SOVIET T12 MEDIUM TANK HobbyBoss 1/35

[JR]

Having arrived earlier than usual Dave I thought I can enjoy the progress, but it's nearly done
Like the idea of no track guards . Are those single link tracks as expected from HB.
Off too see what this mig transparator is all about .Nice esp in 4 BO :nerd:

[David Lovell]

Having arrived earlier than usual Dave I thought I can enjoy the progress, but it's nearly done
Like the idea of no track guards . Are those single link tracks as expected from HB.
Off too see what this mig transparator is all about .Nice esp in 4 BO :nerd:

Morning John as to our previous conversation just got back from walking the dog he's only little so me and him only go as far as suits wasn't to bad got about without to much trouble ,we always go on the same walk so he just bashes on comming back every now and then to make sure I'm OK and still coming :smiling6:.
Nice little kit no problems fell together ,the tracks were individual links but you know me its whatsit the box so just bloody get on with em I built the whole run in one and wrapped the whole thing ,I never fit from bottom and join at the top why? Any problems are there to be seen ,I I alway make sure the drive sprocket has a tooth at twelve o'clock both sides ,then working from there make sure I've enough length to wrap round down and half way along the bottom then back the other way you can add what sag you want between the return rollers wrap round down and join underneath.

I personally like the transparator especially if you pre highlight like I've done above ,it thins the paint and makes it less opaque if your carefull you can achieve that Nice semi transparant look possibly easier to achieve with thinned lacquer paints but gives you a boot up with acrylics. As I said I PERSONALLY like using it ,its what I DO ,no doubt there will be some discussion about this home brew etc but I wouldn't stop you from giving it a go if I can use it you know you can. Thanks for looking in plenty more to come need to finish 72nd is calling:tongue-out3:. Dave

[Scratchbuilder]

Dave,
What are you worrying about, that is the finish that you will get. To add verticle streaks you use a flat soft brush dampened with white spirit and stroke from top to bottom of the area you are working in. This is particulary good on rivet detail.
Keep going it looks superb.
Mike.
(Just off to buy a bottle of Panel Line Accent Color)

[David Lovell]

Dave,
What are you worrying about, that is the finish that you will get. To add verticle streaks you use a flat soft brush dampened with white spirit and stroke from top to bottom of the area you are working in. This is particulary good on rivet detail.
Keep going it looks superb.
Mike.
(Just off to buy a bottle of Panel Line Accent Color)

Watcha Mike think we've got our lines crossed the transparator makes your finish coat less opaque making your pre highlights come through ,easier to do with thinners and lacquer paint ,it gives you a foot up with the acrylic paint. I thought streaking on the undercarriage was ok as well that was just a dot of oil paint dragged down with a brush lightly aspirated with white spirit(read that somewhere sounds good). More expensive than the others the tamiya product(panel liner) is far superior to the others and lasts for ages got mine from china/Hong-Kong years ago when it first came out ,weren't allowed to import it because the labeling was not up to our h and e or some rubbish ive a feeling tet had the same problems always got that sent over on the slow boat till they changed the label. Dave

[David Lovell]

Blimy this 35th stuff drags on just as I think that will do i think what about a little bit of that or this and so it goes on(and on and on)I dont want to drop off and do something else because its doubtfully I'd ever come back and finish it. Still got the front bit to do ,haven't a clue what the hole is all about but shows it even on the painting guide. Top and rear about done





So not too much now finish the front and turret(s) then the tracks I hate painting tracks.
Dave

[scottie3158]

Tracks are a pain but if they are as good as the rest of this they will be superb.

[Tim Marlow]

Looking very good indeed Dave. Nice worn glow to the paintwork :thumb2:

[Mickc1440]

Great build and paint job Dave

[colin m]

Your venture into oils is paying off, it looks great. I do find them very forgiving. Great work.

[JR]

Dave, I can see no reason for that hole in the deck, must be an error by Hobby Boss.
Loving the colour .

In fact there is very little information in any of my books on Russian Tanks apart from the fact they had funds to build 30 after having decided to upgrade the T18. The prototype suffered many flaws and was eventually re designed as the T24.

[David Lovell]

Your venture into oils is paying off, it looks great. I do find them very forgiving. Great work.

Funnily enough Colin I tried a few panels on the underside with the oils and decided not to give them up but try them on something else ,everything on the build has been done with just the tamiya panel line accent colour (brown)ive never panel lined with it but love the way I can change the tone of the paint with it. Most modeling products I never seem to make them work as intended they make it look easy on YouTube I just find my own tin pot way of getting some form of result with them. My biggest nemesis being decals ive bought every decal setter/shrinker/fixer/what ever ,brand known to man and I still go back to the Vallejo ones I purchased double figure years ago if it wasn't for decals I'd build one of the many aircraft in the stash. Dave

[David Lovell]

Dave, I can see no reason for that hole in the deck, must be an error by Hobby Boss.
Loving the colour .

In fact there is very little information in any of my books on Russian Tanks apart from the fact they had funds to build 30 after having decided to upgrade the T18. The prototype suffered many flaws and was eventually re designed as the T24.

Thanks for looking in to it John as I said even shows it on the painting call out , when I built it I went back through the instructions several times to make sure I hadent missed anything ,still you know me it can bloody well stay there good enough for hobbyboss good enough for me.Dave

[David Lovell]

Whilst working on the little top turret it flew off the little croc clip I was using and hit the hard floor with a right clatteroop:I thought bet that snapped off the MG but no all was good
Daughter holding for pic before the comments about my choice of nail colour start to arrive

It was then I noticed it hadent survived the fall

The bloody hinge bracket thingy had departed somewhere on the floor ,you all know that feeling ,taking off my reading glasses and sitting back in the chair letting out a long breath whilst looking at the floor thought no it cant be so threatening the dog with certain death if it even moved pressed my finger over the miniscule object picking it up embedded in my finger gently deposited it in the pallet

So jammy or Eagle eyes wich ever its now back in place. Dave

[JR]

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The bloody hinge bracket thingy had departed somewhere on the floor ,you all know that feeling ,taking off my reading glasses and sitting back in the chair letting out a long breath whilst looking at the floor thought no it cant be so threatening the dog with certain death if it even moved pressed my finger over the miniscule object picking it up embedded in my finger gently deposited it in the pallet
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So jammy or Eagle eyes wich ever its now back in place. Dave

Can just imagine you sitting there in disbelief when that happened. I normally move the chair and then stand on the part, so you did well Dave.

[Scratchbuilder]

Blimy this 35th stuff drags on just as I think that will do i think what about a little bit of that or this and so it goes on(and on and on)I dont want to drop off and do something else because its doubtfully I'd ever come back and finish it. Still got the front bit to do ,haven't a clue what the hole is all about but shows it even on the painting guide. Top and rear about done
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So not too much now finish the front and turret(s) then the tracks I hate painting tracks.
Dave

That's why 35th scale modellers can be noted at a distance, they all have hump backs from all that time spent on the bench... And despite your claim it goes on and on and on your finish is really superb.