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M26 Pershing

Posted: 13 Oct 2015, 16:04
by Jan Persson
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A long time ago, on another site, I won this kit in one of the donation draws Vinnie used to hold.

I started it years ago but never finished it for some reason. It's a really nice one and this would be a great opportunity to push myself all the way acros the finish line :? .

I might even add some Alpine crew members and a Mini Art base I also have laying around somewhere.

More pictures of the current state to follow....

Re: M26 Pershing

Posted: 13 Oct 2015, 16:07
by Jan Persson
The box contains decals for this specifik M26, so for now, the plan is to build this one, meaning I will have to do some trimming on the fender.
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Re: M26 Pershing

Posted: 13 Oct 2015, 19:11
by Gary Boxall
Nice one Jan. Looking forward to see your progress :) While Alpine figures are you using?

Gary

Re: M26 Pershing

Posted: 13 Oct 2015, 19:21
by Jan Persson
I have these guys in the stash

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Re: M26 Pershing

Posted: 13 Oct 2015, 20:05
by Philipp Gross
Always happy to see a Pershing getting built :D

Philipp

Re: M26 Pershing

Posted: 13 Oct 2015, 20:15
by Jan Persson
This is how far the beast is at this point.

First thing to do is a good dust off
Most of the hull construction done
Most of the hull construction done
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Wheels pretty much ready for painting, also need a dust off and a wash
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I will also be adding a little stowage, using the excellent set from Blackdog
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So here we go, hot water and dishwasher soap first :mrgreen:

Re: M26 Pershing

Posted: 14 Oct 2015, 15:25
by Raoul Kunz
Nice one Jan! :D
I never really cared about the M26 until I started playing Company of Heroes with Blitzkrieg mod... the M26 is everything between your allied forces and Panthera Germaniae induced annihilation :lol:
I have these guys in the stash
Wow! Does that mean Alpine makes figures which are not SS? :roll: Or are they actually SS tankers dressed up for Operation Greif in '44? :lol:



Best regards

Raoul G. Kunz

Re: M26 Pershing

Posted: 14 Oct 2015, 16:31
by Ian Shumsky
Looks very nearly there Jan, good luck on wrapping her up :)

Re: M26 Pershing

Posted: 14 Oct 2015, 21:10
by Rob Matthews
Nice work Jan. Looking forward to seeing the Stowage - Black Dog is always good value

Rob

Re: M26 Pershing

Posted: 14 Oct 2015, 22:10
by Vlad Seabrook-Smith
Great project, will be watching with interest.