U.S TANK T26E4 'Super Pershing' 1/35 Tamiya.

Post by **Hawkmoon** » Wed Sep 02, 2020 2:05 pm

Well here we go with my penny worth for the late WWII builds sig info care or Wiki:-

The M26 Pershing was a heavy tank/medium tank[1] of the United States Army. The tank was named after General of the Armies John J. Pershing, who led the American Expeditionary Force in Europe in World War I. It was used in the last months of World War II during the Invasion of Germany and extensively during the Korean War.

The M26 was intended as a replacement of the M4 Sherman,[citation needed] but a prolonged development period meant that only a small number saw combat in Europe, notably in the 9th Armored Division's dash to take the Ludendorff Bridge during the Battle of Remagen. Based on the criteria of firepower, mobility, and protection, American historian R. P. Hunnicutt ranked the Pershing behind the German Panther medium tank, but ahead of the Tiger I heavy tank.[2] In service during the Korean War, the M26 had equivalent armour protection to the T-34-85,[3] but struggled in the hilly and muddy terrain. It was withdrawn in 1951 in favor of its improved derivative, the M46 Patton, which had a more powerful and reliable engine and advanced suspension better able to handle the terrain.[4] The lineage of the M26 continued with the M47 Patton, and was reflected in the new designs of the later M48 Patton and M60 Patton.

I have just upgraded the gun to metal for this build the rest is straight out of the box.

P4056772 by andrew purchase, on Flickr

P3196404 by andrew purchase, on Flickr

I might throw in the A39 Tortoise as well as both were in action at the end of WWII.

Post by **Gary30** » Wed Sep 02, 2020 2:47 pm

Nice! I have the Tortoise in my stash too, I was toying with the idea of choosing that, would love to see you build it if you get the time!

Post by **SMAddict66** » Wed Sep 02, 2020 3:58 pm

Looking forward to seeing this one come together as I always thought this looked a bit of a brute with that mighty gun.

Post by **aur0ra145** » Thu Sep 03, 2020 3:56 am

Awesome. Does this kit have rubber band tracks? I might pick it up if it does.

Post by **Hawkmoon** » Thu Sep 03, 2020 9:47 am

aur0ra145 wrote: Thu Sep 03, 2020 3:56 am Awesome. Does this kit have rubber band tracks? I might pick it up if it does.

Yes its standard Tamiya track in the kit, I just upgraded the gun to metal and thanks for looking in and your comments everyone else

Post by **digger303** » Thu Sep 03, 2020 12:57 pm

Hawkmoon wrote: Thu Sep 03, 2020 9:47 am
aur0ra145 wrote: Thu Sep 03, 2020 3:56 am Awesome. Does this kit have rubber band tracks? I might pick it up if it does.
Yes its standard Tamiya track in the kit, I just upgraded the gun to metal and thanks for looking in and your comments everyone else

I don't want to miss the fun Hawky

Post by **Quax** » Thu Sep 03, 2020 1:15 pm

its a big beastie HM, good luck with the build!

Paul

Post by **Tomcat64** » Thu Sep 03, 2020 3:41 pm

Looking forward to seeing you tackle this one mate

Post by **Hawkmoon** » Thu Sep 03, 2020 11:20 pm

Thanks for looking in and your comments everyone

Post by **Hawkmoon** » Thu Sep 03, 2020 11:34 pm

The build starts with the bottom tub and adding the suspension ect.

This is one of Tamiyas new tool/parts boxing and has a new assembly process that I have not seen before when you look closely most of the central working suspension is held in place by the use of poly caps and not the usual torsion bar glued to the other side of the tank. At either end the use of more poly caps but now enhanced with pre bent spring wire screws and washers to fit the parts Together.

Screws are also used to hold the suspension assemble together on the outside as well. Everything fits nicely for different form of assembly.

P9038296 by andrew purchase, on Flickr

P9038298 by andrew purchase, on Flickr

P9038300 by andrew purchase, on Flickr

P9038302 by andrew purchase, on Flickr

P9038305 by andrew purchase, on Flickr

P9038306 by andrew purchase, on Flickr

Post by **digger303** » Fri Sep 04, 2020 12:53 am

Interesting new construction method on the suspension as you said. I wonder if over time the split ends of the arms where the spring inserts will spread. I guess depends on how much spring power there is. Looks good though.

