Hobby Boss 1/35 M4 High Speed Tractor

Post by **digger303** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 12:54 am

A lot of thought going into this....I like the cushions

Post by **aur0ra145** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 1:40 am

Very cool idea/execution with the cushions. Bravo sir!

Post by **robwuk** » Mon Sep 21, 2020 8:11 am

thank you all... I am standing on the shoulders of giants for a lot of this, stealing bits & pieces of upgrade ideas...

Post by **robwuk** » Wed Sep 23, 2020 7:16 am

no photos but build done... I might get time to prime it over the weekend if I am lucky (son off to Uni Thursday so will need to gauge the mood in the house before modelling)

Post by **digger303** » Wed Sep 23, 2020 10:31 am

Get under her feet a few times she will soon tell to to get back in your cave

Post by **robwuk** » Wed Sep 23, 2020 5:33 pm

thanks all.. .NOW the build is complete (well apart from probably having to source replacement tracks - HobbyBoss ones just woot stick with anything (even heat!) - may have to resort to a staple!!!!

anyway, done some titivation this afternoon (better securing of the spare wheel, external support for the additional height at the rear and stowage (combination of Value Gear, Redog and AFV fuel cans). it does come out and is in 2 halves to allow for easier painting.

Post by **digger303** » Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:29 am

robwuk wrote: Wed Sep 23, 2020 5:33 pm thanks all.. .NOW the build is complete (well apart from probably having to source replacement tracks - HobbyBoss ones just woot stick with anything (even heat!) - may have to resort to a staple!!!!

There is a trick to this. If you prime the track with TET or a similar fast acting cement wait for it to dry then apply CA it will stick like S***t to a blanket and you won't have a problem.

Post by **robwuk** » Thu Sep 24, 2020 4:31 pm

digger303 wrote: Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:29 am
robwuk wrote: Wed Sep 23, 2020 5:33 pm thanks all.. .NOW the build is complete (well apart from probably having to source replacement tracks - HobbyBoss ones just woot stick with anything (even heat!) - may have to resort to a staple!!!!

There is a trick to this. If you prime the track with TET or a similar fast acting cement wait for it to dry then apply CA it will stick like S***t to a blanket and you won't have a problem.

oohhh ok - first time I have had problems with tracks (indi-link link & length and rubber tracks)....

Post by **digger303** » Fri Sep 25, 2020 11:16 am

robwuk wrote: Thu Sep 24, 2020 4:31 pm
digger303 wrote: Thu Sep 24, 2020 12:29 am
robwuk wrote: Wed Sep 23, 2020 5:33 pm thanks all.. .NOW the build is complete (well apart from probably having to source replacement tracks - HobbyBoss ones just woot stick with anything (even heat!) - may have to resort to a staple!!!!

There is a trick to this. If you prime the track with TET or a similar fast acting cement wait for it to dry then apply CA it will stick like S***t to a blanket and you won't have a problem.

oohhh ok - first time I have had problems with tracks (indi-link link & length and rubber tracks)....

I have the same kit and just to be sure I glued them up using tet and Ca method and I was really struggling to separate the join afterwards....So you should be good to go.

Post by **robwuk** » Sat Sep 26, 2020 3:25 pm

it has gone grey - seem to have lost a "cushion" which I will either find or make a new one later

Post by **BigWall** » Sat Sep 26, 2020 6:34 pm

Nice progress!

Post by **Tomcat64** » Sun Sep 27, 2020 3:31 pm

Just caught up on all of this - that's superb work on the side curtains & windows, as well as the seat cushions & other assorted embellishments.

Great to see it finally in primer too - really looking forward to seeing how this turns out

Post by **aur0ra145** » Mon Sep 28, 2020 1:06 am

I'm liking it. What paint are you going to use?

Post by **robwuk** » Mon Sep 28, 2020 7:15 am

green on - not 100% happy with the very dark on the bottom so may give it a quick blast of the olive drab base (pain is AK Interactive modulation set)... will be doing internal detailing next then it can be buttoned up... Wood is painted MiG old wood as a pale base to allow darker staining on top...

Post by **Parker** » Mon Sep 28, 2020 7:34 am

looking great!

Post by **Rugash** » Mon Sep 28, 2020 10:40 am

Cushions make a huge difference, looks great!

Post by **digger303** » Mon Sep 28, 2020 10:52 am

Rugash wrote: Mon Sep 28, 2020 10:40 am Cushions make a huge difference, looks great!

yep they do

Post by **robwuk** » Mon Sep 28, 2020 11:56 am

Rugash wrote: Mon Sep 28, 2020 10:40 am Cushions make a huge difference, looks great!

whats odd is I seem to have lost one between downstairs and the painting desk - and considering it is 1cm square yellow miliput I dont know how I have done that!!!!

Post by **Rugash** » Mon Sep 28, 2020 12:09 pm

robwuk wrote: Mon Sep 28, 2020 11:56 am
Rugash wrote: Mon Sep 28, 2020 10:40 am Cushions make a huge difference, looks great!
whats odd is I seem to have lost one between downstairs and the painting desk - and considering it is 1cm square yellow miliput I dont know how I have done that!!!!

It has bounced off into the infinite black hole that seems to appear everytime you drop a piece from a kit!

Post by **robwuk** » Mon Sep 28, 2020 12:25 pm

Rugash wrote: Mon Sep 28, 2020 12:09 pm It has bounced off into the infinite black hole that seems to appear everytime you drop a piece from a kit!

hahahah very true... will have to make another one

Post by **BigWall** » Tue Sep 29, 2020 1:39 am

digger303 wrote: Mon Sep 28, 2020 10:52 am
Rugash wrote: Mon Sep 28, 2020 10:40 am Cushions make a huge difference, looks great!
yep they do

Agreed!

