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Post by 406 Silverado on Jan 27, 2012 12:17:06 GMT -5
yep, possible project in the near future. I have been asked to do this M-51 for someone. It has been a couple of years since I last did a comm model, and I'm thinking of taking on this project. Here is what it will be. FOR DISCUSSION ONLY  The kit will be the Tamyia offering with possible AM tracks and not sure about using PE for the fenders. |
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Post by spud on Jan 27, 2012 13:09:08 GMT -5
WOW why the hell not rob, it will make a sweet build. + ya get paid at the end of it  |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jan 27, 2012 13:10:43 GMT -5
Hey Spud. Yeah will be a very cool project and my first IDF one at that.
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Post by spud on Jan 27, 2012 15:10:38 GMT -5
Well that picture there screams build me. got any more pictures of it?
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Post by ClayK. on Jan 27, 2012 15:14:23 GMT -5
Great photo! If there is anyone that can do it right, it's you. I like that really dark rust on the left track that is still on there. Good luck!
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Post by TRM on Jan 27, 2012 16:55:16 GMT -5
Count me in Rob!!! Very cool!!! jackwagon!!! Ferric Oxide??? Never mind, I am sure I will find out soon enough!!  |
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Post by paulh. on Jan 27, 2012 17:10:49 GMT -5
Go for it Rob !
jackwagon, if it's anything like your white magic ...
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Post by armorguy on Jan 27, 2012 19:26:19 GMT -5
That is the kind of photo a modeler needs to get inspiration from ! In your hands it will be another stunner Rob ! I like the sun bleached sand color and the dark rust ! That'll give nice contrasts.
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Post by TRM on Jan 27, 2012 19:37:07 GMT -5
LOL...must be sleeping at the helm Dicky!!!! Was thinking Ferric Chloride!!! Making your own PE!!
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Post by bigjohn on Jan 27, 2012 22:26:02 GMT -5
Rob,
This would be so freaking cool! I didn't even know Tamiya made an M51, LOL
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jan 28, 2012 10:47:55 GMT -5
 didn't expect this kind of support for this project.  Guess I have to take it on then eh. Steve, that sounds like a plan bro. Will you need a couple for masters ?!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jan 28, 2012 12:39:03 GMT -5
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Post by jackh. on Jan 28, 2012 12:59:36 GMT -5
I'm in on this Rob , in your hands it will be a + like jackwagon if its IDF I'm game  ;D. |
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Post by spud on Jan 28, 2012 17:30:09 GMT -5
very cool pics rob.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 1, 2012 13:23:06 GMT -5
The kit and all related parts for this parts to make this tank arrived today. Will take some pics and then start it soon. Will have to start studying the ref pics so ween it's time for the little parts, I'll be ready.
Will the the main hull, turret and suspension done soon
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Post by spud on Feb 1, 2012 13:37:20 GMT -5
Sweet looking forward to the start rob.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 1, 2012 15:27:46 GMT -5
yep, first IDF for me.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 1, 2012 18:42:00 GMT -5
Working on the hull, pics coming later ;D
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 1, 2012 18:58:01 GMT -5
LOL
thinning the fender thing on the front, the PE won't work out afterall
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 2, 2012 0:04:43 GMT -5
As promised, although a bit late, the kit and some progress. The kit and sprue shots with extras. The tracks are from AFV.     The kit hull is made up of seperate parts ie; floor, sides, front/rear and upper hull.  The damage to the front fender done by thinning the kit molded on part and the hole made wit a knife.  For discussion onlyWill work on it more when time permits. |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 2, 2012 0:09:36 GMT -5
Still have to open the hole in the fender a bit more once all is dry. The plastic is very thin and fragile so I wanted the upper and lower hulls mated before messing with that anymore..
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 2, 2012 0:13:13 GMT -5
I have been studying the b/w ref pics and it seems like this tank was hit through the front fender, blowing the track....and maybe on the other side. the reason why I say this is that in the ref pics you can see two sets of roadwheels off in the distance to the far side of the tank.
Will study these pics more to get an idea of how to do the unseen side.
Still much more to come fellas.
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Post by armorguy on Feb 2, 2012 2:40:02 GMT -5
You've already made a start Rob, nice !!! Bring it on !
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Post by TRM on Feb 2, 2012 5:53:34 GMT -5
Underway my friend!!! Looking good already!!! Looks like the back half got pretty crispy too maybe!! Following along!!!!! |
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Post by bigjohn on Feb 2, 2012 6:44:23 GMT -5
NICE start boss man! Will have to keep me eyes on this one close. |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 2, 2012 8:38:14 GMT -5
Hey fellas....many thanks for the comments and for tagging along on yet again, another rusty wreck.
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Post by wouter on Feb 2, 2012 14:26:05 GMT -5
finally some picsz ;D ;D ;D
Though I'm totally no Shermie fan I'm in for this one, promises to be another fine Rob Classic Build ^^
Cheers
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 2, 2012 14:34:14 GMT -5
Hey Wout's thanks bud. Hope to get more pics up soon. Got the two piece barrel glued, just have to let it harden and cur before I start on the missing muzzle threading .
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Post by jackh. on Feb 2, 2012 16:19:18 GMT -5
Great start, fender looks great Rob.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 2, 2012 16:32:02 GMT -5
Thanks jack. I've touched it a bit.
ok, so one of the things that and the customer wanted to show was the missing muzzle brake. After a few tries I managed to get close to the threaded end as possible without going insane. pics of this later. Right now I'm working on the return rollers....removing the rubber. I have rubberless wheel rims so that saves from doing those. Pics later on when there is more progress.......don't want to bore anyone eh.
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didn't expect this kind of support for this project. 
Guess I have to take it on then eh.
;D.
