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Terry's M113 "LETS MAKE TRACKS"

Re:Terry's M113 "LETS MAKE TRACKS' UPDATE 2

Thanks Laura!! I've a few update pic's I will put up today with a more finished look.

Terry B)
 
Re:Terry's M113 "LETS MAKE TRACKS' UPDATE 2 1/2

Here's a small update with a little more finished look.

Terry B)

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Re:Terry's M113 "LETS MAKE TRACKS' UPDATE 2 1/2

Thanks Laura!

Terry B)
 
Re:Terry's M113 "LETS MAKE TRACKS' UPDATE 2 1/2

Wow Terry that's a lot of detail you got there.
You have the patience of a Saint!
That is looking great!
(y)
 
Re:Terry's M113 "LETS MAKE TRACKS' UPDATE 2 1/2

Yeah well sometimes I cuss like a trooper too :pinch: Thanks man!

Terry B)
 
Re:Terry's M113 "LETS MAKE TRACKS' UPDATE 3

It's update time again! I have been working on the cabin of my little track painting, weathering and adding some stowage. The following are some photos of the progress so far. As always comments and questions are welcome.

Terry B)

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Some detail painting and chipping.

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Adding some stowage. Trying to be careful to have just the right amount. Not too much and not too little.
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Had to back date this M16 to 60's standard.

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Image of the roof showing the wiring and the intercom system.

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That's it for now. About ready to move outside.

B)
 
Re:Terry's M113 "LETS MAKE TRACKS' UPDATE 3

Thanks Sherman!

Terry B)
 
Re:Terry's M113 "LETS MAKE TRACKS' UPDATE 3

Great detail. I'm happy that this vehicle has such a large opening, you'll be able to see and show off your hard work.
 
Re:Terry's M113 "LETS MAKE TRACKS' UPDATE 3

Oooh Terry , just for your interest I thought these two photomagraphs I took of a 1:1 scale diorama at the Australian War Museum of the inside of an Aussie M113 , this one has the Cadillac Turret fitted , may be handy . :)

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Jenny :kiss:
 
Re:Terry's M113

slodder wrote:
Great detail. I'm happy that this vehicle has such a large opening, you'll be able to see and show off your hard work.

I plan on displaying it with all the hatchs open in a campsite kinda way.

Terry B)
 
Re:Terry's M113 "LETS MAKE TRACKS' UPDATE 3

Thanks Jenny!! It's amazing to see all the little differences between versions. It's also hard to figure out which one's belong on your model. Research Research Research

Terry ;)
 
Re:Terry's M113 "LETS MAKE TRACKS' UPDATE 4

It's been another week so it's time for an update. After all the interior work I desided it was time to button her up. I put the top and front plates in place and started adding the weld beads where needed. The weld beads are made of solder wire and then textured.

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Next on the list was to replace all the tie downs on the roof of this track. All 30+ of them.

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Also added new tools from the spares box

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I assembled the engine hatch and added handle details and prop rod to hold the hatch open to display the engine detail.

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Drilled out the exhaust pipe.

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I then added wiring to the headlights and horn.

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I have been working commanders cupola details.

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:whhh I think that's all for now. Comments and questions welcome.

Terry B)
 
Re:Terry's M113 "LETS MAKE TRACKS' UPDATE 4

Amazing job Terry. You are an inspiration for me. I ordered two M113 already. One kit I'll try to build with interior, even if I can't do it so nice like you, and another I want it with an M88, like in picture below.

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Re:Terry's M113 "LETS MAKE TRACKS' UPDATE 4

Thanks Man!!! The M113 with the M88 will be a cool project when do you start!

Terry B)
 
Re:Terry's M113 "LETS MAKE TRACKS' UPDATE 4

T,

Are those Archer decals for the Placards that are on th Inside of th Driver's compartment ?? All th Interior work looks Spot-On !!

Great Job !! :ro:

ERIK
 
Re:Terry's M113

panzerace007 wrote:
T,

Are those Archer decals for the Placards that are on th Inside of th Driver's compartment ?? All th Interior work looks Spot-On !!

Great Job !! :ro:

ERIK

Thanks Erik!! No those are the kit decals. Not bad for 1970!

Terry B)
 
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