A tank called SU

[Jakko]

the thing with these rubber band tracks. You can't glue them, you can't paint them and they are tough to fit.

Back when I still used them, I had no trouble painting Tamiya tracks with acrylic paints. Fitting them is also very easy: remove the idler wheel from the model (it’s Tamiya, so they’re held on by poly caps), hook the track over the sprocket, then put the idler into the track and use it to pull the track so you can pop the idler back onto the model.

 

[wotan]

Jakko Thanks for the tips they helped but I still hate vinyl tracks.

I am calling this one finished. Excellent fun with the painting although many would say it's a bit over the top with the wear and tear. Anywho,,,





It will probably be another couple of years before I build another one.

Thanks again to everyone who looked in and commented.

John

 

[Steven000]

That's a very nice result John, it had a rough life and the weathering looks excellent
Steven

 

[Mini Me]

A beautiful piece of work..I would love to be that artistic with a paint brush. Thanks John for putting this up on the forum for the rest of us who need inspiration. Cheers, Rick H.

 

[Jim R]

Hi John
Very nicely finished. Used and abused definitely.
Jim

 

[papa 695]

Fantastic work John.

 

[scottie3158]

John,
Cracking work all round an excellent result of the weathering art.

 

[Deleted member 6559]

Fantastic work John - you 're enjoyment of the build shines through.

 

[Richard48]

Magnificent job John.Very reminiscent of Francois Verlinden back in the day.Really a great job on a vintage kit.
Richard.

 

[topgazza]

Loved following this build. Whilst the weathering and chipping is not something I would have a go at, yet, I can only admire the artistry. Poor old girl has been through some acid rain and mud thats for sure. Very impressive stuff

 

[Allen Dewire]

Wow Mr. B, you sure haven't lost that magic touch for armored vehicles. I don't suppose there is a little dio in mind for it though, is there??? Maybe something like you made for your 4.7cm Pak (T) auf G.W. R-35 with a nice tree…….

Prost
Allen

 

[SteveH]

Well done John

Very reminiscent of Mr Wilder and the weathering and wear and tear

looks the job

Well done

Steve H