Clau_SO Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Hi guys! I usually don't build tanks (because they are quite expensive in my country), so I hope you can help me to do this one. It's the special edition, with alluminium barrel and separate tracks I've built only the wheels and suspension systems: And made some damage to the tire rubber: Greetings! Claudio Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sharkmouth Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Hi Claudio, this is a good kit. I do not know if you want to upgrade it or simply have fun. For upgrades, there are quite a few you can do but the hardest is already done by Italeri (the barrel and tracks). Regards, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
murad Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Lovely subject the Chaffee is, please keep us updated Claudio! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Good job with the weathering (chipping) of the rubber on the road wheels. They will look the part under a coat of paint. I like the M-24. I just haven't gotten around to ever building one yet. I look forward to seeing your progress. Best of luck ! Regards, Don. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clau_SO Posted January 30, 2015 Author Share Posted January 30, 2015 Thanks for the support! Now it's time for the turret! It was really hard to put the metal barrel in place (I had to wait one day until the glue harden): I'm not going to paint the interior, because it wont be seen The turret is split into 3 pieces, and it fits really good (I didn't use putty) Here's a preassemby of the Chaffee: Notice that the wheels are not glued And I'll make a little upgrade: The only thing that I'm not going to use is the fuel drums Greetings! Claudio Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clau_SO Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 I've started to paint it! I'm using only brush and humbrol paints (exactly, Nº155 for the olive green) And for the wheels, I couldn't find tire black, so I'm using humbrol Nº243 (Grun): Greetings Claudio Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted February 8, 2015 Share Posted February 8, 2015 Very nice ! The tires look great and the OD looks the part. Thanks for the update. Regards, Don. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clau_SO Posted February 9, 2015 Author Share Posted February 9, 2015 Well, after 4 days of work with the dirt, I think I have a very realistic dirt for the tank: The dirt has been made by mixing Light Dust Pigment with water, and after 1-day drying, 2 layers of Panel Line Color (Dark Brown). Next step: the tracks! Greetings! Claudio Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Any updates Claudio? Cheers! Don Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clau_SO Posted February 14, 2015 Author Share Posted February 14, 2015 Soon, but first I must finish the tracks (I promise I will post the photos this night :D) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Soon, but first I must finish the tracks (I promise I will post the photos this night :D/>) No worries and please don't rush on my account :lol: . Good luck Regards, Don. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clau_SO Posted February 14, 2015 Author Share Posted February 14, 2015 As I promised, here's the update! First, I painted every piece of the track with Humbrol 173 (Track color), and alluminum with dry brush. Then, I have applied the Panel Line Color to all the track pieces, and let 1 day to dry. Here's the result: And then, 52 pieces per side (104 in total): Next update: the sideskirts (I must be careful with them, because the weathering must match the rest of the tank) Greetings! Claudio Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Beautiful track work ! They look just great. Well done and thanks for posting. Regards, Don. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
murad Posted February 22, 2015 Share Posted February 22, 2015 yep, nice job with the tracks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clau_SO Posted March 18, 2015 Author Share Posted March 18, 2015 Ok guys... PROJECT FINISHED The results are at Display Case Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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