M47 Patton - nearly finished!!!

[madairbrush]

@steve Zuleski: do you have some pictures of this M48 and its engine? I started the weathering of the interior and the engine, but at the moment I am not very pleased with it. This evening I will post some pictures of it.

[Steve Zuleski]

May 12, 2013 9:04:30 GMT -5 madairbrush said:

@steve Zuleski: do you have some pictures of this M48 and its engine?

Sorry Matt, I should have clarified my comment. I did the fenders only and nothing with the engine. Your engine bay looks pretty good so far, keep at it.

I did a solid peice fender replacement, however I do like how you sectioned yours out. That is going to give you the flexibility to adjust any way you see fit for damage, etc., something I over looked with a solid peice. I do have another M48 and will be taking a much closer look at detailing the fenders in a more logical fashion. Ah, it's part of the learning curve, right?



Looking great Matt, standing-by for more. Cheers, Ski.

[madairbrush]

You are so right, Steve. Every time, I built a new model, I have learned some new techniques. That's the reason, I try from time to time new techniques and effects. The handling with brass sheets and pe parts was very difficult for me when I started. But now I would use this material for every tanks fenders.

[madairbrush]

After I have build the last time with the brass stuff, it`s time for some paint now. I painted the engine and weathered it. The tank interior was weathered, too. I hope it was not too much.


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Here some photos with the top of the hull. When the tank is finished, you can`t see so much of the engine and rust in the interior.


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What do you guys think about it? Improvement suggestions are very welcome.

[Leon]

Andy that looks fine.Not overly done.

[elco]

Very nice work here, good job on the pe!

[bullardino]

Great job

[wbill76]

Agree with the others, not overdone at all. Will make for a great view of the detail that can be seen once the hull is attached.

[madairbrush]

I am glad to see, that you like the weathering effect of the interior.
Today I will go back to the brass parts and the fenders. All the boxes on the fenders will be made by myself. Much work for the next days, isn't it?
But I have one big problem, I have no idea how to make the 'x' on the rear fenders. The brass sheets are too strong, to push it through. Maybe one of you guys has a helpful idea for me?

[madairbrush]

Thank you jackwagon for the advice with the foil. I tried this technique today and the result looks very good (in my opinion).
It`s very easy to do and looks nearly like the original one. I am looking for such tips from time to time, but only a few modelers show some of their tricks and techniques.

That`s the reason, why I want to show the process of these 'x' on the rear fenders.


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I used a aluminium foil from a barbecue pan. The original part was the old fender from the Patton, which I chopped of.


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I fixed the foil on the fender with the 'x'...


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...and burnished the detail through the foil.


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Here the result.


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And the finished 'x' on the fender.

[Leon]

Matt,that looks excellent.Very nicely done.

[wbill76]

May 14, 2013 17:03:57 GMT -5 @dickyf said:

That's the way Matt Glad you got on ok, looks like you achieved the desired result

I have no time for anyone that doesn't care to share techniques....the majority of us are simply looking to improve to whatever standard they wish and the only way to do that is by sharing the 'How to' and the 'How Not to'

My only suggestion would be have the BBQ first then use the foil from the washed up pan!!!

Amen! Never understood why some think they have to keep secrets from other builders. It's not like it's the combination to Ft. Knox or something similar. Dicky's suggestion regarding the order off the BBQ in the process is also spot on.

[bullardino]

Great job with the foil, Matt.

I agree with Dicky and Bill, it's a nonsense to keep the techniques secret and it doesn't help to improve. Sharing and discussing is the only way to grow and improve, IMHO.

[madairbrush]

Thank you all for the nice comments. I worked on the hull today. It's nearly finished. The next step will be the turret and the 'damage' areas on the complete tank, like bending some of the fenders. Some parts of the fenders will be perforated by rust. This tank will look like an old tank in a museum, not like a totally destroyed tank.

[madairbrush]

Hi folks,

like I promised yesterday, here a little update of the Patton.
I built all the small detail on the hull, dented the fenders a little bit and made a second box. It needs much time, to make such a box out of a brass sheet. So I hope, I will finish the last box tomorrow.


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[Leon]

Fantastic work on the brass Matt.Coming along nicely.

[wbill76]

The time you're putting into the brass work is paying off Matt. Those dented up fenders and boxes are going to really make this one stand out.

[bullardino]

May 16, 2013 16:07:35 GMT -5 Leon said:

Fantastic work on the brass Matt.Coming along nicely.

I agree, awesome Matt.

[Steve Zuleski]

Ya, this is gettin better all the time, especially the bent up brass, etc. The whole thing looks great!

Cheers, Ski.

[TRM]

That is some snappy work there Matt!! Engine looks tops!! As does all the brass work!!! Great work my friend!!

[madairbrush]

Thanks to all of you. Today I finished the last box on the fenders. A few little details and the hull is finished. I want to make some holes in the fenders because of rust.


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[Leon]

Well executed Matt.Looking very realistic.Brass work looks flawless.

[madairbrush]

Thanks man, I can`t wait painting this baby...

[Deleted]

Incredible work!

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[multicam]

Amazing work Matt. Love the toolboxes!

[madairbrush]

Ahoi MSC'ers,

time for some new pictures of the M47 Patton. I finished the lower hull today. (Btw I primed it with black, too.)
I also started painting the interior of the turret, before I can glue it together. I know, later the most of the details are not really visible, but I wanne make it perfectly...

So here are some pics of the finished lower hull and the cannon of the tank. Later this evening, I will post some pics of the complete interior... I hope.


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[Leon]

Fantastic work Matt.Really like the damaged boxes and fenders.Keep up the great work.

[wbill76]

Coming along nicely Matt, keep at it!

[multicam]

Great detail. Love the holes in the fenders and the rusting on the gun is perfect. More please! Keep it coming Matteo!

[armorguy]

I like it, the rust on the interior part of the gun barrel looks brilliant !