M26 pershing GB

total american patriot

RBaer Yep DS tracks. I see what you mean by the overlapping, I should have been more careful. And yes I forgot the spare tracks on the turret during the photo. Would you like another picture with it on?

(P.S good looking tank!)

P38jl The decals are for the 1rst Platoon, Co.B, Marine 1rst Battalion, Han River 1950. I chose them specifically for the graffiti on the fender and the other one on the turret. Not sure what they stand for, I'll have to search it up later.

 

that would be neat to know what the graphiti meant.. sweet!

Mine is in OD green now.. more pics soon!

TAP, yes, by all means. The clutter on the turret kind of characterizes this tank. I've seen a few pics with so much stuff hanging off the turret attachments, and anything attached to them, that the turret looks like a gypsy wagon gone mad.

RBaer Yep DS tracks. I see what you mean by the overlapping, I should have been more careful. And yes I forgot the spare tracks on the turret during the photo. Would you like another picture with it on?

(P.S good looking tank!)

P38jl The decals are for the 1rst Platoon, Co.B, Marine 1rst Battalion, Han River 1950. I chose them specifically for the graffiti on the fender and the other one on the turret. Not sure what they stand for, I'll have to search it up later.

Everybody's been BUSY!  Lookin' good!

Lovin' the stowage bins, Mr P38jl. Bet those were fun.......

TAP, nice finish. Did you use the DS tracks? That overlap where they join could maybe use a little attention to hide it better. Did the kit supply spare tracks for the turret rack?

I got some stowage done, removed it except for the vehicle tarp on the right, and shot the primer. I use Krylon, inexpensive and dries just like Tamiya, really "tight". Engine deck grills are painted black for shadow, and they'll also get a wash after the OD is on. Inside of return rollers got the same, that way I can live with the difficulty of painting their tires later. Hope to get the OD on soon......

Hey that looks sweet.. I like the funny graffiti looking decals.. what did those stand for or mean ?

good luck with your show!

P38jl Looking good!

Ok,  THIS IS THE MOMENT YOU"VE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR! I  FINALLY FINISHED MY FIRST 1/35  TANK

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I did a wash of raw umber followed by a coat of white slowly taking it away with cotton swabs(and fingers!) followed by another wash of raw umber. After that, I overcoated it with tamiya clear and, Voila!

ok, guys, I got her mostly done... here she is

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I actually bought a can of primer the other day......now all I need is time to use it and to make a decision about stowage.

Hey, my Pershing is progressing.. the PE is a bit much, but making a plain looking tank, stand out..

Hope to have paint this weekend!!

Ps.. the sun is out.. ssssshhh...

satch, if you don't mind, shoot me an e-mail about which tracks you'll have extra, or need, from the OB Pershing, if you really do this.I might be able to help, depending on what you need......

My addy is: russel.baer@yahoo.com

I hate these tracks!  I am going to the hobby shop tomorrow and buying the orange box so I can get the single piece tracks.  Anyone want a opened box track missing M26A1 model?

YYYEEESSS! ALMOST DONE!! Painting and Decalling have been finished and my favorite part, weathering is left. The tank is 95% done!

Very impressive tank! Assembly is done and everything is painted ready for decals. There is a week and a half before the exposition!

total american patriot

Congrats p38jl and to your friends. What models did you guys enter?

 

thanks!

I took down a German Mk IV Ausf G and got a 1st in its division, and a 2nd with a 1/72 Jap Mini sub , a vacuform kit.

my other friends took home some trophies to..!

you can see my Ausf G in the 1000 Roadwheels GB thread..,

Wow. That is epic. Here in Montreal, we always brag about being better than Toronto. I'll be eating my words soon. First layer of olive drab has been applied.

It was Toronto v Montreal.  The Leafs won in a shootout.

Congrats p38jl and to your friends. What models did you guys enter?

satch_ip

Patriot, did you watch the game last night?  Go LEAFS!!  Pretty exciting game, ending in a shootout. 

No I didn't. Against who? I haven't caught much hockey since the Canadiens didn't win the cup on their 100th year. Thanks for the encouragement guys!

TAP: Good luck w your show!!

Progress on my Pershing is gaining.. Hull 1/2s are joined, PE going on slowly but surely...

PICS soon..

Ps.. on another note, myself and 3 others went to DOWNEAST CON in Saco ME. on Sat and took home 12 trophies between 3 of us.. !

Patriot, did you watch the game last night?  Go LEAFS!!  Pretty exciting game, ending in a shootout. 

 TAP,may the judges at the show smile upon your tireless effort to create the most perfect and accurate example of an individual vehicle from a time almost forgotten.maybe i'll have mine done for the "hobbytown"contest in april???? maybe i'll play hookie from work tomorrow and finish it???? maybe fat babies will fart??? anyway good luck and represent well for us "unofficial" modelers.

I have a local modeling expo here in Quebec and I am rushing to get this done by April 10. Right now it is 85% done. The whole entire body has been assembled and ready for one last coat of olive drab. Wish me good luck!

So true, in most cases. Friuls are ciul!

Even though I have done diddly-squat to my Pershie, I did start working on the display .... sort of.

Anyway, another reason I like Friuls:

Actually, If I can find some of the Dragon or Trump RR tracks, I'll have it sitting astride them.

individual track links is enough to make me quit armor and stick to airplanes!

Thanks for the advice, There was much hasle with tracks. Since there are too hard too glue right away, I am clipping them on with some clothespins to stretch them out.

Funny thing, While doing this, I encountered two problems., one wheel came loose and the ball turret fell off, But like you said, persevere! And I did! I....I think I'm starting to see it!

Persevere! It's those little setbacks that make it so much fun......

I spent all my time in the man cave on the Magach, so I've got nothin'.

Well, I have a new headache. While trying on my recently painted tracks, I was putting too much pressure on one of the wheels with my thumb and broke it off. Right now it's being held moderately well with some super glue. I'm going to take a break from modeling to ease off the pressure on my shoulders 

satch_ip You should have seen my expression when I took a look at those tracks!

I've been promised some bench time this weekend, unofficially, of course.

I think stowage is next, not sure......

I've put cutter to sprue on my DML M26A-1.  Wow there are a lot of wheels to cut and sand.  I'm doing a USMC 1st Tank Btln Korean War Persing.