T30/34 (U.S. Heavy Tank) 1:35 TAKOM

[Daniel_Roxy]

Latest project is a American Heavy tank T30/34

I will be building the T34 version and i will be using the plan camouflage scheme. I will also be trying weathering powder to put on the lower hull, tracks and on some other areas. i will also be putting weathering on parts like exhausts and gun muzzle.

[Daniel_Roxy]

Hear is the instruction book and box.

 

 

[Daniel_Roxy]

Starting now first two parts, left is before filing and right is after. enjoy

[Daniel_Roxy]

so far i have started painting the lower hull and suspension parts

[Daniel_Roxy]

started putting some small parts on now

[Daniel_Roxy]

Suspension arms have been painted, filed and cemented into position now just have to leave it to set over night and then touch up all the scratched pain 

[Daniel_Roxy]

Taking a short break over bank holiday weekend.

[Daniel_Roxy]

Work will re commence eventually

[Daniel_Roxy]

Ok I'm back and just glued half of the road wheels together and have to paint the edges black. Just checked they fit properly. Wondering wether to touchup the scratched paint or weather it like the hull?? Any suggestions welcome

[Daniel_Roxy]

Also wondering on how to make possible battledamage wondered about making slight indents in some parts of the armour with a small hand drill like shell impacts

[Daniel_Roxy]

So painting wheels can be rather difficult I have found a good way to do it with the tank road wheels

I paint them first the black on the outside and the green on the inside but it overlaps and makes a mess so paint the black again so it's clean and then wrap it with painting tape and paint the inner wheel. Also made a small tool from a cocktail stick and some tape to hold them easilybefore wrapping the green is visibly baddurighn pantingafter my proses

[Daniel_Roxy]

Update 

I have painted some parts touched up some parts and prepaid the track guard sides by removing bits left from casting.

Also removed small marks from the edging of the drive wheel mounts

[Daniel_Roxy]

Update 

I have painted some parts touched up some parts and prepaid the track guard sides by removing bits left from casting.

Also removed small marks from the edging of the drive wheel mounts

[Daniel_Roxy]

I have. Painted the track parts and also checked the hull and turret to make sure they fit

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[Grunhertz]

Hmmm interesting looking beastie

[Bomber_County]

Big and mean beastie.......any news on the build.......

[Daniel_Roxy]

Yeah it's quite the tank. There is currently no thurther progress with house work taking priority but I hope to do some more work on the tracks soon.

[Daniel_Roxy]

Ok so I'm back working on the tank now. Most of the tracks are painted and have some weathering. And painting some of the main hull and track guard components.

That is when the AirBrush decides it wants to work properly.

[Grunhertz]

Nice 

[Daniel_Roxy]

So I have painted thoes parts. Proofed fitted the loos parts of the tank together not bad. I will be touching up the missed and bad spots on the vents and grills on the back

Sounds in background are TV in kitchen.

[[CAT]CplSlade]

On 7/15/2018 at 11:51 AM, Gaming Dragon32 said:

I have. Painted the track parts and also checked the hull and turret to make sure they fit

I like your table cloth.

Do you like the link'n'length tracks or would you have preferred all individual links? They certainly save time and aren't as tedious but for German tanks you lose the ability to set your own sag -- and all I build is German. 

I've only built Takom's 12.8cm twin flak gun, which was an early kit with some fit issues but I have a couple of tanks in the stash that are more recent. How is this kit comparing to other brands you may have built if you are able to rate it yet?

[Daniel_Roxy]

Not sure. If the tracks were link and pin I would prefer it. Rubber tracks that are one piece that fits around the wheels and then links back up. They are fine but often pull on the wheels and pull the in and off from my experience. My first time using this type of track so I will let you know. If I remember.