Kampfpanzer M48A2GA2-Revell/Dragon Kit Bash-1/35th

[errains]

I've been wanting to build this version of the M48 for several years...so now is as good a time as any! As the title states I'll be kit bashing the Revell GA2 with the Dragon Magach 1/2 kit to get a better detailed end result.

Anywho here is the start up pic.

 

[moon puppy]

Bash on big guy!

 

[Iron Mike]

Nice!

 

[Sherman 18]

Cool!

 

[Skinny_Mike]

 

[Rhino]

OOOH! This ought to be GOOD!
"Show me whatcha got Kid." Jester, Top Gun.

 

[errains]

Thanks Dudes! I'll be post up the first update here so stay tuned.

 

[errains]

Here's the first update after a couple of days work on this. Got the lower hull textured using automotive bondo thinned with testors liquid glue. I then sanded it down added foundry markings then sealed it with a coat of future. After that started adding the suspension elements. So far I think its coming out ok.

Thanks for stopping by and comments are always welcome.

 

[Iron Mike]

Looking good,Eric!

 

[moon puppy]

Excellent!

 

[Heavens Eagle]

 

[Skinny_Mike]

Off to a good start Eric.

 

[errains]

Made some great progress over the past week. Got suspension and tracks installed, in record time I might add. No real major problems other then ejector pin marks on each track link. I ended up punching out about 200ish discs to fill them, but it didn't take as long as I thought it would. Once that was done the tracks went together quite easily. Up dated the drive sprocket with one from DEF models, a little tricky but doable. The only other down side was I wanted to build up the tracks so that I could remove them for painting. However the way the kit suspension goes together didn't allow for that so I just attached them...oh well. All and all I happy with the results. Next up assembling and detailing the rear end.

Thanks for stopping in and see ya'll next week!

 

[Sharkmouth]

Curiosity makes me ask if you're using this track-link as a spacer?

Regards,

 

[Iron Mike]

Looks great, Eric! Nice progress!

 

[errains]

mmm...no not a spacer...But to help me make sure I put the tracks on going in the correct direction...

 

[Sharkmouth]

mmm...no not a spacer...But to help me make sure I put the tracks on going in the correct direction...

I am too cheap to waste a link. I would draw it in a hidden space with a marker. It is same idea though!

Regards,

 

[SdAufKla]

Great progress! Looking forward to more.

 

[Rhino]

Oustanding! The foundry tags are a pretty nifty touch!

 

[Sharkmouth]

Eric and Erik,

If the rear doors on the Def.Models set are warped, see here:
Dealing with warped resin...

Regards,