M32....slow progress
08-10-2006 | 10:05 PM
#1
M32....slow progress
School started back this week (4th grade science teacher), so I have not had the time to work with this project very much.
Using a stock Tamiya Sherman turret as the basis, I sanded and grinded until I had the general shape. Then, I added styrene card to create the look that I have, right now. I have been troubled by the seams where the plastic sections meet (C.A. to connect them and plastic solvent to melt the seams), but I was never able to get a perfect bond.........so, I decided to use the imperfections as realistic rust damage and paint them accordingly at the end.
Looking at this base coat, I know that will I still need to do some more sanding before I use the "Hammered Metal" spray paint (for texture) and then finish with olive green. It is a slow process because this is my first attempt at a semi scratch-built tank, but it is challenging and a lot of fun.
Jason
Using a stock Tamiya Sherman turret as the basis, I sanded and grinded until I had the general shape. Then, I added styrene card to create the look that I have, right now. I have been troubled by the seams where the plastic sections meet (C.A. to connect them and plastic solvent to melt the seams), but I was never able to get a perfect bond.........so, I decided to use the imperfections as realistic rust damage and paint them accordingly at the end.
Looking at this base coat, I know that will I still need to do some more sanding before I use the "Hammered Metal" spray paint (for texture) and then finish with olive green. It is a slow process because this is my first attempt at a semi scratch-built tank, but it is challenging and a lot of fun.
Jason
08-11-2006 | 07:15 AM
#3
RE: M32....slow progress
I appluade ypu Jason, truely a unique choice for a Sherman!
Do you plan to add the full boom crane to your model similar to this model: ?
http://www.ww2modelmaker.com/modelpages/FDm32.htm
Please keep us updated! I would love some pictures of the final product.
Do you plan to add the full boom crane to your model similar to this model: ?
http://www.ww2modelmaker.com/modelpages/FDm32.htm
Please keep us updated! I would love some pictures of the final product.
08-11-2006 | 10:58 AM
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RE: M32....slow progress
Nice job on the turret, Jason. When you first posed pics of it, it looked like you had just made a new turret out of plastic. Great idea using the original one, and modifying it and then covering it.
This is going to be one to watch! [8D]
This is going to be one to watch! [8D]
08-11-2006 | 01:30 PM
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RE: M32....slow progress
You may want to check with Nat he may have ideas that may help. (he is a member of ACE) he did a bergdepather thas working winches its VERY cool.
http://www.tankace.org/tankace_057.htm
http://www.tankace.org/tankace_057.htm
