Queegs Tank Treadz ..... Project '46 stuff

[Queeg]

That IS-4 is going to look great when it's finished!  Are you keeping it Soviet or going for something a little more exotic?
Cheers,
Logan

Just soviet. It's for my '46 wargaming Sovs which I've really just started. I have some designs for some scratchbuilds and I'll probably also pick up a few of the later Cromwell IS-7s ........

And thanks Buzz ....

WHile I'm posting, I finished up another of my long term wips yesterday. Just a simple day - detail and paint project as a bit of a break from the moderns. It's a little Katzchen APC form Cromwell. I must admit it looks a lot better in the flesh, it's pretty small and my camera and basic lighting set-up is showing it's age in struggling to pick up the detail,







Brent

[Queeg]

Got a little bit further on the IS-4 camo, it's a little bit time consuming ......  :)

Brent

[uncle les]

It's a little Katzchen APC form Cromwell.

One of my faves !  Lovely job.

[Volkodav]

Queeg, I don't know what amazes me more, the individual quality or unbelievable quantity of quality work you pump out.

[finsrin]

Queeg, I don't know what amazes me more, the individual quality or unbelievable quantity of quality work you pump out.

Know what you mean.  Been thinking same sorta thing. 
Unlike me Queegs must be organized, have better tools, and obviously has better skills.

[Queeg]

....... Queegs must be organized, have better tools, and obviously has better skills.

lol - you guys are funny!  Attached some pics of the cave, workbench and tools of the trade ......... it's not normally this tidy, I tend to work until I finish a project and then have a big clean before messing it up again on the next job.

And there's a ton of tools I'd love to have as to be honest not having decent stuff does limit the things I can try. Hopefully this year I can get a permanent photo booth constructed as this one area that slows me down, cleaning up and setting up for the pics. Then there's a PE bender, some decent fine tweezers, new brushes, an accurate stryrene chopper/cutter, spray booth for priming with rattle cans and varnishing, plus mastering casting is on this years to do list ....

Brent

[finsrin]

Notably neater and more organized than my model building space  :)

[Queeg]

Sorry I've not been around much gents, had some bad family stuff stack up and attack us so I've had my attention elsewhere.

Anyway had to speed knock this baby out this out this week as a present for a friend in the UK. Had to get it finished pronto as it's going to Salute in my brothers suitcase and leaving next week as he's got two weeks in Turkey on biz first. As usual it's destined for a wargaming table so no fiddly bits - just a bog standard 1/48th Tamiya M10 with a few crew. They're still drying as I type this so I'll get some decent pics later this afternoon and post them up later. As you should expect by now it's brush painted in GW acrylics over a Humbrol enamel primer ....

cheers

Brent

[Buzzbomb]

Please stop telling me your stuff you present here is 1/48 scale
This level of finish at that scale is magnificent and it makes me very envious

[Queeg]

Amongst other things I've been working on recently I've managed to make some (a little) progress on the Project '46 Super Heavies.


Brent

[philp]

So neat to see your other builds.  I found you a while ago on some wargaming/figure painting site (can't remember which one) and loved your M51 done up in British WW2 markings.

[kpnuts]

Very prolific great work

[Queeg]

So neat to see your other builds.  I found you a while ago on some wargaming/figure painting site (can't remember which one) and loved your M51 done up in British WW2 markings.

Yeah thats an oldie !!!! I'll have to dig out the M51 pics and post them some time .......



And thnx for the comments gents. Meanwhile some bits for a couple of new projects have been gathering at the Queeg hideout ;

[GTX_Admin]

Meanwhile some bits for a couple of new projects have been gathering at the Queeg hideout

I am intrigued...

[Queeg]

Meanwhile some bits for a couple of new projects have been gathering at the Queeg hideout

I am intrigued...

 


Well the Tigers are for a "me" project for once. Indy tracks and BR brass barrels arrived the other day. Still got crews, tow cables and the PE to come yet although I can start assembling with what I've got.

All the modern stuff is on a deadline and has to be completed for use in a wargaming rules suppliment, as soon as they're done it goes to the printers.
There's another Airfix Warrior as well as 2xJackals and a Coyote along with assorted PE, stowage and crews. There's also 2 "gaming" resin MATVs to go with an Abrams .......  it's going to be a busy winter.

[Brian da Basher]

I don't know how I missed that enormous haul of kits & parts, but I hope you'll share them with us as you build them!

I'm really looking forward to seeing that Tiger. I built a snap-tite version as a kid and I always like to see a Tiger on the prowl!

Brian da Basher

[Queeg]

I don't know how I missed that enormous haul of kits & parts, but I hope you'll share them with us as you build them!
I'm really looking forward to seeing that Tiger. I built a snap-tite version as a kid and I always like to see a Tiger on the prowl!
Brian da Basher

Will definitely post the Tiger updates Brian, just got a few urgent jobs to knock off the plate first ..........

And here's one. Got the M-ATVs assembled. They're gaming kits of course but after a few details  (tow shackles, some chain, mirrors, front grill mesh, rear mudguards, step ladder and spare wheel bracket, the aerials and wiring for them and the ECM gear, and some mesh and stowage to the rear storage cages) I'm pretty sure they'll look ok after the paint goes on.

Brent

[Queeg]

And a couple of pics for taiidantomcat ........ my attempt at temp painted on yellow. Bigger/ closer than I normally take, guess I should have dusted the tank first too doh :)

Anyway I finished the shading and paint on the green base first then sealed it with matt varnish. Then I applied the thinned yellow. After it was dry I buffed it lightly with a scotchbright pad which took the yellow off some of the edges and added randon scratches. Not sure if this helps with the project ..................

cheers
Brent

[taiidantomcat]

Thats excellent work!! and a fine little technique there! thank you  :)

[Queeg]

Completed most of the detailing, so they're ready for priming ...........

Brent


Look how big these things are compared to a Bradley and Land Rover

[Old Wombat]

They're bloody tanks in car's clothing!

[philp]

So are they 48th scale or 28mm scale (which works out to 1/56th)?

[GTX_Admin]

Not surprised by the land rovers but I am surprised by the Bradley.

[Queeg]

So are they 48th scale or 28mm scale (which works out to 1/56th)?

The Airfix is 1/48th (accurate kit scale). The Empress vehicles are a bit of a hybrid at 1/50th, a little bigger than traditional 1/56th but a tad smaller than 1/48th. It actually makes them fit in size wise with both. The reason for the slightly odd scale is that Empress purchased Imprint models who made their stuff to be compatible with Corgi and Solido diecasts. As Empress has obtained an extensive product line at 1/50th, they've chosen to produce their new stuff, like the M-ATVs, at the same scale.

And I'm with you guys, I really wouldn't want to be driving around in a light armoured vehicle that's bigger than a tank ........

[Queeg]

M-ATVs primed and ready for painting ......... Also made a start on the Abrams. Completed the basic clean up and assembly and the first simple mods to change it into a Marine M1A1. Cut off the Simfire launcher from the top of the gun mantlet, removed the CITV from the left turret top, cut off the barrel tip and turned it around (for some reason it's moulded on backwards) and dremelled out the area around the rear sprockets so the back track guard can be removed.

Brent