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Post by reserve on May 28, 2015 13:58:30 GMT -5
I have built this kit probably six times over the last 40 years, this time it's gonna have a little bit of extra help  A guy by the name of Paul Budzik has a corrective webpage published on this which I will also be taking advantage of by way of reference. This will likely not be completed anytime soon. Regards, Mark |
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Post by dupes on May 28, 2015 14:08:50 GMT -5
Hey, it's still a Tamiya kit. Have at it!  |
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Post by Leon on May 28, 2015 15:27:58 GMT -5
Just finished this one not to long ago! Looking forward to seeing what you do with it Mark.  |
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Post by rbaer on May 28, 2015 15:39:43 GMT -5
I'm in, love this kit. Come to think of it, my stash is down to parts kits......hmmm.....
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Post by deafpanzer on May 28, 2015 21:30:49 GMT -5
Can't go wrong since its a Tamiya! You have my attention of course! |
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Post by dierk on May 29, 2015 2:24:25 GMT -5
With that much practice you should be able to do it with your eyes closed  (another group build that will never be: building with your eyes closed rofl-roll) |
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Post by reserve on May 29, 2015 9:40:22 GMT -5
Thanks for the interest guys
Dierk I will have to rely on muscle memory as the one between my ears ain't so great anymore
The idea is to represent a well used vehicle with quite a bit of fender damage/loss as commonly seen on '48's that were operational in the central highlands and jungles of Vietnam. WIP pics within the next couple of days most likely
Regards,
Mark
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Post by tobias5555 on May 29, 2015 10:26:02 GMT -5
This will be fun.
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Post by John Everett on May 29, 2015 11:02:05 GMT -5
A guy by the name of Paul Budzik has a corrective webpage published on this which I will also be taking advantage of by way of reference. Mark Fabulous site. He's got a YouTube channel if you've not seen it. Loads of good advice about model building, particularly airplanes. |
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Post by wbill76 on May 29, 2015 11:51:27 GMT -5
Looking forward to the latest iteration on this one Mark, should be fun!
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Post by Tojo72 on May 29, 2015 14:09:42 GMT -5
A nice project for sure
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Post by reserve on Jun 2, 2015 10:56:14 GMT -5
Thanks gents So now it's chop, fill, and grind time.  The fenders seem to be missing quite a bit of detail; I must find some pics for reference. Here I have the turret face ready to accept the aftermarket mantlet and have matched up the right half to the turret ring  Plastic got a bit thin but can still be worked with. I probably will not follow all of Budzick's guide on this but likely much of it. Regards, Mark |
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Post by wbill76 on Jun 2, 2015 11:33:32 GMT -5
Patient seems to be holding up well so far Mark. Mantlet will add some nice detail for sure.
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Post by 4bogreen on Jun 2, 2015 12:32:12 GMT -5
Nice project Reserve! It would be cool if its gonna be a Vietnam vet.
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Post by reserve on Jun 3, 2015 16:46:23 GMT -5
Bill the resin is well done. I've never heard of DEF model before but it seems they make a pretty good product 4bo thank you Sir and yes this will represent a Vietnam tank More done    The grab rails and turret bustle rack took a fair amount of time but the kitparts were overscale so needed to go. I got the rack a bit cockeyed but not too bad...Ah well I can always say a tree fell on it Regards, Mark |
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Post by Leon on Jun 3, 2015 16:58:00 GMT -5
Nice work on the mantlet and basket mark! A huge improvement. |
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Post by wbill76 on Jun 4, 2015 14:17:52 GMT -5
Looking good Mark. DEF Model stuff has been around for a while but they aren't all that well known unless you're looking for specific stuff like what you need for this type of kit as an example. Keep up the good work! |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jun 5, 2015 22:25:54 GMT -5
Looking great... nice improvements made to the old kit!
