1/87 pta mt-lb - Page 4

**john** · #31 06-20-2011, 11:49 PM

I appreciate the hand-made tracks, it's nice visuals, great to wear.
Janos

**cjwalas** · #32 06-21-2011, 06:01 AM

I cannot even imagine attempting that, Ray. These tracks look really impressive and I look forward to seeing just how much they will add to the overall build. Hopefully, for your sake there won't be anything that's as much of an endurance trial as this on the rest of it!
Well done!
Chris

**Don Boose** · #33 06-22-2011, 08:04 PM

I'm checking in after an absence of a couple of weeks. I was looking forward to seeing what you had done with the tracks, Flyboy, and I must say that the finished product is beyond my wildest anticipation. I echo Chris: I can't imagine trying that level of detail in this small scale.

Congratulations!

Don

**Texman** · #34 06-27-2011, 10:47 AM

Today's installment really doesn't consist of alot. Got all of the roadwheels finished. I did use my newest, most favorite technique, and I wish I could remember which one of ya'll showed this. But it basically consists of a thin strip of card, rolled into a coil and inserted into the wheel, allowing it to maintain somewhat of a round shape. Not being much of wheel person (and having to do 12 of them here!) this worked out great.

So, here are some pictures of the finished roadwheels. The first picture
is the original roadwheel, before the modifications.

Here is the internal coil in place.

And the finished product, ready to be installed.

Next, on to the exhaust. I have cut out the printed louvre panel, and cut it into pieces, which will be reglued back in at an angle, per the original.

**Don Boose** · #35 06-27-2011, 07:47 PM

Nice to see work continuing, Flyboy! That is a splendid road wheel.

I first saw that coiled paper technique in the old Card-fomation newsletter and have used a version of it from time to time. No idea who invented it.

No work taking place at my end due to crashing on other requirements. Eventually, I will be pleased to continue.

Dogface

**Texman** · #36 06-28-2011, 01:48 PM

So now the exhaust is put together. There are about 50 little slices fit into the exhaust frame to
approximate the louvered exhaust of the 1:1 MT-LB. I also "deformed" a few of them, as they
were hardly ever completely straight on an in service machine.

The edges have not been colored yet, as I will color those when I install it on the main frame.

**Don Boose** · #37 06-28-2011, 02:05 PM

Nicely done. I will eventually use this technique to install a three-dimensional engine cover for my Perry T1E1. In 1/48, of course. Like Chris, I would never try anything this small (although Chris actually has the skill to do it and I don't).

Don

**cjwalas** · #38 06-28-2011, 02:21 PM

I think I'm going blind watching this thread. Wonderful craftsmanship, Ray. A real inspiration, no wait. Actually, I think you've convinced me to never try anything that small and that detailed... ever.

Looking great!
Chris

**Texman** · #39 06-29-2011, 11:24 AM

Todays installment, involves the rear return sprocket. On the left, is the stock piece as in the kit.

On the right, is the modified piece. I used the internal coil support again, but this time painted it gray,
as it would be seen through the outer part of the wheel. I started by punching out the six holes, using
a micro drill and diamond micro reamer. Then, using a .5mm punch drill, popped a center hub out of a
spare wheel and attached it. Then, using the same technique I used on the road wheels, added the outer ring to the wheel.

And, it was finished using the pastel chalk weathering used before.

**cjwalas** · #40 06-29-2011, 11:34 AM

Beautiful, what a difference. This is going to be a spectacular model, like all your work.
Chris