I hear ya Paul, my Dad always told me if I had a brain I'd be dangerous.

Finished the underneath and front plate piping. Last thing to do for that is under the platform, need to run some wire for the gauges.







Thanks for looking,
Bob

Really cool build fantastic details.

Hi Bob ! great plumbing work so far I can understand your frustration do you use tweezers? As for information I was hoping to get some information on the LVT-4 Buffalo..I'm after the drivers compartment and some good walk arounds. If you could point me in the right direction of any books or information I'd reallt appreciate it. I was after some info and pics on the M4A3 Flame tank but I'm not in any rush for that. Thank you and please keep this excellent work going.

All the best.


Jaymes

Anthony, Jaymes thanks for the comments.
Jaymes, best book I have found for the Pacific LVT-4 is the LVT-4 Model Tech Manual, By David Harper is still my favorite. I believe they are still being sold by Squadron. The British version has some differences, I have a build review that some made up for that but I'm not sure of the accuracy or validly because of the weapon changes. (Polsten Cannon) Another is in Military Modelling Vol.32, No.4, 2002.
If all else fails I can send some specific items once you know what you want to build.
On the M4A3 Flame, I remember reading that they are exactly the same as the normal gun tank version, all the changes are on the inside. Specifics come in to play on the outside depending on which Battle you are looking at and which Battalion, company etc…
Again when you get down to closer ideas I’m sure I can help. Never did a M4A3 Flame as yet so it might be a learning experience for both of us.
Let me know,
Bob

Special Thanks to Mark Corbett, sent me a PDF with new info on the Q gun. Thanks Mark!

Just the basics, all still not connected together. Trying to allow them to dry before final Painting, joining, painting again. Still need lines to Q gun and shield brackets.






Sorry a little blurry but it's Captain Morgan time.....

Thanks for looking and all comments are welcome,
Bob

Almost finished still need;

Q gun shields, no bend, try to correct or replace gun shield.

Small square plate on front gun shield

Weld seams on tank, gun connection; lift brackets and angle iron around deck

Paint all major assemblies Neutral Grey, Q gun and tank refill pipe Flat Black

Place decals, 2 info plates on shield boxes, gauges

Glue all major assemblies together; include small and thinner connection straps on main shield

Spot paint final items.

Weather with other models

If anyone sees something I missed please let me know,
Thanks for looking,
Bob


(Sorry forgot to mention that I finished the Q gun last night, I'd better take some photos before I ness with the shield)

Q model, Navt Mark 1 Flame gun, a little blurry but just a quick update




Bob

Hi Bob,

I looked on Google to come up with some new words to describe what you are doing & what has already been stated but all I can do is mimic JFK & say ask not what modeling can do for you but what you can do for modeling!! Stunning simply stunning!!

Cheers Mike

Thanks Mike, but believe it or not mine compared to what Mark Corbett is doing makes mine look sloppy. Hopefully Mike will do a post or feature on his construction.

Thanks for the comments, I'll take all I can get,
Bob

Bob Great piece of scratch building. I wish I had your talent.
Can't wait to see the finished model

Tom

Thanks Tom for the comments, you give me way too much credit.

Almost finished product, I noticed some prints and excess paint in a couple of spots, a couple of brackets and have to finish the last two cables.

Out of a possible 10, I give this a 6, I'm still in the learning stages of scratch building, was very interesting, have to say more power to the guys who make a lot of these, the details are enormous;

Parts before assembly;


And assenbled;




Looks better from a distance;


I think I'll start on the USS Fubar 1st before finishing the LVT 4.
Thanks for looking and any comments are welcome,
Bob

Bob,

Great build. I have been following along, because I like to do the odd, not out of the box builds too. Scratch building is always a challenge, because you have to put a lot of imagination into fabricating some of the components of your build.

Again, well done.

Dave

Thanks Dave,
Not too bad for my first total scratch built.
Next time I'll be a bit wiser on materials, stock and actual construction techniques.
Thanks for the comments,
Bob

hello, for a first try, this is a master stroke. great job
steph

Thanks Steph,
Already have lists for the next atttempt, stock, specific items to watch for.
Thanks again,
Bob