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Axeman

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  1. Started back on this project back in January.  Here is an update on the progress.  Goal is to get this project done by April 6 for the local IPMS contest.

    Here we go.

    Need to add some additional length at the front of the body of the jeep on both sides as there was too much of a gap.

    Sanded smooth and then cleaned main jeep tub, hood, gear shift, and other parts for priming and painting.

    Painting of the main parts done.  Tub, hood and painted the star instead of the decal is it would be difficult to add as the hood will be displayed open

    Dashboard decals added.  Will add the "glass" after weathering is done.

    Ordered additional details from Blast Models.  The main item I was looking for was the jerry can holder as I want to display it without the jerry can and the straps hanging.  Pictured with the pioneer tools.

    Included in the blast models set was footman loops.  With this I decided to removed the kit loops which were molded into the kit.  They were removed, plastic sanded smooth, added the footman loops, primed and repainted.

    Weathered the fuel tank and then filled and sanded smooth the seat bottoms for driver and passenger seats as the kit had grooves 

    Added attachment points for the seat cushions.  The bottom cushion I will only glue the back strip so it can be lifted and you can see the seat and fuel tank.

    While looking at transmission pictures, I realized there needs to be bolts underneath that would be used to attach the main tub to the frame.

    Weathered transmission for oil stains using oil paint and sides of frame.

    Painted the pioneer tools and the wood on the M2 browning.  Also included in the Jerry can holder.  

    Attached the engine to the frame.

    Added the engine stay cable and clutch cable. 

    gloss coated the bottom of the main jeep tub before attaching it to the frame.  Notice the attachment clamps for electrical cables still to be attached.

    Attached the tub to the frame.

    That is were I am at for now.  Getting closer to the end.

     

     

    Sheet plastic added to front of jeep side.jpg

    Parts cleaned and ready for primer and paint.jpg

    tub painted.jpg

    Inside hood.jpg

    Hood Star.jpg

    Dashboard.jpg

    Kit footman loops.jpg

    Rear footman loops removed.jpg

    footman loops from Blast models.jpg

    repainted side footman loops.jpg

    repainted rear footman loops.jpg

    Fuel tank weathered .jpg

    Drivers seat slots in the kit filled and sanded flat.jpg

    Seat cushion attachment.jpg

    Added bolts.jpg

    Weathering.jpg

    transmission weathering.jpg

    Transmission front weathering.jpg

    gloss coated bottom of jeep tub.jpg

    Wood painted and Jerry can holder.jpg

    Engine installed along with jeep tub.jpg

    Stay cable and clutch linkage.jpg

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  2. Worked on several items.  

    First is the tires.  Painted the rims olive drab and the inner part of the tire, tire  black.  Glued the tire halves together, removed the seam and painted remaining part of the tires.

    Added detail to the rifle holder.  

    Manual pump under the rear seat.

    Tested the engine placement with the firewall.

    Windshield wiper vacuum line detail added and replaced the adjustment (not sure what it is called) knob.   

    Frame put together and painted.  Ready for more breakline detail

    Painted the engine and started the weathering.  Next is additional oil filter lines and lines from the spark plugs.

    More to come.

    Tim

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    Engine test fitting 2.jpg

    wiper detail.jpg

    wiper vacuum lines added.jpg

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    Engine weathering 1.jpg

    Engine weathering 2.jpg

    Engine weathering 3.jpg

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  3. Worked on the .50 cal MG.  Got a metal barrel to replace the kit part along with other details.  Put together the MG tripod support and tested the fit.  Next was the air filter, the back of filter was open, that just bothered me, so I had to add the back.  More than likely no one will see as it is close to the firewall but I know it is there.  Added a splash plate and detail for the battery including support rods and metal tubing for the battery connections.  The front axle adding break lines and supports and guards on the wheels.  Detailed the carburetor adding supports for cabling and gas pedal.  I would have thought this would have been a good item for photo etch as it is very prominent in the engine.  That is it for now.

     

    Tim

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    M2 Browning is brass barrel and photo etch parts.jpg

    1716583991_Browningsupport.jpg

    air filer open back.jpg

    Actual air filter back.jpg

    kit part modified.jpg

    battery and support.jpg

    665629627_Enginetestfitting.jpg

    front breaklines.jpg

    carburator detail.jpg

    carburator and gas pedal support.jpg

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  4. Started on the 1/16 Takom Willys MB.  The plan is to add additional wiring for fuel & break lines and electrical as well as other detail.  

