Armorama :: M-10

Armor/AFV: Allied - WWII
Armor and ground forces of the Allied forces during World War II.

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M-10

ericadeane

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Posted: Monday, August 04, 2014 - 05:14 AM UTC

Phil: If you decide to leave either drivers' hatch open, please note the very specific angles that M10 hatches splayed open. Many modelers mount them incorrectly.

asmodeuss

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Posted: Monday, August 11, 2014 - 12:19 AM UTC

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Interior looks spot-on!
So, all things considered, I'd have to say the Neo hedge cutter is worth the price of admission for the whole shebang. That's a nice part.
Keep it up, Phil, and I'm going to drag an old shelf queen out....

You are right Russ, it is worth it...But hard to find compare the other resin sets. Keep me posted on the old shelf queen!!

Here is a small U/D

Started on the turret.

turret01 by asmodeuss, on Flickr

I've modified the thompson and ammo rack with some PE sprue.

.45ammo rack by asmodeuss, on Flickr

Progres in general.

turret02 by asmodeuss, on Flickr

ACW.

Phil.

asmodeuss

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Posted: Tuesday, September 23, 2014 - 01:06 AM UTC

Long time away from the bench!
I am back with an U/D

Primer is on with the preshade.

preshade01 by asmodeuss, on Flickr

Base color is sprayed. A classic olive drab (thinned)

basecoat01 by asmodeuss, on Flickr

A second pass with olive green with 10% of yellow green

basecoat02 by asmodeuss, on Flickr

A final spray of the same olive green with 30% of yellow green for highlights.

progres05 by asmodeuss, on Flickr
Most of the stowage is glued on since it wont interfere with the decals setting. Next is gloss coat, decals (sealed with gloss) and washes.
ACW.

Phil.

easyco69

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Posted: Tuesday, September 23, 2014 - 01:28 AM UTC

Nice work!
I thought tank crews MG's were M3 Grease guns?

Jedi5150

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Posted: Tuesday, September 23, 2014 - 05:29 AM UTC

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Nice work!
I thought tank crews MG's were M3 Grease guns?

It probably varied throughout the war. In my M18 Hellcat book it shows the crew small-arms as being five M1 carbines.

And Philippe, awesome work on that M10!

retiredyank

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Posted: Tuesday, September 23, 2014 - 05:34 AM UTC

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Nice work!
I thought tank crews MG's were M3 Grease guns?

It probably varied throughout the war. In my M18 Hellcat book it shows the crew small-arms as being five M1 carbines.

And Philippe, awesome work on that M10!

I imagine that they used whatever was available over the course of the war. I'm sure they could have found one or two alternative weapons laying on the ground.

ericadeane

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Posted: Tuesday, September 23, 2014 - 07:58 AM UTC

Phillippe: Please look at the drivers' hatches in this photo and compare with yours. Hope this helps

asmodeuss

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Posted: Tuesday, September 23, 2014 - 10:21 AM UTC

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Nice work!
I thought tank crews MG's were M3 Grease guns?

It probably varied throughout the war. In my M18 Hellcat book it shows the crew small-arms as being five M1 carbines.

And Philippe, awesome work on that M10!

I imagine that they used whatever was available over the course of the war. I'm sure they could have found one or two alternative weapons laying on the ground.

Hi there Matt! Long time no see

Thanks for all the good words guys. I've got some more progres pics.

stowage04 by asmodeuss, on Flickr

stowage05 by asmodeuss, on Flickr

And Roy...You are aware that the hatches are workable right? Just in case I took a picture where I positioned them like the pic you have.

There you go

freakinghatch by asmodeuss, on Flickr.

ACW.

asmodeuss

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Posted: Friday, September 26, 2014 - 05:56 AM UTC

Gloss and some washes.

overall wash02 by asmodeuss, on Flickr

Turret has no washes yet.

diff02 by asmodeuss, on Flickr.

asmodeuss

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Posted: Sunday, September 28, 2014 - 08:19 AM UTC

overall washes and pinwashes are done. Sprayed a dullcoat for oil fading and filters.

mat01 by asmodeuss, on Flickr

mat02 by asmodeuss, on Flickr

mat03 by asmodeuss, on Flickr

mg01 by asmodeuss, on Flickr

I am waiting on some bronco t48 tracks that I ordered...The one in the kit, beside being kind of a rare kind...are waaaaaayyyy to short(2cm)
ACW.

flmlm7

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Posted: Monday, September 29, 2014 - 08:13 AM UTC

Thanks for sharing this it's an outstanding build. The painting of the storage is great, I've struggled at times painting the onboard storage so that it looks like individual pieces. I tip my hat nicely done!

Regards
Mike

mat

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Posted: Monday, September 29, 2014 - 08:23 AM UTC

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I am waiting on some bronco t48 tracks that I ordered...The one in the kit, beside being kind of a rare kind...are waaaaaayyyy to short(2cm)
ACW.

