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Posted by Gamera on Friday, February 27, 2015 11:34 AM

Yeah, the paint looks perfect!

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by PANZERJAGER on Friday, February 27, 2015 12:56 PM

T26E4

I agree with  you Panzerjager.  The interesting pic you put up earlier do make the tracks appear to be T66s.  But T66s were live tracks -- no doubt about it.  As were the T80s and T84s.  All three HVSS tracks were live.

Like I said before, the features that made the track "live" were bushings in the pin attachments that linked the track shoes together.    Remember, the suspensions were designed to only take live tracks.  Both the VVS and HVSS (which is what the T28 had) absolutely could only ride with live tracks.

Thank you for shedding new light on this subject.

Always good to learn something new about these machines.

T26E4 provided me a link to prove this track is also a live track.;

thanks again!

PANZERJAGER

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Posted by PANZERJAGER on Friday, February 27, 2015 1:00 PM

Thanks Brindos and Gamera!

I am going to try to tie this up tonight.

 PANZERJAGER

 

 

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Posted by Pvt Mutt on Friday, February 27, 2015 8:53 PM

How am I doing?

Just getting older my friendWink

Thanks for asking

Tony lee

Shoot Low Boys They're Ridin Ponys

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Posted by PANZERJAGER on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 8:25 AM

Pvt Mutt

How am I doing?

Just getting older my friendWink

Thanks for asking

Tony lee

I hear you my friend!

Between age a diabetes beating up on my vision, it does get harder to do these builds every year.

Thank god for Optivisors!

I have had some interruptions this last week but,  I have been making progress in the background here.

The figures are just about done and I have just "finishing touches" to go on the T28/T95. 

Next I need to get the base done.

I promise I will post more pictures tonight.

PANZERJAGER

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Posted by PANZERJAGER on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 8:22 PM

Better late than never!

got to finish the base and do pastels, but here you go!;

PANZERJAGER

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Posted by M. Brindos on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 8:47 PM

That's wicked cool!! Love it all!!

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

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Posted by PANZERJAGER on Wednesday, March 4, 2015 8:57 PM

M. Brindos

That's wicked cool!! Love it all!!

Thanks Mike!!!!!!

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Posted by disastermaster on Thursday, March 5, 2015 12:06 AM

Looks GREAT!

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg290/panzerjager-1/T28%20Super%20Heavy%20Tank/IMAG1011_zpsx9emfjq5.jpg~original

    http://www.bicketybam.id.au/smileys/images/evil/smiley_muahaha.gifJust slap-dash wicked looking.

                  That'd be an awesome butt shakin'

           sight for any german tanker that had to face

       head-on against such an http://www.sherv.net/cm/emo/laughing/evil-laugh-smiley-emoticon.gif awesome looking beast.

            (Might help to add some dirt/dust to those track surfaces to match up with lower portion of the skirts)

Sherman-Jumbo-1945

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Posted by Gamera on Thursday, March 5, 2015 11:33 AM

Yeah, love how she's coming along.

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by PANZERJAGER on Thursday, March 5, 2015 4:15 PM

disastermaster

Looks GREAT!

http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/gg290/panzerjager-1/T28%20Super%20Heavy%20Tank/IMAG1011_zpsx9emfjq5.jpg~original

    http://www.bicketybam.id.au/smileys/images/evil/smiley_muahaha.gifJust slap-dash wicked looking.

                  That'd be an awesome butt shakin'

           sight for any german tanker that had to face

       head-on against such an http://www.sherv.net/cm/emo/laughing/evil-laugh-smiley-emoticon.gif awesome looking beast.

            (Might help to add some dirt/dust to those track surfaces to match up with lower portion of the skirts)

Thanks Steve, Too bad she never went up against a Jagdtiger or even the Maus.

Now that would be a cool dio.

PANZERJAGER

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Posted by PANZERJAGER on Thursday, March 5, 2015 4:16 PM

Gamera

Yeah, love how she's coming along.

Thanks Gamera!

Should be done tonight!!!!!!!!

 PANZERJAGER

 

 

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Posted by jibber on Thursday, March 5, 2015 6:49 PM

Panzer thats a real nice job on that beast. Congrats on a tank most guys pass on, looks great.

Terry

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  • From: Eagle River, WI
Posted by PANZERJAGER on Thursday, March 5, 2015 8:55 PM

jibber

Panzer thats a real nice job on that beast. Congrats on a tank most guys pass on, looks great.

Terry

Thanks Terry!

Finally, the time has come to call this one DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PANZERJAGER

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Posted by M. Brindos on Thursday, March 5, 2015 9:03 PM

I bow to your talent sir! BRAVO! BRAVO!!

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

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Posted by SprueOne on Thursday, March 5, 2015 9:15 PM

Very well done Beer

I'm glad they discontinued this project in 1/1. It would've been a resource guzzling, sitting duck!

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Posted by Gamera on Thursday, March 5, 2015 10:10 PM

That's some beautiful work- kudos sir!!!

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by DUSTER on Friday, March 6, 2015 12:26 AM

Oh just, Out Flaming Standing! 

A total package Well Done

Steve

Building the perfect model---just not quite yet  Confused

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Posted by Tojo72 on Friday, March 6, 2015 7:03 AM

Fantastic finish-up.and quick too.

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Posted by PANZERJAGER on Friday, March 6, 2015 8:01 AM

Thanks to everyone for the high praise!

Sorry for the poor quality pics though.  My phone was acting up last night.

