AFV CLUB M5A1 Stuart plus bits

[AndyFettes]

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Ive changed to the AFV Club version so some of the photos are redundant more pics to follow


Hi all just about to start my M5 late version lots of work to do and with the help of aftermarket stuff hopefully will turn out ok

AFV club suspension and late type tracks
Accurate armour late updates
ET model photoetchings ( mainly wanted for the hull )
Ammo 30cal 1919
Panzerart gun cover

 

[moon puppy]

Got my attention.

 

[AndyFettes]

In a bit of a quandry

looks like theres a lot of work to even get it up to the standard of a AFV club one so my question is will a Tamiya turret fit onto the AFV club body or is there a huge ammount of work to get that to fit ?
or should i just opt for the AFV club and do a early version ?

 

[moon puppy]

I haven't either kit so no help here Andy.

 

[AndyFettes]

and were off,....

As you can see I did change models. This is the ROC special edition, well the special bit is the decals, while the rest of the kit is a early M5A1 but I think also includes the late turret but I will have to look into that futher.
as per instructions its the running gear thats first on the agenda

 

[AndyFettes]

bogies done extra tiny detail is the lubrication nipples

 

[moon puppy]

Excellent Andy, really cool to see ya back on the bench.

 

[Greg Kimsey]

Looks awesome so far. Sorry I can't help with the Tamiya fit question. Hopefully someone can.

 

[AndyFettes]

thanks everyone yes its been a long time coming but enjoying the tiny bench that I have now but it doesnt detract from the fun

Thanks Greg but have opted or "chickened out" for the AFV club one now

 

[AndyFettes]

continue,...

Pups, can you teach me how to do these photos betterer ?

Idler sets done with a bit of addings

main lower portion started but is heap big pain in the harris to keep them level

 

[Greg Kimsey]

continue,...

Pups, can you teach me how to do these photos betterer ?

Idler sets done with a bit of addings

main lower portion started but is heap big pain in the harris to keep them level

Looking great so far! As far as photos, make sure your phone camera setting are on highest resolution. Have the phone resting on something solid to eliminate shaking. Maybe set the timer delay for 2 seconds if you have that feature so pushing the button doesn't cause camera shake.

 

[moon puppy]

Pups, can you teach me how to do these photos betterer ?

How much better can they be?

 

[AndyFettes]

No Pups I mean the way they show up in the message thread

 

[AndyFettes]

Hey all
Continued work on the body itself a right pain to aline everything but got there in the end

 

[AndyFettes]

Did some work on the rear Accurate Armour ( spelt with a U you heathens ) stowage bin
as you can see it is a solid cast and had to do some repairs as it had some cast flaws
However had a think about how naff the bin looked ,so did some andyifcations to look as though it was full, all done in acrylics.

 

[centaur567]

Looking Great so far. Gary S.

 

[moon puppy]

What a neat idea! Nice one Andy.

 

[Rhino]

"Heathens"! Why you young whelp! In lieu of a hollow rear basket, I like the paint effect you did.

 

[Heavens Eagle]

I like the paint effect on the basket. Would not have thought of that.

 

[AndyFettes]

bit of work done to the rear exhaust defelectors.

Deflectors and mesh : Accurate Armour

Comparion to the real thing in the last photo