1944 M36 B1 Tank Destroyer

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Re: 1944 M36 B1 Tank Destroyer

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Busy as a Beaver Mr Wolf !
What is your tarp going to be made of ?
All held on with some of Mr Frankies recommended embroidery yarn for rope I assume............
Ole Joes tank sure is squared away for one that looks so 'loose' !!!!
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Herman!,
Good evening, I bought a set of the Valuegear cast stowage. It came in the mail today and I am very pleased with it. Crisp, detailed and no air holes or bubbles in any of the pieces. Among the many types is a large rolled up tarp and another, different crate that I am going to use on Joes Command. Tonight, I was on the road so no building time but tomorrow or Friday will see some free time to have fun. As for cordage, after I 3M tape the separate pieces into one block, I will use some of the scale rope I have to 'tie' it down. That and some chain up front as was used on 'Maxene'.
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Today, I went back to the M36B1 and parceled down what pieces of the new stowage I would be using and got them into spots where I think they fit. They will be painted and 3M tape mounted once the Schumo pieces are in place. I painted and mounted a new Tommygun for the Commander of 'In The Mood' tonight as well. The 1/18 scale one had gone missing after the move so I rounded up a new 1/16 scale one in metal that came with a nice magazine pouch. Pics:
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The old and the new...Paint is the same, weathering makes a big difference.
The old and the new...Paint is the same, weathering makes a big difference.
MATOs first Sherman 'In The Mood' is a complete 2.4 GHz rebuild from a couple of years back.
MATOs first Sherman 'In The Mood' is a complete 2.4 GHz rebuild from a couple of years back.
Painted and ready to go...
Painted and ready to go...
New Tommygun and magazines for Sergeant Pool and his 'In The Mood'
New Tommygun and magazines for Sergeant Pool and his 'In The Mood'
Rear tarps and bedroll along with turret foul weather tarp in unpainted grey
Rear tarps and bedroll along with turret foul weather tarp in unpainted grey
Additional bow stowage in grey along with new signal tarp in grey unpainted on rear of turret
Additional bow stowage in grey along with new signal tarp in grey unpainted on rear of turret
Personal pack mounted inside the turret to break up the big square servo cover
Personal pack mounted inside the turret to break up the big square servo cover
Cast stowage from Valuecast and a new Tommygun from DioramaFreak
Cast stowage from Valuecast and a new Tommygun from DioramaFreak
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Re: 1944 M36 B1 Tank Destroyer

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What a magnificent pair of AFV builds, Painless! They present several stowage ideas, and the thoughtfulness you put into what/where/how you emplaced them is worthy of consideration by people who are motivated to follow your lead. Thank you for sharing the planning and execution of them with us! -Mike
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Yes top notch work as always Mr Painless. I'm currently weathering my m36b2 and you are giving me many great ideas. Love the ammo boxes and such.
Tanks alot.... :wave:
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Mike!, Good morning, I'll be able to paint the new stowage tonight and see about getting some of it mounted. The stuff up front has to be left loose until I get the Schumo parts installed. Thanks, my Friend. It's always good to hear from you.
Carl! Lets see some pics of that M36B2. Nothing better on a Fried-Day than tanks, Doc!
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PainlessWolf wrote:Mike!, Good morning, I'll be able to paint the new stowage tonight and see about getting some of it mounted. The stuff up front has to be left loose until I get the Schumo parts installed. Thanks, my Friend. It's always good to hear from you.
Carl! Lets see some pics of that M36B2. Nothing better on a Fried-Day than tanks, Doc!
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I spent a quiet Friday night painting up the rest of the stowage. I managed to get some of the rear pieces such as the ammo cans and a couple of bedrolls secured together with the excellent, clear 3M tape. The two color identity panel piece on the turret roof was secured as well but everything else is still just sitting in place awaiting Schumo parts installation. More fun tomorrow or Saturday. Pics:
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The cast texture on these tarps is amazing.
The cast texture on these tarps is amazing.
Rolled up tarp and folded identity panel were more difficult to paint as it's all one piece.
Rolled up tarp and folded identity panel were more difficult to paint as it's all one piece.
Large, turret tarp is just set into place. It will be removed along with the roof when the TD is run outdoors.
Large, turret tarp is just set into place. It will be removed along with the roof when the TD is run outdoors.
Stowage is all ready to be secured in place.
Stowage is all ready to be secured in place.
I was able to get the ammo cans and the two bedrolls bundled into one piece with the 3M tape. Still needs tiedowns.
I was able to get the ammo cans and the two bedrolls bundled into one piece with the 3M tape. Still needs tiedowns.
The last of Joes 'special' stowage...
The last of Joes 'special' stowage...
This looks much better than bare metal under the Engine Deck Grills
This looks much better than bare metal under the Engine Deck Grills
After this picture, I blacked out the speaker screws and added a line of tape across the back
After this picture, I blacked out the speaker screws and added a line of tape across the back
Cool resin pieces from ValueCast
Cool resin pieces from ValueCast
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S.O.A.G., Good afternoon!
Well, Joe has waited patiently ( just like I am doing awaiting the last parts ) so he deserves a good Command. ;o)
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Mr Painless I noticed the large lips on the stowage chocolate box. Did Mr Joe have any say in its design..... And those nylons!!!! : crazy: he's a strange bird.

Seriously the tank looks fantastic and your details are as usual very well done

I'm particularly fond of your 50 cal ammunition
Tanks alot.... :wave:
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