Dads203 12,331 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Right chaps, I'm a bit stalled on the 43, so much scratch building that i feel that I need to do build something a bit less challenging. I've selected this little beauty, one that my very good friend bought me a few years ago, Longshanks, so take a bow fella I know you've been waiting to see this get done. After my holiday to Normandy I'm a bit inspired to build something that would fit in with the trip. Next to no AM will be hurt in this build but I'll do some light scratch work just to work things in my own way. I built a Sherman back in 2016 and really enjoyed the build so this will be a second WW2 build for me. A Small amount of AM, nothing too serious (At this point), Its more so for the crew. Shall probably make a start over the weekend, Panic ye not, I'll be back on the 43 after this but I feel I need something a bit straight forward for a week or so. Regards Dan 15 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
M3talpig 4,704 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Excellent another Wolverine...i'll follow if you don't mind Dan steve 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Richard E 1,567 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 If I may, I'll take my place in the audience to enjoy another journey 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Hamden 4,528 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 I'll take a seat as well if you don't mind? I always learn from your builds so looking forward to see what you do with this Roger 1 Link to post Share on other sites
ivan-o 1,295 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 A likely story if ever I heard one Takom bergpanzer springs to mind. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Longbow 6,156 Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 Nice !! I’ll be interested to see which way you go with it 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Hamden 4,528 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 11 hours ago, ivan-o said: A likely story if ever I heard one Takom bergpanzer springs to mind Did you not see the let out clause in post 1 13 hours ago, Dads203 said: Next to no AM will be hurt in this build but I'll do some light scratch work just to work things in my own way. We'll see how things progress but I know a superb replica will rise from Dan's bench! Roger 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Jasper dog 6,227 Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 I'm in, always an education watching one of Dan's builds.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Longbow 6,156 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Whatever you do, don’t attach the upper and lower hull without the drive sprocket in place. The sprocket won’t fit under the hull overhang without removing the drive sprocket pin. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
phildagreek 3,705 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 7 hours ago, Longbow said: Whatever you do, don’t attach the upper and lower hull without the drive sprocket in place. The sprocket won’t fit under the hull overhang without removing the drive sprocket pin. That sounds like a hard lesson learnt. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Longbow 6,156 Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 4 hours ago, phildagreek said: That sounds like a hard lesson learnt. More of a shock lol. It’s a pain to work around, but fixable. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Dads203 12,331 Posted September 14, 2020 Author Share Posted September 14, 2020 Cheers Chaps, Had an hour at the bench yesterday and managed to get this done, I must say that Tamiya raised the bar with these newer releases, Fits perfectly and is very well engineered. Like the rear idlers that are done in such away that you can tension the tracks, they have allowed the use of AM tracks from the initial design which is great to see. More later chaps Dan 16 Link to post Share on other sites
robw_uk 3,314 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Nice start Dan... looking forward to seeing this one develop and stealing tips for the interior (will be applicable to the M20 Greyhound in terms of painting/weathering) 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Hamden 4,528 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Nice start Dan, looking forward to watching this to progress! Roger 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Dads203 12,331 Posted September 14, 2020 Author Share Posted September 14, 2020 Plodding through the build now, running gear is being assembled, just a touch of filler. Gotta love Tamiya's engineering. Dan 14 Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 17,451 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Another one, eh? You've not done anything with wings in ages... are you now exclusively an armour modeller? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Jasper dog 6,227 Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 Not hanging around with this one Dan! Looking the part already! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
SimonT 906 Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 Coming together quickly, especially considering the large glass of distraction only being half full 1 Link to post Share on other sites
M3talpig 4,704 Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Come on Dan what's the hold up ...i thought it would be at painting stage by this time..... you sleepin on the job. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Dads203 12,331 Posted September 16, 2020 Author Share Posted September 16, 2020 Cheers Chaps, @Mike - Armour is where the action is mate I'll probably dip in and out of Aircraft for a change but AFV's are my main subject. 50 minutes ago, M3talpig said: Come on Dan what's the hold up ...i thought it would be at painting stage by this time..... you sleepin on the job. Two words :- "Running Gear" Why did the allies and the axis powers love a simple suspension setup eh ? I mean the Germans really took it to the extreme but us poor modellers suffer One track done, one to do Digging about the other Sherman type vehicles in the stash I found these, I got them from a box of second hand figures, probably Telford one year in the past. I reckon they are US Army WW2 type gear? I think Verlinden ? They do look suitable to me. Cracking on with the other track now 8 Link to post Share on other sites
beefy66 8,996 Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Well blow me I blink while doing some chores around the house and you have nearly built it must be a catch somewhere will get the notebook ready OK I ll catch up Stay Safe beefy 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Hamden 4,528 Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Coming together now Dan looking forward to seeing it in paint! Roger 1 Link to post Share on other sites
M3talpig 4,704 Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 52 minutes ago, Dads203 said: I reckon they are US Army WW2 type gear? I think Verlinden ? They are indeed....now crack on i expect to see this done by the morning...... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Dads203 12,331 Posted September 16, 2020 Author Share Posted September 16, 2020 1 minute ago, M3talpig said: They are indeed....now crack on i expect to see this done by the morning...... Blimey - The morning ... Easy You didn't say which morning though 1 Link to post Share on other sites
M3talpig 4,704 Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 2 minutes ago, Dads203 said: You didn't say which morning though DAMN ...you got me there.......sly very sly 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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