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Post by reserve on Jun 8, 2015 12:09:12 GMT -5
Thank you gents A bit more done Sharpened up the bow (Tamiya molds it too blunt)  Trying to radius the suspension bumpers into the hull. Good thing I'll be making this dirty  The DEF Models searchlight/IR emitter in primer  There's a lot of PE that I won't be using because I am terrible at it. Regards, Mark |
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Post by wbill76 on Jun 8, 2015 16:41:39 GMT -5
Coming along nicely Mark, you can add rhinoplasty to the list of modifications to this one! |
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Post by reserve on Jun 10, 2015 16:10:44 GMT -5
Bill does this mean I'm a plastic surgeon? Ready for paint at last   I tried some more PE, ended up wadding it into a ball and stomping it flat. May be childish but a great stress relief. I also tried to thrash the fenders some more but was not smart enough to thin the undersides before I glued the hull halves together. Thick plastic does not co-operate with such treatment...oh well maybe next time Regards, Mark |
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Post by wbill76 on Jun 11, 2015 13:10:49 GMT -5
You'll have to add MD-S to your signature now Mark (s for Styrene!). Fender looks the part even if you did have to wrestle with it a bit to get it done. |
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Post by dierk on Jun 11, 2015 13:28:13 GMT -5
Nice work Mark! Spending most of my time on the dark side of modelling working with kits that weren't even top of the pile in the last millenium, I really appreciate what you're turning this old dear into. I too have a love/hate relationship with PE |
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Post by rbaer on Jun 12, 2015 9:56:15 GMT -5
PE is from the devil!
Mark, I should have chimed in earlier on this, but I'm a believer in the common opinion that Tamiya got the ride height too high on this kit, supposedly because they based their kit on an example that had the power pack out, and maybe some other heavy stuff. When I build their M48, I cut the shocks and move the suspension arms so as to lower the model 2-3mm. In your last set of pics, I see the suspension arms on, just wondered if you had mounted them as the kit has you do so, or if you'd dropped it a bit. It really makes a noticeable difference when comparing to pics.
For a while, I had two M48s in my display case, one built OOB, and the other with the suspension dropped, and the lowered model looked proportionally correct based on pics of the real thing. BTW, it bugged me enough that the un-lowered model was gifted to a friend's dad who served on one in Vietnam.
I really like what you're got going on so far, I think you're modes are going to really improve the model.
I have a DEF Model Magach3 conversion in the stash, and recently scored another Tamiya M48, thinking about getting some other bits together and getting started on one myself.
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Post by reserve on Jun 12, 2015 12:23:54 GMT -5
Bill thanks and there's another job description the guidance counselor never told me about in high school
Dierk thanks also and I think that this is a fine kit, it just needs a little help here and there
Russ yes I did lower the suspension, I've been hearing the complaint about it for years. The story I heard was the same as you did so that would sure account for the extra height. I think the adjustment will make a big difference in the final product, and thanks for the kind words and encouragement
I have the basecoat on and am halfway thru the next steps, will post when the next stage is achieved
Regards,
Mark
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Post by reserve on Jun 14, 2015 16:19:13 GMT -5
Basecoat, drybrushed a bit, and glosscoat. The AFV Club workable tracks, which I really like, are also there   Decals, filters, pinwash next...why do I say this when you guys already know what's coming next? Regards, Mark |
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Post by Leon on Jun 14, 2015 17:23:15 GMT -5
Nice work on the base coat and tracks Mark! |
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Post by wbill76 on Jun 14, 2015 19:05:33 GMT -5
Rolling right along Mark! No worries about stating what's to come, it helps build the excitement and anticipation! |
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Post by sabre on Jun 15, 2015 2:52:01 GMT -5
Great start Mark, this is looking exceptional already. Paul Budzik's tutorials are great and good to see I'm not the only fan of his work.
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Post by reserve on Jun 17, 2015 17:32:04 GMT -5
Leon, Bill, thanks guys Sabre thanks also good to see ya here been awhile Painting the tracks has taken forever, still have the inside of one to do. It's rather tedious  May want to do a bit more lighter shade drybrushing on the vehicle; I don't want to take it too far Regards, Mark |
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