What's on the Bench? 2021

[Guest]

On another (non-modelling) forum I’m on, someone posted a thread about the paper tank models he builds. These have individual track links made up of a ton of parts each, including separate guide horns you have to cut out and fold … I looked at it and replied my plastic track links suddenly didn’t seem so bad anymore

[Jim R]

Those paper models are unbelievably good. Quite amazing.
Jim

[PaulinKendal]

If anyone wants to try a paper model, Marcle Models is the supplier of choice here in the UK.

[Airborne01]

Just to give you an idea of the agonies involved in building these (and to prove the Bofors is also paper), here's some of the parts that go into making a single tyre for it. Cutting the treads - aargh! I think I might take up making tank tracks from individual links for some light relief

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You're having a giraffe surely! Plastic suddenly good ...!

[Andy the Sheep]

Waiting for a new set of tracks for my BV 206 (if Takom will ever send me not the replacement tracks, that would be asking for too much, :rolling: but a sign, at least!:disappointed2: :disappointed2::angry I began to spread some glue on that:

The purist might point out that the gun is not the correct one, and he would be right. The OTO 120/44 (some say is a /45...) gun of the Ariete MBT is a little different from the standard Rheinmetall 120/44 and the most visible difference is in the fume extractor shape. The kit has the Rheinmetall fume extractor and after a close examination of the 2 resin barrels I found in the box (the kit was a gift from a friend) I decided that the wrong fume extractor would have been the minor issue as all the other details on the two resin barrels would have required a lot of sanding and sculpting, which I wasn't willing to do on resin parts.
A nice fitting of parts, no significant flashes, instructions with ample margin of improvement (as well as my patience in dealing with them:tired.. All in all, a relaxing build.:relieved:

[The Smythe Meister]

I`ll try this as an introductory pic......

My progress so far,,,,,,

Doesn`t look a great deal,admittedly,however,quite a bit of clean up was required,but despite the kit`s age.....not a shocking chore!!
The research i`ve done for the stuff i can`t remember,(Well i WAS very young!!),has been very interesting.... sometimes i find that learning side of things just as good as actually building the model!!:dizzy:
I shall be adding some scratch stuff,but one thing i can`t do are the wheels/tyres..... they are particularly awful.... any ideas where to get replacements?!
Cheers Guys,
Andy

[Allen Dewire]

Good Evening Mr. Smiff,

Ya gotta love a trip down memory lane Andy. Can't help with the tires, but what is exactly wrong with them. I'm in for this as flashbacks are always good!!!

Prost
Allen (almost Ret.)

[Mark1]

Most of the scalextric was 1.32! Think you can buy wheel sets for em.

[Tim Marlow]

A site that might be worth a gander Andy…

https://hltminiatures.com/t/wheels-and-tyres

Another option might be dinky spares?

[Mark1]

Su39 with some paint on.

[JR]

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Very neat Markcolours look good .

[Tim Marlow]

Nice Cam Mark.

[Andy the Sheep]

This morning I tried to resuscitate my '80s HiFi with debatable results: turntable with new head: good; amplifier: left channel only working and more investigation needed. Maybe it's just some old cable...:face-with-head-bandage:
In the meantime... some more glue, paint and primer (tested a new one, rattle can and yes...red!) Stinky :sick: but smooth and easy to apply.
Hull and turret just dry fitted. The the commander's optic is already masked with masking fluid. All the turret will be green, tools and accessories included, but the intent is to try some light chipping on the metal parts.
Tracks are vinyl (with a working turntable, what else?! :smiling6 They don't look too bad and after the mess I made with the BV 206 tracks, I'm going to refresh my skills on that material with this kit.
Andrea

[MAK2020]

Bradley M2:
Because some decals cannot be put on 3d details, they must be sprayed. Afther preparations (drawing exact positions on vehicle), i cutted them off on cnc mill/laser engraver.

[minitnkr]

SNOW. I can't believe it's snowing out now. Big glopy flakes.