Jihocesky Kraj, Czech Republic
Joined: August 07, 2017
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Posted: Sunday, December 17, 2017 - 01:41 AM UTC
my new work are heavy Soviet multituret tank. From ICM and PE part Eduard
many wheals :-)
little bend here
here is scale its really huge
start motor and driver position
some part are improvment
paited motor and manifold by wire
compled motor and gearbox
this be visible
and some turet
some weld and PE part
Gun turet
weld and little update from Evegreen profile
my model photo
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Myanmar
Joined: March 05, 2004
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Posted: Sunday, December 17, 2017 - 04:22 AM UTC
Ok, looking good esp with your added details.
i watched a scale plastic figure crawl along the edge . . . of an exacto blade . . . that's my dream , it's my nightmare . . . . . . . crawling , slithering . . . . . along the edge . . . . . . of an exacto . . . . . blade . . . . and surviving
ColinEdm
Associate EditorAlberta, Canada
Joined: October 15, 2013
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Posted: Sunday, December 17, 2017 - 05:35 AM UTC
Good stuff, I've always liked these beasts.
The voices are back.....excellent....
Massachusetts, United States
Joined: March 28, 2007
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Posted: Sunday, December 17, 2017 - 05:36 AM UTC
Good start Jan, nice weld beads, I wish there were photos of the interior of the real thing, or at least the turrets. You would be able see quite a bit of the turret interior through those hatches.
Jihocesky Kraj, Czech Republic
Joined: August 07, 2017
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Posted: Sunday, December 17, 2017 - 09:09 PM UTC
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Good start Jan, nice weld beads, I wish there were photos of the interior of the real thing, or at least the turrets. You would be able see quite a bit of the turret interior through those hatches.
unfortunately this kit has no interior. I completed the main turret there is a detail more.
It´s hard find interior photo
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Jihocesky Kraj, Czech Republic
Joined: August 07, 2017
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Posted: Monday, December 18, 2017 - 05:46 PM UTC
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spongya
Associate Editor Budapest, Hungary
Joined: February 01, 2005
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Posted: Monday, December 18, 2017 - 05:52 PM UTC
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Jihocesky Kraj, Czech Republic
Joined: August 07, 2017
KitMaker: 45 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, December 26, 2017 - 08:16 PM UTC
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Jihocesky Kraj, Czech Republic
Joined: August 07, 2017
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Posted: Saturday, December 30, 2017 - 03:35 PM UTC
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Praha, Czech Republic
Joined: March 12, 2011
KitMaker: 29 posts
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Posted: Saturday, December 30, 2017 - 04:04 PM UTC
Hi Jan
Nice progress being made. I'm following with interest.
Greetings from Prague
Hessen, Germany
Joined: October 26, 2015
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Posted: Saturday, December 30, 2017 - 08:37 PM UTC
Great updates on this Monster.
Washington, United States
Joined: March 11, 2016
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Posted: Saturday, December 30, 2017 - 10:01 PM UTC
What a beast from someone's warped mind. And it's looking great!
RobinNilsson
TOS Moderator Stockholm, Sweden
Joined: November 29, 2006
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Posted: Monday, January 01, 2018 - 04:22 PM UTC
Impressive detailing!
/ Robin
In memory of Al Superczynski:
"Build what YOU want, the way YOU want to....
and the critics will flame you every time"
Jihocesky Kraj, Czech Republic
Joined: August 07, 2017
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Posted: Tuesday, January 02, 2018 - 01:42 AM UTC
Thank you all for the nice comments, I'm happy that you like my work!
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Germany
Joined: October 03, 2010
KitMaker: 134 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, January 02, 2018 - 03:09 AM UTC
Very impressive! Your added details bring this old kit to new life!
Watching with interest
New South Wales, Australia
Joined: May 04, 2016
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Posted: Tuesday, January 02, 2018 - 03:43 PM UTC
RobinNilsson
TOS Moderator Stockholm, Sweden
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Posted: Tuesday, January 02, 2018 - 07:52 PM UTC
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Thank you all for the nice comments, I'm happy that you like my work!
Hi Jan,
Many years ago I built both the T-35 and IT-28 from ICM.
One of them, and I do not remember which one, had problems with how the track fitted over the sprocket wheel.
With one track link on each tooth there was a gap between the links. I "solved" this by reducing the diameter of the sprocket until the links would join to form a continous track.
There was some kind of edge/shelf inside of the teeth which I filed down and then I had to file down the teeth as well.
/ Robin
In memory of Al Superczynski:
"Build what YOU want, the way YOU want to....
and the critics will flame you every time"
Oklahoma, United States
Joined: March 01, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, January 03, 2018 - 04:47 PM UTC
Nice work bringing this early kit up to par.
Pushing the bar up, and glad after what you have to do, I am not trying one. LOL
Great job.
Jihocesky Kraj, Czech Republic
Joined: August 07, 2017
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Posted: Wednesday, January 03, 2018 - 05:11 PM UTC
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Thank you all for the nice comments, I'm happy that you like my work!
Hi Jan,
Many years ago I built both the T-35 and IT-28 from ICM.
One of them, and I do not remember which one, had problems with how the track fitted over the sprocket wheel.
With one track link on each tooth there was a gap between the links. I "solved" this by reducing the diameter of the sprocket until the links would join to form a continous track.
There was some kind of edge/shelf inside of the teeth which I filed down and then I had to file down the teeth as well.
/ Robin
i wan using Fruil metal track I hope there will be no problem
my model photo
https://www.imgup.cz/habouji/albums
Jihocesky Kraj, Czech Republic
Joined: August 07, 2017
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Posted: Monday, January 15, 2018 - 12:55 AM UTC
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Jihocesky Kraj, Czech Republic
Joined: August 07, 2017
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Posted: Monday, January 29, 2018 - 06:43 PM UTC
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North Dakota, United States
Joined: September 28, 2009
KitMaker: 42 posts
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Posted: Friday, February 09, 2018 - 10:09 PM UTC
Great work. I'm curious, what technique do you use to recreate those beautiful weld lines? Thinned putty in a syringe?
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Jihocesky Kraj, Czech Republic
Joined: August 07, 2017
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Posted: Sunday, February 11, 2018 - 01:22 AM UTC
Thank you! I use two ways to make the weld lines. Either I roll a very thin thread out of the putty (I use Miliput) and then use a toothpick (I cut the tip to make it sharper and narrower) to create the weld texture. Or I cut a piece of the plastic frame left over after taking out all the model parts, I heat it above a flame (normal candle) and stretch it to get a thin line. I lay this on the place where I want to have the weld, tap some thinner over it to soften it and use some metal round-pointed tool to form the weld structure. The putty is good for corner welding while the other technique is better for rims and edges.
my model photo
https://www.imgup.cz/habouji/albums
Jihocesky Kraj, Czech Republic
Joined: August 07, 2017
KitMaker: 45 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, February 20, 2018 - 04:07 PM UTC
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Virginia, United States
Joined: February 05, 2002
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Posted: Wednesday, February 21, 2018 - 03:38 AM UTC
Jan-- Outstanding workmanship
Very well done
DJ
DJ Judge
COL (R), USA
"Tanker Boots do not a Tanker Make."
