Michigan, United States
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Posted: Friday, March 01, 2013 - 01:40 AM UTC
Thanks Wolf.
I gotta say, I am pretty sure I would not be thrilled to be riding a tank with a 'hole' over my head like that! Well at least a tank that was rolling into a battle. Otherwise, I think I would be pretty 'giddy' to get to ride in one of these.
BTW, the side skirts had a 'couple' of pin marks to fill...
Quebec, Canada
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Posted: Friday, March 01, 2013 - 02:04 AM UTC
Nice little scratch detail on the turret John, I`m pretty sure they would have some sort of cover on that flare port...But I`m no expert at all
You`ll have to squint at pics for a while to get this Q answered.
I finished the chippin on the green sone, only the nato black left to do. Man! this takes forever
Anyhoooo, here is some pics.
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Thanks for watching gents!
Phil.
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Michigan, United States
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Posted: Friday, March 01, 2013 - 07:29 AM UTC
Awesome on the chipping of the paint. Like I said every time I do it it just doesn't look right. Oh, on the early T-54/55, those ports on the hatches were closed from the inside. On later models and on the T-62 they put a flap on it on the outside. You can see it on the T-62's in this campaign (including mine). Have fun folks!!!!
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Michigan, United States
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Posted: Friday, March 01, 2013 - 08:11 AM UTC
That explains a lot. In my google image search, I was seeing both with what looked like open ports and covered!
So I can place a piece of plastic on the inside to close it, but have it 'indented' from the outside and that should look okay.
Michigan, United States
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Posted: Friday, March 01, 2013 - 08:25 AM UTC
That's a roger on that one!!LOL
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Quebec, Canada
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Posted: Friday, March 01, 2013 - 09:39 AM UTC
MS Thanks for the intel on the flare port!
Also Thank you very much for the vote of confidence on the chipping
John, we both are worthier builder now
You all have a nice Friday
Phil going:
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Michigan, United States
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Posted: Friday, March 01, 2013 - 10:39 AM UTC
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New Jersey, United States
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Posted: Saturday, March 02, 2013 - 03:16 AM UTC
Boy you folks are churning out the tanks. I have got to catch up, maybe I should quit my job so I have more time to build,but then no money for paint or kits or beer. Guess I have to keep working.
The quality of work is awesome and inspiring, I will have to work hard to keep up.
MSCorley what unit were you with on the border? I was in the Atrp 1/11th ACR out of Fulda, spent a lot of time at OP Alpha.
Tom
"ALLONS" 11TH ACR BLACKHORSE
"Death Before Dismount"
19K40/ Dino Rider 19F10
Quebec, Canada
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Posted: Saturday, March 02, 2013 - 04:07 AM UTC
MS
Nice job with the clear and decals
Always good to have someone with insider infos. I never got deployed when I was in the military. But again, I was a weapon tech and the only place we were involved at the time was bosnia.
Anyhooo! enough with the good old times.
Thomas
Thanks mate, don`t quit your day job! No kit and no beer makes modellers go crazy
You have a update comming soon?
Phil.
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Michigan, United States
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Posted: Saturday, March 02, 2013 - 05:35 AM UTC
MS, Thomas and Phil,
Thanks for continuing to post. Helps keep me going, especially when you find things like this...
I was test fitting one of the wheels with the hub and OMG. Can you see that gap around the hub??? And after all that time cleaning up those awful wheels! UGH.
So, I was trying to keep this a simple (read cheap) build, but that is going out the window!
I had also asked about the tank plumbing and got a couple great replys. Well, I think MS talked about the Mig set. Well I was digging (yes, literally) thru my hidden part of stash and found a small box. In it was 3 sets of the t-55 plumbing and a set of road wheels! Woo-hoo!
So I guess I might be using these (if they fit)
Quebec, Canada
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Posted: Saturday, March 02, 2013 - 06:35 AM UTC
That is what I call good treasure hunting John!
I hope they fit, it would be a great upgrade to the kit`s wheels.
Here is where I am, First pic is flat coat(finished the chipping
) And the others are with two umber filters.
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Happy modelling everyone!
Phil.
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Michigan, United States
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Posted: Saturday, March 02, 2013 - 06:41 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Boy you folks are churning out the tanks. I have got to catch up, maybe I should quit my job so I have more time to build,but then no money for paint or kits or beer. Guess I have to keep working.
The quality of work is awesome and inspiring, I will have to work hard to keep up.
MSCorley what unit were you with on the border? I was in the Atrp 1/11th ACR out of Fulda, spent a lot of time at OP Alpha.
Tom
I was with I troop 3rd Squadron 2nd Cav out of Amberg from 85-88. we had the Bayerisenstien Gap and along with the tri state border. I also spent some time in Berlin. I was also SF.
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Michigan, United States
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Posted: Saturday, March 02, 2013 - 09:15 AM UTC
Phil,
Beautiful work!
