1/72 Trumpeter T62 {ST}

[Marcello]

when the game starts to get hard Mr T starts to play. Always a joy to follow your builds

[RM6239]

Simon
No hanging around on this one.
cheers
Ross

[JR]

Simon .

Of course the first thing I notice is the time of postings. You now seem to be waking up later at the table or embarking on very early starts.
That said it certainly doesn't comprise your work.
John .

[rtfoe]

1/72 Trumpeter T62...number of kit parts...2...after Simon has had a go at it. :tears-of-joy: Wondered when the painting would start...respect.

Cheers,
Richard

[SimonT]

Marcello, Ross - thanks for dropping in

John - it's been getting worse. Waking up later and later - been getting to bed around 4am for a few days then it was 5am this morning!

I did however manage to get some more done on this before I passed out

I found a few more details that were missing


Each fuel tank needed an extra drain plug (?) adding to the end


Cupola got a brass wire handle to replace the solid plastic one and hinge pin ends added


Three lifting hooks added to the turret (just in front of the grab handle - same at the other side and one at the rear)
These were made from cut down and sanded Airwaves 1/35 etch equipment brackets


Front left stowage box lid fixings added


Hinge points added to the fender torsion bars and the fender lock bracket added made from an off cut of etch fret brass


Rear left stowage box lid fixings added

A sprinkling of rivet/bolt heads added and I think this is now complete and ready for some paint


SimonT

[SimonT]

Richard - crossed posts. There may be paint later tonight.......

[Si Benson]

Morning Simon,
Good to see your getting closer to the finish line and some great additions as is your style:thumb2:
Si

[Steve Jones]

OOOOH! That is really nice. An extra drain plug on the fuel tank sums up your wonderful attention to detail. Another valuable lesson learnt. Many thanks
Steve

[Jim R]

Hi Simon
Super detailing. Each little thing is reproduced. Look forward to the painting.
Jim

[JR]

PAINT !!!!!
Stand by, drum roll ................

John.

[papa 695]

Simon at 1/72 that is some insane work but loving every minute of it.

[SimonT]

Thanks everyone - afraid there is no paint yet

Found a few more bits to add - a vent slot at the lower rear edge of the turret and the mounts for the stowage boxes

I think this time it is ready........

[Guest]

Incredible work. Have you got a real one in your back garden that you're getting all the detail from?

[SimonT]

Wish I had - that would be great Tony :smiling3:


We have a light coat of Halfords primer to tie it all together - hope to get some green on there in the morning

[Si Benson]

Plastic meets paint at the Mr T house....for those not in the know, this is cause for celebration :smiling:
Look forward to see how the paint goes...good luck
Si