Club build - Tamiya M41

[Bill L.]

So, not the Testors enamel OD Green # 1164 or FS34227 Pale (OD) Green??  The Tamyia XF-62 you reference is close to the color of the molded plastic.  The Testors reminds me more of the SEA color of the tanks

[Ryan K]

Looking good Bill. I plan to use Tamiya XF-62. It's a WWII OD Green.

[Bill L.]

Memorial Day build time: I got the putty to fill in the gaps from the sheet styrene in the holes for the motor. Wheels are blackened for the 'rubber' and I hope to have the OD  Green applied to the wheel hubs today if time permits. Kit main gun glued/drying.

Ryan - Which OD Green should I be using?  I have an idea but wanted confirmation.

Pictures: 1 - Just styrene in the gaps  2 - Putty over the styrene and wet sanded/polished.

Bill L.

[Herk]

Haven't seen any on line US dealers with this kit (Hobby Link Japan indicated it was out of stock) but found this conversation on Armorama

(http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=SquawkBox&file=index&req=viewtopic&topic_id=70249

Lots of pros & cons about the conversion kit, but nothing Ron could not handle.
Regards.

[Ryan K]

I would have to look, there are some US dealers for AA but won't be cheap either way.

[Herk]

FOUND IT!
http://www.accurate-armour.com/ShowProduct.cfm?manufacturer=0&category=66&subcategory=250&product=1832

Accurate-Armour

Kit #: C088  Danish M41 DK1 

Export Cost: £ 37.50  EU Cost: £ 45.00

37.50 GBP = 58.0838 USD

Regards.

[Herk]

Ron,
I have seen a Dutch (I think) kit on line.  Let me recheck - I will send website info.
Regards.

[Ronv]

Hey does anyone make conversion sets for the M41-DK1?
RonV

[Ryan K]

OK. I hadn't thought about using the template itself as a mask but that sounds like a better idea.
I Like It!
Thanks
Bill L.

That's why yall keep me around right.....I have a good idea once in a while. A broke clock is usually right twice a day.....All kidding aside, it is a pain to cut circles, even when using a circle cutter and fresh sharp blade. 

[Bill L.]

OK. I hadn't thought about using the template itself as a mask but that sounds like a better idea.
I Like It!
Thanks
Bill L.

[Ryan K]

Go Bill Go. For the wheels, to each there own. I paint mine black first then using the circle template itself (tapering off holes nearby) I hold it over the wheel and spray green or color on each side.

[Bill L.]

Well, it's started.  Taking lessons from Ryan and adapting them.  LOL  I'll start to fill in the bottom side gaps tomorrow.  Making masks for the wheels.

Bill L.

[Ryan K]

Fixed my last mistake (not the last mistake I will make).....

[Herk]

Jon,
Looks like the Danes and the Dutch put their heads together on the M41-DK1.  Look at the following websites for this vehicle.

http://www.modellversium.de/galerie/22-militaer-fahrzeuge/3477-m41-dk1-battle-tank-afv-club.html
http://www.accurate-armour.com/ShowProduct.cfm?manufacturer=0&category=66&subcategory=250&product=2513

Do you want to try your talents to the Danish engineer M41? or the A3 version with the big IR spotlight?

[Herk]

As REFORGER (REturn of FORces to GERmany) did not start until 1969 this photo is of either a German panzer or USA armor unit (having trouble seining either the star or iron cross marking). 
The Bundeswehr panzer units were originally equipped with either M41s or M47s.  Other initial equipment (uniforms/weapons) also came from US Army sources.

As for saving things, we Scots are WELL known for salvaging and saving for future use.