    First started with adding opening that are on the actual frame.  Will be able to use this to show break line running down the side of the frame.  Next, I put the frame together.  I put it next to a 1/35 jeep I had completed a long time ago and it is amazing how much larger the 1/16 scale really is.  Per the instructions came part of the transmission.  Added a few details for the break spring resistance.  Added additional bolts and details to the break area.  At this point I decided to add the engine firewall drill out the holes for wiring/cabling.  I did it earlier than the instructions called for as I want to lay out the wiring/cabling (not gluing) before painting so I don't damage the paint.  The engine was next with additional bolts being added. Worked on the oil filter replacing the kit part with a scratch built one.  Also built from scratch a new oil filter holder.  A little surprised with the amount of detail in the kit this part was molded all as one with no openings.  That is all for now.

     

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    Added lightening holes.jpg

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    bolts added.jpg

    682838149_rearbreakline.jpg

    break detail.jpg

    Break detail added.jpg

    bolt detail added.jpg

    bolt detail 2.jpg

    oil filter original part.jpg

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    Oil filter 1.jpg

    oil filter support 2.jpg

    oil filter and support.jpg

    fire wall.jpg

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  5. Added detail lines for the Priming pump and Hand Throttle.  Replaced the hand throttle as the kit part went flying into the abyss.  I think it looks better than the kit part did.  Then spent two evenings cleaning up one set of tracks.  Finally, parts cleaned and ready for painting and then primed.  Hopefully I can get some white put down over the next week.

    I need to start painting so I can get this done by the end of March in time for the local IPMS contest.

    Tim

     

    Throttle.jpg

    Priming pump and hand throttle.jpg

    tracks set 1.jpg

    parts cleaned and ready for primer.jpg

    parts primed and ready for paint.jpg

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  6. Back from my holiday vacation.  Worked on replacing the belt in the engine area.  I will see if I want to use it or not when I go to install it and see how visible it is.  The reason I want to change it is that it has two bands but the kit part is only shows one.  I am just not 100% feeling good about the scratch built part.

    Planning on starting to paint individual interior parts next weekend.  

    Tim

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  7. Did a test fit of the majority of the hull interior.  Not shown but tested the support bar for the floor plating and needed to remove the fire suppression connection (will relocate it).  Good thing I tested it before any painting.  Just need to work on the generator around the transmission area and the drive shaft.  After that I think I can start painting the individual items.

    Tim

     

     

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    01 Cemter test fit.jpg

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  8. Added small details this week.  On the firewall added air cleaner door chains, shutter controls (upper left corner and right corner).  Once the engine compartment is done and painted, I can add "cabling" to the doors which I will display open.  Hinge detail and latches to the ammo storage behind the asst. driver position and finally added the extra headlight storage on top of the battery box and the 30 cal ammo storage clasps.  The ammo portion is removal at this point for easy painting.  The photo etch over the 30 cal ammo boxes is security by only a little bit of super glue.  I have knocked them off numerous times.

    A few more small details and I should be able to start to paint this area.

    that is it for now.

    Tim

     

    small details on firewall.jpg

    ammo storage behind asst driver.jpg

    30m cal ammo storage and headlight storage.jpg

    almost done with details.jpg

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  9. Good progress this week.  Added plumbing and cabling for the fire suppression system.  The extinguishers themselves are not glued in yet and will be painted before being glued.  Added the plumbing for the fuel priming.  That is the brass wiring that connects to the firewall.  Left connections at the front of the drivers area to connect from the priming pump when the transmission housing is added.  Did temporary wiring to the dashboard and did the back of the dashboard with connection points.  Cabling to the collector ring which is secured to the storage area attached to the ammo storage. Still "flexible cabling" to be added connecting the collector ring.   Finally, some wiring for the Auxiliary Generator. 

    I feel I am moving faster on this section.  The goal is to be painting the interior subassemblies by January.

    Tim

     

     

    Interior fire suppression.jpg

    dashboard wiring.jpg

    cable for collector ring.jpg

    wiring auxiliary generator .jpg

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  10. thanks guys  I plan on displaying with the turret removed for any competition but can always put it on when not showing it  

    I finally have decided on a plan of how to glue and connect the the wiring from most of the subassemblies. Also thought about cutting the fighting compartment flooring so there are three parts. The one in the middle would be glued to the from and the outer sides over the ammo storage would be able to be removed. Maybe held secure with magnets. Have not figures that out yet. But I feel it is coming along quicker now. 
     

    I did paint the seats and did some weather on them.  Just need to finish the backs of the seats. 
     

    Tim

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