Post by speedster on Dec 23, 2013 12:50:52 GMT -5
I started this for the Modeler Alliance Sherman group build. I also used it for some demonstrations at local club meetings too. Well not going to get it done in time, thought I would share where I'm at.
Started with these kits, both were "steal deals" I found on EBay, still cost me less than list for the plastic kit.
I first plugged the hull holes with stretched sprue.
cut the sprue off
Then sanded
After plugging the holes I started on casting texture and plate texture. For the casting texture I used 3M Automotive spot putty mixed with liquid cement.
For the plate texture I rubbed liquid cement on the flat surfaces and then sanded
drilled some drain holes
I then started to re-do the welds on the hull, with styrene strip.
I then hold the styrene in liquid cement for about 20 to 30 seconds
Lay it down and then use the knife to "texture" the styrene to make the look of a weld.
I only work the styrene in lengths of no more than a half inch.
pretty much done with welds here
marked location for bolts to the transmission housing
drilled holes for Grandt Line bolts
then added the bolts
added a weld around here too
filled the back of the storage box
After sanding the plug off the resin, I found it just did not fit as I would have liked. The thickness of the part varied a lot also.
You can also see in the photos I had started to add Archer casting numbers.
So I made a new one
Well that is pretty much where I'm at. I plan on to keep plugging away on it. Take my time and enjoy the build.
Started with these kits, both were "steal deals" I found on EBay, still cost me less than list for the plastic kit.
I first plugged the hull holes with stretched sprue.
cut the sprue off
Then sanded
After plugging the holes I started on casting texture and plate texture. For the casting texture I used 3M Automotive spot putty mixed with liquid cement.
For the plate texture I rubbed liquid cement on the flat surfaces and then sanded
drilled some drain holes
I then started to re-do the welds on the hull, with styrene strip.
I then hold the styrene in liquid cement for about 20 to 30 seconds
Lay it down and then use the knife to "texture" the styrene to make the look of a weld.
I only work the styrene in lengths of no more than a half inch.
pretty much done with welds here
marked location for bolts to the transmission housing
drilled holes for Grandt Line bolts
then added the bolts
added a weld around here too
filled the back of the storage box
After sanding the plug off the resin, I found it just did not fit as I would have liked. The thickness of the part varied a lot also.
You can also see in the photos I had started to add Archer casting numbers.
So I made a new one
Well that is pretty much where I'm at. I plan on to keep plugging away on it. Take my time and enjoy the build.
