afvfan
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Bob
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Post by afvfan on Jun 7, 2013 12:47:42 GMT -5
Believe it or not, that area was added to protect the base of the rotating turret. Without that block there, a well placed shot could jam the turret at a minimum or do much worse depending on the size of the round involved. It's not an extension of the compartment below...although I bet the crew would've appreciated a little more room in there regardless. 
Its good to have someone in the know about the little changes, gaining knowledge about history is one of the things I love about building AFV models. I have to say that is one thick block.
BonesIt wasn't mentioned here, but that block was made out of concrete, not steel. |
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Post by Teabone on Jun 7, 2013 13:58:38 GMT -5
Wild Bill 76
Its good to have someone in the know about the little changes, gaining knowledge about history is one of the things I love about building AFV models. I have to say that is one thick block.
Bones It wasn't mentioned here, but that block was made out of concrete, not steel.
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Post by bullardino on Jun 8, 2013 4:33:31 GMT -5
Dicky, you and Ceebee are trying to make me nervous? So many nice pics of nice tanks, so close to where I live, yet too far to get there easily  |
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Post by armorguy on Jun 8, 2013 7:45:39 GMT -5
Steve, I can hardly wait to hear the BRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR of my airbrush compressor !
Dicky, that's a nice reference ! The Char I mean...:)This one looks like it's entirely painted green ?
Luigi, where do you live my friend ?
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Post by bullardino on Jun 8, 2013 7:48:24 GMT -5
Guy, I live in Sardinia.
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Post by dupes on Jun 8, 2013 8:49:52 GMT -5
Bullardino - Sardinia? The weather there must be absolutely horrible.  Neat build! Are those the kit tracks that end up workable like that? |
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afvfan
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Bob
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Post by afvfan on Jun 8, 2013 9:42:30 GMT -5
Bullardino - Sardinia? The weather there must be absolutely horrible. Neat build! Are those the kit tracks that end up workable like that? Dupes- those are the kit tracks. They just snap together and are probably the easiest movable link tracks ever. |
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Jun 8, 2013 10:07:40 GMT -5
I never met a Sardine before Bull well just the one that come in a tin anyway. Tony lee |
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Post by armorguy on Jun 8, 2013 14:50:55 GMT -5
Bullardino - Sardinia? The weather there must be absolutely horrible. Neat build! Are those the kit tracks that end up workable like that? They are Dupes, these tracks are the finest I've ever seen and built. |
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Post by ceresvesta. on Jun 8, 2013 15:38:21 GMT -5
I`m late on this one but, i`m jumping right before the paint..Psheeeww! Great build so far, we do love the ease of the tam kits. Soooooo relaxing.  |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2013 16:40:29 GMT -5
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Post by bullardino on Jun 9, 2013 3:29:03 GMT -5
Bullardino - Sardinia? The weather there must be absolutely horrible. Yep, that's why I'm going to spend the whole day at the beach And that's the reason I'll look for better weather the next week in Belgium  |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 9, 2013 9:06:51 GMT -5
Been flipping through the TankArt #2 book and and am amazed at what Mike did with his Char. I am sure this one will be just as impressive.
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Post by bbd468 on Jun 9, 2013 9:25:08 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jun 9, 2013 13:22:43 GMT -5
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Post by armorguy on Jun 9, 2013 13:54:30 GMT -5
Thanks Chris ! Each photo is great to store in my Char B1 Bis map !
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Post by deafpanzer on Jun 9, 2013 17:07:19 GMT -5
CeeBee, very nice shirt! I want one too. Dan, heard only great things about its tracks that I am itchin' to build mine! No pressure but have to ask this question... have you decided which scheme are you going for? LOL |
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Post by Teabone on Jun 9, 2013 22:34:18 GMT -5
CeeBee, very nice shirt! I want one too. Dan, heard only great things about its tracks that I am itchin' to build mine! No pressure but have to ask this question... have you decided which scheme are you going for? LOL
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Post by armorguy on Jun 10, 2013 7:45:39 GMT -5
Hey guys, still going here, turret's been structured and currently I'm finishing the build of the entire Char.  Best regards ! AG |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 10, 2013 8:05:06 GMT -5
Turret is looking good Guy, love the texturing.
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Post by bullardino on Jun 10, 2013 13:24:36 GMT -5
Nice texture, Guy  |
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Post by armorguy on Jun 10, 2013 13:38:02 GMT -5
I think it will pay off after adding the washes, it still looks weird now.
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Post by armorguy on Jun 10, 2013 14:10:17 GMT -5
This is how it looks now, still minor bits'n pieces to add but it's almost done...  Tomorrow the final push ! |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jun 10, 2013 14:39:12 GMT -5
Was that a hint of camo scheme in last picture? Great work on the surface texture!!! |
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Post by armorguy on Jun 10, 2013 15:44:18 GMT -5
Andy, that's a hint indeed mate !
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Post by armorguy on Jun 10, 2013 15:45:21 GMT -5
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Jun 10, 2013 15:54:38 GMT -5
Excellent heavy iron man. Tony lee |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 10, 2013 16:04:50 GMT -5
Looking forward to tomorrow Guy. This really looks great.
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Post by wbill76 on Jun 10, 2013 20:17:01 GMT -5
Waiting patiently for tomorrow...nice progress on the turret and other little details AG. |
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Post by TRM on Jun 10, 2013 20:26:21 GMT -5
Great building as always G!! Texture looks the part!! I like the color hint too!! Tomorrow, tomorrow, there's always tomorrow...it's ooooonly aaaaaaa daaaaaay aaaaaaaaaway!!! |
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