Post by **BigWall** » Fri Sep 04, 2020 1:00 am

An interesting suspension assembly for sure. It looks like it will be an interesting build.

Post by **Hawkmoon** » Fri Sep 04, 2020 5:58 pm

Thanks for looking in and your comments chaps. They also provide the two nuts and bolts to affix it to a dio if needed so a pretty comprehensive set up from Tamiya. Where the cut outs for the wire traps are the plastic is quite sturdy and once in place theres no budging them apart from there set travel distance. Still its easy to set up and assemble its just the riggors of time to await now to see if they fail.

Post by **Hawkmoon** » Sun Sep 06, 2020 8:12 pm

Wheels made up with the polycaps so there easy to take off for painting and the hull roof has been glued in place. Various lights, fittings and storage boxes have been added. Turret halves have been glued together ready for more fittings.

P9068318 by andrew purchase, on Flickr

P9068320 by andrew purchase, on Flickr

P9068322 by andrew purchase, on Flickr

P9068324 by andrew purchase, on Flickr

Post by **robwuk** » Sun Sep 06, 2020 9:11 pm

taking shape nicely....

Post by **BigWall** » Sun Sep 06, 2020 10:53 pm

Very nice progress. It's looking great!

Post by **Hawkmoon** » Mon Sep 07, 2020 9:05 am

Thanks for looking in and your comments every one.

Post by **Rugash** » Mon Sep 07, 2020 10:36 am

Looks great, coming together nicely!
Also have a Pershing which I'll get to one day

Post by **digger303** » Mon Sep 07, 2020 2:37 pm

Looks like it has good lines

Post by **Hawkmoon** » Mon Sep 07, 2020 9:10 pm

Rugash wrote: Mon Sep 07, 2020 10:36 am Looks great, coming together nicely!
Also have a Pershing which I'll get to one day

Thanks for looking in and your comments.

Post by **Hawkmoon** » Mon Sep 07, 2020 9:14 pm

digger303 wrote: Mon Sep 07, 2020 2:37 pm Looks like it has good lines

I have to a agree its one of those tanks that just 'Looks right' and you just know its going to do the buisiness without any problems, thanks for looking in and your comments

Post by **Hawkmoon** » Mon Sep 07, 2020 9:27 pm

Most of the equipment has been added to the turret along with the after market metal barrel and brass turned muzzle brake. As you can see its a serious piece of work with a good length on it, the plastic kit one is fine but I thought it needed the metal one. Also note the counter weight added to the rear of the turret. Next up is paint.

P9078342 by andrew purchase, on Flickr

P9078340 by andrew purchase, on Flickr

P9078339 by andrew purchase, on Flickr

P9078336 by andrew purchase, on Flickr

P9078334 by andrew purchase, on Flickr

P9078332 by andrew purchase, on Flickr

Post by **BigWall** » Mon Sep 07, 2020 9:37 pm

Looking good! That gun had to be a bear when it came time to maneuver.

Post by **SMAddict66** » Mon Sep 07, 2020 10:46 pm

Now that is a whopper

Great work so far

, excited to see how it looks when the painting gets underway.

Post by **Hawkmoon** » Tue Sep 08, 2020 8:25 am

Thanks for looking in and your comments every one

Post by **Hawkmoon** » Wed Sep 09, 2020 8:29 pm

All the tank parts were sprayed with grey under coat and when dry everything was given a coat of Khaki drab base. The turret and hull next had khaki drab highlights added.

P9098349 by andrew purchase, on Flickr

P9098351 by andrew purchase, on Flickr

P9098353 by andrew purchase, on Flickr

P9098354 by andrew purchase, on Flickr

P9098356 by andrew purchase, on Flickr

P9098358 by andrew purchase, on Flickr

P9098361 by andrew purchase, on Flickr

Post by **digger303** » Thu Sep 10, 2020 1:19 am

Base paint went on well, nice and smooth and the gun barrel isn't too heavy. Staying where it's supposed too...lovely

Post by **RangerNeil** » Thu Sep 10, 2020 1:24 am

Looking good - as others have said that is one hell of a gun barrel !!
Kind of amusing seeing the hull atop the support for paint with all the suspension legs/axles hanging down - looks vaguely insectoid!!

Post by **BigWall** » Thu Sep 10, 2020 1:31 am

Very nice. It's really coming to life.