A small update. Working on the fuel lines and the wheels. They did not 'quite' fit, but a little work with a drill bit and that is all okay. BUT... I have 11 hubs and 9 rear wheels... Looking online for another set.
Here they are side-by-side. Huge difference, I think.
United States
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Posted: Saturday, March 02, 2013 - 09:23 AM UTC
Phil------Outstanding weathering on that -72 so far. Extremely realistic.
Best wishes, Ian
It is a fact that under equal conditions, large-scale battles and whole wars are won by troops which have a strong will for victory, clear goals before them, high moral standards, and devotion to the banner under which they go into battle.
-Georgy Zhukov
Quebec, Canada
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Posted: Saturday, March 02, 2013 - 01:35 PM UTC
John and Ian, Many thanks gentelmens
I`ve dusted the t-72 and I`ll add a little dry mud tomorow.
Phil.
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#041
Kobenhavn, Denmark
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Posted: Saturday, March 02, 2013 - 04:36 PM UTC
Great T-72, Phillipe. Great job on the camouflage.
John, the new wheels are a huge improvement. Looking forward to see more.
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Posted: Sunday, March 03, 2013 - 03:02 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted Text
Boy you folks are churning out the tanks. I have got to catch up, maybe I should quit my job so I have more time to build,but then no money for paint or kits or beer. Guess I have to keep working.
The quality of work is awesome and inspiring, I will have to work hard to keep up.
MSCorley what unit were you with on the border? I was in the Atrp 1/11th ACR out of Fulda, spent a lot of time at OP Alpha.
Tom
I salute
a fellow border Cav trooper. I was there 77 to 79, Sheridans and M60A1s, got a special detail for in city combat training with the Berlin Brigade 1/11th sent a combined troop, lots of fun and Shulthis beer. I left active duty for the NG and retired in 2003. SF another
and a
well done.
Tom
"ALLONS" 11TH ACR BLACKHORSE
"Death Before Dismount"
19K40/ Dino Rider 19F10
United States
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Posted: Sunday, March 03, 2013 - 03:18 AM UTC
Still battling a sinus infection so I have not done much more on the Chieftain. I did get the wheels together and sanded the seam off them. Hopefully I will tackle the touch up work on the camo scheme this week. Great work everybody!
Regards, Ian
It is a fact that under equal conditions, large-scale battles and whole wars are won by troops which have a strong will for victory, clear goals before them, high moral standards, and devotion to the banner under which they go into battle.
-Georgy Zhukov
Michigan, United States
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Posted: Sunday, March 03, 2013 - 04:37 AM UTC
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Quebec, Canada
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Posted: Sunday, March 03, 2013 - 05:31 AM UTC
Jesper, Thanks for the good words
Ian, Hope you get better soon. Always nice to see youre awesome camo job!
MS, WOWEEE!
Nice job my friend I love the way it is going.
Here is my first attempt to mudificate
pig02 par
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pig01 par
asmodeuss, sur Flickr
mud02 par
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pig05 par
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Keep this up everyone!
Phil.
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England - East Anglia, United Kingdom
Joined: March 21, 2012
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Posted: Sunday, March 03, 2013 - 06:36 AM UTC
@ John K: I didn´t even bother gluing my road wheels together on my T55
they went straight to bin and a set of Tam.T62 came to rescue.
@Ian: Take it easy dude, those cold / flu bugs can be a real problem if you don´t cure em completely.
@ Lone Wolf: the T62 is looking real cool now
@Phil: perfect
Here´s my progress:
Sponsons covered in, Gearbox deck fixed in place, new exhausts, new drivers hatch, new gun and mount of.
More on Tuesday.
Paul
"Lord Raglan wishes the cavalry to advance rapidly to the front, follow the enemy & try to prevent the enemy carrying away the guns. Troop horse artillery may accompany. French cavalry is on your left. Immediate. R Airey."
Quebec, Canada
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Posted: Sunday, March 03, 2013 - 07:25 AM UTC
NIIIICE! Paul. sweet goodies you have there! I love the path youre taking my friend
And thanks for the good words. Here it is on a scavenged base
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08 par
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05 par
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01 par
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I call this one DONE!
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Quebec, Canada
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Posted: Sunday, March 03, 2013 - 07:29 AM UTC
BTW, Nito, I never can find those campaing galleries!
Any chance you could post a link?
Thanks
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British Columbia, Canada
Joined: February 20, 2012
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Posted: Sunday, March 03, 2013 - 08:16 AM UTC
Philippe,
Looks Great!
Here is a link to the gallery.
https://gallery.kitmaker.net/showgallery.php/cat/27937Cheers Rob.
Anything without guns is a target!
27 completed campaigns and counting :)
Quebec, Canada
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Posted: Sunday, March 03, 2013 - 09:03 AM UTC
Thx Rob! done!
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