M-41 Walker Bulldog

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, November 24, 2003 10:03 PM

The master has spoken!!! LOL

thanks, that means alot!!!

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shermanfreak

Member since
January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Monday, November 24, 2003 9:53 PM

Nice clean build Ron !!! You've done very well with this little fella.

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, November 24, 2003 9:39 PM

Thank you!!!!!

after a long absence in modelling, i'm still trying to hone my skills...

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Monday, November 24, 2003 9:34 PM

Well, let me be the first one to tell you that you did a fine job on the M41. Nothing to be ashamed of. Nice build all around.

Now put your other foot in the darkside.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, November 24, 2003 9:30 PM

Hi ALL !!!!!!!!!!!

Well, it's finally done!!!!!!!!!!!!

It was a nice kit, but armor just isn't my thing, but at least i can now say, i built a tank!!!!

Hope you like!!!

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, November 6, 2003 1:32 PM

Yes,
The M41 would be a nice kit to try the tissue out on. Your 'crew' will be glad you waterproofed the gun mount for them! Also, looks like your project is coming along fine!

J-Hulk, send it back to the shop and have that cover put on there! A nice evening project.

Ron.

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Thursday, November 6, 2003 9:40 AM

Great looking cover, Robert. Might have to give that a try myself! I wonder If I oughta try retro-fitting one on my old JGSDF Sherman...seems like I can't leave that old tank well enough alone!

~Brian

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, November 6, 2003 12:07 AM

thanks shermy, i might have to give it a try
thanks

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shermanfreak

Member since
January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Wednesday, November 5, 2003 9:54 PM

Take an tissue and cut it approximately the size that you want your cover to be. Mix white glue and water 50 / 50 in a small container. From here you can go two different ways.

Method 1 - lay the kleenex over the area you want covered and apply the glue/water mix with a soft brush. Just keep pushing the kleenex into place with a toothpick. Repeat until the area is completely covered. Allow it to dry completely. Then paint it Khaki Drab or whatever colour you need.

Method 2 - dip the tissue into the white glue / water mixture and then lay it over the area you want covered. Push into place with a toothpick. Follow the above steps until complete.

Here's a couple of pics of a Sherman I did using the first method.

Very easy to do ... give it a try.

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, November 5, 2003 8:43 PM

lol chris..... shremie, can you tell me how to do that?????

Thanks

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 4, 2003 11:30 PM

And Here I am thinking Kleenex was only good for the tears after watching a model shatter from a drop!

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 4, 2003 11:19 PM

ok gentlemen, please explain.........

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shermanfreak

Member since
January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Tuesday, November 4, 2003 6:31 PM

Ron - the tissue paper technique is quite easy to do.

Don't toss it to the curb yet, consider it and we'll explain how to do it.

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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mark956

Member since
February 2003
From: USA

Posted by mark956 on Tuesday, November 4, 2003 6:13 PM

Thanks for the pictures of your tanks Guntruck and littlemoe.
mark956

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 4, 2003 5:04 PM

tissue paper???? ummmm i think i will skip taht step!!!!!!

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GunTruck Studios

Member since
December 2002
From: Campbell, CA

Posted by GunTruck Studios on Tuesday, November 4, 2003 1:53 PM

littlemoe - sure your efforts can look like mine - and better! Just takes practice, that's all. Keep on building them!

I made the Mantlet Cover out of simple Kleenex Tissue...

Gunnie

Jim Lewis
GunTruck Studios
http://www.guntruck.com

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 4, 2003 8:28 AM

Hey littlemoe, if you are going to use photoetch, remember to paint it! Tongue [:P]

It's a nice little kit of a handsome little tank. Build it, spray it OD, put it on the shelf to menace your hot rods. Smile [:)]

Don't worry about the etch.

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Monday, November 3, 2003 6:58 PM

Actually, I'd build the whole thing before trying a wash, Littlemoe.
If the wash seems too dark for your taste, try thinning it even more, and wiping it off the model before it dries. That way, only the nooks and crannies will be dark.
Some folks glosscote or use Future before a wash, but I actually prefer washing over a matte finish. Particularly for armor, it gives the model a nice, grungy "texture" that I like.

