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09-28-2014 | 02:11 PM

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Strato50

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From: Hamilton, ON, CANADA

Got a bit more done in the last couple days. Finished off the Mr Surfacer texture job on the engine deck and gun mantlet. I did it a lot thicker to really show it off through the eventual coats of paint, I hope it's not too much but I like it.

Removed the return rollers and suspension parts that don't come with the new metal set in order to paint. I already know the weakest point of this tank is going to be the front roadwheel & idler setup... the new wheels don't come with metal suspension arms for these sections & I wish they would... Henntech has an idler system similar to the Tiger's, so that's a future possibility.

Removing the return rollers was easier than I had expected. They are press-to-fit into the sides of the hull and also support the main suspension springs. I thought they were MEK'd solid into their mounting but with a bit of solid and consistence force they wiggled free without damage. Woohoo! All set to install the new metal rollers once they arrive.

Painting with a can of Krylon Ultra-Flat camo paint, went with Olive as that matches what most Pershings were out of the factory and in the field. Considered a flat brown but decided against it.

I was scared to death briefly when the green top coat started to bubble SLIGHTLY over the primer I had used... oh I do hate when that happens, and I'm far far to lazy to ever check if it will... Lucky me it wasn't very bad & if you leave it alone it tends to dry smooth...

Once everything has had a few hours to cure, I'll assemble what I can and get a nice photo for you guys.

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