M47 Patton, 5th ID Germany, Patton Project Pt.2

[BlackSheep214]

So far so good...

[Stikpusher]

The kit is easy enough... but it has something of a basic engine piece, and optional position engine deck access grilles. So I started looking for reference photos of what’s all in there...

[LyleW]

I can’t say that I have ever seen a tank build with the engine bay detailed...if tou don’t lose your ever loving mind, this should be good.

[Stikpusher]

This’ll be my first time also... aside from building some vehicle kits that had various levels of engines in them, as is. I’ve never detailed any before.... we shall see

[Floki]

This is going to be extremely fun to watch build up

[Stikpusher]

So today was spent doing steps 5, 6, & 7. Although step 6, adding parts to the underside of the upper hull, and 7, finishing the fender items and attaching the engine and upper hull to the lower hull, I only did partially due to my choice to upgrade the engine compartment.



I am also backdating the kit to an early production model, so I had to swap out the driver and assistant driver hatches periscope brush guards for the older type used, rather than what comes with the kit. Fortunately I have some in my spares bin.



and lastly I started detailing the engine part that comes with the kit. I only did the transmission section today.



And this is what you can see thru the open grilles



More to come in a few days...

[LyleW]

This looks great! Let’s get on with the detailing....

[jeaton01]

Stik, the same friend that has the M74 I made a model of last year has the gas engine used by early M47, a Continental air cooled V-12. I could get pictures of it to drive you mad.

I did the Bandai 1/48 T34/76 combined with Hobby Boss parts that had engine and transmission detail.

http://goldeneramodel.com/mymodels/armor/t34/t34.html

[Stikpusher]

John, I found the Tech Manual for the M47 online and downloaded it. I am using multiple photos from that manual to use as my reference. My main thing now is not to dive in too deep!

[Floki]

That's always the trick, how far am I going to fall down this rabbit hole

The transmission section looks nice and busy now