My first K&C repaint... (1 Viewer)

[binder001]

Here are some shots of my first repainted K&C vehicle. I associate the M10 as much with Normandy as Battle of the Bulge, so I wanted one in "summer" colors.

The first photo is the tank destroyer stripped and taken apart

 

[binder001]

Re: Ny first K&C repaint...

The next couple photos show the progress so far; the TD is repainted, some stowage was rearranged or modified (I didn't want my M10 to look just like the winter one!). I still need a bit of dust and mud (I don't go for heavy weathering on a vehicle this expensive). After OTSN I will post some final shots with figures, etc.

 

[Panzer]

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Wow! Nice job Gary!
Semper Fi!
Rick

 

[Tiger Tank]

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great looking repaint so far cant wait ti see the end result

 

[Njja]

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Another talented Forum member! You are doing a great job, can't wait to

see the final results!

 

[Deitz]

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Very nice, look forward to seeing it when you are finished.

 

[Alexdakar]

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I knew it would come out sweet. Cool tarp too.

 

[nmrocks]

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That really looks great!!!!
Ray

 

[Wraith]

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Nice one Gary. That looks a totally pro job.

Simon

 

[Rob]

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Very nice work indeed Gary,congratulations.

Rob

 

[Jagdpanther]

Looks excellent!

 

[Col. Hesler]

That's your first one!!! Its super.

 

[fmethorst]

Looks great so far Gary!

Where did you get the decals?

Like the "Crap Game" name on the side

 

[Leadmen]

Nice repaint Gary. The decals and painting is great. Leadmen

 

[binder001]

Looks great so far Gary! Where did you get the decals? Like the "Crap Game" name on the side

Thank you. Most of the markings are from Archer Fine Transfers. They are intended for 1/35th models of various types. I just hauled out my sheets and sized the stars by "guesstimate". The name is on their "Vehicle Nicknames" sheet. You can't see the darker markings in the photos - the registration numbers (the "USA number") is in blue drab per early war US practice and there is a dark star on the front, representing a painted out white star. Both of those are from a very nice, but out of production sheet of US Armor decals from an outfit in San Diego. As a modeler I never throw away unused decals unless they are total crud. There is another small piece of decal on the 5 gallon can strapped to the rear saying "diesel fuel" in small letters, that came from HO model RR data. The M10s were diesel-powered as opposed to other Army vehicles. I wasn't sure how the Army marked diesel containers in 1944, but I figured that somebody would have labelled the can.

Gary

 

[steel wheels]

I also have the M10 in the winter version. One of my favorite pieces. You did a great job and I look forward to the final detailing.

 

[Capitolron]

Outstanding Job - A real show piece !

 

[JPB]

Beautiful

JP

 

[Buzz]

Cool. I have a question for you!

I have an old KC Tiger II, and the track links mounted on the side of the turret hang at an angle. I would like to straighten them out, but I'm reluctant to interfere with them because I don't know how they're mounted. Are these pieces simply mounted by a single metal post? If I can pull them off and set them properly, I'll like my KT even more.

Thanks

 

[pnadworny]

nice work. looks like you really put a lot of effort into it