John Masters Posted May 19, 2022 Author Share Posted May 19, 2022 I'm back and I want to dig deeper into this build and really make some headway. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoftScience Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 you can do it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 3 hours ago, John Masters said: I'm back and I want to dig deeper into this build and really make some headway. Yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted May 20, 2022 Author Share Posted May 20, 2022 19 hours ago, SoftScience said: you can do it!! And I must. I am going to Leeds on June 8th for a long weekend so I have a few that need wrapping up before then. Back on the 16th and it always takes a coupe of days to back into the swing of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted May 28, 2022 Author Share Posted May 28, 2022 It is May 28th. I depart for Leeds on the morning of June 8th, Athens to Manchester direct. That gives me 11 days to complete this kit and post it in the gallery. I think I can do it. Lots of fiddly bits. Did this... I am leaving all the tools that are attached until the end, I want to paint and assemble them separately. This... That...there are some PE pieces that need to go on. I'll do that tonight. And here it is, before all the above are attached. I want the glue to set up. Going out to meet friends for parea. 😄 Once I attach all the bins and the tow bits on the back end, I'll start the turret and the winch/hoist assembly. Fingers crossed gents (and ladies)! --John 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 Progress...turret, the beginning of the crane/winch/hoist system...very complex stuff. Be patient. The turret was pretty easy. Be warned that the cannon fits one way better than the other. It points slightly down and is molded to fit the turret that way. So don't drill the hole perpendicular to the turret. While building the crane/hoist, study the plans carefully. There are persnickety bits. It's really a model unto itself. Lovely detail. I left it at that for the night. So many pieces already and I wanted the glue to be secure and set before I proceeded. I am thinking ahead to painting, because I'm close to that stage. I might try to paint some of this before I attach it to the turret. I have not decided yet. And another thing...I will be using Tamiya paints for this build. Should I prime the kit first? Tamiya paints seem to stick better than Vallejo Air. Please advise... --John 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 Hi John. Looks like you are making excellent progress and I do hope you get chance to finish it - it is looking superb already! I'm afraid I can't help with advice for the Tamiya paints. Might it be worth checking in the painting section of Britmodeller? Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted May 30, 2022 Author Share Posted May 30, 2022 36 minutes ago, PlaStix said: Hi John. Looks like you are making excellent progress and I do hope you get chance to finish it - it is looking superb already! I'm afraid I can't help with advice for the Tamiya paints. Might it be worth checking in the painting section of Britmodeller? Sounds like a plan. I’ll do that thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfa1983 Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 I use Aqueous / Acrylic Tamiya and Gunze paints almost exclusively. I tend to prime with a laquer based primer always, but it probably isn't totally necessary. I used to thin both with Tamiya acrylic thinner but nowadays for large areas like the overall colour I will thin them with laquer thinner. If you're confident of your finish there's probably less need for primer when using laquer thinner but I like priming first as it works for me! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 4 hours ago, arfa1983 said: I used to thin both with Tamiya acrylic thinner but nowadays for large areas like the overall colour I will thin them with laquer thinner. If you're confident of your finish Exactly what I do, I will use X-20A occasionally but prefer the Tamiya yellow cap lacquer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted June 3, 2022 Author Share Posted June 3, 2022 On 5/30/2022 at 9:44 PM, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Exactly what I do Thanks Dennis. I'm not using lacquer but the regular thinner seems to be alright. I'll prime it first. The bad news is that I am so busy right now (summer work) that the bench has been neglected. I'm pretty sure I won't finish this on time, nor some of the others. I will finish slowly and others might end up on the KUTA shelf. We'll see. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 Sorry to hear its a busy time and the bench isn't available for relaxation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Hi John. That's a shame because it's going to eventually be a stunning model. I will watch out for it in future. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted June 13, 2022 Author Share Posted June 13, 2022 Thanks @PlaStix. I’m on my way back from Yorkshire tomorrow. I’ll move it into the WiP thread this week sometime. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted June 15, 2022 Author Share Posted June 15, 2022 OK. I'm home and I see I have 3-4 days to do some more work on this and maybe finish it in time. I will try my best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted June 17, 2022 Author Share Posted June 17, 2022 2 days left. I might almost finish this. I finished assembling the hoist. Thus was difficult. Many small parts and many parts that didn't require cement. I will add the cable later. Yes, I know it will be difficult but the supplied copper wire is too large and unwieldy. I will use thinner string, stiffened with paint, etc... I will have the hoist pointing towards the rear, I think. I haven't decided. The wire... Onwards...I think I might have to paint this soon. And all the little bits not already onboard. Tracks. Egads... --John 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 Good luck John!! I'm really hoping this makes it into the Gallery in time!! Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted June 18, 2022 Author Share Posted June 18, 2022 Thanks @PlaStix. If the deadline is tomorrow then no dice I’m afraid. I’ll press on and post it in the Armour RFI thread. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 Hi John. That is a shame. Please let me know if you want me to move your thread to the main AFV WIP section. Thank you for taking part in this GB. Your finished build would have made an excellent addition to the Gallery. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted June 21, 2022 Author Share Posted June 21, 2022 Thanks @PlaStix. That would be very nice and helpful. Please migrate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 @John Masters Sorted! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted September 19, 2022 Author Share Posted September 19, 2022 I have finally come back to this one after along hiatus. I have primed the plastic bits and am ready t paint the hull, I think. I'll get new pictures up today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted September 19, 2022 Author Share Posted September 19, 2022 24 hours to make sure the Vallejo Primer really sticks. I gave the track links some AK Black as a base. I'll use the hairy brush to bring out any steel effects. The tools were given a spray of Olive Drab ad a base 'primer' coat. I'll pick out individual tones, colours and wear and tear with a hairy brush. These will be that final pieces to be added to the kit. --John 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted September 24, 2022 Author Share Posted September 24, 2022 First round of paint is on. I used the rattle can Olive Drab from Humbrol for this. Don't worry...there will be more paint. This is just a base. I am thinking of Portland Stone for the tan. I'll also use the Vallejo US Olive Drab for other paint areas, touch ups, etc... I found this string at a local craft shop. It's better than the supplied copper wire. More flexible, thinner. This will matter when I have to thread it through the various pulleys on the crane. I've got plenty of it. I have also given then tracks another round of paint. This time dry brushed 'steel'. This will probably be the last of the paint on these until I begin the weathering process once they are on the vehicle. I know it looks a bit stark right now, but some rust, dirt and grime will tone it all down. --John 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted September 26, 2022 Author Share Posted September 26, 2022 After thinking about the tracks, and looking at tracks online, I think these tracks are rubber booted, so to speak. So I gave them some tire black. While the paint was out I gave the bogies some of the same... The tools are all ready to go. Most likely they'll come last, after the decals and the matt varnish. In reality, fresh from the factory, they would have been painted Olive Drab too. But these are used tools, so... And, finally the camo. It took me some time and a few over-sprays to get it right. I finally mixed the Portland Stone with some Khaki to grey that down a bit. I also went back with the Vallejo Olive Drab and cleaned up some edges. What I have to do now is go around with a hairy brush and take care of the exhaust pipes, the moving parts on the deck that might be worn of paint, odds and ends. Touch-ups I could get with the airbrush. And I have to 'thread the needle', so to speak...get the cable onto the hoist. I have some neat AK weathering pencils I think I'll try to use...It's not exactly like the boxtops or the profile, but I like it. --John 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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