Post by **Tomcat64** » Thu Sep 10, 2020 3:35 pm

Wow that's come together really quickly and I'm still dithering over what to pick from the stash!

Interesting to see the additional metal work from Tamiya - and that barrel really is a whopper!

The paintwork is looking very smooth as well - really nice work

Post by **Hawkmoon** » Thu Sep 10, 2020 10:43 pm

everyone for looking in and your comments

Post by **Hawkmoon** » Thu Sep 10, 2020 11:09 pm

More done with all the rubber bits painted on the wheels which were then attached to the hull via the poly grips. The rubber tracks were glued together using Tamiya extra thin the joints being held together by bulldog clips on either side of each track.

Once the glue was dry the tracks were given a liberal coating of Ultimate black primer followed when dry with Tamiya LP steel. The tracks were mounted on the running gear when dry this enabled the two side skirts to to be fitted in place. The hull is now ready for mud fest

P9108376 by andrew purchase, on Flickr

P9108378 by andrew purchase, on Flickr

P9108380 by andrew purchase, on Flickr

Post by **digger303** » Fri Sep 11, 2020 12:23 am

I do particularly like the gun and muzzle brake...very sharp.

Post by **BigWall** » Fri Sep 11, 2020 12:55 am

Very nice work!

Post by **aur0ra145** » Fri Sep 11, 2020 5:50 am

I'm a fan of an enormous gun barrel. It almost looks cartoonish and I love it!

Post by **Tomcat64** » Fri Sep 11, 2020 3:29 pm

That really does look business doesn't it - I've just taken a look on wiki and if I'm reading it right then that gun could lob a shell up to 11miles???

Post by **digger303** » Sat Sep 12, 2020 12:58 am

Tomcat64 wrote: Fri Sep 11, 2020 3:29 pm That really does look business doesn't it - I've just taken a look on wiki and if I'm reading it right then that gun could lob a shell up to 11miles???

yeah your right....I have it closer to 12, but hell it's a long way in either case.

Post by **Hawkmoon** » Sun Sep 13, 2020 1:06 am

digger303 wrote: Sat Sep 12, 2020 12:58 am
Tomcat64 wrote: Fri Sep 11, 2020 3:29 pm That really does look business doesn't it - I've just taken a look on wiki and if I'm reading it right then that gun could lob a shell up to 11miles???
yeah your right....I have it closer to 12, but hell it's a long way in either case.

Tomcat64 wrote: Fri Sep 11, 2020 3:29 pm That really does look business doesn't it - I've just taken a look on wiki and if I'm reading it right then that gun could lob a shell up to 11miles???

I think the super Pershing was an answer to the King Tigers having the capacity to take out the kings before they could fire back. Only one went to Europe before hostilitys ended but it did what it was asked to do. In all only 25 had the big gun fitted most just having the standardized tank gun it was designed to have.

Post by **KungFuDrew** » Sun Sep 13, 2020 10:16 am

A decent watch if anyone's interested. Some nice archive & technical info.

Also, awesome looking build! Time for it to get dirty

Post by **Rugash** » Sun Sep 13, 2020 12:59 pm

Nice progress, it's looking great!

Post by **aur0ra145** » Sun Sep 13, 2020 7:20 pm

KungFuDrew wrote: Sun Sep 13, 2020 10:16 am

A decent watch if anyone's interested. Some nice archive & technical info.

Also, awesome looking build! Time for it to get dirty

His channel is great!

Post by **Stokesy44** » Sun Oct 25, 2020 1:33 pm

Lovely paint job on the hull. Nice and subtle.

Do you reckon the gun is big enough? I think the designer might have had some 'issues'...

Post by **Kevthemodeller** » Wed Nov 25, 2020 7:30 pm

Lovely build

There's some great pictures of Pershing's in exchanges with Panthers and the odd Tiger, Stug or anti tank gun in the last weeks of he war. It was a beast of a tank when it's compared to something like a Cromwell or Panzer 4

Post by **digger303** » Wed Nov 25, 2020 11:33 pm

aur0ra145 wrote: Sun Sep 13, 2020 7:20 pm
KungFuDrew wrote: Sun Sep 13, 2020 10:16 am

A decent watch if anyone's interested. Some nice archive & technical info.

Also, awesome looking build! Time for it to get dirty
His channel is great!

Great vid......also check out the worst tank ever.