CrankyCrafstman Posted August 16, 2023 Author Share Posted August 16, 2023 Thanks Carl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted August 16, 2023 Share Posted August 16, 2023 Holy Crap!!! Ron I think I am down under at the Armory 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted August 16, 2023 Author Share Posted August 16, 2023 Thanks Kevin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted August 18, 2023 Administrators Share Posted August 18, 2023 Judas Iscariot,.. on a chariot! I’m stunned beyond words. I really need to snag this kit ! Truly stunning build, Ron! Those tracks will have me sniffin’ glue, though! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted August 18, 2023 Share Posted August 18, 2023 Mighty fine scratch building, stunning……… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted August 18, 2023 Author Share Posted August 18, 2023 Thanks guys Yeah Ernie they were a real pain in the rectum, the guide horns should of had longer locating pins so that they could have more glue area to bond them to the track links, then they wouldn't keep falling off like they are prone to do. Ron G 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted August 23, 2023 Author Share Posted August 23, 2023 Hey all Ok, it's glued together turret and hull. I gave it a coat of Tamiya lacquer clear so it's ready for chipping and weathering. This view shows the ammo storage bins and gertzaks added. This view shows the front area. Another view of the ammo bins. This view shows the front radio operators position and all the gertzacks and ammo boxes added. This view shows the instrument panel and the gauge decals in place. This view shows the radios and some of the wiring. This view of the turret shows all of the details added. Another view of the Turret, but with the gun breach in place. This view is the turret sitting in place in the hull without the top deck. And this view shows all that you will be able to see after everything is assembled... Interiors do seem to be a waste of time. I'm the only one who will know what is in there...lol And what it will look like when done less paint. Well that's it for now be back with more updates soon. Ron G 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 That Tiger's looking spectacular Ron! It's been fun following your build. Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted August 23, 2023 Author Share Posted August 23, 2023 Thanks Paul It's a llooonngg way from being done. Ron G 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 Wow, stunning work seeing it all come together. At least you can lift the turret off and see most of the interior that way. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted August 24, 2023 Author Share Posted August 24, 2023 Thanks Carl I'm kinda thinking about making the turret roof and hull roof removable. I'm just not sure it will look ok around the weld seams, still debating it. Ron G 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irishman1 Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 You have to make the top removable!!! The fabrication and detail work is museum quality!!! Skill and artistry at work here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted August 25, 2023 Author Share Posted August 25, 2023 13 minutes ago, Irishman1 said: You have to make the top removable!!! The fabrication and detail work is museum quality!!! Skill and artistry at work here. Thanks Irish Ok, but that means more scratch building to add all the detail to the roof interior...lol. I may do that, still debating, everybody let me know what I should do. Yes, add the roof detail and make it removable. No, just finish it and concentrate on the exterior. Ron G 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted August 25, 2023 Share Posted August 25, 2023 Being usually in the « yeah, but I know it’s there » camp, I think in this case it would still be better to find a way to display the innards of this beast : it’s too good to be hidden … Of course, as we say in French, « les conseilleurs ne sont pas les payeurs » Hubert 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted August 25, 2023 Author Share Posted August 25, 2023 Hey Hubert Translation please, I don't speak French.😁 Ron G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 Labour of love, that's for sure. Looking at your meticulous work Ron and thinking about building something in 1/16 scale, T-72 perhaps? Very inspiring work Sir. Cheers Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted August 26, 2023 Author Share Posted August 26, 2023 Thanks Martin 1/16 is a great scale to use your scratch building skills. The only T-72 that I know of is the Trumpeter one. It can be pricey, in the $250 to $300 range. The Takom kits are a good buy in the $129 to $150 range. The classy hobby kits are nice also, about the same price range. If it has to be Russian, I'm afraid that Trumpeter is your only bet. Ron G 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 15 hours ago, CrankyCrafstman said: Thanks Martin 1/16 is a great scale to use your scratch building skills. The only T-72 that I know of is the Trumpeter one. It can be pricey, in the $250 to $300 range. The Takom kits are a good buy in the $129 to $150 range. The classy hobby kits are nice also, about the same price range. If it has to be Russian, I'm afraid that Trumpeter is your only bet. Ron G I have to agree about the Takom ( including Andy's). The Trumpeter T72 tracks were a nightmare... Involving filing and sanding to get each link to fit. Mine, currently is on hold...just gave up, but I will eventually finish it as there Isn't much left to do.....There isn't much detail to that kit...no interior and missing details ....headlights an example. Your money, is better spent on the Takom big scale kits....or on Trumpeter's T34s. Their SU 100 is excellent. Will be building that one soon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 9 hours ago, CrankyCrafstman said: Hey Hubert Translation please, I don't speak French.😁 Ron G Literally « the advisers are not those who pay », or in other words, words are easy and free, doing is the hard work Hubert 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted August 26, 2023 Author Share Posted August 26, 2023 Hey all I think I have all of the interior details finally done. I just need to paint them and install them. This view shows all four of the lower ammunition bins that go in the floor on either side of the turret. This picture is of the two on the drivers side. This picture is of the two on the radio operators side. This view shows the two bins on drivers side in place in the hull. This view shows the two bins on the radio operators side in place in the hull. A little paint and the interior is complete...Ta Da! Except for some weathering. I'm waiting on some Ammo by Mig washes. Ron G 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted August 30, 2023 Author Share Posted August 30, 2023 Hey all Small update, I got the ammo bins painted. I have them installed, but didn't get any pictures. I FINALLY! got the tracks done, both sides. I don't want to go through that again! I also have all of the wheels done, all 48 of em. Now I just need to paint them and weather them. It's getting closer to the end, I think...lol Ron G 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 I feel your pain on the tracks. At least they're a decent size. The craziest ones I've done were Model Kasten T-48 tracks for a Sherman. 2 pins, 2 track pad halves, 2 end connectors, 1 duck bill and 2 rivets per track link. All needing removal and cleanup before assembly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted August 30, 2023 Author Share Posted August 30, 2023 1 hour ago, BlrwestSiR said: I feel your pain on the tracks. At least they're a decent size. The craziest ones I've done were Model Kasten T-48 tracks for a Sherman. 2 pins, 2 track pad halves, 2 end connectors, 1 duck bill and 2 rivets per track link. All needing removal and cleanup before assembly. OUCH! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted September 1, 2023 Author Share Posted September 1, 2023 Hey all Small update for the Tiger. These are finally done! And they were a pain in the neather regions. This view shows the difficultie track guide horns. This view shows the other side of the spare tracks, the ones that go on the front of the tank. This view shows the rear of the tank. I'm finally to the point of gluing on kit parts, imagine that...lol. the exhaust shields are only on temporarily, they will come off when I start painting and weathering. This view shows the AFV MODELLER exhaust caps. These are the open running ones. There is still a lot of work to be done, some more painting, weathering, chipping, etc., etc. Ron G 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted September 2, 2023 Author Share Posted September 2, 2023 Thanks guys 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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