Hello, here's a quick video I made some times ago, turret rotation and elevation are now working, I'll make another video.
https://youtu.be/NAbLQICHMos
I received the amazing masks made by Rad to make the markings of my Stuart. It's a Polish Stuart from the 1st Armored Division.
I can't praise enough Rad's work. He has been so kind and patient with me haha but it paid off. I highly recommanded Rad if you want to paint your own markings. Thanks again mate !
Masks are easy to apply. They are low tack, no risk to peel the paint.
Some more pics, I havent taken pics of all the markings and weathering is in progress in these pics but you get the idea. I still have to paint the pionneer tools, some other stuff that goes on the tank but it's freezing right now outside (and I paint in my garden) so I have to wait for a warmer weather.
Classy Hobby M5A1 Stuart RC conversion
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Nicely done sir!
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Thank you Barry !
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Oooh, nice work! That project is slowly to the top of my list seeing all this. Very inspirational.
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Looks great. I have a special place in my heart for Stuarts.
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I sure am impressed by your Stuart build. Apart from the scratch-built RC, I admire your weathering touch and unique markings. (Yes, Rad is a great and kind help indeed.)
I have the Classy Hobby Stuart kit, and intended to build it stat---unh... maybe I could... I am learning about the electronics... I will take another look at Louis's build, too. I noticed that you did the whole thing from 4 November to 10 December. If I try building my Stuart RC, the day and month might be the same, but the years will be one or two apart.
I have the Classy Hobby Stuart kit, and intended to build it stat---unh... maybe I could... I am learning about the electronics... I will take another look at Louis's build, too. I noticed that you did the whole thing from 4 November to 10 December. If I try building my Stuart RC, the day and month might be the same, but the years will be one or two apart.
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Re: Classy Hobby M5A1 Stuart RC conversion
Nice job!
I’ve literally been given a M5A1 this morning for my birthday and started looking to see what others are doing. Good to see such a growing following.
I’ll follow with a renewed interest.
I’ve literally been given a M5A1 this morning for my birthday and started looking to see what others are doing. Good to see such a growing following.
I’ll follow with a renewed interest.
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Excellent work and glad to see the masks worked fine for you
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Re: Classy Hobby M5A1 Stuart RC conversion
Thanks guys !
It's been so fast thanks to Louis's awesome step by step thread, I knew from the start what I needed, I knew what I could do (regarding what I have electronic wise and what I could do with my poor electronic skills, I discarded the recoild, flashing guns and moving MG, that's sad because I enjoyed the look of them in Louis's videos).
The Classy Hobby is a very nice kit. Most of the parts are very nice, some need some care but all in all it's a straight forward build. And it's kinda unique as a RC model in 1/16 scale It's my favorite tank now (of my collection). So tiny when you compare it to a King Tiger (the canon looks like the KT MG); it's a very cute tank. And it runs well ! Super fast, fast turns etc, just like the original !
Don't be affraid, with the help of Louis's thread, it doesnt take long to build it, and you won't regret !
Thanks Herr Doctor. It went even faster than, I actually get to the primer stage within one week (including one and a half day building the tracks ). It was also running minus the rotation and elevation. I actually spent more time on the painting and weathering so far !Herr Dr. Professor wrote:I sure am impressed by your Stuart build. Apart from the scratch-built RC, I admire your weathering touch and unique markings. (Yes, Rad is a great and kind help indeed.)
I have the Classy Hobby Stuart kit, and intended to build it stat---unh... maybe I could... I am learning about the electronics... I will take another look at Louis's build, too. I noticed that you did the whole thing from 4 November to 10 December. If I try building my Stuart RC, the day and month might be the same, but the years will be one or two apart.
It's been so fast thanks to Louis's awesome step by step thread, I knew from the start what I needed, I knew what I could do (regarding what I have electronic wise and what I could do with my poor electronic skills, I discarded the recoild, flashing guns and moving MG, that's sad because I enjoyed the look of them in Louis's videos).
The Classy Hobby is a very nice kit. Most of the parts are very nice, some need some care but all in all it's a straight forward build. And it's kinda unique as a RC model in 1/16 scale It's my favorite tank now (of my collection). So tiny when you compare it to a King Tiger (the canon looks like the KT MG); it's a very cute tank. And it runs well ! Super fast, fast turns etc, just like the original !
Don't be affraid, with the help of Louis's thread, it doesnt take long to build it, and you won't regret !
You are very lucky my friend ! That's a great present !Bassetus44 wrote:Nice job!
I’ve literally been given a M5A1 this morning for my birthday and started looking to see what others are doing. Good to see such a growing following.
I’ll follow with a renewed interest.