Chris Ludwig Cromwell
#26
To the Cromwell - Dahlink, you look Mahvelous, simply Mahvelous.
Your attention to detail never ceases to amaze me, Tom. She looks great, as all your builds do, and I can't wait to see some video of that Puppy in action.
I've been thinking about this, and I think the best compliment I can offer to Tom is this ... "That man makes me want to build better tanks".
You really do inspire, Tom, and I hope you never stop.
Your attention to detail never ceases to amaze me, Tom. She looks great, as all your builds do, and I can't wait to see some video of that Puppy in action.
I've been thinking about this, and I think the best compliment I can offer to Tom is this ... "That man makes me want to build better tanks".
You really do inspire, Tom, and I hope you never stop.
#28
Thread Starter
Not to let wibbly and 43rr have all the British tank fun, I've got the electrics sorted and a wonderful sound package from Mr Sollie.
I'll let the video do the talking!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpBZYGU1aeg
I'll let the video do the talking!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpBZYGU1aeg
#30
Thread Starter
First run of the Cromwell on grass. Wasn't sure how well rear sprockets and metal tracks would go, but pleasantly surprised. Thrashed around happily and no sign of tracks walking off. Tk-60 on 3s gave plenty of power and lovely sound. Thanks Stian Sollie
https://youtu.be/VEmQCEi98HY
https://youtu.be/VEmQCEi98HY
#32
Thread Starter
Hey folks, it's been a while since I worked one the Cromwell. Whilst I'm waiting for the weathering materials for the firefly I thought I'd get started on painting.
Primed with tamiya fine surface primer, and then a coat of gunship grey. Unfortunately something reacted.
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I'm still not sure what caused it but after much sanding, swearing, repainting (repeated about 4 times) finally got it pained without the reaction.
I then applied hairspray and started applying the green and modulated.
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Next up after much searching I found a tank to base the markings on.
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Markings are a mixture of dry rub, decals and freehand work
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Next up was the pin wash and tools
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Primed with tamiya fine surface primer, and then a coat of gunship grey. Unfortunately something reacted.
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[ATTACH]2212634[/IMG]
I'm still not sure what caused it but after much sanding, swearing, repainting (repeated about 4 times) finally got it pained without the reaction.
I then applied hairspray and started applying the green and modulated.
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Next up after much searching I found a tank to base the markings on.
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Markings are a mixture of dry rub, decals and freehand work
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[ATTACH]2212641[/IMG]
Next up was the pin wash and tools
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