Tom W. Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Hello , Some time ago I started to struggle with this model and today I finished the turret. I started with the turret to have the worst behind me. To mount the resin Legend set, I had to make a huge hole in the turret and cut 5 cm of the barrel. Then I had to fill the gap between the joint of the mantlet cover and the armor. I used so much putty that I had to renew cast texture all over the turret using Mr Surfacer 500. But I think it was worth it because it's a really nice set. I especially like the PE clasps The Legend set also includes a searchlight. I added a few more things to it and made a power plug from useless parts. A few more PE parts and springs at the loaders hatch. The canister basket will be empty with the belts hanging down. Patton crews sometimes mounted an additional machine gun at this point on the turret, so I did it too To make it look better, I used the Aber's set for Browning. I added a metal Browning barrel to the commander's cupola and missing handles. I also made a end cap on the chain for the power socket. And a shot at the back and right side. 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Wow! That's some detail that you've put in there, and that's just the turret. Great work. I'll be interested to see how you get on with this as I want to get hold of a Magach 3. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3talpig Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Oh i'm following this ...fantastic work on the turret ...should be a real stunner when complete. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Very nice !! Didn't even know Dragon made one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Beautiful work, looks absolutely amazing, looking forward to seeing the rest as you progress... Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom W. Posted October 7, 2020 Author Share Posted October 7, 2020 Thanks guys! 1 hour ago, Longbow said: Didn't even know Dragon made one. Dragon made M48A3, M48A3 Mod. B and M48A5. But these are not the kits we know from German WWII vehicles from this manufacturer. Maybe they keep the dimensions better than the old Tamiya, but the detail is not amazing. But it's probably the best choice for the M48 anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Brilliant work on the turret, looking forward to seeing the rest come together! Atb Darryl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 thats a superb looking turret, can't wait to see the rest of the build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom W. Posted October 9, 2020 Author Share Posted October 9, 2020 Hi All, Today I completed the hull with suspension. I made the cast texture in the same way as on the turret. Close up of a sprocket. The Patton tanks had three holes in sprocket for getting rid of the mud. Dragon found this an insignificant detail so I had to drill them. I couldn't resist to try on with the turret 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartH Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 You're doing a great job with this one and the attention to detail is spot on. Those brackets around the mantlet cover look superb! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Fantastic detail going into this. Will follow with much interest. Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Wonderful job on this one !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Outstanding! Some really great work going on here, the texture on the hull is excellent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 This is looking really great, love the extra detail that you are putting into this. Great work... Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernst Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Wow, some clean precision modelling. I always liked this curved shape of the hull and without fenders it really shows. This is a fine build. Cheers, Ernst. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Nice fix with the mud holes on the sprockets. It's mystifying why Dragon would leave a detail like that out. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 Stunning absolutely stunning with attention to detail second to none! Stay safe Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted October 10, 2020 Share Posted October 10, 2020 This looks fantastic, the turret is superb! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom W. Posted October 10, 2020 Author Share Posted October 10, 2020 You don't even know how glad I am that you like it. It really motivates me to keep working. Thanks a lot 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom W. Posted October 12, 2020 Author Share Posted October 12, 2020 The fenders are in place, so the overall shape is done and the first round of the PE parts is waiting for its turn. 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaoinas Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 WOW! Really good and clean job with all the extra details you've added. I very much like this kind of builds and can't wait for more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 (edited) Looking fantastic !! But, Ugh !! Those tiny little brass bits !! Edited October 12, 2020 by Longbow 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Beautiful work on this, the detail is amazing. It’s looking better and better. Lovely work on the brass... Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 Photoetch is our friend, someone once said...... Great work and a pleasure to see it come together ! Atb Darryl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom W. Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 Hello, All PE parts in place. Dragon forgot something again. A "small" detail at the fenders. These parts are missing, the manual does not show them either and boxart misleads us... Old Tamiya is not inferior to Dragon, especially considering the price. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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