Evening fine folks,
Not a whole lot getting done at the table at the moment. Had to work Monday and have to work tomorrow and Friday too!!! Am I retired???
Thanks, and I'm trying Jim. This is the first full resin kit I've built. Used lots of resin accessories before, but I knew this would be different to do. Thinking through all the steps, then re-arranging them in the order to make life easier with the CA was the toughest. So far, so good, but the worst is yet to come my friend...
Uhhh, what you said Buddy..............Ya been nipping the Sherry again Rick??? And I don't know why you came in here either. Thanks for stopping by and........................Uhhh!!!.................Got any snow yet???...
Thanks Bob, but you are still a dedicated youngster!!! Some days I feel 20, others 90, but I always remember Bro, 15 will get you 30 in most countries. Best wishes to Julie too, 'Admiral'...
I know Paul, that's what I tried to do. I then supported my brush hand with my left hand, sort of like shooting a pistol, on the table. I'll keep practicing the proper support system. I know deep down that you don't mind doing resin either. Look at that 15cm howie you built and I'm sure you'll enjoy your Sd. Anh. 116 too!!! Good to hear you have a lot on the bench and please keep posting pics of your 1/87 madness!!! Best wishes to downtown Ohio and hope you guys are ok...
On Sunday, I added the IP and then started weathering the driver's compartment,
I think I got the IP straight, at least it looks like it. Slapped some mud and some wash around on the flooring. I did some more today, but didn't take any pics. DOH!!! I had also test fitted the ammo storage bins and had to scrape off the mud and paint where they are mounted,
That's when I noticed a couple of things. There are two bolts that are mis-cast on the tow pintle mounting plate (left side) and the two tubular pieces in the middle that shouldn't be there. They were left over from the mold casting block that was attached to the rear deck for the casting. I'll just snip them off and smooth the area out, hopefully not pinging the taillight off in the process. Today, I also gave the complete underside a wash with AV's European Dust. Again, no pics.....
While looking at the few reference photos of this vehicle, I noticed that the ammo bins were added after the first couple were built. Here's an initial Somua during field testing in France,
You can clearly see there are no storage bins mounted under the firing table deck. Makes you wonder where they would store the extra 81mm mortar rounds...Then,
Here you can see the bin under the firing table deck. Just a little tidbit to keep you all awake and thinking for a minute...
Short and sweet tonight......Thanks for looking and have a great week everyone...
Prost
Allen
Not a whole lot getting done at the table at the moment. Had to work Monday and have to work tomorrow and Friday too!!! Am I retired???
A most interesting build Allen. Really giving an insight into the issues of a resin kit. I reckon you are doing a great job, very neat and well thought out.
Thanks, and I'm trying Jim. This is the first full resin kit I've built. Used lots of resin accessories before, but I knew this would be different to do. Thinking through all the steps, then re-arranging them in the order to make life easier with the CA was the toughest. So far, so good, but the worst is yet to come my friend...
Nice IP Allen......The thing about getting old is yer not as good as you once was.......but yer as good once as you ever was! Just takes a little more patience and don't be watching the clock cause there ain't no schedule to keep!! .......now what did I come in here for?
Uhhh, what you said Buddy..............Ya been nipping the Sherry again Rick??? And I don't know why you came in here either. Thanks for stopping by and........................Uhhh!!!.................Got any snow yet???...
Good work Allen, you are as old as you feel, just do not get caught!
Sound advice from a dedicated old fart!
Thanks Bob, but you are still a dedicated youngster!!! Some days I feel 20, others 90, but I always remember Bro, 15 will get you 30 in most countries. Best wishes to Julie too, 'Admiral'...
Resin.......better man than I......Dude2.
Well I've found grounding your brush hand on the bench helps w/trembles.
Nuttinmuch. Working Red Ball dio, US Engineer Dump Truck Company elements, US Engineer Bridging Company, & WWII German inf. hvy. weapons elements.
I know Paul, that's what I tried to do. I then supported my brush hand with my left hand, sort of like shooting a pistol, on the table. I'll keep practicing the proper support system. I know deep down that you don't mind doing resin either. Look at that 15cm howie you built and I'm sure you'll enjoy your Sd. Anh. 116 too!!! Good to hear you have a lot on the bench and please keep posting pics of your 1/87 madness!!! Best wishes to downtown Ohio and hope you guys are ok...
On Sunday, I added the IP and then started weathering the driver's compartment,
I think I got the IP straight, at least it looks like it. Slapped some mud and some wash around on the flooring. I did some more today, but didn't take any pics. DOH!!! I had also test fitted the ammo storage bins and had to scrape off the mud and paint where they are mounted,
That's when I noticed a couple of things. There are two bolts that are mis-cast on the tow pintle mounting plate (left side) and the two tubular pieces in the middle that shouldn't be there. They were left over from the mold casting block that was attached to the rear deck for the casting. I'll just snip them off and smooth the area out, hopefully not pinging the taillight off in the process. Today, I also gave the complete underside a wash with AV's European Dust. Again, no pics.....
While looking at the few reference photos of this vehicle, I noticed that the ammo bins were added after the first couple were built. Here's an initial Somua during field testing in France,
You can clearly see there are no storage bins mounted under the firing table deck. Makes you wonder where they would store the extra 81mm mortar rounds...Then,
Here you can see the bin under the firing table deck. Just a little tidbit to keep you all awake and thinking for a minute...
Short and sweet tonight......Thanks for looking and have a great week everyone...
Prost
Allen