edjbartos Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 Really nice build , looking forward to seeing how it progresses Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 Cheers chaps, So its on it running gear for the first time. still loads to do so don't expect to see paint any time soon Aber metal gun barrel, a tad disappointing really, I thought it might have the rifling in the muzzle but it didn't, so the kit version is just as good. Debating on using these for this build, it will add a humongous amount of build time to the project though ? Jury is still out at this point. Cheers for looking in Dan 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 You did say you had two weeks to spare! The way your cracking on the tracks should be no problem 😉😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted September 17, 2020 Author Share Posted September 17, 2020 25 minutes ago, ivan-o said: You did say you had two weeks to spare! The way your cracking on the tracks should be no problem 😉😀 4 days left now of quarantine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 Where does the time go? where do you get your green stuff mate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 9 hours ago, ivan-o said: Where does the time go? where do you get your green stuff mate? I bought mine from these guys mate :- https://www.sylmasta.com/product/duro-reel-green-stuff-36-90cm/?v=79cba1185463 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3talpig Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 This is cheaper still and exactly the same stuff..... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Modelling-Stuff-Hobby-Sculpt-Kneadatite-Blue-Yellow-36-inches-Makes-Green-Putty/390938693328?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 Some turret detail going in, just the kit stuff, some ejector pins have been cleaned up on in the inside face of the turret. Also more work on the hull I'll be adding the foundry casting markings to the turret and hull, these are from Archer Decals, on a side note to that Archer are stopping the dry rub down decals which is a real shame, they cannot get the chemicals to manufacture them any more. So stock up gents if you want any. Only impacts the dry rub down decals. Enjoy Dan 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 With all those slab sides I can’t help thinking how plain it is! 😀 I dare say you have plenty to hang off it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 14 minutes ago, ivan-o said: With all those slab sides I can’t help thinking how plain it is! 😀 I dare say you have plenty to hang off it. Just a small selection. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 48 minutes ago, Dads203 said: I'll be adding the foundry casting markings to the turret and hull, these are from Archer Decals, on a side note to that Archer are stopping the dry rub down decals which is a real shame, they cannot get the chemicals to manufacture them any more. So stock up gents if you want any. Only impacts the dry rub down decals. Making good progress Dan, on Archer, it looks like they are planning to convert their dry transfers to normal waterslide decals: Archer's Press Release 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 8 minutes ago, Richard E said: Making good progress Dan, on Archer, it looks like they are planning to convert their dry transfers to normal waterslide decals: Archer's Press Release It’s a real shame though, I liked the dry rubdown decals over the normal water slide types, no sealing in or glossing required. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 1 minute ago, Dads203 said: It’s a real shame though, I liked the dry rubdown decals over the normal water slide types, no sealing in or glossing required. It's called progress: with the rubdown decals you need a pencil or burnisher and with the water slide decals you need a whole box full of different varnishes and setting solutions, Anyway - back to modelling. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3talpig Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Dads203 said: I liked the dry rubdown decals over the normal water slide types, no sealing in or glossing required. well that sucks...love rub down ...talk about taking a huge step backwards in ease of use and realism 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 More progress being made this morning. Gun breach gets more parts added, the counterweights are added to the rear of the turret. Basic construction is almost done now. Then onto the detailing. I've removed the blobs on the engine deck and drilled some holes ready for proper handles, likewise for the drivers and radio operators hatches. One question, to me the drivers periscopes look like they haven't been fitted here, the armoured covers are down and no scope can be seen, probably a question for @Bullbasket ? I'm no Sherman expert but I think Tamiya have kitted this based upon a vehicle that has missing periscopes? Struggling to find some decent pictures to see the setup but I think its a bit of an oversight, with out scopes you can't see where you are going when closed down One of the next things to add will be these casting marks. Found these in the decal stash, they will get put to good use. some graffiti for the backs of the tank crew jackets. Cheers for looking in. Dan 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 The second piece of aftermarket added. Armourscale antenna base Going to add one of these little beauties to the build, much better than the kit offering. Enjoy Dan 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 3 hours ago, Dads203 said: One question, to me the drivers periscopes look like they haven't been fitted here, the armoured covers are down and no scope can be seen, probably a question for @Bullbasket ? I'm no Sherman expert but I think Tamiya have kitted this based upon a vehicle that has missing periscopes? Struggling to find some decent pictures to see the setup but I think its a bit of an oversight, with out scopes you can't see where you are going when closed down 'Morning Dan. I think that Tamiya has taken the lazy way out with all three periscopes, and moulded them in the closed down position. I've got some photos of an Achilles (same animal, different turret/gun) which shows them in exactly the same positions. I could only find one photo of an in service vehicle with the periscope in the raised position. Give me a while, and I'll upload a couple of piccies. I'll also have a look at the AFV Club kit that I have of the Wolverine. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 OK, as promised, here are a couple of photos. In the first one, you can see the periscope in the open position. And these are some photos of a museum example, showing the periscope open and closed. Finally, this is the instruction sheet for the AFV Club Wolverine. You can see that they have been more adventurous with the periscopes than Tamiya have. Hope that has been of some help Dan. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3talpig Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 This might also help ......used on or in the M4.M10,M36 and probably more i do have the tech manual somewhere that shows the fittings as well if i find it i will post the pics 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted September 20, 2020 Author Share Posted September 20, 2020 Guys, cheers for those ref pix, they are a real help indeed proper good stuff. I’ll have to scratch them up I think, shouldn’t be too difficult. I found this morning a pair of periscopes from an old Tamiya Sherman so it’s just the armoured covers that I’ll need to set about with. Much appreciated with the Ref pix. One other question for you chaps, what type of track would of been common on the M10 during D-Day. I’m leaning to use the kit pattern rubber blocks as these look to be the most common? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3talpig Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 1 hour ago, Dads203 said: Much appreciated with the Ref pix. One other question for you chaps, what type of track would of been common on the M10 during D-Day. I’m leaning to use the kit pattern rubber blocks as these look to be the most common? T51 or T48 the above pic is a DDay M10 as can be seen from the cullin hedgerow device 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 Dan bit late but these might be of some help regards the periscopes taken from my copy of the Squadron walk around Stay Safe beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 (edited) Next to No aftermarket and light scratch work, yeh right, it'll end up the full monty, of that I'm sure Edited September 20, 2020 by Hewy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 7 hours ago, M3talpig said: This might also help ......used on or in the M4.M10,M36 and probably more i do have the tech manual somewhere that shows the fittings as well if i find it i will post the pics That's a blast from the past: I was gifted a couple of periscopes like that when my grandfather cleared out his workshop many many years ago and I think they were eventually incorporated into a den roof; sadly, I don't know what their ultimate fate was. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted September 21, 2020 Author Share Posted September 21, 2020 Thank you chaps, the ref material is great and very useful indeed. Been Working in the figures, they are all together and cleaned up at this point just awaiting the Hornet heads. I’ll post up pictures later for you all to see. Dan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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