discussion Scotties 25pdr.SP Bishop.

[Tim Marlow]

Tim, who knows what goes on in the confessional.

Don’t know about that Scottie, but here’s one in action…..

M7 with the gun removed used in operation Goodwood……..

 

[adt70hk]

Hi Andy, no they are single link but look ok.

HI Scottie

Thought so. At least you won't have to assemble them from four pieces per link, like some!

At the risk of teaching you of all people to suck the proverbial egg, this is my experience of Bronco tracks.....

https://www.scale-models.co.uk/thre...-vignette-simont-tribute-gb.36416/post-552495

 

[Richard48]

Hi Paul.
I believe the only kit for the Deacon is an Accurate armour resin one mate.Would be nice in plastic.
Richard

 

[Ian M]

The Interior would be white as you wrote, Also engine bay. Engine and transmission possibly light to medium grey. Rads black. Easier to google Valentine tank and get results. 99% the same tank.
Silver interior was very early in the was and was often over painted by the crews as it rubbed off on any thing that touched it! Not very practical.

 

[Airborne01]

…...and the defrocked priest …….

Weren't they the ones that the crews called 'Ugly Vicars' - or similar?
Steve

 

[scottie3158]

The Interior would be white as you wrote, Also engine bay. Engine and transmission possibly light to medium grey. Rads black. Easier to google Valentine tank and get results. 99% the same tank.
Silver interior was very early in the was and was often over painted by the crews as it rubbed off on any thing that touched it! Not very practical.

Cheers Ian, it's along the lines I was thinking.

Weren't they the ones that the crews called 'Ugly Vicars' - or similar?
Steve

Knowing the Army quite possibly.

 

[Guest]

Silver interior was very early in the was and was often over painted by the crews as it rubbed off on any thing that touched it! Not very practical.

IIRC, there was an order that required painting the interiors white, specifically using non-lead paint, around the same time manufacturers were ordered to do the same on the production line. Yet oddly, after the war, British tanks got that silver interior again, that still rubbed off on the crew.

 

[Andy the Sheep]

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[The Smythe Meister]

I'm joining this distinguished audience.

...... not totally distinguished Andy....
...... I'm one of em !

 

[Tim Marlow]

IIRC, there was an order that required painting the interiors white, specifically using non-lead paint, around the same time manufacturers were ordered to do the same on the production line. Yet oddly, after the war, British tanks got that silver interior again, that still rubbed off on the crew.

I’ve used that silver (soft aluminium) paint. We used to regularly repaint the handrails and kick plates in our production hall with it in the mid eighties. Vile stuff. As you say, it rubbed off on everything. I think ours was war surplus stock. It came in gallon cans, not five litre. The aluminium had set solid and literally had to be chiselled off the bottom with a screwdriver before it could be mixed….took ages. In addition, it was like painting with water. It ran literally everywhere! Repainting the hand rails used to invariably mean repainting the floors and walls as well. Still, kept us in overtime, right up until some clever person discovered hammerite…..

 

[Guest]

What with a Priest and now a Bishop, beginning to think I am on the wrong forum, but will pull up a chair and get the tea made.

 

[Waspie]

And I’ll pull up a ‘pew’ too!!!
(SWIDT)? :smiling3:

 

[scottie3158]

IIRC, there was an order that required painting the interiors white, specifically using non-lead paint, around the same time manufacturers were ordered to do the same on the production line. Yet oddly, after the war, British tanks got that silver interior again, that still rubbed off on the crew.

And the silver paint still rubs off today. I used to wear black coveralls and looked a right mess when you came up from doing repairs inside.

I'm joining this distinguished audience.

You are more than welcome, good to see you.

...... not totally distinguished Andy....
...... I'm one of em !

We all make allowances for you mate

I’ve used that silver (soft aluminium) paint. We used to regularly repaint the handrails and kick plates in our production hall with it in the mid eighties. Vile stuff. As you say, it rubbed off on everything. I think ours was war surplus stock. It came in gallon cans, not five litre. The aluminium had set solid and literally had to be chiselled off the bottom with a screwdriver before it could be mixed….took ages. In addition, it was like painting with water. It ran literally everywhere! Repainting the hand rails used to invariably mean repainting the floors and walls as well. Still, kept us in overtime, right up until some clever person discovered hammerite…..

Tim, see my reply to Jakko, I don't know what it is about the paint but it never seems to dry and get a hard surface.

What with a Priest and now a Bishop, beginning to think I am on the wrong forum, but will pull up a chair and get the tea made.

Michael, good to see you kettles just boiled.

And I’ll pull up a ‘pew’ too!!!
(SWIDT)? :smiling3:

Doug, welcome mate but SWIDT ? is a new one on me

 

[Mark1]

SWIDT!.....See what i did there.
Yeah i did have to google it lol.

 

[Guest]

And the silver paint still rubs off today. I used to wear black coveralls and looked a right mess when you came up from doing repairs inside.

I’ve seen photos of the insides of Dutch Centurions repainted (poorly ) in the same light green as M113s and YPRs, probably to get over that problem.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

......

We all make allowances for you mate

..... Aw... You say the sweetest things!!

 

[scottie3158]

The inside is built OOB nothing can be seen so I didn't add anything. It has just been given a pre shade and a coat of Tamyia white. then a wash to pick out the details. I still have the radiators to add. I will decide later if I will have the engine decks open or not but I suspect not.







cheers
Scottie

 

[Richard48]

Nice start Paul.Waiting with anticipation.
Richard

 

[Allen Dewire]

So you're off and running again Bro!!! Interesting subject and a Bronco kit to boot. I only wonder what kind of magic you will be working on this KV-II Bishop buggy. You seem to be off to a good start Paul!!! I'll fly over your build in my Halberstadt as it only flies @ 102mph, top speed. I think I won't miss much!!!.....

Prost
Allen

 

[Jim R]

Looks a great start Scottie.