Orlik T-40 model build

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seeing that with several of my past models getting killed eaten stepped on
and viciously stared at by kitty...

i have not been wanting to post with how close i am to actually finishing a model...

i think she can read my posts...

i will tempt fate

especially after the arizona disaster..

kitty ate it

then i stepped on it.. trying to get kitty 8(

i think i am 75 % done

we will see if i get to finish :thumb:
 

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M

modelperry

I kinda like the worn look of this tank! Good job Hermit! Conquer the kitty!

Greg
 

josve

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Najs!! The T40 is a pleasant build that won't give you any surprises :)
For maximum reality....just add around 2000 rivets :)
 
prolly a month or so...
working on and off

i just finished the second one today and of course here are some pictures

of it and the tank guns which are done as well
 

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here is the tow cable i made, the wire is tough to work with
any one have a internet source for wire that is good for using in models?

like tank tow cables and the like?
 

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charliec

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here is the tow cable i made, the wire is tough to work with
any one have a internet source for wire that is good for using in models?

like tank tow cables and the like?

Agreed that wire is a bitch to work with. As an alternative I've used cotton or linen sewing thread soaked in acrylic varnish. Just run the thread through the varnish and wipe off the the excess. Twist up the tow cable or whatever from a number of threads - 11 -13 seems about right for tow cable. Repeat the varnish treatment with the twisted bundle - wipe off excess and leave to dry. The varnish gets rid of the "hairiness" of the thread and the second varnishing glues the bundle together.

Regards,

Charlie
 

silveroxide

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Next time you look for thread, choose upholstery thread, very strong filaments and has less fuzz on it. I also use this thread when I make sailing ships, Great for standing and running rigging. When using it as cable, double it to the size you need and twist it, using a nail as an anchor and white glue it or use super glue to set it.
 
thanks for the comments guys
its really coming close to completion
but my hands have been hurting so bad for the last couple months that i
have not found the will to start on it again

im going to make a push to finish it over christmas and hopefully it will come out allright with the dio i have planned for it

thanks guys
 
model completion!!!

i have finally finished!

here are the completion photos

it was alot of fun, i really enjoy orlik models

now i can start another long tank build sign1
 

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