so, we shall begin
finished turret build
fitting the turret on the parts of the hull for the first time
rear of the tank
it's just huge! comparison with M26
running gear
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my Takom T29E3 build
ceerosvk
Joined: November 25, 2013
KitMaker: 171 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, February 22, 2017 - 12:52 AM UTC
Finally recieved this beauty after long and painful 3 months wait yesterday. So far, the kit is really great, proper Takom quality, i never had any issues with them. The only problematic part is the turret - the lower and the upper part don't fit together very nicely, prepare for some putty + sandpaper work (not yet done on mine). nothing too drastic though. Still havent decided on the camo, was thinking about winter camo but i will probably save that for the T34 i'll build sometimes soon as the next one.
so, we shall begin
finished turret build
fitting the turret on the parts of the hull for the first time
rear of the tank
it's just huge! comparison with M26
running gear
so, we shall begin
finished turret build
fitting the turret on the parts of the hull for the first time
rear of the tank
it's just huge! comparison with M26
running gear
TankCarl
Joined: May 10, 2002
KitMaker: 3,581 posts
Armorama: 2,782 posts
Posted: Wednesday, February 22, 2017 - 05:12 AM UTC
Nice. Bought this and the T-30 last Saturday.
DazzaD
Joined: June 17, 2007
KitMaker: 235 posts
Armorama: 232 posts
Posted: Wednesday, February 22, 2017 - 11:17 AM UTC
Very nice work ceerosvk! You make my couple of things a night really look like a snails pace.
What paint scheme are you thinking about going?
What paint scheme are you thinking about going?
JSSVIII
Joined: March 28, 2007
KitMaker: 1,169 posts
Armorama: 1,067 posts
Posted: Wednesday, February 22, 2017 - 04:26 PM UTC
Nice job Michal, I can't wait to get mine!
SDavies
Joined: January 09, 2010
KitMaker: 979 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, February 22, 2017 - 04:28 PM UTC
Very nice work 
KurtLaughlin
Joined: January 18, 2003
KitMaker: 2,402 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, February 22, 2017 - 04:48 PM UTC
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The only problematic part is the turret - the lower and the upper part don't fit together very nicely, prepare for some putty + sandpaper work (not yet done on mine).
I'm curious as to why you attached all the detail parts before that was complete. Doesn't that make it more difficult?
KL
TankSGT
Joined: July 25, 2006
KitMaker: 1,139 posts
Armorama: 946 posts
Posted: Wednesday, February 22, 2017 - 08:12 PM UTC
Nice work Michael, I also have the T29E3 on the bench but have to pause to finish another project. Some thing I saw in "Firepower" the kit is modeled with the muzzle threads exposed, The original T29 had a muzzle brake and the E3 later had a protective cover on the threads when it was tested. Since its the same 105 as the T28 I am going to use the spare muzzle brake from the Dragon kit. I intend to model it as in service as if the war lasted another year, maybe OD and black.
Tom
Tom
ceerosvk
Joined: November 25, 2013
KitMaker: 171 posts
Armorama: 170 posts
Posted: Wednesday, February 22, 2017 - 10:42 PM UTC
Thanks all! Today i basically finished the rough build. Tracks and fenders are not attached yet, as i first need to paint the areas i wont be able to reach with airbrush properly once glued on.
Such a beautiful machine in my opinion, on of my all time fav pieces of armored machinery.
a few pics from today
because im an idiot, what else can i say haha. luckily wasnt too difficult to sand even with the details alreadt attached.
Such a beautiful machine in my opinion, on of my all time fav pieces of armored machinery.
a few pics from today
Quoted Text
Quoted TextThe only problematic part is the turret - the lower and the upper part don't fit together very nicely, prepare for some putty + sandpaper work (not yet done on mine).
I'm curious as to why you attached all the detail parts before that was complete. Doesn't that make it more difficult?
KL
because im an idiot, what else can i say haha. luckily wasnt too difficult to sand even with the details alreadt attached.
DazzaD
Joined: June 17, 2007
KitMaker: 235 posts
Armorama: 232 posts
Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2017 - 02:20 AM UTC
Looking good mate. I totally agree about the looks of this beast.
These early cold war heavies are extremely impressive to stand in front of. The M103 and Conqueror are the same, They are Huge!
Was the block in the rear of the turret a good fit? On the T30 everything was a better than expected fit until I joined the upper/lower turret together. That was a good fit but the rear turret plate that slots in the back was all sorts of trouble. I had to shave it down a fraction on the top for a good fit... after I had all those fiddly little parts on it!
These early cold war heavies are extremely impressive to stand in front of. The M103 and Conqueror are the same, They are Huge!
Was the block in the rear of the turret a good fit? On the T30 everything was a better than expected fit until I joined the upper/lower turret together. That was a good fit but the rear turret plate that slots in the back was all sorts of trouble. I had to shave it down a fraction on the top for a good fit... after I had all those fiddly little parts on it!
ceerosvk
Joined: November 25, 2013
KitMaker: 171 posts
Armorama: 170 posts
Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2017 - 02:15 PM UTC
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Looking good mate. I totally agree about the looks of this beast.
These early cold war heavies are extremely impressive to stand in front of. The M103 and Conqueror are the same, They are Huge!
Was the block in the rear of the turret a good fit? On the T30 everything was a better than expected fit until I joined the upper/lower turret together. That was a good fit but the rear turret plate that slots in the back was all sorts of trouble. I had to shave it down a fraction on the top for a good fit... after I had all those fiddly little parts on it!
Basically the same with this one, i guess they used pretty much the same form for moulding the lower and rear part of the turret for both models. I had to chop a bit of the rear deck down with a scalpel and sand/putty it afterwards. Nothing drastically difficult as i said tho, and basically the lousy fit of the turret base parts is the only downside of the kit, the rest fit extremely well together. Tracks were super easy to build, one of the easiest ones ive built, i didnt even have to use the template deck
Ramanathan
#477
Joined: March 21, 2007
KitMaker: 133 posts
Armorama: 131 posts
Posted: Thursday, February 23, 2017 - 02:43 PM UTC
Michal, what a beast you are building!! Awesome!
(your build made me wishing a T-29 for myself, too
)
cheers,
Zsolt
(your build made me wishing a T-29 for myself, too
)cheers,
Zsolt
vikingtanker
Joined: August 23, 2002
KitMaker: 43 posts
Armorama: 43 posts
Posted: Friday, February 24, 2017 - 08:49 AM UTC
Very nice...from the background I take it there are no Stuarts in your collection
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