discussion Tamiya M20

[SimonT]

The picture I posted is actually an M8 that I took at a vehicle rally but basically the same machine

 

[scottie3158]

Logical thought Paul but incorrect I think - see below


assuming this has been assembled properly they are actually the other way up

Bullet/shrapnel deflectors rather than rain channels I presume :thinking:

Simon,
Thanks mate where would we be without you. Looks like my logic such as it is was floored but that wont be the first or last time:tongue-out3: I will have to try and remove them and scratch some new ones.

 

[scottie3158]

That looks really odd, but it seems to be correct going by official US Army photos in Hunnicutt’s Armored Car. It must have been very popular with crews to have rain catchers on all the vision ports.

Cheers Jakko, does look odd but pictures don't lie so will have to go with the evidence.

 

[scottie3158]

Hi Scottie
Really starting to have your trademark super detailing now. Those tie down thingies must have driven you mad but as you say do look good. As for the rain deflector whatsits - I would have thought like you but bow to Simon T's greater knowledge.
Jim

Hi Jim, Just hope I don't knock them all off now. John R said on another build just as you think you have got away with something Mr T pops up to put you straight and I am glad he does.

 

[scottie3158]

Hi Scottie this is turning out to be a fantastic build. Your modelling and attention to the smallest details is brilliant. I look forward to the rest of your build.:thumb2::thumb2:

Hi Kevin, thanks fella glad you like hope to see you along for the ride.

 

[minitnkr]

Bummer Scottie. Logic does not always win out. Beautiful build though. Don't forget the tailpipe poking out of the right rear fender:smiling3:. PaulE

 

[Wouter]

So many tie downs indeed. Well, when one get's the hang of etch, one becomes a gluton for punishment ey. All too familiar feeling :smiling5:. Looking good there.

 

[scottie3158]

Bummer Scottie. Logic does not always win out. Beautiful build though. Don't forget the tailpipe poking out of the right rear fender:smiling3:. PaulE

Paul, Your right but no biggy I will just have to correct the mistake. Tail pipe already done out of ally tube:smiling:

 

[scottie3158]

So many tie downs indeed. Well, when one get's the hang of etch, one becomes a gluton for punishment ey. All too familiar feeling :smiling5:. Looking good there.

Wouter, Yes your right sometimes it's worth the punishment.

 

[scottie3158]

Following the help from Simon. I have removed the incorrectly positioned vision ports and scratched some replacements. The picture showed recessed screws and not raised detail as on the kit part so I have replicated this but they are small so not sure if it will show after paint. The picture also showed weld details so I have added these as well from melted stretched sprue. Hopefully it will look ok when painted.



cheers
Scottie

 

[Allen Dewire]

Ok Mr. Scott,

I think you can stop showing off now!!! Great fix on the un-rain guards Paul. They look tight. I can't believe you added all those etch tie downs. Did they all come from an etch set or did you make some yourself???

Oh, while we are on the subject of tie downs Bro, #'s 3, 16, 22, 39, 104, 156, and 208 on the rear deck are crooked. I bet you knew that though....………..

Prost
Allen

 

[scottie3158]

Hi Allen,
Good to see you buddy. Glad you like the fix. The tie downs come from an etch set normally I make my own but with that many to do and the fact they looked quite good I used them . I'm surprised that only those ones were crooked, I was nearly cross eyed at the end.

 

[Wouter]

Nice adjustment mate, well worth the effort.

 

[scottie3158]

Nice adjustment mate, well worth the effort.

Cheers Wouter, glad they look ok.

 

[Allen Dewire]

Hey Buddy,

I can only imagine you being cross eyed from all those. How long did it take you???

 

[scottie3158]

Hey Buddy,

I can only imagine you being cross eyed from all those. How long did it take you???

Only an hour or so, I just did a group then did something else then another group. Rather like building track links lol.

 

[scottie3158]

A little more bling added today including a few more tie downs. Hopefully tomorrow I will make a start on the hatches.






cheers
Scottie

 

[Andy Evans]

Apologies if I've missed this but which etch set are you using ?

 

[BigGreg]

very accurate and the level of details is amazing... well done..

 

[Jim R]

Hi Scottie
Better and better. Modelling to inspire but your fetish with tie downs is something I would mention to matron on her next visit.
Could you please give a quick "how to" on using stretched sprue for welds. It is very effective.
Jim