Thanks! I read that crews in the PTO kept stowage to a minimum, just gave the Japanese something to hang a satchel charge on.

So, as it is now, pretty much, dark green wash on the tank itself and some detail painting. Still trying to keep the stowage high contrast....

IMG_3526 by Russel Baer, on Flickr

IMG_3525 by Russel Baer, on Flickr

IMG_3524 by Russel Baer, on Flickr

Shopping decals now, all I have is what came in the kit, and the sheet from the Academy M10, which I may finish after this one. It's another very long term shelf queen, with most of the assembly done.

Looks good, storage stands out but not too much. Nice work!

Thanks G. It'll get a little more blended in when I do the final weathering, hoopefully not too much. I'll have to be careful.

A couple hours here, a couple there, and I have decals on. I couldn't find anything commercially available, so this is a TD from the "same unit as the one in the book".....

IMG_3665 by Russel Baer, on Flickr

IMG_3664 by Russel Baer, on Flickr

I also did a bunch of work to the drive sprockets and idlers, adding midding lightening holes and thinning the rims of the idlers.

IMG_3663 by Russel Baer, on Flickr

Looking fabulous, Russ.

I love what you did with the idlers and sprockets.

'Same unit as the one in the book'? I'm guessing Squadron's 'M18 Hellcat in Action'? Yup, got it around somewhere. Nice job, I too really like the work you did on the sprockets and idlers. 

Thanks guys.

Actually, Concord's "US TDs in Combat", cover and pg 38.

With some weathering, wheels installed, ready for tracks:

IMG_3860 by Russel Baer, on Flickr

IMG_3859 by Russel Baer, on Flickr

Nice worn grimy look! 

RBaer

Thanks guys.

Actually, Concord's "US TDs in Combat", cover and pg 38.

 

I want to say that this M18 served in Italy.

stikpusher

 

 

RBaer

Thanks guys.

Actually, Concord's "US TDs in Combat", cover and pg 38.

 

 

 

 

I want to say that this M18 served in Italy.

 

And you would be correct.

With tracks, and a little more touch-up:

IMG_3861 by Russel Baer, on Flickr

IMG_3862 by Russel Baer, on Flickr

IMG_3863 by Russel Baer, on Flickr

Tow cable is on, working on turret 50 cal and a couple of small items.

Oh she's lookin' good!!! 

T'anks!

I'm calling it done, unless I see something else......

IMG_4272 by Russel Baer, on Flickr

IMG_4271 by Russel Baer, on Flickr

IMG_4269 by Russel Baer, on Flickr

IMG_4268 by Russel Baer, on Flickr

Now what to do next......

Oh nice work!!! Great job on the Hellcat, love the way the storage turned out!

One day I have to get mine built...

Thanks G. I'm actually somewhat glad to have finished this one, it looks good in the case with a couple of Shermans.

Hello Russ!

Nice track!

I personally would like you to do something out of Vietnam or some Cold Warrior, but knowing you it probably will be some Magach...

Good luck and have a nice day

Paweł

Pawel

Hello Russ!

Nice track!

I personally would like you to do something out of Vietnam or some Cold Warrior, but knowing you it probably will be some Magach...

Good luck and have a nice day

Paweł

 

Thanks Pawel! You made me chuckle, I have a few projects in mind, and you're right, a Magach is one (or two) of them.

RBaer

 

 

Pawel

Hello Russ!

Nice track!

I personally would like you to do something out of Vietnam or some Cold Warrior, but knowing you it probably will be some Magach...

Good luck and have a nice day

Paweł

 

 

 

 

Thanks Pawel! You made me chuckle, I have a few projects in mind, and you're right, a Magach is one (or two) of them.

 

That's no surprise lol!

Next goal for me is simply a Tamiya M-60A1. I remember my dad building that one several times over the years. Now I want one for my garage.

Fantastic work as always, Russ! Looks amazing to me!

Thanks Mike. Enjoy the old Tammy kit, always a fun build for me. Holler if you need any bits, I have boxes full.