The only aftermarket parts used were RB Model barrel and Slingshot Models early M48 cupola (modified to the configuration used on M103A1). The rest of corrections/modifications were made from scratch or taken from various other kits.
NEVER AGAIN!...
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It took a while... My M103A1 is finally done.
Vodnik
Joined: March 26, 2003
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Posted: Wednesday, April 29, 2015 - 11:12 PM UTC
It took about a year and a half, but my M103A1 is finally finished...
The only aftermarket parts used were RB Model barrel and Slingshot Models early M48 cupola (modified to the configuration used on M103A1). The rest of corrections/modifications were made from scratch or taken from various other kits.
NEVER AGAIN!...
The only aftermarket parts used were RB Model barrel and Slingshot Models early M48 cupola (modified to the configuration used on M103A1). The rest of corrections/modifications were made from scratch or taken from various other kits.
NEVER AGAIN!...
LeoCmdr
Joined: January 19, 2005
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Posted: Wednesday, April 29, 2015 - 11:41 PM UTC
Let me be the first to say job well done!
Great looking M103A1! Tons of effort and the results are top notch!
You are an engineer and an IT guy....correct?...You'll do it again!!!
Great looking M103A1! Tons of effort and the results are top notch!
You are an engineer and an IT guy....correct?...You'll do it again!!!
accelr8
Joined: March 17, 2005
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Posted: Wednesday, April 29, 2015 - 11:43 PM UTC
Superb work!
Vodnik
Joined: March 26, 2003
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Posted: Wednesday, April 29, 2015 - 11:51 PM UTC
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You are an engineer and an IT guy....correct?...You'll do it again!!!
I am indeed. But I'll never touch Dragon M103 kit again...
tnmn28g35
Joined: January 21, 2015
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Posted: Thursday, April 30, 2015 - 12:00 AM UTC
Excellent work!
Are you making available your corrected mantlet?
Thanks!
Are you making available your corrected mantlet?
Thanks!
accelr8
Joined: March 17, 2005
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Posted: Thursday, April 30, 2015 - 12:16 AM UTC
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You are an engineer and an IT guy....correct?...You'll do it again!!!
I am indeed. But I'll never touch Dragon M103 kit again...
We Rivet Counting b*$tards never say never! Now you have to build one bone stock, so that you can do comparison photos
Vodnik
Joined: March 26, 2003
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Posted: Thursday, April 30, 2015 - 12:44 AM UTC
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We Rivet Counting b*$tards never say never! Now you have to build one bone stock, so that you can do comparison photos
That could be interesting, but I am NOT going to buy that kit and I doubt Dragon will send me another sample
Oh, by the way, I should probably thank DML for the kit I used to build this model, as I received it as a free sample.
IrishGreek
Joined: October 17, 2010
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Posted: Thursday, April 30, 2015 - 12:55 AM UTC
Pawel,
Beautiful job.
Man, I wish I had a kit of your kit that I could build!
So different from the stuff in my kits box... Again, beautiful!!!
Beautiful job.
Man, I wish I had a kit of your kit that I could build!
So different from the stuff in my kits box... Again, beautiful!!!
bill_c
Campaigns AdministratorJoined: January 09, 2008
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Posted: Thursday, April 30, 2015 - 12:57 AM UTC
Good job, great photos. Is that a light box you're using?
Vodnik
Joined: March 26, 2003
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Posted: Thursday, April 30, 2015 - 01:01 AM UTC
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Good job, great photos. Is that a light box you're using?
Yes, I just bought it, so this was the first time I used it.
americanpanzer
Joined: May 12, 2014
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Posted: Thursday, April 30, 2015 - 01:47 AM UTC
excellent! great job!
Cantstopbuyingkits
Joined: January 28, 2015
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Posted: Thursday, April 30, 2015 - 02:04 AM UTC
Amazing correction work, weathering looks quite good as well.
firstcircle
Joined: November 19, 2008
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Posted: Thursday, April 30, 2015 - 02:47 AM UTC
An incredibly neat looking build. I especially like the subtle sheen of the paintwork that really makes it look like cold, painted metal.
