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WIP SU-76 (Completed) Dec. 15th

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WIP SU-76 (Completed) Dec. 15th
Posted by Pvt Mutt on Monday, November 28, 2011 9:31 PM

Here's how it looked when I put this MiniArts model aside:

Today I got a start on the welds that appeared to be missing. I was placing the rod stock when my progress was interrupted.

Hope to knock this thing out real soon.Surprise

Tony lee

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Posted by deafpanzer on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 10:37 AM

I do remember this one.  Looking forward to see Tony's magic on it...

Andy

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Posted by tigerman on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 12:16 PM

deafpanzer

I do remember this one.  Looking forward to see Tony's magic on it...

Ditto

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 Eric 

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Posted by jetmodeler on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 3:27 PM

tigerman

 deafpanzer:

I do remember this one.  Looking forward to see Tony's magic on it...

 

Ditto

Ditto Ditto

Can't wait to see how this one comes out.

 

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Posted by JohanT on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 3:31 PM

I very much enjoy following your builds on this forum Tony.
Always something new to learn and here I can see it coming already - weld seams :) 
Amongst a lot of other goodies I am sure. 

Thank you for sharing! 

Very Best Regards
Johan 

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Posted by treadwell on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 3:52 PM

I might just read this one as it evolvesWink

treadCool

   

 

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Posted by wbill76 on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 5:47 PM

The bench-clearing exercise has begun! Beer

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Posted by PANZERWAFFE on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 8:06 PM

Had wanted to pick up one of these.  Was wondering what your opinion of the kit was.  Hard to tell from what you have posted here because as always you have the ability to shine up anything.  She is really looking good.

Rob

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 10:11 PM

If you read this at PMMS you'll get an idea:

http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/vehicles/miniart/miniart35036.html

I made a pallet to get the ride height right. I used 1/4 inch balsa stock for the beams.

The parts fit is not that great you'll have to work with it and I didn't even try to use the tracks. Thing is it's the best SU-76 on the market.

I got the welds textured today but I say again BUT the rear hatch door is missing. I looked everywhere, its just vanished. One thing good is it will be easy to make another. Also the horn must be keeping it company,it's gone as well.

One step forward two steps back

Tony lee

 

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Posted by detailfreak on Tuesday, November 29, 2011 10:55 PM

                                 Tony,look in the BrummBar boxWink, Seems I'm doing that all the time. Nice to see this again.

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 8:07 PM

The parts are still missing Greg after going through all the boxes for a third time.Sad

31 rounds of ammo painted and loaded in the racks.

One foot in front of the other they tell meBig Smile

Tony lee

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Posted by Mikeym_us on Thursday, December 1, 2011 6:23 AM

did you try looking behind your workbench or even under it Tony? Because those parts sometimes turn up in the funniest places. Oh and don't forget to check the spider webs too LOL.

On the workbench: Dragon 1/350 scale Ticonderoga class USS BunkerHill 1/720 scale Italeri USS Harry S. Truman 1/72 scale Encore Yak-6

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Thursday, December 1, 2011 6:51 PM

Mike i'm going to stop looking for them and look for something else,they'll turn up for sure then.Big Smile

Do those tie down loops on the casement look out of scale to you?????

Dang I just realized it's Dec. the first already,where did November go?

Later folks

Tony leeSmile

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Posted by wbill76 on Friday, December 2, 2011 2:19 PM

Time flies when you're having fun Tony! Hard to believe that the end of the year is approaching.

I think your strategy for the lost parts is a good one...in fact you should consider "losing" a part to the floor/carpet monster as a sacrifice and see if that doesn't cause it to appear. Big Smile

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Friday, December 2, 2011 5:46 PM

That room did have carpet but I ripped it out before moving in there. This is the first time to lose parts so what other underworld creatures are there?Big Smile

Cut the loops off and made new ones then colored the tarp to visually shrink it.

Gaining on it everyday

Tony leeToast

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Saturday, December 3, 2011 3:17 PM

Update:

Later

Tony lee

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Posted by wbill76 on Saturday, December 3, 2011 7:17 PM

Coming along nicely Tony. Tow cable on the glacis is sharp as are the replacement tie-downs. Yes

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Saturday, December 3, 2011 7:39 PM

Thanks Tex, she's gathering up character now ain't she? Big Smile

Cold rain makes for good sleepin.

Tony lee

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Posted by T-rex on Sunday, December 4, 2011 6:17 PM

Wow, its looking very good.

I notice you put styrene strips are the tank edge and driver hatch, Are you going to simulate welding joint?

Keep up the good work.

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Monday, December 5, 2011 10:53 AM

Yeah "T" I did a little welding.Big Smile

Thanks

Tony lee

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Monday, December 5, 2011 7:23 PM

Update:

Just a few bits and pieces

Tony lee

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Posted by redleg12 on Monday, December 5, 2011 10:05 PM

Looking real nice....love the cable. It is beginning to show character.

Rounds Complete!!

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 5:19 PM

Update:

Still adding character MikeWink

Later folks

Tony lee

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Posted by jetmodeler on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 6:23 AM

Looking good. I agree with everyone on the tow cable. Really is a nice touch of character

 

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 7:09 AM

I'm digging this build...I like a build that has different media involved and shows the differeing colors of the putty, materials, primer, etc...means some work has gone into it.  In fact, I'd probably not paint a model like this...

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 10:41 AM

Eric i'll have to think on that.Hmm

Appreciate the comments fellowsToast

Tony lee

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Posted by tigerman on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 11:33 AM

Manstein's revenge

I'm digging this build...I like a build that has different media involved and shows the differeing colors of the putty, materials, primer, etc...means some work has gone into it.  In fact, I'd probably not paint a model like this...

Now that would be something different!

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 Eric 

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Friday, December 9, 2011 8:09 PM

Well folks i'm afraid the paint won out,maybe some other time for no paint.Big Smile

So let there be paint:

More paint tomorrow,see ya then

Tony lee

 

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Posted by detailfreak on Friday, December 9, 2011 8:55 PM

Very nice Tony.Yes

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Saturday, December 10, 2011 3:20 PM

Thank You GregYes

Another update:

That's it for this week.Big Smile

Tony Lee

Shoot Low Boys They're Ridin Ponys

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