1944 M36 B1 Tank Destroyer

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Re: 1944 M36 B1 Tank Destroyer

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OOooohhhh its getting close now
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Looking good Mr Painless fantastic job with the pin wash!
Tanks alot.... :wave:
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Gentlemen!
Thank you both very much! Yes, we're almost there. Mr. Herman. I'm waiting on ETO to deliver the goods then I can wrap this up and do the final weathering. Carl, I'm glad you like it. Almost done, Doc.
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Went over to the M36B1 tonight and did a much anticipated piece of detailing. It had taken a while to find cocktail sticks but the stained wood ( bamboo ) effect for the cleaning rods made the search worthwhile.
Heads up: These beautiful rear racks are soldered together so easy does it when you are assembling or detailing anything on them. Pics:
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I have to say that if you put some time and (cash ;o) some OOTB thought into these tanks, they really are work the asking price.
I have to say that if you put some time and (cash ;o) some OOTB thought into these tanks, they really are work the asking price.
Assembled. For the cleaning brush rack I used a square brass cleaning jag and painted it black so it would stand out a little.
Assembled. For the cleaning brush rack I used a square brass cleaning jag and painted it black so it would stand out a little.
WIP, initial Honey Oak stain and paint on the sections that would screw together IRL.
WIP, initial Honey Oak stain and paint on the sections that would screw together IRL.
WIP to sand down the ends of the bamboo rods
WIP to sand down the ends of the bamboo rods
Starting out with a complete Cleaning Rod Rack. Soooooo much nicer than the cast metal part the vehicle comes stock with.
Starting out with a complete Cleaning Rod Rack. Soooooo much nicer than the cast metal part the vehicle comes stock with.
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Many nice little details - this makes the difference. :thumbup:
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Re: 1944 M36 B1 Tank Destroyer

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Mr Painless I saw this this morning and had to share with youImage very clear and crisp videos. Have fun!

https://youtu.be/Qy4CXIKtXO8

https://youtu.be/8vOABCNI3t0
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Great work on the cleaning rods (amonst other things) Painless :thumbup: I used the same approach on the rods for my KT build (i.e. bamboo skewers) and was planning to do similar on the M36 too -it's not coincidence it's synchronicity (apparently) :haha:
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I like that rack. Some of them have really nice looking "behinds" :thumbup:
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Good morning!
Hotte! These Sherman tanks are famed for their industrial appearance, covered with eye candy detail. It takes a lot of time but the end result is sooooo worth it.
Carl! That is one brave fellow standing behind the 90mm gun breech when the main gun is fired ( even using blanks ) Great shots of that cramped, equipment filled turret! Thanks, my Friend!
Doc Phibes! I agree completely. Minds warped by tank modeling think alike! ;o)
Soeren! Eddyk did a great job on that Rack for sure. I've been following your detail work on your 'Hunting Panther' and it has made your TD stand out as real.
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Mr Painless I found some photos of the Jackson tank destroyer at my local military museum for your viewing pleasureImage ImageImageImage
Tanks alot.... :wave:
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