Here are some better pictures;

PANZERJAGER

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Posted by PANZERJAGER on Friday, March 6, 2015 8:03 AM

M. Brindos

I bow to your talent sir! BRAVO! BRAVO!!

I am honored Sir!

 PANZERJAGER

 

 

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Posted by disastermaster on Friday, March 6, 2015 10:47 PM

 http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CUXchs8pqtA/VDoGXGvrYlI/AAAAAAAAdWg/fzp6cB0dyL0/s1600/hats%2Boff%2Bnew%2Baug%2B2010.gifHat's off to 'ya.

             First rate stuff!

             http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/new-year/confetti-cannon-smiley-emoticon.gif  Now you gotta top that.

Sherman-Jumbo-1945

"I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now"

 

 
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Posted by the doog on Saturday, March 7, 2015 4:10 PM

Well, on one hand, the detailing and construction of the model are and was impressive as hell--the model itself came out great. I hope you won't take it negatively though if I say that I question your decision on painting certain aspects of it. Or, NOT painting certain things.

I know it's probably "technically correct" to have left the tools in the what would have been the standard over-painting of the base coat, but it just hits me as too monotone, and almost looks like an error. No weathering at all on those either? Hmmm. I guess it could be plausible, but it's not very exciting as a model.

Likewise, this model would benefit greatly from some patiently-applied pin washes to really bring out all the panel lines and details. The side skirts almost look like one big piece, and you can't see any of the bolt holes in them, nor separation of panels. Pin washes would bring that out.

I don't know if you forgot to paint that periscope cover in the bottom picture, but i looks like you might have..?

Where the cable is running/rubbing along the hull--some smart chipping would look appropriate there. Likewise would it around the hatch tops.The would have some wear at some point.

Also, the tarp or bundle along the side--it's all monotone green, even the straps. You should use a different color green--perhaps a more olive drab tone?--on that, and paint the straps a different shade too, to contrast and provide visual interest Again, it just fades into the hull as it is now. 

I hope you don't take offence to my comments, but I would feel as if I weren't honest to not say that there are so many little things you could still fdo to really make this model "pop" in a big way.Smile

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Posted by CarnivourousDonut on Saturday, March 7, 2015 5:49 PM

It is an amazing build, something I could never do, but I have to agree with The Doog, it's a little too "pristine", perhaps because it never saw battle, so you can't really beat it up, but all that OD on that great big slab makes it hard to find the details. Just my opinion

Let's rattle the cage, crack the machine. Let 'em know who you are, shine to be seen.

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Posted by armourguy on Saturday, March 7, 2015 6:20 PM

PANZERJAGER

Just noticed this!

In this picture the t28 seems to have single pin track on it vs. "live" track.

This is the only pic like this, all other have "live" track, interesting....

panzerjager


The tank came out great, awesome job. To solve the track mystery the pic that you are using the tank does have T66 metal links. I know this because that picture is of my 1/6th scale T28 model that I took a few years ago.

http://eastcoastarmory.com/t28/t28.htm

Back when I built the model I didn't have the tooling required to fabricate the M26 T80E1 track, so in it's place I tooled up and used the easier T66 Sherman track for that build. It's not technically accurate as the only track the t28 used in it's short life was the T80E1. 

I also have this 1/35 kit in my stash and will be starting on mine next week.   

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Posted by PANZERJAGER on Sunday, March 8, 2015 6:33 PM

disastermaster

 http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CUXchs8pqtA/VDoGXGvrYlI/AAAAAAAAdWg/fzp6cB0dyL0/s1600/hats%2Boff%2Bnew%2Baug%2B2010.gifHat's off to 'ya.

             First rate stuff!

             http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/new-year/confetti-cannon-smiley-emoticon.gif  Now you gotta top that.

Thanks man, glad you like it!!!

 PANZERJAGER

 

 

  • Member since
    December 2007
  • From: Eagle River, WI
Posted by PANZERJAGER on Sunday, March 8, 2015 7:11 PM

CarnivourousDonut

It is an amazing build, something I could never do, but I have to agree with The Doog, it's a little too "pristine", perhaps because it never saw battle, so you can't really beat it up, but all that OD on that great big slab makes it hard to find the details. Just my opinion

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As seen in person people loved it at the model show!  I only lost to a well detailed Sherman with a full interior, but I'll take 2nd.

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  • From: Eagle River, WI
Posted by PANZERJAGER on Sunday, March 8, 2015 7:17 PM

armourguy

PANZERJAGER

Just noticed this!

In this picture the t28 seems to have single pin track on it vs. "live" track.

This is the only pic like this, all other have "live" track, interesting....

panzerjager


The tank came out great, awesome job. To solve the track mystery the pic that you are using the tank does have T66 metal links. I know this because that picture is of my 1/6th scale T28 model that I took a few years ago.

http://eastcoastarmory.com/t28/t28.htm

Back when I built the model I didn't have the tooling required to fabricate the M26 T80E1 track, so in it's place I tooled up and used the easier T66 Sherman track for that build. It's not technically accurate as the only track the t28 used in it's short life was the T80E1. 

I also have this 1/35 kit in my stash and will be starting on mine next week.   

Wow!

That's interesting!

Eh, neet model man!

Glad you like mine!!!!

PANZERJAGER

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Posted by Gamera on Sunday, March 8, 2015 7:43 PM

Congrads for a well deserved 2nd place!

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by Tim Kidwell on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 7:23 PM

This thread has been cleaned up. Let's keep it civil.

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