Going Big GB

There are no tow hooks of main tow cables in the kit.

There are however small towing cables included for when the external tracks are being towed like a trailer.

This being said, there is no provision "in the kit" for stowing them on the hull.

I also decided to replace the kit tools with some of my copies of the Formations Models set.

time to rest till tomorrow.

Stunning detail on that tank!

Theuns

Theuns

Stunning detail on that tank!

Theuns

Thanks Rob and Theuns!

Great attention to detail !

Got the bulk of the paint applied and then sealed with model master metalizer sealer. The metallic paint is a paint called Spaz Stix chrome that is used in the RC world. I have a ton of this stuff so it helps me save on the alclad. I used the sealer to dull it down.

I used the kit revelltastic decals, needless to say every decal softener I have (Sol, solvaset, marksetter) had no effect. Since I build in 48 scale I have no spares for this kit, So I will have to make my own decals.

B1, your jug's looking good. Too bad about that friggin' pesky thick decal!!

Thanks Rob, the decal thing is a bummer hopefully my homemade decals work better, if not then I will be painting them on.

B_one fixer

Great attention to detail !

Thanks B1!

hey nice jug!

Did you try vinegar on those decals???

Last pics before I prime this beast!

including bolts too!

see you in primer!!!

That's a mighty fine bit of work, Panzerjager.    That should look awesome once painted and weathered.

Dre

That's a mighty fine bit of work, Panzerjager.    That should look awesome once painted and weathered.

Thanks Dre!

Crossing my fingers that the next steps go well....

Dude, after all that PE bending and scratchbuilding, I'd think that painting ought to be the easiest part of that project. 

Dre

Dude, after all that PE bending and scratchbuilding, I'd think that painting ought to be the easiest part of that project. 

True but, if you do mess up the painting, all the detail is for nothing...

Ain't that the truth, brother.   Can't say how many times I've stripped a bad paint job just to redo the same mistakes.

Dre

Ain't that the truth, brother.   Can't say how many times I've stripped a bad paint job just to redo the same mistakes.

Well, I'll let you know in less than 2 hours.

Primer was a success!

now I will have to wait 2 days for it to dry completely before I can add the O.D. paint.

PANZERJAGER

sweet build PANZERJAGER

i do warwheels including military trucks so i am used to detailed suspensions but this is suspension on steroids, second one will go faster. i am cutting really close with my nippers so, given how that looks, primer paint and weathering, and it's undercarriage and wont be seen, i saved some time there. some warpage on the lower base but clamping the upper part will fix that. painting the underside is going to be amusing. lots of light coats.

waynec

sweet build PANZERJAGER

i do warwheels including military trucks so i am used to detailed suspensions but this is suspension on steroids, second one will go faster. i am cutting really close with my nippers so, given how that looks, primer paint and weathering, and it's undercarriage and wont be seen, i saved some time there. some warpage on the lower base but clamping the upper part will fix that. painting the underside is going to be amusing. lots of light coats.

Thanks waynec!

That's a pile of parts you got there!  Looks great!

PANZERJAGER

Beautiful going on in here.  Well done all.

With the winter 109 on the shelf and the new windscreen safe and sound, I can turn my attention back to the Corsair. Hopefully all the issues with not paying attentions and the lapses in judgment are out of my system. Time will tell.

I think to start I am going to work on the Vector R2800. As you can see this is a build all unto itself. I counted 78 parts in the tiny little plastic pouch.  The level of detailing is incredible. My only concern is that I hope it fits in the cowl. My only other experience with a Vector engine was for a 1/48 Helldiver. Even after thinning the inside of the cowl I still had to carve away the tops of the cylinders a bit to get it to fit.  Can't see any of that but it was painful to do. I am already thinking of doing one of these on a display stand in a small museum vignette. Now If I could just fond some reference pics of this engine. Since it's tough to do sarcasm in a post... Google the R2800 and see how many photos come up. O.M.G. 

There are choices to be made for different version of the engine with different carburetors and ignition rings. The castings are very clean. The little bits inside he cylinder vanes clean up easily with an old suede brush I keep handy. A great tool by the way that's get a lot of use on my bench.

Dang that is a sweet engine :-)

Theuns

wing_nut

Beautiful going on in here.  Well done all.

With the winter 109 on the shelf and the new windscreen safe and sound, I can turn my attention back to the Corsair. Hopefully all the issues with not paying attentions and the lapses in judgment are out of my system. Time will tell.

I think to start I am going to work on the Vector R2800. As you can see this is a build all unto itself. I counted 78 parts in the tiny little plastic pouch.  The level of detailing is incredible. My only concern is that I hope it fits in the cowl. My only other experience with a Vector engine was for a 1/48 Helldiver. Even after thinning the inside of the cowl I still had to carve away the tops of the cylinders a bit to get it to fit.  Can't see any of that but it was painful to do. I am already thinking of doing one of these on a display stand in a small museum vignette. Now If I could just fond some reference pics of this engine. Since it's tough to do sarcasm in a post... Google the R2800 and see how many photos come up. O.M.G. 

There are choices to be made for different version of the engine with different carburetors and ignition rings. The castings are very clean. The little bits inside he cylinder vanes clean up easily with an old suede brush I keep handy. A great tool by the way that's get a lot of use on my bench.

That thing needs pistons, rods & valves too!!!

PANZERJAGER

Paint, Decals and wash!  getting close to done.

wash still wet.

PANZERJAGER

Jeez that is some beast.

wing_nut

Jeez that is some beast.

Thanks wing nut!

ya, all 95 tons of her...

How maneuvrable was that monster tank? With the 4 tracks having to move "co-ordinated" if turning.

Theuns

Panzer that monster is looking great

Wingnut, that engine is a kit all in itself !

Waynec, That suspension is pretty awesome looking. I dont have the skill for something like that yet.

Theuns

How maneuvrable was that monster tank? With the 4 tracks having to move "co-ordinated" if turning.

Theuns

I know the outside tracks were powered off of the inner ones.

As far as maneuverability goes, probably not too good with only a 500 HP engine for 95 tons.

PANZERJAGER

B_one fixer

Panzer that monster is looking great

Thanks B1!!!