Mark Aldrich Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 (edited) I will also head this one. Same rules.....pick your kit let me know and we'll go from there. Actually, I'll have three that I can hopefully post pictures of this Weekend. Mark Aldrich - Tamiya F4U-1D - "What If" IAF Dragon 76mm"Operation Cobra" - IDF M1 Sherman Dragon 105mm Howitzer - IDF Dozer Tank Dick Montgomery - Arii Scud Launcher Mark Edited May 11, 2010 by Mark Aldrich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Deliduka Posted May 7, 2010 Report Share Posted May 7, 2010 Mark, I'm probably in this one with you. I have to check my stash to see what I have to submit for this Build. I'll let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Aldrich Posted May 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2010 (edited) Here are mine..... The Tamiya Corsair will be OOTB with the blue and sand camo and markings for 105 Squadron. These two tanks will become completely different vehicles when I am done. Basically, the Cobra will have HVSS added and the Turret from the AEF set added along with other minor modifications. The Howitzer will have VVSS and converted to M4A1 engine status plus have the Dozer blade attached. Edited May 8, 2010 by Mark Aldrich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Aldrich Posted May 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 May 8-9 progress Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcorley Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 These two tanks will become completely different vehicles when I am done. Basically, the Cobra will have HVSS added and the Turret from the AEF set added along with other minor modifications. The Howitzer will have VVSS and converted to M4A1 engine status plus have the Dozer blade attached. Not trying to sound critical, but why not build each tank with the suspension that comes with the kits. You have a VVSS and HVSS kit in the box - Don't the upper hulls swap pretty easily between the lower hulls? I've seen it done by guys in the local AMPS chapter. I'm so confused ?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Aldrich Posted May 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 James, Not a bad question. That is exactly what I am doing. The HVSS from the 105 is mated to the M4A1 Cast hull of the Cobra and vice versa. The issue is in making the 105mm Upper hull a M4A1 version. There are no M4/M4A1/M4A4 engine deck parts included in any of the Dragon Sherman kits that I am aware of. So far on the 105mm I have used a fromations rear deck, the butt end off the old Italeri kit and the Idler wheel mounts off the Dragon it. The Cobra upper Hull mated to the lower pretty well. The 105 was not quite so lucky. I will need some putty to mesh it up. Hope to have some shots done tonight. Just gotta pull them outta their boxes. The tank work was all done at our Friday build party. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcorley Posted May 11, 2010 Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Not a bad question. That is exactly what I am doing. ..... I had inferred the suspension changes were coming from the resin conversions. Nevermind.... [Emily Latela: what's the big fuss over Russian jewelry?] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Aldrich Posted May 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 11, 2010 Sorry James.....I completely missed that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Aldrich Posted May 16, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2010 This weeks progress.... Having issues with the Howitzer......Fenders and Corsair.....Bomb racks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Montgomery Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 This is the kit I'm working on. I acquired it through an auction company at a very low price, and when I opened it I knew why it was so inexpensive. The missile parts were present, as were some of the launch platform parts but most of the vehicle was gone. Oh well...didn't cost but a couple of bucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Aldrich Posted May 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2010 31 May update..... Here is the Dozer tank. As can be seen by the photographs, there were numerous additions need to convert it from a M4A3 back to a M4A1 engined Sherman. The Velinden Dozer is not a good starting point for a dozer either. Parts were not poured true. I probably would have been better off making some of the parts from styrene. This is the M-1. Most of this has been a little more straight forward. I did have some issues with cutting the triangle add-ons to the front fenders. The only work to the corsair was to attach the rear flaps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Montgomery Posted June 1, 2010 Report Share Posted June 1, 2010 I'm really enjoying the progress on the armor....I'm trying to gear up to tackle a Sherman, but not yet. Anyway, looking good so far! I'm making progress on the Scud...should have something in a week or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Aldrich Posted June 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 Thanks Dick, There really isn't anything an OOTB Sherman. Especially if it's a Dragon one. THe only issues are tracks. Depending what type you have. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Aldrich Posted June 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2010 Didn't get alot done the last two weeks. Thanks to RnJ and the NOPMS show, I now have the Resicast dozer and will hopefully have more progress done this week! The Verlinden one will unfortunately end up in the bone yard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Aldrich Posted June 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 Change from Verlinden Dozer to the ResiCast version and paint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Deliduka Posted June 28, 2010 Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 That looks awesome! Someday I'm gonna have to get a dozer assembly for some of my 1/72 scale Shermans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Aldrich Posted June 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2010 Duke, Thanks. It will look better once I get it painted and the markings added. I am going to use some really LARGE white ones that should stand out well against the OD paint. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Aldrich Posted July 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2010 Here is about all I have done with the M1....making mounted pads in resin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Deliduka Posted July 20, 2010 Report Share Posted July 20, 2010 Dude, you're an animal! I don't think I'd ever go that far! They look fantastic and will certainly add to the model! Can't wait to see how they look on the tracks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Aldrich Posted July 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2010 Duke, The thanks goes to Howie Belkin. He provided the masters. I can't believe that with all the HVSS Sherman tanks out there no one makes the six that are needed on the hull sides. Academy's Dozer Sherman is the only one that comes with them. I can't even find an aftermarket company that does it. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Deliduka Posted July 21, 2010 Report Share Posted July 21, 2010 Maybe Howie can go into business then selling these; oir maybe forward them to an aftermarket company to sell. I'm just dreaming here.... This is looking good, can't wait to see more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Aldrich Posted July 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2010 Duke, That's an idea. May look into it. However, my resin skills are no where near good. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Aldrich Posted April 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 Here is my latest update. After finishing the Bronco YW-531C I jumped right back into this. The Dozer is receiving some retouching as the ResiCast blade had some MAJOR imperfections to the sides and support arms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Aldrich Posted April 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 The Resicast Dozer Support arms are warped or I messed up. Spent yesterday with weights and Mrs. TreadHeads blow dryer trying to fix them. We'll see tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantomphreak Posted May 4, 2011 Report Share Posted May 4, 2011 These projects look good so far. I built a Merkava Mk III a few years ago but it's nothing comapred to the projects I'm seeing here. I love building Israeli armor and aircraft. They are by far some of my favorite subjects. I need to find some good reference material for both armor and aircraft for that country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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