LSP_K2 Posted November 8, 2011 Author Share Posted November 8, 2011 Back on this again, I've begun the process of adding weld beads where appropriate, using stretched sprue, soaked with liquid cement so that it wrinkles up. Still much to do, but I'd like to base coat this weekend, if not before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted November 8, 2011 Share Posted November 8, 2011 nice weld beads you've added! LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Mike Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Coming along,Kev. LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomek Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Cool project Kevin! Your cast turret made me think ... a lot ... ... and gave me some ideas . Thanks! LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted November 11, 2011 Author Share Posted November 11, 2011 Cool project Kevin! Your cast turret made me think ... a lot ... ... and gave me some ideas . Thanks! I'm intending to do the stippled Mr Surfacer method to represent the rolled plate texture on the roof. (we'll see how that turns out). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 Thanks guys. Work continues at a snails pace. I've started detailing front of hull. Liquid cement liberally and randomly applied, then stippled with a stiff brush; bolts and some more weld seams added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 Turret receives yet more detailing. I tried something new here; soaking random areas with liquid cement, then sprinkling on fine grit. Once dry, a layer of Mr Surfacer blends it in, depicting some very rough surface texture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 Continuing the weld seam additions, the small clamps that hold the shield above the mantlet have now been added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Mike Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Interesting discovery with the texture. Keep on keeping on. LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeroenpeters Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Hi Kevin, Are you going to place any figures on this beast?? LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 On 11/13/2011 at 3:16 PM, jeroenpeters said: Hi Kevin, Are you going to place any figures on this beast?? I doubt it Jeroen. it'll be more like the photo depicted in post #7. The Trumpeter Russian tankers I have are depicted more in a resting pose than a combat pose, like the figure below, (I need to redo his right hand, as it looks pretty funky straight OOB). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutik Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Good job so far! Are you out for some great slogans too? Why did you close the drivers visors? It would be odd to drive a tank with all drivers hatches and optics closed! BTW, I had the chance to sit in a real T-34 in static display while I was a teenager. Not to mention to take part in live fire exercises with Zis-2 (57 mm), Zis-3 (76 mm) and D-44 (85 mm) guns during my tour of duty. Regards! - dutik LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 Good job so far! Are you out for some great slogans too? Why did you close the drivers visors? It would be odd to drive a tank with all drivers hatches and optics closed! - dutik Yep, I've already received some Archer transfers for it. As to the visors, they'll be open once I'm finished. dutik 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 Work continues on the hull front; almost finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted November 20, 2011 Author Share Posted November 20, 2011 After scratching my head for a while trying to figure out how to do this, I spotted these Plastruct numbers and letters at one of my local hobby hangouts. I'll be using these, flooded with liquid cement, to add the (generic), casting data to turret rear. Plastruct letters/numbers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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