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    Tank tracks weathering

    Rusty tracks..... Not as depicted in some of the 'modelling' publications I have seen. The tracks are coated with some protective covering be it paint or a tar based product. After the tracks are fitted the worn areas are polished through friction to a bright steel shine and not all the way...
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    Sherman II mid October 1942

    Update, So plan B went as described except that when I came to glue link number 3,4,5, etc I came across a problem..... When the link on the upper right now looking like a stranded fish is joined to the link at the lower left - how do you glue the joint without glueing the whole lot together...
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    Sherman II mid October 1942

    Update. Further to my earlier update.... Have had a play around with the spare bits of track and have come up with this solution.... Here are the raw parts as supplied in the box (Modelkasten). Above. Here on the right you can see that I have now cemented the pin into the end connector. You...
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    Sherman II mid October 1942

    Update, Small packs are now complete and on the model as are the water 'flimsies'.... So some pics..... Water flimsies, they were called flimsies because of the thickness of the metal... And finally the packs... More later... Cheers Mike. Hop hip.....
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    Sherman II mid October 1942

    Update, Started to add the stowage and tools to the build... The base is well under way, photo later. And have started to turn this..... ..... into this.... .... as part of the side stowage on the right side - just another three of these plus some of the large packs and tin pots to add...
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    Sherman II mid October 1942

    Update, So took the bull by the horns and started to scrub away the 'gloss'. I was going to add a coat of matt varnish but after a little test on the underside found that the scrubbing would not affect the original. So went up the shed and cut and glued the base together while deciding. And...
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    Sherman II mid October 1942

    Update, Been plodding along doing a bit here and there.... The painting as far as the camo and suspension units are concerned is complete. The last of the markings are now on and a start on the weathering has been made. Once the decals are dry, I will then start to scrub away at the paint to...
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    Sherman II mid October 1942

    Update, One track assembled..... Sherman was varnished this morning and this afternoon after finishing assembling one length of track I decided to start with the camoflague colour. And rightly as Jakko states the go to book for this is Mike Starmer - but again here are conflicts of what colour...
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    Sherman II mid October 1942

    Update, The base coat is now on, This is Desert Pink from the White Ensign Models paint range (WEM ARB 13), the susspension was also sprayed in the same colour. I had read somewhere that the suspension and lower hull were left in Olive Drab, but could not find that bit of info, so going with...
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    Sherman II mid October 1942

    Update, So been doing some sorting out of the stash, and going through those kits that you were so full of enthusiasm for, started to build them and then along came the next kit and off you were again being the adulterer you are. If kits were wives then the divorce courts would be open 24 hours...
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    Sherman II mid October 1942

    Update, I was going to add the brass dust/track guards, but instead went for the kit offerings... I also added the drive sprockets and idler wheels as yet not glued untill after the tracks have been fitted. The grill behind the turrent was a bit on the large side so I cut some finer mesh and...
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    Sherman II mid October 1942

    Update Still plodding away, have been playing at track building and very little hull building, but.... First bit of brass now in place on the air cleaners. Although not too clear in the photo I turned each of the wing nuts in different directions to get away from the flat etch look. Also I...
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    Sherman II mid October 1942

    Update. As promised earlier - tracks. These can be the bane of your life where you avoid them like a plague or you just sit down and get on with it. We have a variety of manufacturers to choose from and now even get them in kits... I have used three manufacturers products to date and obviously...
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    Sherman II mid October 1942

    Update, More work done, spent a pleasant Sunday building all the suspension units and distressing the tread on the wheels. These are now in primer as are the drive sprockets and idler wheel. Notice the bit of track - that will come in the next update... The cast front is now attached and set up...
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    Sherman II mid October 1942

    Thought it was about time I built another Sherman, last was back in the late '80's, and all i can remember was drilling out the cenres of the wheels to change them from 6 spoke to 5 spoke wheels, probably from somewhere like Italeri or Revell. Anyway I dug out the Asuka version and found that I...
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    Show us yours...again

    This is mine, three pics and one of the one the wife bought me, kept getting my tongue caught in the lid.... And.. Mike.
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    Challenger ARRV

    Update, Had a few days rest from the ARRV, doing bits around the house. Meanwhile have been doing a bit on another long term project.... And then today got the ARRV back on the bench and started on the other stowage boxes... Which funnily enough look just like the others - what a...
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    Challenger ARRV

    Update, Now got the rear 'A' frame complete and mounted, also the beam holding the stowage bins/cages. Now to start the other bins... Mike.
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    Challenger ARRV

    Update, The side bins/cage is now finished for the right side of the central bar along with the two cables. The 'T' bar screw and plate are safely away from the bench - already lost two. Mike.
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    How to make your own decals

    Hi Laurie, Have a look at www.craftycomputerpaper.co.uk. Here you can get the paper you require either clear of white (A4), it comes with full instructions. I set my printer to photo for the best results. and cover the printed item with Humbrol crystal clear varnish. Mist the varnish on in three...

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