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

[Stikpusher]

It only took a week... But far less expensive than buying up some AM stuff to do the same thing. Time or money, what do you have more of?

[Floki]

Wonderful job! Who needs AM! I really enjoyed watching this come together. Can't wait to see what you do with the rest.

[mustang1989]

Finally!! I made it to this section to comment on this awesome build that's going on Carlos!!! Really good detail work going on buddy!!!

[Stikpusher]

It’s all your fault Joe! Thank you.

[Stuart]

That is an excellent bit of scratchbuilding Carlos and those before and after photos really show up the improvement - very nice work!

Looking forward to seeing it in paint - are you going to do a Joe and paint the block red?

[Stikpusher]

Thank you Stuart. Actually, from a photo that I found, apparently the engine block is gray. I would have figured OD, but they were dark gray. Our 113s used to have a blue engine block, which I always thought was not very tactical.

[mustang1989]

It’s all your fault Joe! Thank you.

Uh Uh!! No it aint!!

[Stuart]

Thank you Stuart. Actually, from a photo that I found, apparently the engine block is gray. I would have figured OD, but they were dark gray. Our 113s used to have a blue engine block, which I always thought was not very tactical.

True, but then if the Ruskies were close enough to see the colour of your engine I'd guess that would be the least of yoyr worries!

[Stikpusher]

Yup.... the commies would be far too close at that point!

[Stikpusher]

And the painting begins. Today I airbrushed on a coat of gray Tamiya primer overall followed by Tamiya white primer on the areas that will be white. I’ll let it dry overnite, then start actual painting tomorrow.