01 Israeli M50 Sherman - 1st build back into hobby
- Subject:
M50 Super Sherman
זרוע היבשה (Israeli Ground Forces 1948-now)
819136- Scale:
- 1:35
- Status:
- Completed
- Started:
- May 1, 2021
- Completed:
- January 16, 2022
- Time spent:
- many hours
Had this old MP Models kit in the garage for over 20 year. Almost threw it out! Using this as my first build back in the hobby.
Project inventory
Full kits
Detail and Conversion sets
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Photoalbums
Comments
2 4 August 2021, 01:49
BetterTimes1. Front transmission cover needed to be replaced with single cast version
2. Hull gaps on sides were filled plastic sheet
3. Front add-on armour plates were added to front vision ports
4. Used BlueStuff moulds and GreenStuff acrylic resin power to make smoke dischargers, machine gun mounts, gun muzzle from spares
5. Patched turret joins, added cast texture & weld seams
6. Painted running gear & turret
7. Waited for 4 weeks for Eduard detail PE set to come from the UK ebay seller
8. Fitted photo etch part model
To Be Continued and Photos for each step to be added
17 August 2021, 12:15