Hi everyone!
It has been a while now since I did a build for myself. I was eyeballing this M-10 in the stash for some time. It is th AFV kit wich looks pretty great.


basekit par asmodeuss, sur Flickr

I ordered the armorscale normandy resin kit:


resine kit par asmodeuss, sur Flickr

I have a couple of ref pics that are good but I am looking for some solid ref on the early M-10 that served in normandy.

So, if anyone built this one before or have a great ref I am all ears

Phil.

As ref pics for the build I am aiming for something like those two mixed together.


M10a par asmodeuss, sur Flickr


M10_05 par asmodeuss, sur Flickr

The kit includes the type 49 tracks link...I think this was kind of rare...did not find any picture with them except as replacement links.
I may go with the type 48.

ACW

set for M10
http://www.fast-webstore.com/www-vt-models-cz/eshop/9-1-AFV-35/0/5/46-US-M-10-acces-set
Malvin

Thx Malvin!
I bid on that one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/390435149116?ssPageName=STRK:MEBOFFX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1427.l2649

Phil.

Philippe: My only caution to you in using the Armorscale sandbag set will be that it appears the master pattern maker put too many sandbags there. They rise above the top edge of the glacis plate -- obscuring the line of sight for the drivers' periscopes. In your 2nd photo on the 2nd post, you see clearly how the top level of the sandbags do not block the periscopes. Compare that with the resin set. Just an FYI

Roy
Thanks for the heads up, I'll make sure to keep that in mind.
Phil.

Hey Phil!

Can you scan the decal placement for me when you get the chance?? I am wanting to get this but I am on the fence.


I WILL be watching with great interest on your build buddy!







Jeff

Does picture of the plan sheet is ok Jeff? I do not have a scaner
There is 6 decal options, I'll take pics of the 6.

Phil.

Hi guys
While waiting for all my good ies to get here I've started on the interior. Here is the radioman chair with the huge extractor mark sanded. I've also bored the back traverse for more crispiness


chair01 par asmodeuss, sur Flickr

I have a question about the radio. If I am right the radio in the M-10 is a scr 508 with 4 instrument panel. Those panel were interchangable right? I haven't seen 2 pics where the panel are in the same order...

Anyhoo
ACW

PHIL.

I've done a little work on the scr 508
Still need some cleaning up and I need to file down a couple of the styrene but still, here it is:


radio01 par asmodeuss, sur Flickr

ACW.

I got some work done on the interior. The radio got a little more attention, I,ve manage to scratch the driver lever and a clutch. I gave a go at the ammo racks...they still need work and some straps. Still a fair amount to do on the inside but I am not gooing crazy with it either If anyone has comments or suggestions please do tell.


levers02 par asmodeuss, sur Flickr


interior01 par asmodeuss, sur Flickr

ACW
Phil.

Looks good from here.

Hi there Russ!
Thanksamucho my friend. I just got my armorscale normandy set in the mail....soon I'll get the stowage and tracks fromm The Boggs and I'll be all set

More soon
Phil.

Here is pics of the goodies:

The kit is well molded with no warpage and only a couple of bubbles. The hedge cutter has a very thin back plate as you can see on the photo; the light shows trough. Another thing is that there are no instructions on how to use the small parts wich I suppose to be the attachement points for the cutter.




armorscale01 par asmodeuss, sur Flickr

For the price, I say it is good( about half of black dog) But I would go with BD next time to see the difference and have the extra stowage Can't wait to get the other kit for the weird shaped cutter and huge stowage

Interior primed.


primer02 par asmodeuss, sur Flickr


primer01 par asmodeuss, sur Flickr

More soon and ACW

After color, washes and pigments. I think I got it where I want.

Fresh pigments:


scuffsanddirt01 par asmodeuss, sur Flickr


scuffsanddirt02 par asmodeuss, sur Flickr

With pinwashes added and pigments toned down.


interior03 par asmodeuss, sur Flickr

ACW.

Phil.

Beautiful work!

I wish Dragon would make a M-10.
I wonder, did the Germans ever use those hedge cutting contraptions on the front of their tanks?

Thanks a lot Michael. I kept it simple since I had trouble cross referencing the interior photos I had.

The AFV offering can be found at a reasonable price on the internet I bought mine from a friend for half price. I must admit I kind of miss the magic track that would come with a dragon kit! The ones in the kit are rubber bands and not quite of the accurate type I had to get some t 48 tracks, once again from a friend and free of charge

I never saw the hedgerow cutter mounted on german afv...Maybe because they were in a defensive mode and the tall and wide hedgerow were actually helping them....But maybe I am completely wrong and someone here will clear that for us

Thanks for the good words mate.

Phil.

I received more goodies.
Neo model's M10 accessory set. Nice molding, no bubbles, only minor warpage on a crate and sadly on the canva covered 50. cal.

I should be able to straighten it in hot water....


stowage from neomodels01 par asmodeuss, sur Flickr

The front sandbags wont be used since I got the armorscale one that I prefer.


stowage01 par asmodeuss, sur Flickr

The piece de résistance:


hedgerow cutter. par asmodeuss, sur Flickr

More progres pics soon.
Phil.

No, never. No need. They were defending all through the bocage country battles.

That is exactly what I tought!

I have worked on the boggies and upper hull.


suspension01 par asmodeuss, sur Flickr

ACW
Phil.

some test with the stowage and AM

front glacis01 by asmodeuss, on Flickr

stowagetest01 by asmodeuss, on Flickr

progres02 by asmodeuss, on Flickr

progres01 by asmodeuss, on Flickr

Phil.

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....