Ade H Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 3 hours ago, edjbartos said: I just hope I haven't overdone the chipping and worn effects No, it's like it is with some cockpits; you tend to need a bit of stage make-up to compensate for the lack of light when viewing. That engine, by the way, is rather nicely finished. It's as good as the official build of MiniArt's separate engine kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted January 28, 2022 Author Share Posted January 28, 2022 Hi there folks, just a quick update. I have now started to add items to the baseplate. First off I added one of the sides with the ammo boxes then the unit next to the drivers seat. Added the wall that separates the main compartment from the engine and added the storage box along with fire extinguishers in front of it. Then finally added the engine at the rear, this is now slowly taking shape... Here are a few photo's to show my progress so far... Next up is assembling and fitting the other side and rear panels of the tank, will be back as soon as that is done... As always thanks for looking in all the best Ed 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 That looks superb Ed. You certainly haven't overdone it with the chipping. It's got a very worn (and realistic) look to it. Nice work. John. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted January 28, 2022 Share Posted January 28, 2022 On 1/24/2022 at 5:00 PM, edjbartos said: I have weathered And it is good. I'm going to buy one of these tonight! I'm inspired!!!! Edit: Done! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted January 28, 2022 Author Share Posted January 28, 2022 2 hours ago, Bullbasket said: That looks superb Ed. You certainly haven't overdone it with the chipping. It's got a very worn (and realistic) look to it. Nice work. John. Thank you John, I appreciate that, I did wonder and first.. all the best Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted January 28, 2022 Author Share Posted January 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Bertie Psmith said: And it is good. I'm going to buy one of these tonight! I'm inspired!!!! Edit: Done! That's made me laugh Bertie, good on you, it will be good to see how you get on, thanks for looking in and commenting Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APA Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 Good grief! That is first class 👍 Andrew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 15 hours ago, edjbartos said: That's made me laugh Bertie, good on you, it will be good to see how you get on, thanks for looking in and commenting Ed I got carried away and bought a Toyota 'Technical' with a big gun in the back too. You are costing me a fortune Ed! I see a mid-east diorama in my future. Will you be doing a diorama? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo1966 Posted January 29, 2022 Share Posted January 29, 2022 Great work Ed, looking fantastic. Did i see one of these with plastic garden chairs in somewhere? Not sure if it was a real photo or a model, or maybe i dreamt it 😄 George 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted January 29, 2022 Author Share Posted January 29, 2022 7 hours ago, APA said: Good grief! That is first class 👍 Andrew Thank you Andrew, much appreciated Ed 6 hours ago, Bertie Psmith said: I got carried away and bought a Toyota 'Technical' with a big gun in the back too. You are costing me a fortune Ed! I see a mid-east diorama in my future. Will you be doing a diorama? Sorry about that Bertie, it's only money 😄. Not sure about a diorama, not really done one before, perhaps I should start with this one, I'll see... all the best Ed 6 hours ago, Geo1966 said: Great work Ed, looking fantastic. Did i see one of these with plastic garden chairs in somewhere? Not sure if it was a real photo or a model, or maybe i dreamt it 😄 George Hi George, I've seen several photo's of similar models all with different bits and pieces added to it, from boxes and crates to a pair of ladies high heels! I suppose anything goes... cheers Ed 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted January 31, 2022 Author Share Posted January 31, 2022 Hi everyone, carrying on with the baseplate, I have now painted and weathered the other side... Then glued onto the baseplate along with the rear panel. It's a nice easy fit all round, a few photo's to show where I'm at... Also I have decided to purchase metal tracks from MasterClub, I liked the ones that I had on the T-34 so I thought I'd try them on this one, the detail on these are really nice so I will look forward to doing these... That pretty much completes the interior work on the APC, next up is to start work on the exterior panels, I will be back when I've made further progress... all the best Ed 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Excellent work Ed. How do those tracks compare with Fruil? I've never used Masterclub before. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaoinas Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Oh, it does look good, Ed. I like the worn look of the interior a lot. 3 minutes ago, Bullbasket said: How do those tracks compare with Fruil? I've never used Masterclub before. My experience with MC tracks is that these are far superior to Friul in both casting and assembly. Only thing to note is that when burnishing fluid is used to finish the tracks, the resin pinheads need a tad of paint afterwards. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 That interior is superb, Ed. Very artistic and realistic at the same time. The painting tells a long sad story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted February 1, 2022 Author Share Posted February 1, 2022 1 hour ago, Bullbasket said: Excellent work Ed. How do those tracks compare with Fruil? I've never used Masterclub before. John. 55 minutes ago, vaoinas said: Oh, it does look good, Ed. I like the worn look of the interior a lot. My experience with MC tracks is that these are far superior to Friul in both casting and assembly. Only thing to note is that when burnishing fluid is used to finish the tracks, the resin pinheads need a tad of paint afterwards. Thanks both for your kind comments, I've never used Fruil before John, In fact I've only ever done one set of metal and that was Masterclub on my last build on the T-34. I really liked them that's why I bought them this time round. They come with resin pins as Kristjan mentioned which are a bit fiddly but ok to assemble. But the holes go straight through so you could put in your own wire instead if you wish. After burnishing as Kristjan said you do need a spot of paint on top of the pins to blend them in . Cheers both, have a good one Ed 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted February 1, 2022 Author Share Posted February 1, 2022 1 hour ago, Bertie Psmith said: That interior is superb, Ed. Very artistic and realistic at the same time. The painting tells a long sad story. Thank you very much Bertie, I really appreciate your kind comments... all the best Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo rsv Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Excellent progress Ed, it would take me months to get that far. Wayne 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted February 1, 2022 Author Share Posted February 1, 2022 1 hour ago, diablo rsv said: Excellent progress Ed, it would take me months to get that far. Wayne Thanks Wayne, this seems to be going quicker than normal for a Miniart build, then I looked at the instructions and realised I have still another 45 stages to go 🤣 I'm not even half way yet. Not to worry I'm still enjoying the build. all the best Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted February 1, 2022 Share Posted February 1, 2022 Looking wonderful Ed, really nice work. Never tried the MC tracks myself only ever used Fruils, of which I've always been quite happy with. Atb Darryl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted February 2, 2022 Author Share Posted February 2, 2022 10 hours ago, Jasper dog said: Looking wonderful Ed, really nice work. Never tried the MC tracks myself only ever used Fruils, of which I've always been quite happy with. Atb Darryl Thanks Darryl, much appreciated, need to try Fruils one day and compare... all the best Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 Hey Ed, my APC arrived today! It's the heaviest model I've ever held in my shaking sweating hands, nearly three English pounds of plastic joy. Just look at that, guys! I'm even more impressed that Ed's building so fast. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted February 2, 2022 Share Posted February 2, 2022 Hi Ed. Wow!! Incredible modelling again on that interior!! Superbly done! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted February 2, 2022 Author Share Posted February 2, 2022 1 hour ago, PlaStix said: Hi Ed. Wow!! Incredible modelling again on that interior!! Superbly done! Kind regards, Stix Many thanks Stix, I really appreciate that... all the best Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted February 4, 2022 Author Share Posted February 4, 2022 A quick update on my build, I'm now fitting the top part of the APC. The glacis plate is glued into position but the other plates at the top are just placed on top. I'm going to have the main top plate removable so that you get a better view of the inside as well as having the engine cover removable. Here's a couple of photo's to show where I'm at.... There are two retaining bars on the engine cover, which come with far too many gates to clean up nicely, so I made my own as replacements from copper wire. The bars in place, not glued yet, they look much better... Then I came to the radiator grills.... Bertie, if you are reading this, seeing that you have just got one these, your in for some pain my friend, PAIN! 🤣 Seriously it's not as bad as it looks, the first one took a while and a bit of language, but when I got into the swing of things the other was much faster... That's it for now, next up I believe will be the guards at the top of the APC, then the fenders. I will be back when I have some more to show... All the best and thanks for looking in Ed 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted February 4, 2022 Share Posted February 4, 2022 4 minutes ago, edjbartos said: Bertie, if you are reading this, seeing that you have just got one these, your in for some pain my friend, PAIN! I am. And I am. But the result looks pretty good. I can bear the agony of the build for the ecstasy of having it in the cabinet. Can you recommend any good reference books, Ed? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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