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Testors Italeri 1/35 M47, 759th Tank Battalion, Patton Project Pt.2

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  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Thursday, January 14, 2021 8:58 AM

Nice, all that running gear is probably the most tedious part of the model. Good to see you've got that behind you. 

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

  • Member since
    September 2005
  • From: Groton, CT
Posted by warshipguy on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 6:32 PM

Carlos,

Nice start . . . By the way, shortly after purchasing my kit, I was able to verify that all parts are present, and I put each part in very small zip lock bags with the part number written on the bag.  So, there is some organization.

Bill

  • Member since
    July 2004
  • From: Sonora Desert
Posted by stikpusher on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 6:14 PM

Thank you Grey. I’m off to a good start here.

 

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  • Member since
    February 2011
Posted by GreySnake on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 6:14 PM

Looking good Stik. 

  • Member since
    July 2004
  • From: Sonora Desert
Posted by stikpusher on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 9:32 PM

Allright then Bill, I hope that you enjoy this project.

 

Today’s update: I finished steps 3 & 4, adding the shocks, road wheels, and return rollers to the suspension.

 

 

 

 

Next session will be where I start dealing with the upper hull and upgrading tne engine compartment.

 

F is for FIRE, That burns down the whole town!

U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

       - Plankton

LSM

 

  • Member since
    September 2005
  • From: Groton, CT
Posted by warshipguy on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 12:25 PM

Carlos,

That is precisely what I am hoping to see!

Bill

  • Member since
    July 2004
  • From: Sonora Desert
Posted by stikpusher on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 12:04 PM

That’s $3 well spent Bill. But I can’t imagine all of the parts being taken off the sprues. There some tiny handles and other such fittings. Not to mention similar looking parts on the suspension. YIKES!

Thanks for following, but just be forewarned that I will be deviating from the kit instructions on the turret to backdate this to an earlier production model using parts from my spares collection.

 

F is for FIRE, That burns down the whole town!

U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

       - Plankton

LSM

 

  • Member since
    September 2005
  • From: Groton, CT
Posted by warshipguy on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 10:14 AM

I am really looking forward to this build!  I have the Testors version that I found on eBay for $3.00 in which all the parts had been removed from the sprues.  I will follow your build intensely!

Bill

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 8:39 AM

Neat! I had that kit waaaaaay back in the '80s. Remember I made a mess of mine. Looking forward to seeing you work your magic on her. 

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

  • Member since
    July 2004
  • From: Sonora Desert
Posted by stikpusher on Sunday, January 10, 2021 7:33 PM

Welcome aboard Mike! The kit is molded so that the side engine deck grilles can be positioned open, but not the center grills over the cooling fans. So obviously I need to concentrate my efforts there. 

 

F is for FIRE, That burns down the whole town!

U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

       - Plankton

LSM

 

  • Member since
    January 2015
  • From: Tumwater, WA.
Posted by M. Brindos on Sunday, January 10, 2021 7:18 PM

Oh! I can't imagine it will take too much to detail that. Since most of it will be hidden.

Another attention grabber, Carlos. You got me.

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

  • Member since
    July 2004
  • From: Sonora Desert
Testors Italeri 1/35 M47, 759th Tank Battalion, Patton Project Pt.2
Posted by stikpusher on Sunday, January 10, 2021 5:44 PM

A new year, and another new project. Continuing my builds for the So Cal AMPS GB of the Patton Tank family, I’m building a M47 this time. I’m using the Testors Italeri kit, but will modify it some by changing the turret grab rails to early configuration, and not what comes in the kit. I will be building this in the markings of the 5th Infantry Division, my first line unit in the Army, during the time that they were stationed in West Germany in the early 1950s, when my father was stationed there. So this project is hitting a few personal areas, so to speak.

 

Anyways, last night I began by completing steps 1&2, essentially putting on most of the suspension.

 

 

Now Mustang Joe, after seeing all of your gorgeous engine upgrades on all of your automotive builds, I have been inspired to upgrade this power pack area with some plumbing and wiring. I have found some good photos to use as reference.

 

 

 

The real question is how much. We shall see...

 

F is for FIRE, That burns down the whole town!

U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

       - Plankton

LSM

 

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