spanner's Tamiya 1/35 T 62-A

[Gern]

That mesh is more effective than I thought. Thanks for the info guys.

[spanner570]

Thanks for the positive comments boys. :thumb2:

'Kwik Fit' stowage bins fitted to the turret. I like to find stuff on armour that is obviously a one off "Weld me this on there, it'll come in handy.", sort of thing. As a result, yet again I'm free from rivet counters.

Also, I knew I would find a use for the left over seats( plus a bit of plastic card) from Pete's Helicopter G.B.!







Nearly ready for some dirt...

Cheers.
Ron

[JR]

I say 570 that's quite a spiffing build you have there. Top rate .

453.

[Mini Me]

Now that you have gone to all that trouble to make those storage bins, you are going to have to find some good stuff to fill 'em up. Should make for a really interesting build.
Patient 358.....bed 6, ward A

[spanner570]

Thanks 453 and 358.

........you are going to have to find some good stuff to fill 'em up.

.....already made.

570

[GerryW]

Very nice, watching for dirt appearing:thumb2:

[Jim R]

Hi Ron
Looking good. I wasn't sure what the mesh was for so thanks to Pete and Jakko I'm now "more edicated than wot I wos!"
Jim

[Graeme C.]

Just had a catch up Ron, coming together nicely, the camo looks good & it's not just you that likes the pattern to flow from the turret to the hull etc. I do that too!

[spanner570]

Thanks for the input boys. :thumb2:

I had intended to lash down the stuff in the turret rear bin, but went for a metal strip instead.(Plastic card)



...more or less done and waiting for some muck!



Starting to get down and dirty. No mud, but a hard, dirty road kind'a look. Using my 'Yard Brush', I sloshed the tank all over with watered down Vallejo 'Concrete' and let the paint run and gather where it liked. Whilst the paint was tacky, I sprinkled some floor sweepings on various places on the tank. That's it, almost done and ready for the cargo.


I've limited the damage to both front and rear fenders using pliers and snips.















Still a bit to do, especially the rather too shiny tracks.

Then the cargo. Nearly there.....

Cheers.
Ron

[scottie3158]

Ron,
Very nice work mate.

[Jim R]

Hi Ron
Looking really good. You must have the cleanest drive and paths in the area after all the sweeping and gathering
Jim

[JR]

Just gets better 570, love the yard brush method !

453.

[spanner570]

Thanks boys.
Yes, indeedy. The cleanest drive and biggest brush. You can't knock it!

O.K., I've added the bits and bobs, but yet again I'm starting to break the 'Golden Rule' and fiddle with the model, so I'm leaving it be and post the result over in Lee's Russian Tank G.B. 'Completed'

Thanks to those who took the time to post encouraging, funny and complimentary comments along the way. Well received for sure! :thumb2:

Finally, my thanks to Lee for suggesting it and trying to keep in order those who are participation in his G.B.

Ron

[Lee Drennen]

Thanks boys.
Yes, indeedy. The cleanest drive and biggest brush. You can't knock it!

O.K., I've added the bits and bobs, but yet again I'm starting to break the 'Golden Rule' and fiddle with the model, so I'm leaving it be and post the result over in Lee's Russian Tank G.B. 'Completed'

Thanks to those who took the time to post encouraging, funny and complimentary comments along the way. Well received for sure! :thumb2:

Finally, my thanks to Lee for suggesting it and trying to keep in order those who are participation in his G.B.

Ron

Your very welcome Ron and Happy Birthday. That is very convincing and weathering is just right I’m glad you joined us

[spanner570]

Thanks Lee.
It was a good, fun build. Now I can watch the other participants without my own contribution distracting me.

...and thanks once more for running the G.B.

Ron