~Brian

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, November 3, 2003 6:48 PM

well,i'm embaressed, but here are some early pics of the bulldog.....

for the first time, i'm trying to do a wash, Tamiya's flat black, water, and a touch of suds..... just doesn't look right.... the paint got much darker... am i doing it right??? I put the wash on then blot off the extra with a paper towl.......

o well i just might repaint it and start over........ should i have shot Future on it before the wash???

Please tell me what you think,,,, I can take it.........

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Monday, November 3, 2003 6:07 PM

Good question! How'd ya make that mantlet cover, Gunnie?

~Brian

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, November 3, 2003 5:51 PM

HOLY COW Jim!!!!! thatsasweettank!!! i can garuntee mine won'y look anything like that!!!!!

Thanks for the links.... what did you use for the Gun sheild cover on the Tamiya model??? Is something i can do???

thanks

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animal

Member since
July 2003
From: USA

Posted by animal on Monday, November 3, 2003 5:47 PM

Well, well, well, the gunmeister is here. Glad to see you here Gunnie too.

Animal wants trucks!!! http://community.webshots.com/user/gtadw

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GunTruck Studios

Member since
December 2002
From: Campbell, CA

Posted by GunTruck Studios on Monday, November 3, 2003 3:40 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by Rob Gronovius

QUOTE: Originally posted by guntruck

Thanks J-Hulk for the compliment & I fixed the link to the Tamiya page.

Jim :-)
Hey Gunnie, I see you finally decided to pop in.

Heh heh - yep - it's been a long time since I visited here...

Gunnie
(Jim)

Jim Lewis
GunTruck Studios
http://www.guntruck.com

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Rob Gronovius

Member since
December 2002
From: Fort Knox

Posted by Rob Gronovius on Monday, November 3, 2003 2:21 PM

QUOTE: Originally posted by guntruck

Thanks J-Hulk for the compliment & I fixed the link to the Tamiya page.

Jim :-)

Hey Gunnie, I see you finally decided to pop in. Wink [;)]

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shermanfreak

Member since
January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Monday, November 3, 2003 1:50 PM

Great stuff Jim ..... thanks for sharing with us. Big Smile [:D]

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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GunTruck Studios

Member since
December 2002
From: Campbell, CA

Posted by GunTruck Studios on Monday, November 3, 2003 1:46 PM

Thanks J-Hulk for the compliment & I fixed the link to the Tamiya page.

Jim :-)

Jim Lewis
GunTruck Studios
http://www.guntruck.com

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Monday, November 3, 2003 11:50 AM

Very nice work, Jim!
Thanks for posting your links, too. (I couldn't access the Tamiya M41 pages from the first link, but I could via the second)
Gonna come in handy when I start my AFV Club M41A3!

OK Littlemoe, forget everything I said. Let's listen to Jim!

~Brian

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GunTruck Studios

Member since
December 2002
From: Campbell, CA

Posted by GunTruck Studios on Monday, November 3, 2003 11:43 AM

littlemoe - I'm coming into this thread late, but I've built the Tamiya and Skybow BullDog Light Tanks. I have some information on both at my website that might help you out:

Tamiya's M41 Walker BullDog

Skybow's M41A3 Walker BullDog

Below is my Tamiya Walker BullDog.

Jim

Jim Lewis
GunTruck Studios
http://www.guntruck.com

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J-Hulk

Member since
February 2003
From: Tochigi, Japan

Posted by J-Hulk on Monday, November 3, 2003 7:08 AM

Cool! Looking forward to your pix.
And there ain't nothing wrong with OOB, my friend! Smile [:)]

~Brian

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Monday, November 3, 2003 7:05 AM

WOW thanks Mr. Hulk!!! Some great advice!!!!!!! Thank you!!!!! Hopefully tonight i will post some "in progress pics"..... although there isn't much to see, just OOB!!!!!!!!

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