JohnB Posted November 28, 2021 Author Share Posted November 28, 2021 10 hours ago, Peterpools said: John You’re going to love the Quinta Cockpit sets. I used one on my P-51 build - brilliant addition and Dove in and bought quite a few 48th scale sets as well. I just finished detailing the front office of the Tamiya 48th Tomcat and I fell right off my chair when I took a good long look. No question, it’s the future here and now Keep ‘em comin Peter That sounds good Peter. I look forward to receiving my A-1 set. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted November 28, 2021 Author Share Posted November 28, 2021 6 hours ago, DocRob said: With the Shermans, there is another player in the game with Asuka. They have lots of different versions and a good reputation. I haven't built one yet, but have one in stash and the kit looks tamiyaesque on the sprues. It has rubber band tracks, which I will substitute on mine. Cheers Rob That's good to know Rob. Thanks! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 Eduard reboxed a Tasca / Asuka and added more goodies, have one in the stash ready….. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted November 28, 2021 Share Posted November 28, 2021 The Asuka Shermans are considered to be some of the best Sherman kits in terms of accuracy and detail and without a lot of small fussy bits. Some folks feel the recent Rye Field kits have topped them but only barely. They go together really well without any hiccups. Even the included rubber band tracks are nicely done. Unfortunately their HVSS kits don't have rubber band tracks, just the individual link ones. The only annoying/gimmicky bit is the working suspension. They use soft rubber pads to cushion the swingarms. Some versions have a plastic spacer you can use to get rid of that "feature" and build it fixed. I used pieces of sprue cut to the right height to do the same thing. Tamiya thought they were good enough that they even re-boxed a couple. Those are silly money on the collectors markets. I've build three so far and have another three to go Carl 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted November 28, 2021 Author Share Posted November 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Bomber_County said: Eduard reboxed a Tasca / Asuka and added more goodies, have one in the stash ready….. A very early Sherman! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted November 28, 2021 Author Share Posted November 28, 2021 1 hour ago, BlrwestSiR said: The Asuka Shermans are considered to be some of the best Sherman kits in terms of accuracy and detail and without a lot of small fussy bits. Some folks feel the recent Rye Field kits have topped them but only barely. They go together really well without any hiccups. Even the included rubber band tracks are nicely done. Unfortunately their HVSS kits don't have rubber band tracks, just the individual link ones. The only annoying/gimmicky bit is the working suspension. They use soft rubber pads to cushion the swingarms. Some versions have a plastic spacer you can use to get rid of that "feature" and build it fixed. I used pieces of sprue cut to the right height to do the same thing. Tamiya thought they were good enough that they even re-boxed a couple. Those are silly money on the collectors markets. I've build three so far and have another three to go Carl Interesting Carl. I figure to give armor a break after I get this Sherman done but will come back to armor later since I have a number of armor kits in the stash. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted November 30, 2021 Author Share Posted November 30, 2021 A little more progress. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Looking Good John! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted December 1, 2021 Author Share Posted December 1, 2021 59 minutes ago, KevinM said: Looking Good John! Thanks Kevin! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 John More then just a little progress - you're easily on the JohnB Expressway and in the "awesome looking' left lane (here in the states). Keep 'em comin Peter 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted December 1, 2021 Author Share Posted December 1, 2021 3 hours ago, Peterpools said: John More then just a little progress - you're easily on the JohnB Expressway and in the "awesome looking' left lane (here in the states). Keep 'em comin Peter LOL Peter. Not without a few bumps though Peter. 🙄 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 JOhn Just be careful not to get any speeding tickets! Keep 'em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted December 2, 2021 Author Share Posted December 2, 2021 2 hours ago, Peterpools said: JOhn Just be careful not to get any speeding tickets! Keep 'em comin Peter LOL Peter! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted December 3, 2021 Author Share Posted December 3, 2021 Painting in progress but still a long way to go. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 Looks good, JohnnyB! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaireckstadt Posted December 3, 2021 Share Posted December 3, 2021 Copy Gary! Great progress John! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted December 3, 2021 Author Share Posted December 3, 2021 13 minutes ago, GazzaS said: Looks good, JohnnyB! Thanks Gaz! This thing sure takes a lot of painting! Next I'll have to contend with painting the rubber on the wheels. 🤪 5 minutes ago, Kaireckstadt said: Copy Gary! Great progress John! Thanks Kai! Airbrushing this thing has it's "moments"! 🙄 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 6 hours ago, JohnB said: Next I'll have to contend with painting the rubber on the wheels. 🤪 If you have a circle template, here's what I do. After cleaning up any mould seams, I spray the rubber portions on the wheels with rubber black. Once dry I just hold them behind appropriate sized circle on my circle template and spray the wheel colour. The one I use is from Hasegawa and increases in diameter by 0.5mm. And nice work on the Sherman. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 12 hours ago, JohnB said: Next I'll have to contend with painting the rubber on the wheels. 🤪 It's not uncommon for the rubber areas to get camo paint on them. When I was in Desert Storm, all of the rubber wheels had overspray. I prefer to air them. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 9 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said: If you have a circle template, here's what I do. After cleaning up any mould seams, I spray the rubber portions on the wheels with rubber black. Once dry I just hold them behind appropriate sized circle on my circle template and spray the wheel colour. The one I use is from Hasegawa and increases in diameter by 0.5mm. And nice work on the Sherman. I used this method on my two AMX builds after Carl's previous recommendation of it and I have to say it works a dream. 👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 John Nice progress and your paint work is flawless as always. I never built a armor model and it’s amazing at all the options of how to paint the wheels. Keep ‘em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted December 4, 2021 Author Share Posted December 4, 2021 12 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said: If you have a circle template, here's what I do. After cleaning up any mould seams, I spray the rubber portions on the wheels with rubber black. Once dry I just hold them behind appropriate sized circle on my circle template and spray the wheel colour. The one I use is from Hasegawa and increases in diameter by 0.5mm. And nice work on the Sherman. Thanks Carl. I have a template that works well also but, since I've already sprayed the centers I'll have to just brush paint the rubber areas. Not a big deal. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted December 4, 2021 Author Share Posted December 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: John Nice progress and your paint work is flawless as always. I never built a armor model and it’s amazing at all the options of how to paint the wheels. Keep ‘em comin Peter Thanks Peter. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted December 4, 2021 Author Share Posted December 4, 2021 I'm going to give this build a short "rest" and resume working on the ZM Skyraider for a bit. 😉 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 21 hours ago, JohnB said: I'm going to give this build a short "rest" and resume working on the ZM Skyraider for a bit. 😉 Not to long I hope John………… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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