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Two Churchills AVRE - Mk III and Mk IV
panzerserra
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Posted: Saturday, May 12, 2012 - 12:22 AM UTC
I decided to build these two girls, together and in parallel:






And during the building, I had this idea:


...based in this pics;


DISCUSSION ONLY


The guttered Carrier in progress:


See all pics in my Bunker;
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Regards and all the best, Gents !!!

PantherF
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Posted: Saturday, May 12, 2012 - 12:29 AM UTC
Yes, YES! My favorite Churchill variant! Sad, it's one that has escaped me building but it's always good to see someone else's work!

Thanks for sharing! You're off to a great start!









~ Jeff
AlanL
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Posted: Saturday, May 12, 2012 - 03:21 AM UTC
Hi Marcus,

Excellent stuff, and great progress. The Conger will add some nice interest, but stand back .

I'm way behine on my Churchill builds.

Cheers

Al

panzerserra
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Posted: Saturday, May 12, 2012 - 08:50 PM UTC
Thanks, Gents....
new pics, soon...
regards
Tanksami
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Posted: Saturday, May 12, 2012 - 09:27 PM UTC
Hi Marcos,

Looking great & fantastic idea on the gutted carrier, very unquie & cool, will be great to see them all done!!

Will watch with interest as have the mark III to make

Mike
retiredyank
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Posted: Saturday, May 12, 2012 - 10:36 PM UTC

Quoted Text

Yes, YES! My favorite Churchill variant! Sad, it's one that has escaped me building but it's always good to see someone else's work!

Thanks for sharing! You're off to a great start!
~ Jeff

Same here! I just keep getting distracted by other shiny, plastic kits. Nice progress!
panzerserra
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Posted: Sunday, May 13, 2012 - 09:10 PM UTC
Thanks, Gents !!!!

Well...

These are the progress of Sunday morning:








Then... I saw the tip from our friend George Moore:
http://www.network54.com/Forum/110741/message/1336902846/Some+detail+change



Bingo...Itīs surgery time... Thanks, George !!!!



And the Girls are in this stage:


Please, see all pics in my Bunker;
http://panzerserra.blogspot.com.br/

Be my guest !!!

retiredyank
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Posted: Sunday, May 13, 2012 - 11:52 PM UTC
Nice work on the carrier. I assume the towing apparatus is scratch built.
panzerserra
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Posted: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 09:44 AM UTC
Indeed...Full loaded...

But, Itīs a time to do a very quick insertion: I built the bogies from carrierīs suspension wrong. I had not noticed this detail.


Who saw was the Robert Lockie... Thanks, Robert hawk-eye...Again, surgery time: Bogie removed!


Reinforcing the suspension with a plastic rod:


And the bogies are wright, now !!!!



Sorry about this ...but,

Now, direction corrected, full ahead flank !!!!!
AlanL
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Posted: Thursday, May 17, 2012 - 12:06 AM UTC
Hi Marcus,

The gutted carrier is looking good and a good option to go with the Churchill. It is worth changing the tracks and drive wheels though.

Good work, look forward to developments and a reminder I need to get on with some armour!

Cheers

Al
panzerserra
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Posted: Sunday, May 20, 2012 - 12:49 AM UTC
Thanks, Alan...

About Universal carrier tracks, actually is very complicated the parts to arrive where I live ... take at least a month or two... and modeling is momentum ... But thanks for the tips ....

Finally, I finished the two English girls (and the trailer) yesterday...














See all pics and stages in my Bunker;
http://panzerserra.blogspot.com.br/

Be my guest...

retiredyank
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Posted: Sunday, May 20, 2012 - 01:41 AM UTC
Excellent work! I really like the weathering on the Churchills. What did you use for the canvas on the universal carrier?
AlanL
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Posted: Sunday, May 20, 2012 - 04:59 AM UTC
Hi Marcus,

Excellent work they both look terrific.

You gotta love this tank.

Cheers

Al

Tanksami
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Posted: Sunday, May 20, 2012 - 10:32 AM UTC
Hi Marcos,

Fantasic looking finish & paint job on everything!! Really love the weathering & the colours of the churchills!!

Thanks for sharing

Mike
panzerserra
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Posted: Sunday, May 20, 2012 - 11:20 AM UTC

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Excellent work! I really like the weathering on the Churchills. What did you use for the canvas on the universal carrier?


Matt, thanks...

See, in my Bunker, the all steps of the canvaīs building:
http://panzerserra.blogspot.com.br/

I use tracing paper plus white glue+water...







Cheers !!!
panzerserra
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Posted: Sunday, May 20, 2012 - 11:22 AM UTC

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Hi Marcus,

Excellent work they both look terrific.
You gotta love this tank.
Cheers
Al


eheheheheheheh
indeed...The Churchill is the best !!!

big hugs, Alan...and take care, my friend !!!

panzerserra
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Posted: Sunday, May 20, 2012 - 11:23 AM UTC

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Hi Marcos,
Fantasic looking finish & paint job on everything!! Really love the weathering & the colours of the churchills!!
Thanks for sharing
Mike


Obrigado, Mike !!!


Thanks for the incentive !!!

regards
wbill76
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Posted: Sunday, May 20, 2012 - 12:05 PM UTC
Always a pleasure to see your finished projects Marcos! Nice work on sll three.
panzerserra
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Posted: Sunday, May 20, 2012 - 01:00 PM UTC

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Always a pleasure to see your finished projects Marcos! Nice work on sll three.


Thanks a lot, Bill...

Uncle Churchill should be inspiring me ...


Today, I started two more girls Mk IV. One will build with the 6 pdr gun of 43 caliber (Mk III) and the other with the 50 caliber gun, the Mk V.

https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/192838&page=1#1614218

Really, Iīm very inspired by uncle Winston !!!



regards and thanks !!!
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Posted: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 03:33 AM UTC
Again, very well done! I'll have to pick up some tracing paper, next time I go to the store.
panzerserra
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Posted: Monday, May 21, 2012 - 05:50 AM UTC

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Again, very well done! I'll have to pick up some tracing paper, next time I go to the store.


Good job and good modeling!!!

Big hug!!

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