1/35 Soviet T26 Tank and a Zvezda M72 Motor cycle and side car .

[Mini Me]

I wuz just yankin' yer chain JR, the levers are correct for that particular machine......sorry for confusin' ya.

 

[Ernie]

The bike looks great, especially considering it is so small and fiddley. The figure modifications are very good, and already convey a sense of the scene you described in the beginning of this project, with the crew looking back at the burning buildings.

 

[JR]

Hi John

Hope all is well? Just had a quick catch-up. Coming in very nicely despite the problems you had.

ATB.

Andrew

Hi Andy, thanks for looking in . Yes been a bit of a b***er at times .

 

[Lee Drennen]

Having bulked out the tank so the commander is the right height this morning I decided to show some photos of the bike as well .

Just don't ask how it is propelled !
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Just shows to thickness required with a little trimming. Glued down using UHU por .


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Next that bike .
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Not as bad as I first thought.
The addition of the figures has hidden as lot of missing bits .
Thanks for the support and please comment.
John .

All looks good John stay cool it’s up in the 100s here in the St Francois Mountains.

 

[JR]

All looks good John stay cool it’s up in the 100s here in the St Francois Mountains.

Thanks Lee. A lot cooler here in the motherland today . Rain , cloud, and very little sun .

 

[JR]

I wuz just yankin' yer chain JR, the levers are correct for that particular machine......sorry for confusin' ya.

B****r , you got me there Rick

The bike looks great, especially considering it is so small and fiddley. The figure modifications are very good, and already convey a sense of the scene you described in the beginning of this project, with the crew looking back at the burning buildings.

Thanks Ernie, appreciate you joining in

 

[JR]

Washed the models yesterday in an alcohol water mix . Hopefully it will have removed any grease. The problem is you can't exert much pressure as bits will just fall off !
Today will be the test .

 

[Mickc1440]

Looking good JR

 

[JR]

Looking good JR

Thanks Mick .

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Having bulked out the tank so the commander is the right height this morning I decided to show some photos of the bike as well .

Just don't ask how it is propelled !
View attachment 485043
Just shows to thickness required with a little trimming. Glued down using UHU por .


View attachment 485042

Next that bike .
View attachment 485038View attachment 485039View attachment 485040 View attachment 485041
Not as bad as I first thought.
The addition of the figures has hidden as lot of missing bits .
Thanks for the support and please comment.
John .

That's come along very nicely John,good positioning of the figures too. Wouldn't have fancied being a sidecar guy,that must've been one rough ride!!

 

[scottie3158]

All coming together very nicely mate.

 

[JR]

That's come along very nicely John,good positioning of the figures too. Wouldn't have fancied being a sidecar guy,that must've been one rough ride!!

Cheers.
Must have horrible, can imagine the seating wasn't top class Andy.

All coming together very nicely mate.

Well it's coming together Paul, not so sure about the nicely , but thank you .

 

[Lee Drennen]

Thanks Lee. A lot cooler here in the motherland today . Rain , cloud, and very little sun .

No relief in site here the garden is barely surviving with me soaking it with water every day I don’t know I my just throw in the towel on the garden this year I’m getting tired of it.

 

[JR]

No relief in site here the garden is barely surviving with me soaking it with water every day I don’t know I my just throw in the towel on the garden this year I’m getting tired of it.

Oh don't give in buddy , you have worked so hard to make it great again. Things will improve I'm sure .

 

[JR]

Today saw the figures taking shape. Two standing on the tank that Chris provided and a few others sitting .
Tracks have been in a plastic tub of treatment, been used once before but still had some power to darken the tracks. Washed and left to dry fully before painting tomorrow.

Managed to get a second coat of the green nectar on, will paint the engine and tyres later. Plenty to do weathering wise on the bike and tank .
Managed some pe as well, including bends !



Serious stuff this pe bending !

Thanks for the support and for looking in .
John.

 

[outrunner]

Looking great John especially the bike, with the figures on the bike and a bit of muck it will really look the part.

Andy.

 

[JR]

Looking great John especially the bike, with the figures on the bike and a bit of muck it will really look the part.

Andy.

Thanks Andy appreciate your input esp on the bike .

 

[Andy T]

That's all starting to look rather good John.

The figures and the bike outfit show up just how small the tank is though, almost like one of Pete's Toons.

 

[Mini Me]

Yes......looking good indeed!

 

[Neil Merryweather]

Ooh looking great John