Here's my first entry. It's Academy's M-18. I look forward to your feedback.
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Tank Terror Entry M-18
Frag
Minnesota, United States
Joined: January 27, 2004
KitMaker: 437 posts
Armorama: 292 posts
Joined: January 27, 2004
KitMaker: 437 posts
Armorama: 292 posts
Posted: Tuesday, December 21, 2004 - 10:34 AM UTC
WeWillHold
Wisconsin, United States
Joined: April 17, 2002
KitMaker: 2,314 posts
Armorama: 1,905 posts
Joined: April 17, 2002
KitMaker: 2,314 posts
Armorama: 1,905 posts
Posted: Tuesday, December 21, 2004 - 10:45 AM UTC
Mike
Very nice work here! Love the overhead pic as it shows some detailing/dry brushing you have done, ie the worn turret ring, the can straps, etc. NIce preshading on the vehicle, and realistic dust/mud on the road wheels. Overall, very pleasing to look at. Congrats on a fine effort for the Tank Terror Campaign.
Steve
Very nice work here! Love the overhead pic as it shows some detailing/dry brushing you have done, ie the worn turret ring, the can straps, etc. NIce preshading on the vehicle, and realistic dust/mud on the road wheels. Overall, very pleasing to look at. Congrats on a fine effort for the Tank Terror Campaign.
Steve
Posted: Tuesday, December 21, 2004 - 10:47 AM UTC
Excellent work... btw how was the fit on this kit.. got one hiding in the closet somewhere.....
:-)
:-)
andy007
Wellington, New Zealand
Joined: May 01, 2002
KitMaker: 2,088 posts
Armorama: 1,257 posts
Joined: May 01, 2002
KitMaker: 2,088 posts
Armorama: 1,257 posts
Posted: Tuesday, December 21, 2004 - 12:36 PM UTC
looks real nice Frag, just gonna ask the same as Del whats the kit like?
Frag
Minnesota, United States
Joined: January 27, 2004
KitMaker: 437 posts
Armorama: 292 posts
Joined: January 27, 2004
KitMaker: 437 posts
Armorama: 292 posts
Posted: Tuesday, December 21, 2004 - 01:22 PM UTC
Thanks guys. I just finished this M-18 and I am close to finishing the AFV M-18 also. I liked the fit of the Academy better as well as the interior detail. The only downside is the track quality. Both kits tracks are pretty poor. Other than that I enjoyed the build.
SgtWilhite
North Carolina, United States
Joined: July 07, 2004
KitMaker: 470 posts
Armorama: 362 posts
Joined: July 07, 2004
KitMaker: 470 posts
Armorama: 362 posts
Posted: Wednesday, December 22, 2004 - 04:52 AM UTC
Looks good. Very nice work. I built the Academy M18 also and thought the fit of the parts was good. Yours looks a lot better than mine. Thanks for entering the model in the Tank Terror Campaign. (:-)
Frag
Minnesota, United States
Joined: January 27, 2004
KitMaker: 437 posts
Armorama: 292 posts
Joined: January 27, 2004
KitMaker: 437 posts
Armorama: 292 posts
Posted: Wednesday, December 22, 2004 - 05:30 AM UTC
Thanks Tony, I appreciate your comments and your leadership.
Can we get a thread going on the TT campaign page? It would be great to see all entries in one place. (:-)
Can we get a thread going on the TT campaign page? It would be great to see all entries in one place. (:-)
ShermiesRule
Michigan, United States
Joined: December 11, 2003
KitMaker: 5,409 posts
Armorama: 3,777 posts
Joined: December 11, 2003
KitMaker: 5,409 posts
Armorama: 3,777 posts
Posted: Wednesday, December 22, 2004 - 05:54 AM UTC
I like Hellcats. I need to get one for my own collection to sit along side my Shermans. Great job. What were your impressions with the Academy M18?
Martinnnn
Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
Joined: April 26, 2004
KitMaker: 5,435 posts
Armorama: 2,762 posts
Joined: April 26, 2004
KitMaker: 5,435 posts
Armorama: 2,762 posts
Posted: Wednesday, December 22, 2004 - 06:10 AM UTC
Nice Hellcat!!
Still have got to build on myself, but I haven't found time for it yet
Still have got to build on myself, but I haven't found time for it yet
Frag
Minnesota, United States
Joined: January 27, 2004
KitMaker: 437 posts
Armorama: 292 posts
Joined: January 27, 2004
KitMaker: 437 posts
Armorama: 292 posts
Posted: Wednesday, December 22, 2004 - 07:53 AM UTC
Allen,
I like Academy kits in general. The M-18 didn't have any major fit problens, the instructions were clear and it was fun to build! I like the Academy M-18 better than the AFV M-18(:-)
I like Academy kits in general. The M-18 didn't have any major fit problens, the instructions were clear and it was fun to build! I like the Academy M-18 better than the AFV M-18(:-)