M16 in 1/16th

[multicam]

Awesome work Legend! Brakes are fantastic!

[legend]

Hello guys

Thanks for that. Just managed a wi fi connection from sunny, very sunny Menorca, didn't bring any gear with me so nothing to do but sit in the sun!! Tough but someone got to do it!

LOL

Bill

[legend]

Ta jackwagon mate, y'know the beers maybe tooooooooooooo cold......there again.........?..

No just right!

LOL

Bill

[modelfreak72]

Fantastic work Bill, I would have lost my mind doing all that scratch building!

[legend]

Thanks modelfreak I lost mine many years ago!!! And it doesn't get better, just takes more and more of your money and time
LOL

Bill

[WigWag Workshop]

Off to a great start, looking forward to watching this build.

-Steven

[legend]

Thanks mate!

Bill

[legend]

I've got quite a bit done on my m16. most of the chassis is complete, wheels, cab and rear body.
been messing with rust and stuff, trying to get the scale correct. It' a bit different working with 1/16 th. Just bought a bargain 1/16 Trumpeter t34 85 for £52. A pair of 1/16 t34s really wrecked is on the cards. This scale is the dogs!!!!!! I've got a half built tiger1 somewhere in the stash....................need a house extension i think!

Bill

[Deleted]

Amazing build! You're just nailin' it! Waiting for more to come!

Cheers! Jan

[TRM]

Again another fine update Bill!! I think you have that rusting down as well!! Looks outstanding!!

[legend]

Jan, T thanks guys

Bill

[johnt]

Wow!! This will be epic!

[legend]

Thanks jackwagon and Johnt........I've come to stop with the body. the side have warped a little so I'll have to figure out how to de-warp them, or should that be un-warp? Whatever. they ain't straight

bill

[multicam]

I'm so excited to see you posting more on this build! The scratch work is phenomenal and the oxidation is second to none! I really like the wheel:)

[legend]

Thanks multicam. I'm trying out a few different Lifecolor olive drab shades. The wheel was one, the fuel tank cover another. Nothing serious yet, I may overpaint and start again.

Bill

[406 Silverado]

Now that is scratch building. Love all the white bits. Almost a shame to have to paint her, but it will be great some see it.

[legend]

Thanks Rob mate.

Bill

[robbo]

Wow my friend, stunning work

[legend]

Thank you Robbo,I appreciate that.

[legend]

Just about ready to paint all that white plastic.....sorry jackwagon mate! Waiting for AK interactive's latest rust kit. Maybe one or two little bits and bobs to add/tidy. What a long haul this has been. Next project is a knocked out T34-85 in 1/16.
has anyone built this kit? any pointers?








Bill

[bigjohn]

Holy Cow!! This is looking awesome!! The brake shoe detail in the front wheel is incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[legend]

Thanks bigjohn

just realised one of the springs has decided to go awol and so has the stub axle............now where the h*** did they go?

Bill

[bigjohn]

Aug 5, 2012 5:40:31 GMT -5 legend said:

Thanks bigjohn

just realised one of the springs has decided to go awol and so has the stub axle............now where the h*** did they go?

Bill

Nothing wrong with a missing spring on something that's been sitting derelict for a long time. I do brake jobs on big trucks almost every day and you have nailed the look perfectly!

[legend]

In that case the carpet monster can have em'

Thanks

Bill

[multicam]

Looks awesome! Can't wait for paint:)

[406 Silverado]

oh yeah, that's what I'm talking about. Love all the white stuff on her. Can't wait for the best part to start......rusting...

[legend]

hey multicam and Rob thanks for that.should have some paint on by next weekend

bill

[legend]

AT LAST.....Got some rust on the beast!!!!! I'm using the Lifecolor Olive drab set. I painted the chassis with olive drab faded type1. Goes on well and covers great. Looks like flaking paint when taken off with warm water. Best done within an hour of application. I thought this day would never come. I started this morning and spent most of the day removing what I just put on..... Anyway it's coming along ok. I may have to add pigments to some of the castings and then overpaint and remove to get the corroded look of a casting. I think I'm going to leave the body and cab off and make this look like a restoration about to begin. Seems a pity to cover up all the work I did on the chassis. I will be using the other Lifecolor paint from this set when I paint the cab etc.

Bill

[multicam]

Looks wonderful, Bill:) Stick it on a slab of cement, and it would surely pass for the real thing!

[legend]

Thanks for that, I was thinking the same thing! A cement floor with the cab etc all ready to restore.

Bill