Jack12477

Nice build! Interesting model. 

14 minutes ago, Egilman said:

WE all have our glue smeared messes in our backgrounds

Yeah and I still get glue smeared clear plastic windows .....

8 hours ago, mtaylor said:

Capt'n,

Don't take the "like" as in liking your post.  It's more about an acknowledgement.  Losing everything is a hell to walk through.  Been there myself but not as bad.  

Sorry for your losses, Capt. 

25 minutes ago, Egilman said:

hope this helped....

It did. Thanks .

Tractor came out nice, like the color. Those tracks look cool too.  When I get finished doodling I will have to revisit my model and see about fixing the tracks. And give it a bath 

Me too

4 hours ago, Backer said:

I want one also. Looks great 

It's what the plague doctors would wear during the black death (plague) 

The governor of NY state issued an Executive order mandating that we wear a face covering when I leave my house, so I ordered this to wear 

Thanks ! 

8 hours ago, Egilman said:

It's an original Nitto....

Yea, that box does look familiar now that you posted it.  

7 hours ago, Egilman said:

You will also need the Tamiya walker bulldog kit itself for the drive sprocket to fit the tracks.....

Don't really want to buy another kit just to steal the sprockets, especially not the Walker - not my cup of tea - I have a lot of left over sprockets from other tank kits, even the Sherman has an extra set, any chance any of them will fit?

32 minutes ago, Egilman said:

I did a build log about her a while back before I discovered this fora.... I can tell you how to fix it....

How do you fix it ? Or where can I get new treads. Wish Tamiya would offer theirs as an accessory kit

Would love to look at your build log! 

My 20 year old or so Hasegawa (????) tracked vehicle - minus some parts due to age and storage - but it is well weathered in dust

8 hours ago, Egilman said:

Well I can show mine..

I think I have that same model.  Hasegawa I think made the kit.  The only complaint I have with it is that after 15-20 years the rubber tank treads dry rotted and fell off. Tried to reassemble with glue and staple but they kept rotting, so now it's treadless.

Nice looking model by the way. 

1 hour ago, CapnMac82 said:

This batch of stuff Tamiya includes is a tiny bit controversial.  Partially for only offering two fuel cans, and no water cans at all (the filler cap is the give-away).
There's an on-going argument over just what the rectangular pouches (near th ecenter of your photo) are supposed to be..
The shape of the pocket flap on the top very much resembles the Pouch, Ammunition Carrying, Universal, except it's about 75% too wide, and 25% not thick enough (and the Universal pouch had an attached shoulder strap until August of '45).  So, the other argument is that it's the Case, Carrying, MG Cleaning Tools.  Except, then, it's 2x too thick, and the flap is closed with a snap fastener not a strap.  (Rivet counting goes all sorts of places o_O)

The Packs are gems--the Pack, Musette, M-1936, very much a desired pack by all in ETO.  Originally produced in a khaki color, later in a more OD color, and even a "transitional" (collector term, was Substitute Standard or Alternate Standard per War Department QMC catalog) which had OD edging around a khaki body.  IRL, the tabs on top each had a round ring of brass or painted steel; the carrying strap had snap hooks to engage those.  Buckles will be black or brass with traces of blackening.

Those ammo cans are real gems, too.  Typically, those cans were painted a darker color than the vehicles as a result of being painted at the factory.  That color is hard to pin down, other than you know it when you see it.  Best I've managed is a almost 50/50 of OD and black-green.

Since I am building these models for my own pleasure and not for an IPMS modeling contest, who cares !  99.9999999 % of the people viewing them in my home would never know the difference nor would they care.  

And may I ask where your models are, I haven't seen any examples of yours  on this site.

That is a really cool looking model ! 

Thanks, Lou

Thanks Patrick for the demo.  

Okay, last update for todayy.  Further updates will be a little slow since I have to obtain some supplies and construction the display.  But I will respond to posts.

 I am finished fiddling with the tank. the 3 figures are finished (don't photograph too well close up)

Gear lashed to deck using Chuck's Syren rope.

Well, woke up this morning and found snow on every roof, not on grass or roads, just roofs - garden sheds, houses, garages.  This is spring, right !?!?! 

Finished up the three figures, added some camo to the track area, put a 2nd coat of cherry wood stain on the display base. Needs to dry 24 hrs then a coat or two of satin poly.  Need to touch up the 50 cal as Ken and Patrick  suggested.  Also seal all the decals with flat varnish.

I will post updated photos later today    

Patrick, thanks for the tip. And thanks for the link to your model. Don't know how I missed your build. But it's a great looking model.

WOW !  Nice model, Patrick.  I also like your tagging system.  After 20 plus years I've forgotten what model is which in my collection since I never wrote anything down.

I have a gunmetal gray color, was thinking of using that on the metal parts, I might try the black tho. Thanks  

Gotta find some of Chuck's rope and use it to tie down the extra gear. 

3 hours ago, Backer said:

Question :  Will the .50 on the turret remain in the brown color

That's the color called out in the instructions, but I don't like it. Too reddish.  May change it. What are your thoughts on it ? 

Ok, Lou, you want to throw a couple boat anchors over the side so we can slow down a little

Decals in place - just have to seal them once they completely dry and set.  Attached a fraction of the extra goodies.  See all those ammo cans on the rear deck - well there is at least 10 more like them plus two more of the smaller K ration boxes, plus more ruck sacks. Guess they might have to go in the stash box..... 

Anyway, it is not finished completely - the track area needs some camo treatment and is too pristine for a combat tank. So more work there.  I still have the 3 infantrymen shown on the box art to finish plus decide what to do with all the weaponry on the weapons sprue - grenades, etc.  The we take on the display question - how to display?  I know ! I know  Diorama, please !  Patience grasshoppers. Patience.

1 hour ago, CDW said:

It was HOT today here.

It's 44 F at 8:30 PM here right now.  High was 55 F.