Forced me to finish my Brits

Ianwill · Post by **Ianwill** » Mon Apr 23, 2018 8:08 am

Hi all,

Alan, Always like to see your kit. I would like to say inspiring but I have the model making skills of a chimp. Great thread,

Cheers,

Ian

Don McHugh · Post by **Don McHugh** » Mon Apr 23, 2018 4:53 pm

Alanmccoubrey wrote: ↑Mon Apr 23, 2018 7:03 am Don, there was a mix in most units anyway but the real reason is that I've run out of SCC15. I use Starmer's Vallejo mix and until I get up to York on Friday to collect all the paints that my daughter got me in the Boyes' sale a while ago I don't have the correct paints to do the mix, so I gave the SCC2 mix a go.

And here was me thinking you had found something and not told us.

Don

Alanmccoubrey · Post by **Alanmccoubrey** » Tue Apr 24, 2018 8:20 pm

Ianwill wrote: ↑Mon Apr 23, 2018 8:08 am Hi all,

Alan, Always like to see your kit. I would like to say inspiring but I have the model making skills of a chimp. Great thread,

Cheers,

Ian

Ian, I made three attempts at scratching an M10 turret today and failed in all three, back to the grindstone tomorrow

Alanmccoubrey · Post by **Alanmccoubrey** » Mon Apr 30, 2018 10:09 am

This tatty Sherman arrived from ebay on Saturday morning so I've tarted it up a little using the instructions in the old Airfix Guide "Military Modelling" with stowage hidden under a piece of foil.

Don McHugh · Post by **Don McHugh** » Mon Apr 30, 2018 10:47 am

That foil is a good idea, I tend to use milliput which is a much longer process.

Panels on the front look interesting.

Yes I know I should be doing mine

Don

sandsmodels · Post by **sandsmodels** » Mon Apr 30, 2018 3:00 pm

Alanmccoubrey wrote: ↑Tue Apr 24, 2018 8:20 pm
Ianwill wrote: ↑Mon Apr 23, 2018 8:08 am Hi all,

Alan, Always like to see your kit. I would like to say inspiring but I have the model making skills of a chimp. Great thread,

Cheers,

Ian
Ian, I made three attempts at scratching an M10 turret today and failed in all three, back to the grindstone tomorrow

sandsmodels · Post by **sandsmodels** » Mon Apr 30, 2018 3:00 pm

i might have one of our m10 turrets here alan

Alanmccoubrey · Post by **Alanmccoubrey** » Mon May 07, 2018 8:15 am

Finished the M10 turret at last, its not perfect but it pleases me if only for all the time it took.

Post by **Fire at Will** » Mon May 07, 2018 8:53 am

Nice work Alan, have you got any guidance on how to do it as I have one needing to be converted as well.

Post by **mausmann** » Mon May 07, 2018 9:26 am

Well done Alan.....

Don McHugh · Post by **Don McHugh** » Mon May 07, 2018 10:38 am

Alanmccoubrey wrote: ↑Mon May 07, 2018 8:15 am Finished the M10 turret at last, its not perfect but it pleases me if only for all the time it took.

Well done, I know it has been a bit of a chore.

Don

Alanmccoubrey · Post by **Alanmccoubrey** » Mon May 07, 2018 7:27 pm

Fire at Will wrote: ↑Mon May 07, 2018 8:53 am Nice work Alan, have you got any guidance on how to do it as I have one needing to be converted as well.

Will, I gave up doing it "properly" by measuring each plate etc and ended up doing it one plate at a time to fill in the relevant hole. I started with the basic turreted floor shape, then the two side plates, then the rear and finally the front.

Post by **Fire at Will** » Tue May 08, 2018 6:02 am

Alanmccoubrey wrote: ↑Mon May 07, 2018 7:27 pm
Fire at Will wrote: ↑Mon May 07, 2018 8:53 am Nice work Alan, have you got any guidance on how to do it as I have one needing to be converted as well.
Will, I gave up doing it "properly" by measuring each plate etc and ended up doing it one plate at a time to fill in the relevant hole. I started with the basic turreted floor shape, then the two side plates, then the rear and finally the front.

Thanks Alan, explains why it took so long

sandsmodels · Post by **sandsmodels** » Tue May 08, 2018 7:46 am

looks fine alan

Alanmccoubrey · Post by **Alanmccoubrey** » Sun May 13, 2018 9:44 pm

I spent this evening working out how to get a Loyd Carrier for the 4.2" Mortar in the MG Company. The tracks are from two Airfix Bren Carriers, the towing hook also, the seats are from the Quad and the spare trailer wheel is a resin item from David R, all the rest is plastic card.

laurence strong · Post by **laurence strong** » Mon May 14, 2018 2:27 am

You epitomize the "Ol school" modeler.

I enjoy seeing your conversions....

Cheers
Larry

Don McHugh · Post by **Don McHugh** » Mon May 14, 2018 6:14 am

Alanmccoubrey wrote: ↑Sun May 13, 2018 9:44 pm I spent this evening working out how to get a Loyd Carrier for the 4.2" Mortar in the MG Company. The tracks are from two Airfix Bren Carriers, the towing hook also, the seats are from the Quad and the spare trailer wheel is a resin item from David R, all the rest is plastic card.

Great work and the drivers seat in the right place

Don

Post by **Fire at Will** » Mon May 14, 2018 6:29 am

Brilliant work

Post by **Richard B.** » Mon May 14, 2018 6:41 am

Wow..........

Post by **mausmann** » Mon May 14, 2018 6:08 pm

Excellent work Alan....

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