DaGreatQueeg
Joined: August 01, 2005
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Posted: Thursday, April 30, 2015 - 03:25 AM UTC
Amazing to think that's how it should have looked out of the box. Really superb work (and dedication) Pawel . . . 
cheers
Brent
cheers
Brent
sounder
Joined: May 30, 2005
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Posted: Thursday, April 30, 2015 - 04:22 AM UTC
looks great a beast of a machine
orangelion03
Joined: March 09, 2013
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Posted: Thursday, April 30, 2015 - 04:27 AM UTC
Beautiful beast!!! Outstanding results!
SSGToms
Joined: April 02, 2005
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Posted: Thursday, April 30, 2015 - 05:56 AM UTC
Incredible surgery and outstanding results, Pawel! You did it, but a whole team at Dragon failed! Too bad even your kit was overpriced!
JPTRR
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Joined: December 21, 2002
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Posted: Thursday, April 30, 2015 - 06:23 AM UTC
Pawel,
Extraordinary work! And that model does seem more like work than a hobby. It looks wonderful. The M103 was a really cool looking tank - love the full profile. 
Extraordinary work! And that model does seem more like work than a hobby. It looks wonderful. The M103 was a really cool looking tank - love the full profile.
Vodnik
Joined: March 26, 2003
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Posted: Thursday, April 30, 2015 - 10:11 AM UTC
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Are you making available your corrected mantlet?
I will not be selling it, as I want to avoid complains from people who would buy it and not be able to use it with the kit turret and barrel... But if you understand that it will only fit RB Model barrel and requires serious surgery to the turret to fit properly, then I can send you the stl file, so that you can order it yourself from Shapeways.
The 3D printed part also requires some manual reshaping, as I decided it would be easier than to try to reproduce all the curves in CAD.
Vodnik
Joined: March 26, 2003
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Posted: Thursday, April 30, 2015 - 12:08 PM UTC
I forgot to mention some more generic aftermarket products used in the finishing of the model:
- Archer "Surface Details" - for various casting symbols
- Echelon decals - for .50 Cal ammo can decal
- MV Product lenses - for... well, for lenses
- TMD sponson box handles
- Eureka XXL copper cable - for tow cable, of course.
- Archer "Surface Details" - for various casting symbols
- Echelon decals - for .50 Cal ammo can decal
- MV Product lenses - for... well, for lenses
- TMD sponson box handles
- Eureka XXL copper cable - for tow cable, of course.
Vodnik
Joined: March 26, 2003
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Posted: Thursday, April 30, 2015 - 03:03 PM UTC
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- TMD sponson box handles
Oups, scratch that. I just realized that in the end I've decided to save TMD handles for some kit that deserves them more, and use handles from some kit (I think they came from the AFV Club M41 kit, but I'm not sure).
bill_c
Campaigns AdministratorJoined: January 09, 2008
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Posted: Thursday, April 30, 2015 - 07:57 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextGood job, great photos. Is that a light box you're using?
Yes, I just bought it, so this was the first time I used it.
I should invest in one, my photos stink.
If someone hasn't already asked you, how about a build feature about this and show us the steps in fixing the kit?
Belt_Fed
Joined: February 02, 2008
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Posted: Thursday, April 30, 2015 - 10:16 PM UTC
Ohh so that's what it's supposed to look like? Superb work Pawel. What paint did you use for the Olive Drab?
rfbaer
Joined: June 12, 2007
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Posted: Thursday, April 30, 2015 - 10:23 PM UTC
Superb result.
I agree, even if just for the sake of discussion, direct comparison pictures would be a hoot.
I agree, even if just for the sake of discussion, direct comparison pictures would be a hoot.
Petition2God
Joined: February 06, 2002
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Posted: Thursday, April 30, 2015 - 11:39 PM UTC
Excellent work from an expert, Pawel! The extensive "plastic" surgery is impressive. Thank you for sharing your work.
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