Post by **Tomcat64** » Tue Sep 29, 2020 8:47 am

BigWall wrote: Tue Sep 29, 2020 1:39 am
digger303 wrote: Mon Sep 28, 2020 10:52 am
Rugash wrote: Mon Sep 28, 2020 10:40 am Cushions make a huge difference, looks great!
yep they do
Agreed!

Thirded - they are a really nice touch.

It's looking good in paint too

Post by **robwuk** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 5:19 pm

more progress on wood/stowage and cushoins/interior

Post by **aur0ra145** » Sat Oct 03, 2020 7:56 pm

That's looking really good. Nice job with the storage~!

Post by **Tomcat64** » Mon Oct 05, 2020 1:32 pm

Really impressive work on the wood effects - cracking job.

Post by **BigWall** » Mon Oct 05, 2020 3:41 pm

Very nice work. The add on stowage wood rails look excellent!

Post by **digger303** » Tue Oct 06, 2020 12:55 am

Lot of effort going into this ...luv it

Post by **Parker** » Tue Oct 06, 2020 3:52 am

holy s hit. Loving this.

Post by **robwuk** » Tue Oct 06, 2020 7:09 pm

thanks all... always nice to get feedback

Slowly building up - engine and radiator in, winch fitted. Need to touch up (and paint missed parts) then I think I will button it all up

Post by **BigWall** » Tue Oct 06, 2020 7:19 pm

It's coming along very nicely! No seat backs? This thing had to be rather uncomfortable to drive.

Post by **LWWales** » Tue Oct 06, 2020 10:47 pm

This is really cool. Excellent job mate!

Post by **robwuk** » Wed Oct 07, 2020 7:58 am

BigWall wrote: Tue Oct 06, 2020 7:19 pm It's coming along very nicely! No seat backs? This thing had to be rather uncomfortable to drive.

there are seat backs in the middle yes - need to touch up the rear fire extinguisher before I add that part

Post by **robwuk** » Wed Oct 07, 2020 7:58 am

LWWales wrote: Tue Oct 06, 2020 10:47 pm This is really cool. Excellent job mate!

thanks

Post by **Tomcat64** » Thu Oct 08, 2020 5:00 pm

More great progress Rob, the engine looks a superb piece of work

Post by **robwuk** » Thu Oct 08, 2020 7:36 pm

Tomcat64 wrote: Thu Oct 08, 2020 5:00 pm More great progress Rob, the engine looks a superb piece of work

cheers, you wont see much when bolted up - to leave the side open would take some surgery I believe...

anyway cab is on - being held down by pegs and elastic bands and tape while the glue sets (I hope)... heading towards the end of the main build

Post by **Stokesy44** » Sun Oct 25, 2020 1:24 pm

Those effects on that wooden box -

Post by **robwuk** » Sun Oct 25, 2020 5:27 pm

Stokesy44 wrote: Sun Oct 25, 2020 1:24 pm Those effects on that wooden box -

cheers Stokesy... helps having a good (and simple for my little brain) guide to follow...

finally glossed her up and decal'd... must admit do like how this is coming on. Will need some mud for sure....

Post by **BigWall** » Sun Oct 25, 2020 8:21 pm

It's looking sweet!

Post by **digger303** » Sun Oct 25, 2020 11:01 pm

Looking a treat

Post by **Parker** » Mon Oct 26, 2020 2:19 am

those stencil decals look great.

Post by **Tomcat64** » Mon Oct 26, 2020 2:56 pm

Yep the guys already said it but that looks great with the stenciling in place

Post by **RangerNeil** » Mon Oct 26, 2020 10:49 pm

When you finish - how about going for the 1:1 scale version??

https://milweb.net/webvert/a4998/99454

Might be a tad pricey though - £130,000

Post by **robwuk** » Sun Nov 01, 2020 2:00 pm

RangerNeil wrote: Mon Oct 26, 2020 10:49 pm When you finish - how about going for the 1:1 scale version??

https://milweb.net/webvert/a4998/99454

Might be a tad pricey though - £130,000

hahahahaha would look down the shops

Post by **Rugash** » Mon Nov 02, 2020 9:53 am

Looking really good with the decals now, a lot of great work!

Post by **robwuk** » Fri Nov 06, 2020 9:57 pm

Roof furniture on... going to rust up just the tip of the exhaust.. Hope to start on oil paint work tomorrow (going to try some of the NightShift technique)

Post by **digger303** » Fri Nov 06, 2020 11:06 pm

Looking good, tools are sharp nicely done as is the stowage box. Great job to date.

Post by **BigWall** » Sat Nov 07, 2020 12:29 am

It's looking great! Good luck with the oil paints! I personally love them. They're very workable.

Post by **robwuk** » Sat Nov 07, 2020 9:31 pm

and now with a touch of oil dot rendering and (according to "Uncle Nightshift") "Optical Occlusion"....

Post by **BigWall** » Sat Nov 07, 2020 10:13 pm

That looks great! Very nicely done.

Post by **robwuk** » Sat Nov 07, 2020 10:32 pm

BigWall wrote: Sat Nov 07, 2020 10:13 pm That looks great! Very nicely done.

could do with some photos under natural light. all a touch orange under bulb & phone camera..... will try to get some better ones tomorrow