Hamden Posted November 8, 2020 Author Share Posted November 8, 2020 29 minutes ago, Bullbasket said: Did you scrape the headlamp brush guard Not scraped John just as they came in the kit - Italeri got that bit right even if the rest isn't Stay safe Roger 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted November 12, 2020 Author Share Posted November 12, 2020 Thanks for the comments and likes. Darryl @Jasper dog asked about the Bronco workable tracks I stated was going to be used on my M32. The tracks needed to be changed from the kit supplied rubber bands to T49's as shown in the picture Steve @M3talpig found and kindly posted earlier in the thread, that said the postman delivered this today Construction seems to be similar to that of the same companies Challenger 2 tracks, so next session at the bench looks like track bashing may be in order! Stay safe Roger 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3talpig Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 7 minutes ago, Hamden said: Darryl @Jasper dog asked about the Bronco workable tracks I stated was going to be used on my M32. The tracks needed to be changed from the kit supplied rubber bands to T49's as shown in the picture Steve @M3talpig found and kindly posted earlier in the thread, that said the postman delivered this today They should keep you busy mate...... i used AFV Club tracks on mine but have to say they were very very fragile hopefully these will be more substantial. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted November 12, 2020 Author Share Posted November 12, 2020 6 minutes ago, M3talpig said: i used AFV Club tracks on mine but have to say they were very very fragile Thanks for the comment Steve. When I used Bronco's CR2 tracks they went together reasonably quickly and were quite strong when put together! Famous last words eh? Stay safe Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 You probably know Roger but don’t use any enamel based weathering products or mineral spirits on these mate, they attack the pins and the tracks fall apart 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 If they drive you up the wall, there's always Panda Plastics T49 tracks. Very easy to assemble and very strong. John. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Catching up after a break from following this one Roger. Impressive progress and incredible interior work. Looking forward to seeing how you get on with those tracks. I had a challenging time with the Takom ones I used on my Heller AMX-13, but they were not proper links with pins. Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted November 12, 2020 Author Share Posted November 12, 2020 40 minutes ago, Dads203 said: don’t use any enamel based weathering products or mineral spirits on these mate, they attack the pins Thanks for the heads up Dan @Dads203 there is no pins on these they are the same as the CR2 ones they do which is a top and bottom of the link with the plastic pin clamped between the two halves if that makes sense the guide horns are added to the outside edges separately. The CR2 ones took enamel weathering products OK. Time will tell! Stay safe Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Thanks Roger, let's see how they go together, good to have options! 4 hours ago, Bullbasket said: If they drive you up the wall, there's always Panda Plastics T49 tracks. Very easy to assemble and very strong. John. Nice to have the Panda Plastics European Marketing and distribution director on hand to lobby on there behalf! Salaried or a commission basis John?😉 Good luck Roger 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 21 hours ago, Jasper dog said: Salaried or a commission basis John? Commission.......in the form of tracks. Must try the same with Fruilmodel!! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 Thanks for all the likes and comments very much appreciated. Small update today as I've not had a lot of spare time recently but to keep John @Bullbasket happy primer has been deployed after the lifting boom had been added. I decided to keep Darryl @Jasper dog company and have started assembly of the first track, not difficult but time consuming with the separate guide horns to be added after all the links have been joined but before fitting to the vehicle. A question for T49 track experts am I correct in thinking there is no rubber pad on the inside of the track link? (the part the road wheels run on) Many thanks for dropping by and I hope your own projects are progressing well Stay safe Roger 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Getting close now Roger and looking mighty fine from here mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted November 22, 2020 Author Share Posted November 22, 2020 54 minutes ago, Dads203 said: Getting close now Roger and looking mighty fine from here mate Cheers Dan Stay safe Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 Hi Roger, this is going to look great when done, particularly impressive with the boom in-situ! Good luck with the tracks... Cheers Darryl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vytautas Posted November 22, 2020 Share Posted November 22, 2020 (edited) Looks great, a top job 👍 Vytautas Edited November 22, 2020 by vytautas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted November 26, 2020 Author