Derbyeomanry Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Ive made a start tonight. Cant do any spraying (on my M10) as garage out of commission - new tumble dryer arriving tomorrow. First close look ive had at the detail - its superb. Chasis made up of five parts - not the usual one piece tub - just fell together - superb. Cant fault it - so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz greenwood Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Very nice Neil. I've seen the Tasca M4's, but never built one. I can't wait to see more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Nice start Neil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbyeomanry Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 Turret base sites up inside turet body - no join to get rid of - superb design Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbyeomanry Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 Just trial fitted chassis into hull - superb precision fit - doesnt even need glue to stay in place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz greenwood Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 I have to get one of these to go alongside my Dragon Tiger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbyeomanry Posted February 9, 2009 Author Share Posted February 9, 2009 Thats my next buy - Dragon Tiger with Zimmerit - reviews look okay..Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darson Posted February 9, 2009 Share Posted February 9, 2009 Daz I'm part way thru building the Tasca Sherman II DV and it is without doubt the finest armour kit I have ever built. The engineering on these kits has to be seen to be believed and best of all the splash guards and sand shields are made from thin styrene rather than etched brass, which has always been the weakest point of the DML Shermans IMHO as it doesn't give the modeler the choice of mediums. The weakest/tricky or most gimmicky part of the Tasca Shermans is their "live" suspension, why they have done this I have no idea. Neil looking good mate and they really are a dream to build aren't they? Please keep the updates coming Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timbo33 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Don't know much about clanky-tracky things but this one looks pretty cool. Good job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbyeomanry Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 No more build today but Resicast bogies arrived. Ive cleaned themm up, scrubbed 'em in soapy water and will prime tomorrow. Only two pieces - excellent detail - and no Sherman bogies to build! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Now they look neat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyL Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 Those look good...and like you say, all in one piece, which is a bonus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted February 10, 2009 Share Posted February 10, 2009 'Scuse a non-treadhead butting in, but does the 1 piece resin casting add anything other than not having to build the kit parts? Are they better mouldings too? Does the fact that the wheels are integral to the casting not cause a bit of a pain when you're painting it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbyeomanry Posted February 10, 2009 Author Share Posted February 10, 2009 Hi, I suppose they are a bit of an extravagance. Kit parts are good but have been made to move realistically. Problem is when tracks are put on, front and rearmost wheels get pulled upwards when they should remain flat on the floor, giving a rocking chair effect to the suspension. These have better texture and detail than the kit parts. Will spray wheels and hand paint tyres before fitting to tank - not too muche of a problem with fine brush, thinned paint, magnifier and a steady hand. Some builders complete the tank including stowage and tracks before getting the paint out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebos Posted February 11, 2009 Share Posted February 11, 2009 Lovely bit of casting there! This one should be good. I can certainly see how the 'working' running gear can be a curse as well as a benefit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbyeomanry Posted February 12, 2009 Author Share Posted February 12, 2009 Bit more done tonight. Suspension cleaned up and primed. Final drive housing built and dryfitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz greenwood Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 That looks lovely Neil. I have to get one now to go alongside my Tiger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousDFB1 Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Looks good Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbyeomanry Posted February 12, 2009 Author Share Posted February 12, 2009 Need a Tiger to go alongside the Sherman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz greenwood Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 Hi Neil. The re-released Tiger with moulded Zimmerit looks nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbyeomanry Posted February 12, 2009 Author Share Posted February 12, 2009 Thats the one ive got my eye on - fancy painting something not Olive drab. Ive got a 1/48 AFV club Late Tiger I might have a crack at first...Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daz greenwood Posted February 12, 2009 Share Posted February 12, 2009 The AFV Club Tiger's are nice I've got a 1/2 built early and late put away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbyeomanry Posted February 17, 2009 Author Share Posted February 17, 2009 Thought i'd make a start on the etch stuff for a change - stowage box took me ALL EVENING. Used to be able to knock one of these together in 5 minutes AND without a magnifier. Photographed next to kit part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darson Posted February 18, 2009 Share Posted February 18, 2009 Wow it was certainly worth the evening’s effort Neil, the stowage box looks great. The whole kit's coming along really nicely, I can't wait to see it with some paint on. By the way what are you going to use paint wise for a British tank circa 1944? Also, those AFV (Skybow) Tigers are really the ducks nuts and go together beautifully. I hope you don't mind but here's one I did a couple of years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbyeomanry Posted February 18, 2009 Author Share Posted February 18, 2009 (edited) Cracking build that! Just ordered 1/35 Dragon late Tiger with Zimmerit - should be here in the morning. Will make a start on the AFV Tiger as a break from the Firefly. Seems a pretty simple build - need to hone my airbrush skills before trying German camo. Not sure what i'll paint the Firefly with. I'll check some other build articles - Khaki drab looks favourite though will undercoat in a darker green as preshade. Not into mud and heavy weathering so will see how it goes. Edited February 18, 2009 by Derbyeomanry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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