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Post by lyle on Feb 2, 2024 19:59:57 GMT -5
That hat really looks great!
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Post by stikpusher on Feb 2, 2024 21:12:52 GMT -5
Brent & Lyle, thank you.
Brent, I'm gonna do a moderate amount of weathering on this... the photos from that campaign show them moderately dirty/clean, and depending upon what point in the battle covered in light mud or snow/ice.
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Post by stikpusher on Feb 3, 2024 22:02:32 GMT -5
and today's update - I sealed the decals in with a flat coat….   these decals will not be flaking off like the kit decals did… next up for this one is some stowage and weathering… |
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Post by kyledehart5 on Feb 3, 2024 23:10:18 GMT -5
Man this looks awesome already. Can’t wait to see the goodies and the weathering.
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Post by stikpusher on Feb 4, 2024 1:14:57 GMT -5
Thanks Kyle! It’s a fun side project while I wrap up a few others. Then I can get a new T26/M26A1/M46 family photo. 😏
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Post by handiabled on Feb 4, 2024 3:38:56 GMT -5
Brent & Lyle, thank you. Brent, I'm gonna do a moderate amount of weathering on this... the photos from that campaign show them moderately dirty/clean, and depending upon what point in the battle covered in light mud or snow/ice. Gotcha, my Dad rode on of these as well as M24 Chaffee's back in the 50's. He would have loved this thread |
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Post by stikpusher on Feb 4, 2024 17:46:11 GMT -5
Very cool Brent! My dad was Air Defense Artillery in the 50's on 90mm guns and Quad .50 turrets. He rode in trucks, or M4 High Speed Tractors. One of my cousins was in the Marine Corps around the same time, so I really do like the stuff of that era.
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Post by stikpusher on Feb 5, 2024 22:03:16 GMT -5
Stowage added, antennas added, most detail painting done….   just needs final weathering now…. |
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Post by kyledehart5 on Feb 5, 2024 23:35:17 GMT -5
Looks so good. Can't wait to see the final.
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Post by handiabled on Feb 6, 2024 9:36:29 GMT -5
Looks great so far! You will probably like this Korean War Era M36 with I believe a 90mm on it from Pop's scrapbook  |
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Post by Steve Zuleski on Feb 6, 2024 11:36:12 GMT -5
Lookin great, Carlos!
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Post by stikpusher on Feb 6, 2024 12:51:56 GMT -5
Kyle, Brent, & Steve, thanks guys! I should have this one wrapped up this evening.
Brent that is a killer photo! I know that the US phased out tank destroyers shortly after WWII, so your dad truly served in a niche unit for that era. M36s did fight in Korea, but in ROK service not US.
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Post by TOWGunner on Feb 6, 2024 13:34:40 GMT -5
Man, Carlos, you really brought this kit back from the dead. Excellent transformation. Impressive results.
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Post by deafpanzer on Feb 6, 2024 21:52:51 GMT -5
Now that's a huge improvement! You are doing great Carlos!
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Post by stikpusher on Feb 7, 2024 13:43:26 GMT -5
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Post by kyledehart5 on Feb 7, 2024 19:48:46 GMT -5
Outstanding!! Really enjoying these build rescues and resumptions. Good stuff
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Post by stikpusher on Feb 7, 2024 20:26:09 GMT -5
Thanks Kyle! I am jazzed to get this one looking like this! better than when it was fresh & new!  |
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Post by handiabled on Feb 8, 2024 2:40:52 GMT -5
Fantastic finish to this one!
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Post by stikpusher on Feb 8, 2024 13:25:18 GMT -5
Thanks Brent. For some reason, Korean War subjects are really appealing to me more and more as I grow older.
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Post by speedgraflex on Feb 23, 2024 17:46:04 GMT -5
Congratulations, Carlos!
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Post by stikpusher on Feb 23, 2024 22:24:13 GMT -5
Thanks Bruce! I am so happy to get this one up to snuff to match the rest of my Pershings and Pattons |
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Post by handiabled on Feb 24, 2024 4:30:43 GMT -5
Thanks Brent. For some reason, Korean War subjects are really appealing to me more and more as I grow older. I hope to see you build a M24 Chaffee to join these. Eventually I'm eventually going to build a replica of my Dad's from way back then. |
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Post by stikpusher on Feb 24, 2024 22:16:13 GMT -5
Brent, I built a Chaffee long ago, and it came out nice enough. Back before I was into weathering my builds...  I'd like to do one of the Korean War Cat tank kits by Bronco someday... |
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Post by handiabled on Feb 25, 2024 4:36:16 GMT -5
Sweet looking Chaffee Carlos! I will definitely pick your brain when I get one on my bench
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Post by stikpusher on Feb 25, 2024 15:59:23 GMT -5
Thanks Brent! Not that I remember too much about the build itself. I think that I built that one around 1988-1990 or so... just added a bit more stowage in maybe 2018 or so...
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Post by TOWGunner on Feb 25, 2024 17:36:22 GMT -5
Great finish on the pershing Carlos! It's got a whole new life. Your restoration is fantastic.
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Post by stikpusher on Feb 25, 2024 18:33:52 GMT -5
Thank you Matt! This one has a new lease on front & center display positioning on my shelf.
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Post by moparmadness on Mar 2, 2024 9:37:00 GMT -5
After reading through this, I’m really tempted to get the Tamiya M-26!
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Post by stikpusher on Mar 2, 2024 11:28:38 GMT -5
After reading through this, I’m really tempted to get the Tamiya M-26! Chad, I’d say go for it! I have that kit in my stash and it’s a real beauty! Hobbyboss makes a nice selection of Pershings as well. |
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Post by moparmadness on Mar 2, 2024 20:56:27 GMT -5
I read Spearhead a while back. I’d love to make that one! My birthday is coming up, I reckon I’ll just have to treat myself to one!
Edit… Just pulled the trigger on the Tamiya kit!
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