Fine Molds 1/35 Type 4 Chi-To WIP

Modeling Subjects Armor
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It was a fun learning experience, that I may use again. But, not on the Merkava…

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I’m calling the tank finished.

I added the road wheels and tracks. I used the supplied tracks from Fine Molds, and I really do not like them. I could not find AM tracks for this tank. The stock tracks have no sag at all, and are extremely tight on the wheels. Plus I have a few floaties as well. So, originally, I was going to put this tank on a base with a Japanese Torii, but since it did not turn out that well, it will sit on it’s own. I do have a figure that I will finish and then this build will be complete.

For my first tank build in over twenty years, all in all not too bad, and I did learn several new techniques.

Hope you enjoy. Let me know what you think.

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Bruce: She turned out great! Love the camo and weathering!

Gee, three years, has it really been that long? Anyway, the wait was worth it!

BTW: You could always use the pin technique to hold down the tracks. Funny that on the Type 5 FineMolds added separate link tracks but not on this one.

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Thanks, Cliff! Yeah, three years, kind of sad it took so long.

I’m going to save the pin technique for the next kit that has rubberband tracks.

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looks good!

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Thanks, OkieDude!

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Good to see this finished Bruce, its come out well. I like the weathering, its got a nice ground in dust look, spot on.

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Thanks, Bish!