Uncarina Posted March 19, 2016 Author Share Posted March 19, 2016 Here is a belated update--I've been busy scratchbuilding and painting: --added the spare wheels and sprocket after drilling out the bolt holes, and added appropriate weathering; --scratchbuilt the extra jerrycan holder, and installed the water containers in each via Shapeways. These cans had a slightly pinkish hue, so I added some red to the CARC color; --scratchbuilt the folding cots using sprue (and The Chopper, a valuable addition to my tool set), and lead foil to represent the canvas; --added the battery cables to the starboard smoke grenade mount (it has a hull, so I am using nautical terms); --scratchbuilt the tent using Apoxie sculpt and Tamiya tape for the straps; --upgraded the optics via iridescent film with a red hue. Next: the ammo boxes, then I hope to move on to the hull! Cheers, Tom Youngtiger1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youngtiger1 Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Tom, she's looking mighty fine Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted March 19, 2016 Author Share Posted March 19, 2016 Thank you! I'm hoping the hull will need much less work than the turret. Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted March 20, 2016 Author Share Posted March 20, 2016 MARU, Thank you very much! This is a very fun build, and it has definitely extended my scratchbuilding experience, but I am also looking forward to adding the final details and weathering! Cheers, Tom LSP_Paul 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted March 25, 2016 Author Share Posted March 25, 2016 (edited) Finishing up the turret: since I'm saving most of the stowage for last, here are some of the last details I am adding to the turret: --scratchbuilt six 0.50cal ammo cans; --loaded the TC's machine gun with 50 cal rounds; --added the skull! Cheers, Tom Edited October 6, 2017 by Uncarina BiggTim, Gazzas, JohnW and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMK Posted March 25, 2016 Share Posted March 25, 2016 That looks great! Really like the the A1 cupola. Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted March 25, 2016 Author Share Posted March 25, 2016 Thank you! To be honest, it was so far out of my experience scratchbuilding the cupola that it's hard for me to believe I did it. Having some references and a 1/35 version really helped. In retrospect the hardest part aside from the operating hatch was finding a suitable base piece! Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted October 6, 2017 Author Share Posted October 6, 2017 Resurrecting this! Cheers, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 'Resurrecting this!' With good reason. Thank you. Sincerely, Mark Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Resurrecting this! Cheers, Tom Barry Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted October 6, 2017 Author Share Posted October 6, 2017 (edited) Thanks! After working on scratchbuilt tow shackles a few years ago my build stalled, but since then I acquired a set from Shapeways. I have a few other builds I'm working on, but then it's on to the rest of this build. Cheers, Tom Edited October 6, 2017 by Uncarina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMK Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Good to see you back at this one, Tom. Can you link to the shapeways shackles you mentioned? Cheers. Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted October 6, 2017 Author Share Posted October 6, 2017 Thanks. I'm using these: https://www.shapeways.com/product/VN9V4HL6D/bolted-shackles-asst-80ea?optionId=61021880 Cheers, Tom GMK 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMK Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Thanks Tom! Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Cross Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Wow, great detailing. Uncarina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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