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Trumpeter T-62 Mod. 1962 COMPLETED
- Thread starter Iron Mike
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iambrb
Well-known member
Trumpeter T-62 Mod. 1962 Tracks
Oh man, I am SO using this like a 'sticky' for future builds!
Oh man, I am SO using this like a 'sticky' for future builds!
Well alright, let's get some tracks dirty! My preferred method on metal tracks is to enhance the chemical blackener with a wash, I really like the enamel Track Wash from AK Interactive, the color suits me and you can thin it with their white spirit to vary the effect. Here's one track coated (bottom) and the other with no wash.
I had a Moon Puppy moment and wanted immediate results, so I used my wife's blow dryer to speed the process.
When the tracks were dry, I ran my coarse sanding stick over the tracks to simulate the polished surface from contact with the ground. Just a quick zip-zip is all it takes.
Moving forward, I mixed up several colors of pigments and applied them in a random patter on the tracks, then "fixed" them with pigment fixer. You can also use alcohol or acrylic paint thinner to set the pigments, if you don't, they will eventually fall off and make a mess. :facepalm
We'll let these dry and move along to the tank later this week. Thanks for checking in.
:drinks
iambrb
Well-known member
Trumpeter T-62 Mod. 1962 Tracks
Excellento! But...will they have that "Tropical Shine" as advertise with the Fruils? (note that sanding board)
Excellento! But...will they have that "Tropical Shine" as advertise with the Fruils? (note that sanding board)
Iron Mike
Master At Arms And Resident Curmudgeon
Trumpeter T-62 Mod. 1962 Tracks
As promised, a very quick and dirty review of the MasterClub click tracks. Having recently built a set of Friuls, I wanted to compare the different "styles". The MasterClub tracks are very nice right from the box and require very little cleanup.
I assembled a run of ten in just minutes, it takes a couple tries to get the feel of how they go together.
They bend easily and stayed together!
This is straight out of the box, no cleanup done, although in looking at this closeup, they could stand a little touching up if you so desire.
So far, so good. I'd recommend this product.
I purchased mine from Hard Target Models, find Jack at http://www.hardtargetmodels.com/
More filters and weathering going on, more photos later.
:drinks
As promised, a very quick and dirty review of the MasterClub click tracks. Having recently built a set of Friuls, I wanted to compare the different "styles". The MasterClub tracks are very nice right from the box and require very little cleanup.
I assembled a run of ten in just minutes, it takes a couple tries to get the feel of how they go together.
They bend easily and stayed together!
This is straight out of the box, no cleanup done, although in looking at this closeup, they could stand a little touching up if you so desire.
So far, so good. I'd recommend this product.
I purchased mine from Hard Target Models, find Jack at http://www.hardtargetmodels.com/
More filters and weathering going on, more photos later.
:drinks
Trumpeter T-62 Mod. 1962 Tracks
Nice looking tracks. By the time you mud them up doubt much clean up is needed.
Nice looking tracks. By the time you mud them up doubt much clean up is needed.
Iron Mike
Master At Arms And Resident Curmudgeon
Trumpeter T-62 Mod. 1962 Tracks
They are ALMOST instant gratification, definitely easier than Magic Tracks. The no drilling and pinning thing has it's merits, but I still like the weight of Friuls. MasterClub also makes white metal tracks that have resin pins, I may pick up a set of those for another build.
They are ALMOST instant gratification, definitely easier than Magic Tracks. The no drilling and pinning thing has it's merits, but I still like the weight of Friuls. MasterClub also makes white metal tracks that have resin pins, I may pick up a set of those for another build.
Iron Mike
Master At Arms And Resident Curmudgeon
Trumpeter T-62 Mod. 1962 Tracks
It's been a long, hot summer here in Carolina, so progress has been slow. I've wedged in a few weathering sessions here and there, here's where we are today. I still haven't flat coated the turret, so it's still pretty glossy from the decals and streaks.
Temporarily in place.
I'll get the flat on it later this week and do some additional accessories and misc to round it out.
Thanks for coming by.
:drinks
It's been a long, hot summer here in Carolina, so progress has been slow. I've wedged in a few weathering sessions here and there, here's where we are today. I still haven't flat coated the turret, so it's still pretty glossy from the decals and streaks.
Temporarily in place.
I'll get the flat on it later this week and do some additional accessories and misc to round it out.
Thanks for coming by.
:drinks
Trumpeter T-62 Mod. 1962 Now We're Rolling
phantom II
Master at Arms
Trumpeter T-62 Mod. 1962 Now We're Rolling
:coolio That has a good feel to it Mike Awaiting the next step 
Cheers, Christian B)
:coolio That has a good feel to it Mike
Awaiting the next step Cheers, Christian B)
135engineer
Active member
Trumpeter T-62 Mod. 1962 Now We're Rolling
most impressive
most impressive
Iron Mike
Master At Arms And Resident Curmudgeon
Trumpeter T-62 Mod. 1962 Now We're Rolling
Thanks, guys! You are all too kind.
I don't see details as well as I did, but if I get enough light and don't drop anything, I can still progress slowly.
I shot some flat yesterday, it was really to hot and humid to do so, but did it anyway. :evil: I'll post pictures this weekend. Thanks for coming by.
:drinks
Thanks, guys! You are all too kind.
I don't see details as well as I did, but if I get enough light and don't drop anything, I can still progress slowly. I shot some flat yesterday, it was really to hot and humid to do so, but did it anyway. :evil: I'll post pictures this weekend. Thanks for coming by.
:drinks