Longbow Posted April 23, 2022 Share Posted April 23, 2022 VMS Paper Shaper, Rob ? Is that technical stuff ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted April 23, 2022 Author Share Posted April 23, 2022 3 minutes ago, Longbow said: VMS Paper Shaper, Rob ? Is that technical stuff ? VMS is the company, the product they market is "Paper Shaper" (they do "special paper" that goes with it but this is plain old printer paper).... however it is just acylic Binder so I plan to get a larger bottle of that to see if it works, the concept is great (same stuff I used for the tarp on my Wespe) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted April 24, 2022 Share Posted April 24, 2022 Stowage look good Rob, I've heard about the VMS stuff but don't recall seeing it used before, going off your examples looks pretty handy. Nice work Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted April 24, 2022 Author Share Posted April 24, 2022 more work on stowage... stuck the individual parts together (I hope) added the first of 2 fuel can racks on rear fenders and added the gun tarps (hopefully they will look better once painted) - again all done using acrylic binder (a.k.a. VMS Paper Shaper) 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Hi Rob. Great to see more progress and I do like what you are doing with the stowage! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted April 26, 2022 Author Share Posted April 26, 2022 just wondered if acrylic binder could help strengthen paper to make home made stencils... tried with a star (so printed & cut out star then brushed binder over edges)... doesn't lie 100% flat but with sponge you can get something... not sure how sharp these markings should be but sponge application can create faded (don't think it would stand up to air spraying)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Knight Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 Pritstick your printed out star to a sticky back paper label and cut out again. Thicker and self-adhesive The stars were for the most part sharp as they were painted through a mask held tight to the surface 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted April 27, 2022 Author Share Posted April 27, 2022 replacement tow cable done (thanks all for the tips), finished rear deck stowage completed and tried to do the fighting compartment tarp - not sure if it works or if I need to redo... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted April 30, 2022 Author Share Posted April 30, 2022 paints on... not sure if it is too dark, and started on the stowage (terrible mix of colours but dont think just OD would add a lot... have to admit I am pleased with how the tarp turned out... need to do the one on the gun..... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted May 2, 2022 Author Share Posted May 2, 2022 this is where the weekend leaves the M7... paint gear packed away until next Saturday which will be gloss coat ahead of decals.... 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted May 3, 2022 Share Posted May 3, 2022 Hi Rob. The paintwork and stowage are all looking fantastic! Lovely progress. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 This is coming on strong. I like the stowage and tarpage very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted May 8, 2022 Author Share Posted May 8, 2022 decals on... slightly what-if, taken from various kits 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Coming on quickly now and looking good. I guess the acrylic binder worked ok then, tarps are looking good. Did you apply the binder first then fold / lay the paper or fold first then binder? Thanks Darryl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted May 9, 2022 Author Share Posted May 9, 2022 2 hours ago, Jasper dog said: Coming on quickly now and looking good. I guess the acrylic binder worked ok then, tarps are looking good. Did you apply the binder first then fold / lay the paper or fold first then binder? Thanks Darryl These are still VMS shaped... You soak the paper in the product and them apply it how you want .... Fold/tuck as needed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted May 9, 2022 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Yet more lovely progress Rob! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted June 6, 2022 Author Share Posted June 6, 2022 matt varnish on, stowage on, tracks and rubber painted.... hope to get this finished in time (at least finished enough for me... not envisaging a heavily weathered vehicle this time) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfoot Posted June 7, 2022 Share Posted June 7, 2022 Looking very nice, all the little details you’ve added bring it to life. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 That really is looking impressive Rob! I'm looking forward to seeing it in Gallery! Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted June 13, 2022 Author Share Posted June 13, 2022 FINISHED..... photos tonight 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted June 13, 2022 Author Share Posted June 13, 2022 finished, finito, done.... really enjoyed this build, learning all about stowage, some extra detail and scratch building.... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Very well done Priest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 That's absolutely brilliant Rob. I love all the stowage. It really gives that 'home from home', lived in look, and the colours look right too. One small point - is the driver's vision a bit obscured? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted June 14, 2022 Author Share Posted June 14, 2022 52 minutes ago, IanC said: That's absolutely brilliant Rob. I love all the stowage. It really gives that 'home from home', lived in look, and the colours look right too. One small point - is the driver's vision a bit obscured? that was mentioned elsewhere BUT I have seen photos of the front really heavily loaded like this... maybe not quite as bad but close enough... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Turned out really well Rob, all your stowage and home made tarps really set it off! Great work Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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