phildagreek Posted March 5, 2021 Share Posted March 5, 2021 Time to start a new project, enough of the winter blues, to be different I decided to build something from the stash! Some classic Tamiya plastic: M60A1ERA 1 by phil da greek, on Flickr There’s no drama in this box, no hidden messages in the instructions it’s just classic Tamiya. I already have a bit of sand in the display cabinet so I think it’s going to be out of the box in NATO three colour camouflage. After a couple of two hour sessions most of the main construction is done, requiring clean up & a good looking at tomorrow before I get some paint on. This is where we are right now: M60A1ERA 2 by phil da greek, on Flickr You May think I’m flying along here but it’s bound to slow down from here on. Thanks for looking in. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaastav Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 Looks interesting and I love a good Tamiya. So mind if I follow along 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 Like the M60 so will take a seat and follow along if I may? Stay safe Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted March 6, 2021 Author Share Posted March 6, 2021 9 hours ago, Hamden said: Like the M60 so will take a seat and follow along if I may? Stay safe Roger Please do! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted March 6, 2021 Author Share Posted March 6, 2021 A couple of hours progress has seen the construction phase pretty much done, the only drama being this gappy situation at the rear, it’s perfectly replicated on the other side so I’m taking comfort that it’s not my fault! M60A1ERA 3 by phil da greek, on Flickr Soon fettled with some plastic card, once painted & weathered it will be invisible. The hull, turret & cupola are just sat on each other in these photos, I will paint them & the ERA as separate items. M60A1ERA 4 by phil da greek, on Flickr M60A1ERA 5 by phil da greek, on Flickr M60A1ERA 6 by phil da greek, on Flickr Hoping to get a black primer / undercoat on it tomorrow & then back to work for a few days. Thanks for looking in. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted March 12, 2021 Author Share Posted March 12, 2021 A quick update................ Black undercoat on, white pre shading on, undersides got the first coat of green (Humbrol 117 from a tin, thinned & brushed on). Quick picture below with some bits in preparation, mainly from the Tamiya modern accessories set & a Mini Art USMC tank commander. M60A1ERA 7 by phil da greek, on Flickr Thanks for looking in! 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Really enjoying the approach you and @Andy J are taking with your modelling, this has to make for enjoyable modelling. The M60 will look super with a bit of paint thrown at it! Nice work Atb Darryl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted March 13, 2021 Share Posted March 13, 2021 Coming together nicely now! looking forward to seeing it with it's war paint on Stay safe Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted March 14, 2021 Share Posted March 14, 2021 Following on with interest,nicely done so far👍 Ivan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted March 18, 2021 Author Share Posted March 18, 2021 An update, small progress, the first thin coat of green (Humbrol 117) is on. The pre shading is very obvious & I always get a bit “twitchy” here, is the pre shading too much? Have I messed up? Obviously this will all blend together at the end......... M60A1ERA - 8 by phil da greek, on Flickr Thanks for looking in. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted March 24, 2021 Author Share Posted March 24, 2021 An update, two coats of green didn’t quite cover the white but a thin third coat seems to have done the trick. Lots of work on the ancillary bits & the wheels in particular. No pictures as it looks much like it does above but I’ll make the effort for next time! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted March 25, 2021 Author Share Posted March 25, 2021 Update with pictures. Wheels, a bit of a dark wash inside to give it some depth(?) followed by some aluminium to depict some wear & tear. It’s all a bit bright & in your face currently but I suspect it’s going to fade away under dry mud & dust. M60A1ERA 10 by phil da greek, on Flickr M60A1ERA 11 by phil da greek, on Flickr M60A1ERA 12 by phil da greek, on Flickr Moving onto some painting, it’s NATO 3 colour & the green is done. I’m not totally convinced the preshading is worth the effort, at times I can convince myself I can see the difference but most of the time........ The black is actually panzer grey with a few drops of black in, I like it more than the “pure” black. The pattern comes from the supplied Tamiya instructions. M60A1ERA 13 by phil da greek, on Flickr M60A1ERA 14 by phil da greek, on Flickr Still very much “in progress” but thanks for looking in. 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vytautas Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Looks very good! I really like this black color, a great shade. How did you paint camo? Vytautas 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted March 27, 2021 Author Share Posted March 27, 2021 Using the diagram provided by Tamiya, a steady hand & a good quality brush. Let’s see how the brown turns out! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 On 25/03/2021 at 16:39, phildagreek said: I’m not totally convinced the preshading is worth the effort, at times I can convince myself I can see the difference but most of the time........ Yes, I'm with you on that one Phil. I tried it and wasn't convinced. I have more success adding pigments afterwards. Nice work on the cammo and the wheels. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Following on with interest, looking great Phil 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted March 31, 2021 Author Share Posted March 31, 2021 Progress & pictures. First of all the wheels. Even after a few days of sitting I’m not convinced & was considering repainting, but after one very thin coat of “dirt” (Humbrol 110) things are looking up I think. M60A1ERA 16 by phil da greek, on Flickr I’ll give that a day or two of drying time & see what’s going on. Camouflage is complete & very fresh so that’ll get a few days to dry & harden. There appears to be large gaps in the camo but the ERA panels have yet to be mounted & then there’s the usual collection of bits to be mounted. M60A1ERA. 17 by phil da greek, on Flickr M60A1ERA. 18 by phil da greek, on Flickr That’s where we are, getting there, the ERA panels have proven to be quite fiddly but they will be beaten into submission & should appear in the next photos. Thanks for looking in. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerberus Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 The camo job looks very good Matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted April 7, 2021 Author Share Posted April 7, 2021 An update! A small but significant step forwards, the ERA panels are now attached and have been painted in Humbrol 030 which contrasts nicely with the 117 that is the green in the camouflage. Photos of the real thing shows a contrast but different light shows differing levels of contrast. I’ve also begun to attach a few bits to the rear of the turret. M60A1ERA 21 by phil da greek, on Flickr M60A1ERA 20 by phil da greek, on Flickr M60A1ERA 19 by phil da greek, on Flickr The paint is all still fresh on top but underneath is ready for some dirt so that’s the next job, followed by wheels & the kit tracks. Thanks for looking in. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ERK Posted April 7, 2021 Share Posted April 7, 2021 Looking very nice - all that ERA armour really give the M60 a sharper look - very impressive. Erk. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 Nice work that has come together superbly Stay safe Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted April 8, 2021 Share Posted April 8, 2021 Looks like a bit of a beast with all the extra armour coming along great 👍 beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted April 8, 2021 Author Share Posted April 8, 2021 Thank you all very much, appreciate it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted April 9, 2021 Share Posted April 9, 2021 It's looking good Phil. That cammo has turned out really well. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted April 10, 2021 Author Share Posted April 10, 2021 Cheers John, thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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