Beyond The Sprues

Modelling => Completed GBs => Group and Themed Builds => Treadhead/Armour GB => Topic started by: Feldmarschall Zod on October 18, 2016, 07:36:19 AM

Title: Israeli M46. Finished.
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on October 18, 2016, 07:36:19 AM
Got this classic Dragon kit as part of a package Jeffry Fontaine sent me a few years ago.  Hard to believe this kit came out in 1995. That is the year I got out of the USAF.  The years have gone by quickly.  I ordered a set of AFV Club tracks for it. :o Thankfully,I have a jig for the M26 and M46 tracks,

I will be using a metal barrel.  I may put the spare tracks on the back of the turret, The decals are from an IDF Sherman set. No stowage will be added.
Title: Re: Israeli M46
Post by: Jeffry Fontaine on October 18, 2016, 08:47:47 AM
So that is where my M46 disappeared to :)

Looks like you are off to a good start on this project. 
Title: Re: Israeli M46
Post by: Kerick on October 18, 2016, 09:57:52 AM
Nice whiff! Makes me wonder if the Israelis had acquired Pershings how long would they have kept using them?
Title: Re: Israeli M46
Post by: Old Wombat on October 18, 2016, 11:06:04 AM
Nice whiff! Makes me wonder if the Israelis had acquired Pershings how long would they have kept using them?

Typically; for as long as they could keep them running.

They still had some M-51's operating in the late-1970's/early-1980's. So, I see no reason why they wouldn't have kept similarly modified M-46's into the mid-80's.
Title: Re: Israeli M46
Post by: Claymore on October 18, 2016, 02:14:26 PM
Looking good  :)
Title: Re: Israeli M46
Post by: LemonJello on October 18, 2016, 07:32:17 PM
Fantastic!
Title: Re: Israeli M46
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on October 19, 2016, 06:49:57 AM
Thank you everyone. Pics on Saturday of more progress.
Title: Re: Israeli M46
Post by: Kerick on October 19, 2016, 09:33:53 AM
Nice whiff! Makes me wonder if the Israelis had acquired Pershings how long would they have kept using them?

Typically; for as long as they could keep them running.

They still had some M-51's operating in the late-1970's/early-1980's. So, I see no reason why they wouldn't have kept similarly modified M-46's into the mid-80's.

Hmmmm....
New gun, new tracks, or converted to some other purpose?
Title: Re: Israeli M46
Post by: Old Wombat on October 19, 2016, 10:10:21 AM
All of the above? ??? ;)
Title: Re: Israeli M46
Post by: Kerick on October 21, 2016, 01:40:12 AM
Early version of Nagmonshot or Acherzit. I know these are not spelled right.
Title: Re: Israeli M46
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on October 24, 2016, 05:32:12 AM
Thanks for the replies everyone. Sorry for not posting any more work until today, Busy week driving and long days.  The gap between the muzzle brake and bore evacuator looks a bit wide to me. Plus,I think the mantlet is crooked.
Title: Re: Israeli M46
Post by: finsrin on October 24, 2016, 06:05:54 AM
Is seriously bad. :)
Don't see many M46 builds.  Long gun barrel is mean.
Title: Re: Israeli M46
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on October 24, 2016, 06:13:38 AM
Is seriously bad. :)
Don't see many M46 builds.  Long un barrel is mean.

Thank you.  The M46 was long overdue when it came out 21 years ago.
Title: Re: Israeli M46
Post by: LemonJello on October 24, 2016, 09:20:30 PM
Definitely will be a distinctive project when done.  I really like the Israeli-fication of the Pershing.
Title: Re: Israeli M46
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on October 25, 2016, 07:26:52 AM
Definitely will be a distinctive project when done.  I really like the Israeli-fication of the Pershing.

Thank you. Was hoping to get some paint on tonight,but it was too windy.
Title: Re: Israeli M46. Paint and decals.
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on November 08, 2016, 07:58:04 AM
My apologies for the lack pf progress until now. I did not use the AFV Club links. I really wanted to throw them !@#$%^& things in the garbage. :icon_twisted:  I used a set of Hobby Boss M26A1 tracks from a failed model. However,the M46 track run is longer. I used five links more on each side. Those were the only good to come out of that AFV set.

