to the turret (and example stowage in the bustle). Next up it will be 2 more supports for the armour and then the joys of starting the other side..... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 Looking good Rob, one observation if I may it looks to me as if the front of the side armour is to far in front of the hull. It may just be camera angle making it look that way. Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted June 26, 2020 Author Share Posted June 26, 2020 33 minutes ago, Hamden said: Looking good Rob, one observation if I may it looks to me as if the front of the side armour is to far in front of the hull. It may just be camera angle making it look that way. Roger it is in front BUT the plan is to put slat across the front )not really the shape for ERA blocks so thought a horizontal set of slats may be possible.... - or may be just to cove rthe front lights (to mimic what I will do on the rear) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted June 27, 2020 Share Posted June 27, 2020 Hi Rob, always seam to be playing catch up with the various build on BM these days! Rather you than me making that slat armour! In a good way, if you don't mind me saying, you must barking mad!! 100+ 0.5mm holes and then feed plastic rod through.. I'd be found under the bench rocking backwards and forwards mumbling incoherently (not much change from the norm then!). The ERA is the more do-able solution, as you've proved. It looks pretty darn good, great bit of scratch work and of course unique! Good luck Darryl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted June 27, 2020 Author Share Posted June 27, 2020 9 minutes ago, Jasper dog said: Hi Rob, always seam to be playing catch up with the various build on BM these days! Rather you than me making that slat armour! In a good way, if you don't mind me saying, you must barking mad!! 100+ 0.5mm holes and then feed plastic rod through.. I'd be found under the bench rocking backwards and forwards mumbling incoherently (not much change from the norm then!). The ERA is the more do-able solution, as you've proved. It looks pretty darn good, great bit of scratch work and of course unique! Good luck Darryl Cheers Darryl... actually the holes wern't too bad, the frustration was trying to get the frame to stick together. Adding rods in helped firm it up and then the "blocks" finished the job. Should start the second side today as well as finish the supports for the first 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted June 27, 2020 Author Share Posted June 27, 2020 Started on second side using the first as a template. Going a bit slower with this one to (hopefully) give it a more solid build. Also continued with the mounting for the first side (when it is finished there will be fixings vertically to hold it all in place. Also need to think of detail on the blocks. At the moment they are almost macgcally held in place (mounting on the rear of course_ but needs something on the top (handle or some sort of bracket I think) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted June 28, 2020 Author Share Posted June 28, 2020 more progress on the second side, finished the mounts for the first and also started on the rear slats that cover the (I assume) air vents in the rear plate... no photos just yet, should get more of this done tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 Looking good Rob! Good to see some scratching going on, measure twice & cut once! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted June 28, 2020 Author Share Posted June 28, 2020 2 hours ago, phildagreek said: Looking good Rob! Good to see some scratching going on, measure twice & cut once! cheers Phil, with me its more measure once, draw, cut, decide it doesnt fit and change my plan (however with the slat armour I am trying to be slightly more measured).... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 Yep! But if you’re not bleeding you’re winning! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted June 29, 2020 Author Share Posted June 29, 2020 second side finished (well needs components joined together) and first rear section positioned. Not decided on the front yet, may not do anything across but will see once other side is fitted. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcoat2966 Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Looking nice Rob......hell of a scratch build to choose to do😬, looking forward to seeing further progress....👍 Regards Simon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted June 29, 2020 Author Share Posted June 29, 2020 8 minutes ago, Redcoat2966 said: Looking nice Rob......hell of a scratch build to choose to do😬, looking forward to seeing further progress....👍 Regards Simon yeah... may be a bonkers idea but needed something to build that would take longer (limited painting time)... There is a slim possibility that this might get primed this weekend (most likely next) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashlight Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 Awesome scratch job there, Rob! I never ever would have the patience or the nerves to do things like these! Hats off to your power of endurance! Have a nice day Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 Huge step forward this evening, second slat/ERA complete and mounts done. I must say it isn't 100% aligned BUT think it is within my tolerance. Need to do the second rear block. Still not sure if I should do across the front (and am now toying with a couple of ERA blocks on the front of the turret. Also need to look to strengthen some of the supports (or at least make them look properly secured) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted July 5, 2020 Author Share Posted July 5, 2020 First round of building COMPLETE. Final section of slat built (decided to not do the front or anything extra on the turret). Next off will be primer but that may be 3 weeks as should be heading for a well deserved week away soon.... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted July 7, 2020 Share Posted July 7, 2020 Looking good Rob, are you still going to do this in your digital scheme? Could be interesting to mask with the slat armour fitted Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted July 7, 2020 Author Share Posted July 7, 2020 31 minutes ago, Hamden said: Looking good Rob, are you still going to do this in your digital scheme? Could be interesting to mask with the slat armour fitted Roger god no.... the slat armour is removable so could be done digital but think the model would end up in the bin. Going just green/brown (with the add-on armour just being all green) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted July 10, 2020 Author Share Posted July 10, 2020 all gone black... fully primed.... now to decide if it will be green & brown or black and grey.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Good work Rob, nice to see it come together. Imo the black and grey would make an interesting change from shades of green. Have fun! Darryl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted July 11, 2020 Author Share Posted July 11, 2020 1 hour ago, Jasper dog said: Good work Rob, nice to see it come together. Imo the black and grey would make an interesting change from shades of green. Have fun! Darryl in that case tri-tone hard edged camo it is 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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