discussion M26A-1 with MB super Pershing conversion

[grumpa]

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Thought I would do the Korea version but then found conv.kit in box {part of free stash!} turns out these went to Germany near the end, so WW2 version! hope I have time to finish it before things start to perculate around here. My friend John asked if I could do a WIP especially the weathering aspect, I'll try to fit it in although I'm not so sure how good of a teacher I would be but I'll give it a go Cheers View attachment 217672

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[papa 695]

Well I will be in and watching this one Jim

 

[grumpa]

Well I will be in and watching this one Jim

Thanks Ian I hope I do the thread justice, well then better get to work, now that some one seems interested.

 

[Robert1968]

Following your work Jim

 

[Richi72]

coun't me in Jim

 

[Guest]

Yup, I'm gonna be watching this with interest!

 

[grumpa]

Thanks for the attention guys won't bore you with basic early construction, give me a few days to get to some basic painting at various stages and we'll take it from there Thanks again ....... Jim

 

[Robert1968]

Thanks for the attention guys won't bore you with basic early construction, give me a few days to get to some basic painting at various stages and we'll take it from there Thanks again ....... Jim

Hi Jim I dont know if you remember but I'm doing ( amongst other projects my 1/35 Hetzer diorama. Well seeing as you seem to be an avid modeller I am after some advice. I'm thinking late war say Ardennes and from ref it was used a lot during the offence ( battle of bulge) I have been researching photos and I may have found a perfect scene to replicate however I am trying to locate the serial or unit it belonged to and this is where I need help ( the picture shown shows possible sign/ insignia on lower left of rear hull and wondered if you would have any idea and would they be available on after market decalsView attachment 105135


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[grumpa]

Hi Jim I dont know if you remember but I'm doing ( amongst other projects my 1/35 Hetzer diorama. Well seeing as you seem to be an avid modeller I am after some advice. I'm thinking late war say Ardennes and from ref it was used a lot during the offence ( battle of bulge) I have been researching photos and I may have found a perfect scene to replicate however I am trying to locate the serial or unit it belonged to and this is where I need help ( the picture shown shows possible sign/ insignia on lower left of rear hull and wondered if you would have any idea and would they be available on after market decalsView attachment 115434

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[grumpa]

Oh! as far as after mkt decals I'd imagine you can get just about anything you desire, to narrow it down a bit


I'd say look for SS Panzer Div, decals in general

 

[aaron]

Awesome, beasty tanks no matter what theater.

 

[Guest]

I like the Pershing - the tank shape that a child would draw.

 

[monica]

will be watching this one Jim,

 

[grumpa]

Hey guys, got some work done finally, armor plating from panther left panzer yellow for a bit of contrast. Put down base color of vehicle and gave a dark wash. Put make shift stowage basket on glacis plate {why not} Kit had warped hull and resin conversion kit was primitive at best but will make a good job of it I hope. I decided to use all steel tracks from DML T26 Heavey Tank kit. I just like the look of them better and could have quite possibly been on said vehicles since T26 came out first" Much more to come as time and life permits. Still a loooong way to go on this one so stay tuned ...............Jim View attachment 105589

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[Guest]

Hey guys, got some work done finally, armor plating from panther left panzer yellow for a bit of contrast. Put down base color of vehicle and gave a dark wash. Put make shift stowage basket on glacis plate {why not} Kit had warped hull and resin conversion kit was primitive at best but will make a good job of it I hope. I decided to use all steel tracks from DML T26 Heavey Tank kit. I just like the look of them better and could have quite possibly been on said vehicles since T26 came out first" Much more to come as time and life permits. Still a loooong way to go on this one so stay tuned ...............Jim View attachment 115913 View attachment 115918 View attachment 115921 View attachment 115925 View attachment 115926 View attachment 115927 View attachment 115928 View attachment 115929 View attachment 115930 View attachment 115931 View attachment 115932 View attachment 115933 View attachment 115934

Love it! I'm getting a much clearer picture of how you work now. Every model is a blank canvas eh?

 

[Guest]

…also, been reading that Patton is responsible for the late arrival of the Pershings, despite the clear fact that the poor old M4 only stood a chance in numbers and using adapted tactics. "A stickler for adhering to rigidly to regulations, Patton interpreted the Armoured Force Doctrine to a T, and cited it as his reason for not favouring the M26. He said that the tanks of an armoured division were not supposed to fight other tanks, but to bypass them if possible and attack enemy objectives to the rear". This is a quote from "Death Traps" by Belton Y Cooper? I'd say its a must for any Tank enthusiast!

 

[papa 695]

Great work so far Jim

 

[grumpa]

Love it! I'm getting a much clearer picture of how you work now. Every model is a blank canvas eh?

Just like painting a picture I always say, but in 3D. Make up stuff as I go along, Don't want to load it up with too much stowage, just a few well thought out and endlessly fussed with tidbits just to add a bit of reality. Many layers I'm afraid, hope I don't bore too much I'm currently gonna start track construction, painting and weathering to get some feet under her. stay tuned.................Jim