I finally got the paints for the tracks and I am putting those tiny little hooks painstakingly onto the inside of the M26 tracks. The turret construction is almost done too. I'd say I am about 60% done. All that is left for me to do are the fenders, paint job, and weathering.
Montreal is having it's characteristic warm period ironically after the olympics (USA! USA!). It's about 2 degrees celcius which would be around 38 degrees fahrenheit. Spring is coming here which shall be good. I can finally move my workplace back to my garage and work with the garage door open for nice warm air and sun. This is not really related to modeling but I am just extremely content because before, in winter, it has become more of a job than a hobby.
This project has really taught me something about amor modeling like never hand-brush the black onto the rims of the wheel, only airbrush until everything neccessary is in place, and ALWAYS use rubber bands to make things fit well. Yes there are very small, invisible gaps where the fenders are attached.
With my personal tips I am looking forward for my armor project #2, I have Tamiya's 105mm Sherman with three figures, but since it is my second favorite tank, I'll leave it for when I am more experienced. I think the Tamiya Wirbelwind is a goodd contender, n'est-ce pas? (Practicing my french)
I have a strong feeling that I will complete this tank by June. Well, I'll see ya around!