I need to paint the road wheel hubs,and the support rollers the same color as the rest of the tank. I originally used Testors IDF sand. But it came out brown. I used MIG Ammo IDF sand.

Title: Re: Israeli M46. Paint and decals.
Post by: Old Wombat on November 08, 2016, 06:49:34 PM
Nice! :)
Title: Re: Israeli M46. Paint and decals.
Post by: LemonJello on November 08, 2016, 08:33:16 PM
Looks really well done, and to throw my near-valueless (checks exchange rate, yep down in all markets) opinion out there: I think the hubs and return rollers look fine in their current color - it breaks up the IDF sand nicely.
Title: Re: Israeli M46. Paint and decals.
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on November 09, 2016, 08:26:23 AM
Thanks Old Wombat and LemonJello. :)
Title: Re: Israeli M46. Paint and decals.
Post by: Claymore on November 10, 2016, 04:45:11 AM
Looking good and a great choice for the IDF treatment.  :)
Title: Re: Israeli M46. Paint and decals.
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on November 10, 2016, 08:28:18 AM
Thank you Claymore.

I was able to get a clear satin coat on tonight. Hopefully,I can get the wash on tomorrow.
Title: Re: Israeli M46. Paint and decals.
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on November 24, 2016, 02:07:48 AM
Just needs some finishing touches.

(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/IDF/46-14_zpsh1axxzrv.jpg)

(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/IDF/46-13_zpsqjicnvck.jpg)

(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/IDF/46-12_zpsexgdu6ps.jpg)

(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/IDF/46-11_zpsmfjdvs9v.jpg)

(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/IDF/46-10_zpsfp7jjcce.jpg)
Title: Re: Israeli M46. Paint and decals.
Post by: Camthalion on November 25, 2016, 12:42:38 PM
very nice
Title: Re: Israeli M46. Paint and decals.
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on November 27, 2016, 08:23:18 AM
very nice

Thanks Camthalion.
Title: Re: Israeli M46. Paint and decals.
Post by: LemonJello on November 28, 2016, 08:48:28 PM
Subtle weathering is the best weathering, and you've got it down perfectly.  I can almost smell the engine exhaust and dust through my screen.
Title: Re: Israeli M46. Paint and decals.
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on November 29, 2016, 08:41:27 AM
Subtle weathering is the best weathering, and you've got it down perfectly.  I can almost smell the engine exhaust and dust through my screen.

Thanks LemonJello.

I am hoping I can post finished pics tomorrow. I just need to add some small finishing touches to it.
Title: Re: Israeli M46. Paint and decals.
Post by: finsrin on November 29, 2016, 12:07:39 PM
Subtle weathering is the best weathering, and you've got it down perfectly.  I can almost smell the engine exhaust and dust through my screen.

Thatz it exactly. :)
I got the same vibes !
Title: Re: Israeli M46. Paint and decals.
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on November 30, 2016, 08:52:15 AM
Subtle weathering is the best weathering, and you've got it down perfectly.  I can almost smell the engine exhaust and dust through my screen.

Thatz it exactly. :)
I got the same vibes !

Thanks Finsrin.
Title: Re: Israeli M46. Finished.
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on November 30, 2016, 08:54:43 AM
(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/What%20if/IM46d6_zpstr4l1n7y.jpg)

(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/What%20if/IM46d5_zpsvhidvhna.jpg)

(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/What%20if/IM46d4_zpskdvmvgna.jpg)

(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/What%20if/IM46d3_zpsxzfnwkix.jpg)

(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/What%20if/IM46d2_zpskkwaubgs.jpg)

(http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h231/Zodster_2006/What%20if/IM46d1_zpsq8un2ajv.jpg)
Title: Re: Israeli M46. Finished.
Post by: Old Wombat on November 30, 2016, 11:41:37 PM
Nice! :)
Title: Re: Israeli M46. Finished.
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on December 02, 2016, 08:28:28 AM
Nice! :)

Thanks Old Wombat.
Title: Re: Israeli M46. Finished.
Post by: Claymore on December 02, 2016, 04:25:40 PM
Great concept, great work, great end product. Well done Sir.  :)
Title: Re: Israeli M46. Finished.
Post by: Feldmarschall Zod on December 07, 2016, 07:34:54 AM
Great concept, great work, great end product. Well done Sir.  :)

Thank you Sir.