1944 M36 B1 Tank Destroyer

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Soeren
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Re: 1944 M36 B1 Tank Destroyer

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Oh, how i can imagine that sound. Got one large speaker with box from tankmodellbau. That sounds like the life beast. Rumble, gurgle, a real solid sound. Following along :D
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Re: 1944 M36 B1 Tank Destroyer

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Evening all,
Thank you, Soeren! I think you will enjoy the end results ( + video links ) Today I was out for most of the day running errands. I did get in a few minutes once home to tweak the TD for painting. I removed the tracks, sprockets and idlers and cleaned them up. I discovered a stripped screw holding the radiomans side Idler on and replaced it for a new one. Easy Peasy. :o) Every road wheel rolled along fine. ( Thanks Jack! ) All of the running gear will get a thorough lube job once the painting is done. Just a couple of pics tonight, more to follow tomorrow.
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Tracks, sprockets and idlers removed.  A little more screw cap work done.
Tracks, sprockets and idlers removed. A little more screw cap work done.
Self stick clear dots will keep paint from gumming up the adjustable idler rings.
Self stick clear dots will keep paint from gumming up the adjustable idler rings.
Self stick clear dots will keep paint from gumming up the adjustable idler rings..JPG (92.89 KiB) Viewed 2697 times
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Re: 1944 M36 B1 Tank Destroyer

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Today was a great day to do more prep work. The sprockets and idlers got primered and painted using Tamiyas grey metal and plastic primer and Model Masters Olive Drab. After that, I put the tin roof back on since the turret insides are going to be a detail paint job. The rest of the TD was primered with two good coats of the Tamiya. It really is excellent stuff. Tomorrow afternoon, I should be able to paint it. Pics:
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nice to see everything at least one color.
nice to see everything at least one color.
nice to see everything at least one color..JPG (93.7 KiB) Viewed 2680 times
From the rear bulkhead...
From the rear bulkhead...
Tamiya Grey metal and plastic primer in use.
Tamiya Grey metal and plastic primer in use.
Same coat, different angle
Same coat, different angle
Same coat, different angle.JPG (92.67 KiB) Viewed 2680 times
Fresh coat of Model Masters FS34087
Fresh coat of Model Masters FS34087
Fresh coat of Model Masters FS34087.JPG (99.88 KiB) Viewed 2680 times
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Soeren
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Re: 1944 M36 B1 Tank Destroyer

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Makes all the detailwork go together nicely. Great job :D
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Re: 1944 M36 B1 Tank Destroyer

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Yes the paint brings out all the details and hard work
Tanks alot.... :wave:
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Re: 1944 M36 B1 Tank Destroyer

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This is going to so good I can't wait to see it with the olive drab top coat - as others say, the primer coat really shows off all that detail, just outstanding really :thumbup:
I'm also looking forward to seeing that interior in all it's glory!
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Re: 1944 M36 B1 Tank Destroyer

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Damn man I'm sorry I thought I fixed all the messed up screws! Sorry. :'(
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Re: 1944 M36 B1 Tank Destroyer

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Good evening, Gentlemen! Deep coats of the Olive Drab are complete. They will form a nice base to do detail painting and weathering.
Soeren, Thanks, again, sir! The Tamiya primer has proven to me that it works so well with the Model Masters time and again.
Carl, I'm glad you like it, my Friend. It's another step closer to completing this RTR ( right ) Build. ;o)
Doc Phibes, Request made and granted, sir! Beginning work on the detail painting tomorrow also.
Jack, It was the work of a minute to replace. ;o) You can't catch everything, MATO is too wily.
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Different shades of light really bring out the yellows in this particular brand of OD
Different shades of light really bring out the yellows in this particular brand of OD
Barrel is smooth with no glitches.
Barrel is smooth with no glitches.
Showing the industrial good looks that Shermans are famous for.
Showing the industrial good looks that Shermans are famous for.
Glacis with character
Glacis with character
All one color is worth all the effort.
All one color is worth all the effort.
I went over this TD with a flashlight to catch any bare spots.
I went over this TD with a flashlight to catch any bare spots.
Rattlecan complete and using a brush and spray in a cup to complete the odd spots.
Rattlecan complete and using a brush and spray in a cup to complete the odd spots.
Rattlecan complete and using a brush and spray in a cup to complete the odd spots..JPG (93.39 KiB) Viewed 2644 times
OD application underway...
OD application underway...
Temp paint stand to bring the action up a little closer to me
Temp paint stand to bring the action up a little closer to me
It was another great day to paint.  ( Taken out the front door using a zoom lens by my lazy arse sitting in my desk chair )
It was another great day to paint. ( Taken out the front door using a zoom lens by my lazy arse sitting in my desk chair )
It was another great day to paint. ( Taken out the front door using a zoom lens by my lazy arse sitting in my desk chair ).JPG (58.89 KiB) Viewed 2644 times
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Re: 1944 M36 B1 Tank Destroyer

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Fantastic job Mr Painless now she is really looking the part that is some really nice paint you are working with( cudos to you too for being able to paint so nice as well) .

I've always marveled at the way metal tanks and vehicles come out ....considering the surface you are working with can be less forgiving than plastic or resin.

Very convincing job on this TD
Tanks alot.... :wave:
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Re: 1944 M36 B1 Tank Destroyer

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I knew I'd seen a super star singing a song about Shermans and their variants !!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSS9PnU6T8s
HL JAGDPANTHER,HL TIGER 1,HL PzIII MUNITIONSCHLEPPER, HL KT OCTOPUS,HL PANTHER ZU-FUSS,HL STuG III,HL T34/85 BEDSPRING,
HL PZIV MALTA,MATORRO JAGDTIGER,HL F05 TIGER,TAMIYA KT,HL PANTHERDOZER,HL EARLY PANTHER G,TAIGEN/RAMINATOR T34/76,
HL AN-BRI-RAM SU-85
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