I finished my M10 a week ago and indeed those tracks a very short. Somehow I managed to get them on (after breaking off an idler mount first) At least they don't have any sag

asmodeuss

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Posted: Tuesday, September 30, 2014 - 01:03 AM UTC

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Thanks for sharing this it's an outstanding build. The painting of the storage is great, I've struggled at times painting the onboard storage so that it looks like individual pieces. I tip my hat nicely done!

Regards
Mike

Thanks a lot Mike, your comment is greatly apreciated. If you want more details on how I did just PM me, I'll give you the link for the more in depth build...It is truly simple and fast!

Mat, Thank you very much another U/D is inbound soon with the oil dot filter and seal.

Phil.

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Posted: Tuesday, September 30, 2014 - 01:30 AM UTC

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Thanks a lot Mike, your comment is greatly apreciated. If you want more details on how I did just PM me, I'll give you the link for the more in depth build...It is truly simple and fast!

Phil,

thanks for the offer. I will send a pm for sure.

Regards
Mike

asmodeuss

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Posted: Tuesday, September 30, 2014 - 02:16 AM UTC

Here are the pics with oil dot filter and seal.
There is a couple of issues that need attention like the helmet on the front of the turret that need another wash and a dry brush. A small gaps under the sandbags which I'll fill with dirt. Also there a gap under the right duffel bag on the rear stowage, a home made camo net will fill it. I'll do all of this when I get the Bronco tracks so I can wrap up the weathering with all the pieces got get a nice blend.

prog02 by asmodeuss, on Flickr

prog03 by asmodeuss, on Flickr

prog04 by asmodeuss, on Flickr

prog05 by asmodeuss, on Flickr

prog01 by asmodeuss, on Flickr
See you in a couple of weeks

ACW.

flmlm7

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Posted: Friday, October 03, 2014 - 03:40 AM UTC

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A small gaps under the sandbags which I'll fill with dirt. Also there a gap under the right duffel bag on the rear stowage, a home made camo net will fill

I'm working on a M4A3 currently with a sand bag front. First time doing this.....and like you....I ran into a few gaps looked like it was floating. Filled the gap in a little with squadron white putty and plan on adding dirt to cover.

Regards
Mike

asmodeuss

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Posted: Sunday, October 05, 2014 - 12:36 AM UTC

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A small gaps under the sandbags which I'll fill with dirt. Also there a gap under the right duffel bag on the rear stowage, a home made camo net will fill

I'm working on a M4A3 currently with a sand bag front. First time doing this.....and like you....I ran into a few gaps looked like it was floating. Filled the gap in a little with squadron white putty and plan on adding dirt to cover.

Regards
Mike

Yep! Same here Mike! I received the bronco indy tracks...Lotssa work ahead.

flmlm7

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Posted: Monday, October 06, 2014 - 02:37 AM UTC

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Yep! Same here Mike! I received the bronco indy tracks...Lotssa work ahead.

Good deal on the bronco tracks...charge!

Regards
Mike

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Posted: Monday, October 06, 2014 - 02:58 AM UTC

Philippe,

Just sawthis and I'm very impressed! Your extra work and the stowage are first class! Lookingforward to the weathering.

Cheers!
Stefan

rfbaer

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Posted: Monday, October 06, 2014 - 03:40 AM UTC

Awesome paint!

SiStorey

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Posted: Monday, October 06, 2014 - 04:11 AM UTC

fantastic work philippe, one of the best I've seen!! will this be going into a diorama of any sorts or leaving it to shine on its own??

Once you'd painted it did you just spray it with a gloss coat?

Great work

Si

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Posted: Wednesday, October 08, 2014 - 01:08 AM UTC

Michael, Those bronco tracks are good looking but they are waaaaaaayy to thedious

This will be looong my friend

Stephan, Thanks for the good words. I'll do as fast as I can!

Si, thank you. I did plan a diorama for this one but I'll be building it early next year...It should represent the crew resting and being resupplied after shooting all the rounds they had. So I have to gather all I need for the dio....And I got another project that have a deadline in december.

Started the tracks.

tracks01 by asmodeuss, on Flickr

More soon!

flmlm7

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Posted: Thursday, October 09, 2014 - 01:51 AM UTC

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Michael, Those bronco tracks are good looking but they are waaaaaaayy to thedious This will be looong my friend More soon!

Phil I bet those tracks will be a challenge! I have no experience with those but they look real good in the photo. I have assembled some ATV tracks before and they were not fun and giggles along the way either.

Ha ha nature of the beast I suppose...well done my friend and push on .

Regards
Mike

asmodeuss

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Posted: Friday, October 10, 2014 - 01:29 AM UTC

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Michael, Those bronco tracks are good looking but they are waaaaaaayy to thedious This will be looong my friend More soon!

Phil I bet those tracks will be a challenge! I have no experience with those but they look real good in the photo. I have assembled some ATV tracks before and they were not fun and giggles along the way either.

Ha ha nature of the beast I suppose...well done my friend and push on .

Regards
Mike

Not fun and giggles you say....