Share Posted November 26, 2020 Thanks to all for the likes and comments. Some paint has been added and I'm still slowly track bashing so thought it would be idea to try the first length for size - not quite long enough yet but not to far to go, then start the second one. Track may be on backwards as I did not check as it's only there to check for length. Thanks for stopping by your time is very much appreciated Stay safe Roger 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashlight Posted November 26, 2020 Share Posted November 26, 2020 @Hamden Hi Roger, looking great! The tracks seem to be hard work to get them finished, but they'll be looking good when they'll be done. Stay safe 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted November 26, 2020 Author Share Posted November 26, 2020 4 minutes ago, flashlight said: The tracks seem to be hard work to get them finished Thanks for the comment Nick, the tracks aren't hard work just time consuming each link has six pieces including the two guide horns. Hopefully they'll turn out OK in the end. Stay safe Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted December 14, 2020 Share Posted December 14, 2020 Just catching up, Roger... Looking great so far !! I can't stand doing tracks, myself. It seems to be the worst part, for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 It does look good Roger. The top coat is nice and even. One observation if I may. Is it possible to remove one link from the tracks as they do seem to be a bit slack, and that wasn't really the way that Sherman based vehicles tracks were. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted December 15, 2020 Author Share Posted December 15, 2020 10 hours ago, Longbow said: I can't stand doing tracks, myself. It seems to be the worst part Changing tracks on this one Lee as the kit supplied rubber bands are the wrong type as the pic: Steve @M3talpigposted on page 1 show, at present I'm short of bench time and am a little short of mojo as well! Will crack on soon as I hope to be at Aprils Bovington Tank Museum show in April '21 with a friend. 1 minute ago, Bullbasket said: Is it possible to remove one link from the tracks as they do seem to be a bit slack, and that wasn't really the way that Sherman based vehicles tracks were. Thanks for the comment John, in the above picture the track is about 6/8 links short it's not joined under the road wheels in the picture just laid in place for affect and to check length. Thanks to everyone for stopping by, the likes and comments it's very much appreciated Stay safe Roger 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 15 minutes ago, Hamden said: Thanks for the comment John, in the above picture the track is about 6/8 links short it's not joined under the road wheels in the picture just laid in place for affect and to check length. Good grief!! I know that my powers of observation are about as good as my ability to carry out neurosurgery, but how did I miss that? Sorry Roger. It seems as though unless something whacks me between the eyes, I don't see it. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted January 27, 2021 Author Share Posted January 27, 2021 Not been on this one for a while so it's time to wrap this one up. First a confession after Christmas I went to continue building the Bronco T49 tracks and after feeding the carpet monster a couple of the guide horns I put the tracks back in the box and in order to finish this project I gave in and ordered a set of AFV Club T49 rubber band style tracks. When these arrived through Amazon from America I continued with this and am now calling this done - I am still awaiting the crew to report for duty so will add these at a later date. Since the last update the decals/transfers/stickers have been added as has the above mentioned tracks. The lifting boom has been rigged and the winch/crane rope added, spare road wheels positioned on the rear of the casement and the anti aircraft .50 machine gun fitted to the casement top and a canvas cover fashioned. Enough waffle I'll let the pictures tell the story. The star decals are from the kit and the unit markings are home printed. Thanks to everyone who has joined me on this projects and for the likes and comments and especially to Steve @M3talpig for finding the only known pictures of a big hatch M32, thanks again for that Steve. Taking a break from AFV's for the next one and building Dominic Toretto's Dodge Charger from the Fast & Furious film down the civilian vehicle section as my daughter and son in law gave it to me for Christmas. Stay safe Roger 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3talpig Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 That looks absolutely fantastic Roger....greasy grimy and with a general appearance of being worn and used and it looks a million dollars with the boom raised...in fact quite an impressive kit all round, especially considering that the kit is ...what 35 years old now. Shame Italeri kits don't stack up now like they used too.................really splendid old bean 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted January 27, 2021 Share Posted January 27, 2021 Nice work Roger looks the business to me great work my friend 👍 👏. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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