|
tamiya super pershing.
8 Attachment(s)
My super p has returned, big thanks to Frank for the conversion! I've fitted the correct impact tracks now (although they're backwards so need to swap them), next I need to fit a battle system. The pershing presents a tricky prospect for hiding one. The plan is to try short orifice tubes with the sensors behind them. Hopefully this will still allow a full range of hits whilst hiding the sensors in the turret. Also got a fair bit of detailing to add such as the turnbuckles, stowage baskets, storage bin handles, antenna and 50cal. Attachment 2261545Attachment 2261546Attachment 2261547Attachment 2261548Attachment 2261549Attachment 2261550Attachment 2261551Attachment 2261552 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Very nice. |
Looks great!!!
|
Awesome kit Tom!
|
Tom, Are those Impact Tracks?
Thanks, Rudy |
Originally Posted by MAUS45
(Post 12455289)
Tom, Are those Impact Tracks?
Thanks, Rudy |
Those are still available as of right now. Very nice indeed.
|
Originally Posted by MAUS45
(Post 12455922)
Those are still available as of right now. Very nice indeed.
|
Did they put a bigger gun or longer barrel on the super pershing when they built it, that seems longer than a standard 90mm.
|
Originally Posted by RichJohnson
(Post 12456034)
Did they put a bigger gun or longer barrel on the super pershing when they built it, that seems longer than a standard 90mm.
|
22 Attachment(s)
A little update for you good people.
I've done a fair bit of work since last time, first up was fitting the emitter in the mantlet so I could reattach the whole think to the trunion as it had been damaged in the post. 6mm hole straight through and job done. Next I cut down the fenders at the rear to match the real ones, I also swapped her onto a brand new Pershing chassis at this point and refitted the tracks correctly. I added the Schumo scope guards at this point too. I also had to clean off the uhu type glue which was all over the rear Next up thanks to some keen eyes on Facebook I realised the side fenders needed cutting back to match the real one, mr.dremmel made short work here. I really makes a big difference to the overall look of the thing, much meaner. Lastly I fitted the turnbuckles. I asked woz about these and he very kindly printed some in resin for me. They're very very grateful but thankfully he sent some spares, when on the tank they're much more robust. I'm still trying to work out if a hidden battle systems viable which will be the next stage. Still after a tamiya 50cal if anyone can help!Attachment 2261795Attachment 2261796Attachment 2261797Attachment 2261798Attachment 2261799Attachment 2261800Attachment 2261801Attachment 2261802Attachment 2261803Attachment 2261804Attachment 2261805Attachment 2261806Attachment 2261807Attachment 2261808Attachment 2261809Attachment 2261810Attachment 2261811Attachment 2261812Attachment 2261813Attachment 2261814Attachment 2261815Attachment 2261816 Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk |
Looks great. Those fender turnbuckles look nice.
|
Originally Posted by MAUS45
(Post 12460195)
Looks great. Those fender turnbuckles look nice.
|
Tom, the fenders must be cut close to the tool boxes, and a flat strip have to be glued. Check the reference pictures of the SP and the Steve Zaloga book.
|
Originally Posted by mcovalsk
(Post 12460726)
Tom, the fenders must be cut close to the tool boxes, and a flat strip have to be glued. Check the reference pictures of the SP and the Steve Zaloga book.
If you check the last post Ive cut them back |
Originally Posted by philipat
(Post 12460614)
yea, they do! were they a shapeways purchase? link?
|
Originally Posted by tomhugill
(Post 12460752)
Hi Mario,
If you check the last post Ive cut them back https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcu...33e8a241e5.jpg |
I see, I could take the fenders back a couple mm. The strip shouldn't be necessary as the plastic thicknesses looks pretty close to the pictures I have of it
|
7 Attachment(s)
What's this, a post from me that's not a sale!? Pulling my finger out and bought a ruck of brass so I can get things squared away. First up the stowage on the super p. Unfortunately I underestimated the amount needed but more is on order so watch this space. Attachment 2262158 Attachment 2262159 Attachment 2262160 Attachment 2262161 Attachment 2262162 Attachment 2262163 Attachment 2262164 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
Looks good. Now that is a long barrel on that main gun!!!
|
7 Attachment(s)
Managed to snatch a couple hours last night on the super Pershing. Finished up the stowage brass work and added the spare track holders (the retaining plates are intentionally wonky 😉 ). Next up I need to fit a tbu base and get into the fine details like the stowage handles and other small bits.Attachment 2262187Attachment 2262188Attachment 2262189Attachment 2262190Attachment 2262191Attachment 2262192Attachment 2262193 |
15 Attachment(s)
More done on the super p, slowly getting there. First order of business was to back date her to the example that was sent to Europe (and stop Nick Tattersall from moaning at me 😉). To that end the loaders hatch was removed as was the telescoping mg mount. The mg was relocated to the loaders split hatch. Next was to add the small plates that can be seen on the real one where the fenders have been cut down. 4mm brass sheet cut to size. Grab handles have been added to the stowage bins, references I have aren't 100% clear as you can only see the rear bin in the pictures of her at Kassel, and the one before she got the elephant ears is a long shot with them hard to make out. Next was the slow process of adding welds. I've started using Vallejo plastic putty for the first time and it's amazing for welds, just have to be patient for it to start to cure before making the indents as it's quite runny out the tube. Next up will be more welds, amending the engine deck locks and some more fine detail.Attachment 2262212Attachment 2262213Attachment 2262214Attachment 2262215Attachment 2262216Attachment 2262217Attachment 2262218Attachment 2262219Attachment 2262220Attachment 2262221Attachment 2262222Attachment 2262223Attachment 2262224Attachment 2262225Attachment 2262226 |
9 Attachment(s)
Some more done on the super P. I've replaced the shock absorber with one for shape ways but it needed a fair bit of snipping and reshaping and added the brackets on the rain cover. First coat of primer on, I love this as it's the first time it's all tied together in one colour.
I'm also experimenting with covers for the sensors, they look a bit rubbish exposed. So I've tried using exposed 35mm film as a glass substitute. Not only does it look like glass but also it acts as a visible light filter and only let's through IR.Attachment 2262642Attachment 2262643Attachment 2262644Attachment 2262645Attachment 2262646Attachment 2262647Attachment 2262648Attachment 2262649Attachment 2262650 Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk |
9 Attachment(s)
Some more done! 3AD black camo added, I'm not sure if I will modulate the black but it's starting to look the part.Attachment 2262651Attachment 2262652Attachment 2262653Attachment 2262654Attachment 2262655Attachment 2262656Attachment 2262657Attachment 2262658Attachment 2262659
Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk |
11 Attachment(s)
Filter and first round of pin washes on, wanted to darken things down a little and tone down the black. Also added some decals. The references I have of her before the scrapyard show a USA and what looks like a two digit number on the side (numbers illegible so I had to guess). Lighting in the kitchens a little funky but I'm pleased so far. Attachment 2262691Attachment 2262692Attachment 2262693Attachment 2262694Attachment 2262695Attachment 2262696Attachment 2262697Attachment 2262698Attachment 2262699Attachment 2262700Attachment 2262701
Sent from my SM-G950F using Tapatalk |
| All times are GMT -8. The time now is 03:09 AM. |
Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.