First work in progress thread on here… Been building this for a while. NIce kit that I am making a few changes based on photographic evidence (of the heavier M4 HST) and other builds
replacing kit seat cusions with miliput - better size/shape to reflect the originals padded nature
replacing the kit doors (too thick) with tissue doors (this is experimental but looks like 2 sheets of 2 ply with either cling film or freezer bag windows)
adding a wooden “extension” (vertical) to the rear stowage compartment
thanks all… just placed on, and wood grain isn’t very obvious but have added the wooden “riser” to the rear. Just the cushions to do then it can be sent to the paint shop - doors are also in progress
thanks… paint will wait mostly because I have 3 others in line for weathering and also big upheavel here this week - son is off to University!!!
I really must be bonkers… well 6 doors done… and boy are they thinner than the plastic kits. I will fold them all open so should look OK… this was 2x two-ply tissue and then clear freezer bag for the windows…
What can I say but Wow! I know what you’re saying about uni upheavel. My, (U.K.), neice’s daughter is off as well but apparently there’s dramas over transport issues because of Covid.
yep only one person can accompan my son in to his accomodation (that will be his mom) but I will drive down and “lurk” outside. Car is going to be crammed with stuff…
today’s soft furnishing work was cushions. Kit ones were just boring plastic whereas in real life the seat pads were stuffed with blankets etc. This leads to a more “random” arrangement which I have tried to convey. Do need to add seatbelts as well but this now means this can go to the paintshop (might get to prime her next weekend)
no photos but build done… I might get time to prime it over the weekend if I am lucky (son off to Uni Thursday so will need to gauge the mood in the house before modelling)
yeah and the amoubnt I have spent on modelling stuff this week I need to keep her happy (2x new kits (1 loaded with AM goodies), some glue, priner and paint)
Hey, whilst I have continued to pick up kits and magazines over the past 10/15 years, I’ve really only dableled in figures, so my purchases have been minimal. Now I’m back and I’ve joined these forums I want to know about all the new stuff, pigments, PE , special paints, etc,etc. so the other day I spent 700$ Aussie dollars on such stuff. Ive been cooking dinners and doing housework ever since to re-build my brownie points! This comes to you live from the doghouse…
hahah i wasn’t as bad as that but pushed my luck for now…
not a big figure painter (the odd onewith Tamiya kit) but I have a Wespe coming in that is just calling out for figures - just don’t know which ones (Miniart do an SPG set that is tempting)
thanks all… .NOW the build is complete (well apart from probably having to source replacement tracks - HobbyBoss ones just woot stick with anything (even heat!) - may have to resort to a staple!!!
anyway, done some titivation this afternoon (better securing of the spare wheel, external support for the additional height at the rear and stowage (combination of Value Gear, Redog and AFV fuel cans). it does come out and is in 2 halves to allow for easier painting.
I remember when I first met this neat machine. I bought the REVELL " Long Tom" and the High Speed Tractor kit. That one couldn’t hold a candle to this one for detail!
I have built probably dozens for all kinds of stuff. Even converted one to Eight Wheel drive instead of treads.
(2x new kits (1 loaded with AM goodies), some glue, priner and paint)
