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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.

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It's the special edition, with alluminium barrel and separate tracks

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I've built only the wheels and suspension systems:

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And made some damage to the tire rubber:

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Greetings!

Claudio

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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 :thumbsup: !

Regards,

Don.

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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):

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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)

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Here's a preassemby of the Chaffee:

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Notice that the wheels are not glued

And I'll make a little upgrade:

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The only thing that I'm not going to use is the fuel drums

Greetings!

Claudio

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Well, after 4 days of work with the dirt, I think I have a very realistic dirt for the tank:

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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).

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Next step: the tracks!

Greetings!

Claudio

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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 :thumbsup:

Regards,

Don.

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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:

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And then, 52 pieces per side (104 in total):

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Next update: the sideskirts (I must be careful with them, because the weathering must match the rest of the tank)

Greetings!

Claudio

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