Going Big GB

That is absoloutley stunning Panzer!!!!!!

I finally got my wheels in for the jug. It is one of the last things to do on this build. Hopefully I will have her done by the weekend.

waynec

they look  like the entire tool is OD. you might try a different shade or even do the wood like wood just for some contrast. i think all would be hard to dispute.

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I think this looks much cooler from the reat than the front

Just a flat aweome job on the build.

Funny stuff guys!

Here are some initial shots.

I have more to do yet but I thought you might want to see were I'm at with it.....

PANZERJAGER

Ah well, now that explains why all our ECM components were black..........

Yes and in the aircraft maintenance side if you don't know what a certain part is you "paint it black and put it back"

Theuns

I'm like Wayne.....wood would give some contrast and draw the eye to details.  Hard to argue either way as you know the military.....if it moves, salute it, if it don't move paint it.

stikpusher

I really like those Dragon US Tankers. I used that same guy on my Pershing for the TC. Miniart also makes some great 1/35 US Tankers in a few sets.

Ya, I have like 10 sets of them in the stash, there great....

I really like those Dragon US Tankers. I used that same guy on my Pershing for the TC. Miniart also makes some great 1/35 US Tankers in a few sets.

Meet the crew, and there .50 cal.

waynec

they look  like the entire tool is OD. you might try a different shade or even do the wood like wood just for some contrast. i think all would be hard to dispute.

Man, that is so funny! 

I just got done typing the same thing over in the Armor forum...........

they look  like the entire tool is OD. you might try a different shade or even do the wood like wood just for some contrast. i think all would be hard to dispute.

OK guys,

Question time, I am not looking for someone to start pouting regulations!

I want honest interpretations of a photo.

Look at the photo below, tell me if you think the tools are painted Olive Drab, or do they have natural wood handles???

I need a consensus...

B_one fixer

Panzer that monster is looking great

Thanks B1!!!

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

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.

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

Theuns

wing_nut

Jeez that is some beast.

Thanks wing nut!

ya, all 95 tons of her...

Jeez that is some beast.

Paint, Decals and wash!  getting close to done.

wash still wet.

PANZERJAGER

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

Dang that is a sweet engine :-)

Theuns

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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...

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