Super Pershing

[Peter W]

Very nice Tom. Are you going to lower the front slightly like on the real thing ?

Peter

[tomhugill]

It would really set off the look of it, but I'm not sure how to achieve the effect without adding a lot of weight to the nose (which i don't have room for and could adversely effect the handling)

[Peter W]

Been wondering how to do it on mine......?

Peter

[tomhugill]

More done on the super p, slowly getting there. First order of business was to back date her to the example that was sent to Europe (and stop Nick Tattersall from moaning at me ). To that end the loaders hatch was removed as was the telescoping mg mount. The mg was relocated to the loaders split hatch. Next was to add the small plates that can be seen on the real one where the fenders have been cut down. 4mm brass sheet cut to size. Grab handles have been added to the stowage bins, references I have aren't 100% clear as you can only see the rear bin in the pictures of her at Kassel, and the one before she got the elephant ears is a long shot with them hard to make out. Next was the slow process of adding welds. I've started using Vallejo plastic putty for the first time and it's amazing for welds, just have to be patient for it to start to cure before making the indents as it's quite runny out the tube. Next up will be more welds, amending the engine deck locks and some more fine detail.



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[Soeren]

Very nice and so many additional details added. For the Valley putty, I found that as well. It hat a fine tip to really squeeze it into the corners. One thing I found, better do it in two application so than one. First layer gives the meat to the filled in corner, and while it shrinks a bit it also curse faster. Than add a second layer on top. That will cute faster as well, but the first layer can still be shaped and you have a lower risk of creating bubbles and will get a more even finish.

[wibblywobbly]

Looking good Tom, always liked the Super Pershing.

[Ad Lav]

Putty works well for weld lines

[tomhugill]

Some more done on the super P. I've replaced the shock absorber with one for shape ways but it needed a fair bit of snipping and reshaping and added the brackets on the rain cover. First coat of primer on, I love this as it's the first time it's all tied together in one colour.
I'm also experimenting with covers for the sensors, they look a bit rubbish exposed. So I've tried using exposed 35mm film as a glass substitute. Not only does it look like glass but also it acts as a visible light filter and only let's through IR.

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[43rdRecceReg]

I really like the shading/ageing, Tom. The beast is beginning have that essential authentic look

[c.rainford73]

Wow that looks amazing. Wow