Manu-Military Posted September 11, 2019 Share #1 Posted September 11, 2019 Hello, This is the new long term 1/16 scale build from scratch I’m starting to tackle with: the 1919 heavy tank MkVIII to complete my range of tanks of the interwar period (after the Chrsitie T3 built in 2010 and the most recent Ford 3 ton tank). The work has just begun so this is where I’m so far and I'll post more photos when more sub-elements are ready. Thanks for reading this. Manu P.S.: though in 1/16 scale, as usual my model will irremediably stay static. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted September 11, 2019 Share #2 Posted September 11, 2019 This is another very interesting project. I'm looking forward to the next steps. Lars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted September 11, 2019 Share #3 Posted September 11, 2019 I am also looking forward to your progress! I love to watch your builds! Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikie Posted September 11, 2019 Share #4 Posted September 11, 2019 Well, it sure don't look like a tank now, but I look forward to watching you build it! Should be cool! Mikie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtyScout Posted September 12, 2019 Share #5 Posted September 12, 2019 TAG! Your it! I will definitely keep a close eye on this project. Semper Fi. Manny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backtheattack Posted September 17, 2019 Share #6 Posted September 17, 2019 Like such projects. Good Luck, wait for more pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu-Military Posted December 19, 2019 Author Share #7 Posted December 19, 2019 Hello, After a cumulated 5 to 6 days of work, here's where I'm. Thanks for looking. Manu P.S.: if ever I'm asked, here's the answer: - 275 rivets, 1,4mm, - 54 rivets, 1mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skypilot6670 Posted December 19, 2019 Share #8 Posted December 19, 2019 That is amazing work. Thanks for posting. I’am looking forward to seeing more as you progress. Thanks again. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtyScout Posted December 20, 2019 Share #9 Posted December 20, 2019 Wow! Incredible work so far. Thanks for answering the question of "How many rivets" but I want to know, did you order the rivets or scratchbuilt them yourself? I am really looking forward to what looks like to be an extraordinary model. Semper Fi. Manny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted December 20, 2019 Share #10 Posted December 20, 2019 What an excellent project! How many hours did you spend for the hull so far? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu-Military Posted December 21, 2019 Author Share #11 Posted December 21, 2019 Thank you for your interest in this (long term) project. Wow! Incredible work so far. Thanks for answering the question of "How many rivets" but I want to know, did you order the rivets or scratchbuilt them yourself? I am really looking forward to what looks like to be an extraordinary model. Semper Fi. Manny All the rivets come from the excellent Masterclub range. They have a pretty extensive range of rivets, nuts and bolts of different shape and diameters with very clean moulding. The only drawback is that they are in resin and thus can't be glued with styrene glue. So far the only part I scratchbuilt is the vision slit that I have had duplicated inresin by a friend. The mg's ball mounts are 3D printed. What an excellent project! How many hours did you spend for the hull so far? This build took me a cumulated five days time frame to achieve it. Thanks for looking, I'm now working on the side track frames, next one will be then the center hull and finally the gun sponsons ; pretty long term project... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Posted January 5, 2020 Share #12 Posted January 5, 2020 WOW. That is very impressive work!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu-Military Posted March 2, 2020 Author Share #13 Posted March 2, 2020 Hi all, Though my work is at this stage still look rather ugly, this project is coming along pretty nicely and it at last starts to show what the result will look like. Next steps will be the exterior side frames then the gun barbettes and finally all the surface details such as the rivets. Thanks for watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu-Military Posted March 24, 2020 Author Share #14 Posted March 24, 2020 Hi,The engine deck is done.Still some more rivets to add to the front and rear of the hull, the tensioning system to create on both side of the inner panels.Once all these are done, the center hull will be totally done.Next step the gun barbettes and oustside panels (already in construction).Both tracks (148 cm long each) are already almost ready to be put in place in the very last stage of the process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted March 24, 2020 Share #15 Posted March 24, 2020 Stunning craftsmanship! Can´t wait to see this tank completed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtyScout Posted March 24, 2020 Share #16 Posted March 24, 2020 Stunning craftsmanship! Can´t wait to see this tank completed. Ditto! Semper Fi. Manny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Marine Posted March 25, 2020 Share #17 Posted March 25, 2020 I can only echo what Lars and Manny have said, stunning craftsmanship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntssurplus Posted March 25, 2020 Share #18 Posted March 25, 2020 WOW! Looks amazing so far! I'm curious what you made it out of? I haven't seen any of your other model builds until now, but you mentioned rivets so I'm guessing it's made out of some sort of metal or something? Can't wait to see it finished!Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu-Military Posted March 26, 2020 Author Share #19 Posted March 26, 2020 Thank you all! The masonry is finished on one of the casemates. It is ready to receive all the small finishing refinements such as the rivets not to mention them. I only have one left to finish but it's already underway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
917601 Posted March 26, 2020 Share #20 Posted March 26, 2020 I never was a fan of " boxed" plastic kits nor 1:35 or 1:48 scales, until I was gifted a very large collection of 1:16 scale aircraft. 1:16 scale simply can not be appreciated until handled and viewed....same with handmade, handcrafted by skilled modellers like you. Wise decision using your skill in building in 1:16- be sure to sign and date them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu-Military Posted July 19, 2020 Author Share #21 Posted July 19, 2020 Hi, Sooo, this long term project is coming along nicely, slowly but surely. I already achieved the upper casemate, the main central body and remained the four sides to "dress". Though the two inner ones are already in progress as is the left outer one, it is now time to show the right hand side completed with its complete set of road rollers greasing ends, rivets and bolts. Thanks for looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArtyScout Posted July 21, 2020 Share #22 Posted July 21, 2020 Very, very nice. Semper Fi. Manny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutiger83 Posted July 21, 2020 Share #23 Posted July 21, 2020 Wow! I am speechless! This is amazing! ...Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manu-Military Posted July 30, 2020 Author Share #24 Posted July 30, 2020 Hi, After having built this beast from scratch using about 595 parts and adding more or less 3370 rivets and bolts of all sizes, the building process is over and the kit is now ready for paint. Tracks made of individual links are not installed yet. The model is 67 cm long, 22 cm wide and 19 cm high. A lot more photos are available @ http://manu-military.e-monsite.com/pages/entre-2-guerres-30-s/international-liberty-mkviii-tank.html Thanks for watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted July 30, 2020 Share #25 Posted July 30, 2020 Wow, what a monster! You did a terrific job on this one, outstanding! Are there any 1/35 scale variants of this tank available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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