Ok,here is an update on mods I have made,first,here is the correct conection of the radio's matching unit (it tunes the antenna to the freq being used) It goes on to the turret,not onto one of the bustle rack side pieces as shown in the instructions.


The next is a picture of the mod I did on the mount for the searchlight.The M-48 searchlight is darn near perfect,as is the mounting devices on it.So the kit mount has to be reshaped to be just like the real thing.


Plus,you can see the loader's hatch handle.And the white plastic,represents the padlock hasps.there are hasps on the gunner's hatch too.

DANG! It was there an hour ago! Oh well, guess I'll look into MSN. What a pain. I've got more recent pics anyway....with paint, weathering, and some of the stowage affixed. Back to the drawing board.

Well, I finally broke down and joined armorama@msn. So now through the magic of the internet...here is the M48A3 with paint, most of the weathering, and some stowage. I'm shooting for end of the weekend for completion of this one. BMP-1 is all together and waiting paint. Pics to follow.

Jeff,this isnt the RRB i know,but can you add the mud cleanout holes in the outer sprocket drums?
That is really comng along looks very personalised.

Jeff,
I like the front seam on the M48. That can be a 'pistol' to get looking good. You did it well.

I'd be happy to Cap'n...just point me to some visual references....

Slodder,
Thanks for the props. After I got that bugger puttied up and filed down to where I was happy (used alot of silver paint to make the boo boos standout) I gave the hulll the rough casting look with the testors liquid glue followed by stippling with a stiff nylon brush...kinda helped finish off any trace of the seam.

Looks great Jeff! I really like the shade of OD. What color did you use?
Also, how did you get the markings to look faded like that?

Cheers,

CDT Reimund Manneck
U.S. Army ROTC

Bombshell,

The color is Model Master OD Green, then I drybrush with a little white added to the base color. After that I drybrushed with Model Master Faded OD, Field Drab, Field Green, and I think I used a little US Army Helo Drab in spots. I then added the markings, and take a highly thinned mix of the base color with a little black added and give the whole thing a few light coats of the mixture to tone back the drybrushing, yet it makes the highlights really pop. (may be overboard, but I find it works for me) I let that dry and do it again till I get the result I'm looking for. As the insignias fade, the basecoat shows through the white, and this gives the effect. I have been very pleased with the results. Thanks for the kind words.

Latest picks of the T-62.....mostly finished building....justa few odds and ends left....and then its painting time!!!!

Been over to Gunnie's web site.....looked at his T-55...so going to take some pointers from that!!!

Anyway...here are a few pics...the rest are at my armorama site.....you will have to wade through the Wasp pics, as I am building it at the same time for the ship campaign.

Well, it's a start. See the M110A2 here.

http://members.tripod.com/saammodels/Pictures/coldwarcookoff/index.htm


mainly, this is just to get the page up and going before I post the pre-paint product!

Ive had the wifes family here over Easter and havent done done any modelling. But I can see already the pressure is on. What great kits you have there guys. I need to get my finger out and and get more done on my scud launcher to get it finished on time! I will add in some pictures later. Good luck guys.!

Any idea about if and when we will have an entry in the "Campaigns" section? I've seen there campaigns that will start in two months time...
Ciao

I hope this works. My Trumpeteer S-Tank ready for weathering.

Hey Stuke, have you got a full running tanks factory down there? Still stuck with my Centauro's gun and less than half way with the turret! Anyway your "S" looks nice (I've also an "S" in my Centauro project, but unfortunately is the shape of the main gun!!!)
Ciao


P.S.: Jim has set-up the campaign for us!!! So it's time to subscribe in the "Campaign" section.

That is a pretty S you got Stukie! I feel jealous 'coz my 103B ain't that good looking. Mine is ready for mud.

Gaskin update: well, did some more research and found out that the molded hatch on the hull front is in the wrong position. Had to drill holes around it, used a coping saw, removed hatch, made new opening for proper location, placed hatch, filled gaping rectangular hole, then all hell broke loose. :-) I weakened the hull front by placing too much plastic cement. And sanding away the putty and milliput around the hatch damaged some of the hatch detail. Oh well, it ain't a total loss - yet. :-)

Thanks for the compliments Gents. I appreciate it.

No factory here, the kit went together fairly well, and the painting went quickly. It's just the weathering I am worried about. I will tackle it tonight though.

Stuke

Wow guys !
it's nice to see all that nice progress !

Hmmm, I just went out and bought Postal 2 for my PC, maybe I won't get to the weathering until this weekend.