IDF M51 Sherman.........rusty butt

[406 Silverado]

well, got to take two steps backwards now. Seems the dragon wheels when installed the way the Tammy ones were meant to be won't work. I should have checked the width with the tracks. The wheels set up like this will be too wide. So I have to remove the 5 wheels and chop the Tammy boggie down on both sides, then make new axles.
Now I know why I hate doing wheels No biggie, just an extra hour or so and she'll be sporting new legs.....um axels

[wouter]

some lovely scratched stuff Rob, this extra detail adds up to the model. Love the way how you did the threaded end of the barrel!

Cheers

[406 Silverado]

Thanks Wout's

Steve they won't work on the tammy hull. They mount different. It's no big deal to do some chopping and hacking to get them right. This is what can happen when you don't check ref pics, wheels to tracks etc. Here I'm using parts from two different kits, and the AM AFV tracks to boot.

[406 Silverado]

Got more bits added to the turret last night. That's about it for now. Maybe more tonight. You can barely see them but I used some Tichy Train NBW on the dust cover brackets things on the roof. These are very small but will liven up the model when the paint is on.







Since the boggies are just tacked on, they will be dealt with this week.

[TRM]

Still looking sweet!!! Can't wait to see this one unfold into some paint!!!! Is there a lot of interior tahat needs to get done?

[406 Silverado]

Here is a close up of the Tichy Train nut-bolt-washer detail.



Definitly need the optivisor for these.

[TRM]

NBW's are killer!!! Whhat glue are you using on them...CA?

[406 Silverado]

Hey T, thanks bro. just regular model glue as these Tichy NBW are styrene. I used both Testors to set them in place and then Tamiya thin to secure them. I do this with all rivets and NBW's. I think I now have all sizes of tichy NBW and rivets LOL.

You can find the full range of Tichy products here.
tichytraingroup.com/index.php?page=view_category.php&category=NBW+%26+Rivets&offset=0

[bigjohn]

Nice details rob!

[spud]

Very nice rob, bummer on the wheels man bet ya were pissed

[406 Silverado]

Thanks John and Spud.
Spud, yes and no bro. more pissed at myself for not checking. I went by the Tammy wheel set up. I forgot to check the Dragon wheels with the AFV tracks and the ref pics. Lesson learned. Easy fix that just takes extra time that's all.

[406 Silverado]

If anyone is interested in building this model, and detailing it, here is a link to some great walk around pics.

svsm.org/gallery/m51_latrun?page=1

[armorguy]

Sweet little extra touches Rob, very well replicated and meticulously attached to the turret !

[danb.]

Wow rob the shermi is up to the usual "KICK ASS STANDARD" keep up the amazing work dude i will be following the progress.

Dan B

[406 Silverado]

Guy, Dan and Chris....thanks for the kind words and support fellas. I'm hoping all those details stand out when the paint is on her.

[wouter]

those tiny nuts are actually very impressive I must say. How did you do that mate? Must have been very frustrating, no?

Cheers

[ClayK.]

Lookin' good my man. Can't wait for paint....

[jackh.]

Looking great Rob, love the detailing bit it does give that little wow!!!

[406 Silverado]

Thanks fellas, glad your liking the little details.

Wouts, I'm working on a small SBS review on these, hang in there bud and you'll see how they are used.

[gert.]

Hej Boss,

I agree whit you ,the more detail you bring in to a model ,the more fun painting it !
Long way to go

Grtz,
Gert

[406 Silverado]

Hey Pedro, thanks bud. bad habit I have....building/adding every little detail I can see in a ref pic.....sometimes I get too carried away

Update of the little bits latter today.

[406 Silverado]

yep, learned that long ago jackwagon...lol She's got lots of lines on her now.

[`Boots`]

Oooops.... , another build that i`ve missed for some reason...........sorry bro ;D, only saying to someone the other night just how out of touch i am with some of the armour builds going on ...................gonna blame CS AND Mence this time ;D ;D

Looking mighty fine fella.................i dunno how you got the patience for those NBW`s tho...............that would do my head in!!!!

[406 Silverado]

Thanks Boots and no prob bro, I know how it is. I need to get caught up on all the threads myself.

The bolts are the easiest to do.....the damn fuel/water can PE are pe'ing me off....almost put the whole lot in the bin.

[`Boots`]

I think i`m disgracefully behind tho..................kinda makin` me feel guilty ;D

Where`s best place to shoot ya an idea bro ................your E-mail addy got eaten by the `DEAD` computor along with all my other contacts, references, favourites which have taken me ages to accumulate

[406 Silverado]

pm or MSC ....check my profile for the addy bro

Pedro, the sand is just that, fine sand from the craft store and sand color pigments.

[armorguy]

Optivisors...you're not the only one Rob, it's good we have them.

[406 Silverado]

Wouldn't know how I'd get the little stuff on without them G.

OK, an update. Not much to show except for the mounts for the boxes etc. Fuel can and spare track racks. Still a ton of tiny bits on the rear off the tank still to do....like all the tie downs.









More to do when time and mojo permit. ;D ;D

[406 Silverado]

If I don't go insane first LOL....thanks bro

[TRM]

Going?? LOL!!! Looking great Boss!! Know how much you love the tiny brass stuff!!!