Super P

[palepainter]

This tank has been a fun one. I really enjoyed the comfortable increase in skills it has required from me.

I started the weathering over the enamel with some watered down acrylic washes. I used some Umber, Black and some off white on the top sides. A bit of sponge and some paper towel work as well with a brush. I have also discovered that the hair dryer is a great help here too. Started some chipping and very little rust. I will be doing some lightening and dust on the upper in the next day or so. Here are a few shots from this eve.

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And one overall shot.

[ALPHA]

Nice Job Pale.... you going to get aftermarket shoes for her? there's a bunch of different tread patterns...that would enhance the already good looks of that baby

ALPHA

[palepainter]

Thanks Alpha,
I'm not sure what it will run yet. I have read that the correct Tamiya tracks have an issue with the Henglong metal drivers. So I am not sure what to do just yet, other than put the plastic tracks back on and enjoy the tank until I explore all my options. I'm not quite sure what all the options are just yet.

Pale

[HERMAN BIX]

With a barrel overhang like that, it must have been a full time job keeping the thing elevated at the right time when traversing depressions in the terrain. I bet during training these had more than one plugged barrel !

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I am sure I will be plugging it a few times as well.

[EddyK]

Great looking tank! Nice work!
Edmunds

[HERMAN BIX]

As it is said Mr Pale there is nothing worse than a plugged barrel !
It would be interesting to know what the approach angle is when the barrel is level and the machine leans over an incline with a bank on the other side !............my guess it would have all the clearance of a modern shiny SUV !
Definitely a case of 'Parade Elevation' when on the move on anything but a paved road.

[PainlessWolf]

Good Morning,
These specialized Tanks probably traveled any great distance on a trailer or rail car. That long barrel was usually rotated to the back and in the travel lock unless going into combat. It is a beautiful reproduction that Pale has done there of a uniquely American answer to the Big Cats of WWll. ;o)
regards,
Painless

[palepainter]

I stole an old pair of inline skates and stole two bearings out of it for drive supports on the Pershing. I need to ream out the bearings just a bit. Does anyone have any suggestions as to do this most effectively?

Thanks in advance!!

Pale