Sorry for the late reply. I didn't have time to write until now. Yes, I agree with you. Bronco has over-engineered the tracks but the rest of the kit is excellent. Thanks for taking the time to watch my video. I honestly appreciate it my friend. :)
Good job QDC. You are so right about the tedium and difficulty of assembly and placement of the track! I was so excited when I saw this offering by Bronco of a Canadian tank. The tracks detracted significantly from the enjoyment of building this model. I assembled the tracks concurrently from recovering from a double tooth extraction and dental surgery. The residual pain from the dental surgery relatively speaking was a pleasant distraction from building and placing these tracks.
Thanks for watching my video. Your trip to the dentist sounds painful. At least you got it out of the way and you should feel better soon. I wish you a belated Merry Christmas. I also want to wish you a happy new year. 😃😃
Individual tracks are indeed tedious. I prefer the vinyl rubberband tracks or plastic tracks in sections. But at least manufacturers like Meng include nice tools to make assembling individual tracks a bit easier. Sorry to see that Bronco didn't include anything like that in this kit.
It's such a throwback watching QDC, I'm 19 now as of typing this and since I was around say 11-14 I've loved watching your videos, and your videos for the most part have motivated me to build model kits, tanks in particular, I've built 21armor pieces 8 of them are very modern 2 are from the 1960's-1990's, 2 jets and 1 helicopter all within a 2 year timeline a lot from Tamiya but some from other big brands such as MiniArt, Hobby Boss, Rye, Meng, Trumpeter, etc. It's a fun hobby and I'm glad you influenced me. Never change, your such a wholesome soul to the model community. Wish you the best QDC.
Infographics has talks about what different countries did during the way. They have videos about different people who fought as well. I never learned about Leo Major until I watched their video about him.
Sorry for the late reply. I didn't have time to write until now. You are welcome. History is a funny subject. It can be manipulated to suit anyone's point of view.
MrD53 Dear Mr QDC On many occasions I've intended to comment on your fantastic work but I've always been thwarted by technical problems which usally means me being unable to cope with the technology. That aside I seem to have mastered the dark arts today so please let me say that you are indeed an expert in every sense. What really endears me is that you know modelling is always going to be a balance between art and artifice. One is never going to get a true depiction nor will a complete flight of fancy be acceptable. You seem to totally get that and you back your position with meticulous and may I say thoughtful research. I thoughrly enjoy both your builds and art work but I especially enjoy your insights. Please keep them coming I'm returning to the hobby after a long absence and I find your work an absolute treasure thank you for putting so much back into a hobby you obviously love MrD53
Another excellent video!!! As the son of a Canadian soldier from WWII, I appreciate your efforts to learn more about Canada's contribution. Lest we forget!
Canadas contribution during WWII is very well known and recognized here in the UK, Canada being a part of the Commonwealth et.c.! Canada had ground troops, Navy and air crew, fighting in all theaters of operation, as far as I know... and considering Liz II is the Queen of Canada as well, it was very fitting to include her in the video also! Within walking distance from my house there is a memorial dedicated to a Canadian Lancaster crew who died on their way to do an emergency landing at Boxted Air Field.. the Lancaster had been attacked by a Luftwaffe intruder, I believe and it was burning badly and crashed just seconds away from landing. A new housing estate next to the memorial have the streets named after the crew and the approach to the estate is called 'Lancaster Approach'. Great looking tank, having followed the build on facebook I am pleased to finally see the completed tank in a video, following the process again, such as it were.. :) So well done, very well done indeed! Keep well, stay safe.. wash you hands!! Right..? ;)
Wow, I didn't know that the UK has made it known that Canada has made many contributions by naming streets after them, made memorial sites and other things.
Just discovered your channel and subscribed. So pleased you have recognised the Canadian forces in this way. I was at Juno and Falaise learning about the sacrifices they made a few years ago. Terrific build and the figures are outstanding
Excellent. I like the way you create stories through the dioramas, I can imagine the living scene when you arrange the figures like actors. Best regards
Not successful as a tank, but they took the turrets off and used many of them as personnel carriers after D-Day. Canada also gave a bunch to Holland after the war to help them reconstitute their armed forces.
Haha weeks to do your tracks love it! I just done 2 sets of panzer 4 tracks for 2 models done the Normandy ausf C and the Brukenleger panzer from Trumpeter there! Only takes a night to do panzer 4 tracks so looking forward to doing all my Sherman's next my m3 lee tracks were slightly different but my British Lee from miniart has the exa same 4 pc tracks it really does look good though! This is in my hobby shop and been in 2 minds to get it but after seeing this has made my mind up I'll go and get it for the stash atleast just now as the Sherman and lee/Grant builds are coming up next for a show here!
Hi Col, great job, I felt your pain with those tracks. At least you stayed...... On TRACK with the build!!!!!! Ooow, I'm here all week, ha ha. Brill job buddy keeping it going when those 700odd track bits kept coming, really well done. I hope all of your family and you have been keeping safe and well. Regards matey and great to see a video from you. Regards, Steve
Very cool kit, and, as usual, an excellent job building it. There's an interesting TV series called Bomb Girls from several years ago, about life in Canada during WWII... mostly surrounding women working at a munitions factory. No tanks, but I did learn a good bit of what the culture was like at the time.
I’ll admit that I bought a Tamiya M3 Lee and M4 Sherman kit to borrow the one piece tracks for my Ram I and Ram II builds. You have way more patience than I do.
A new addition to Lockdown fever, building Bronco Models tracks. The glazed expression on your face said it all. Remind me NEVER to build anything like that! Great job! As a Brit I have to say we too were shamefully unaware of the contribution made in both World Wars by servicemen from nations such as Australia, New Zealand and Canada to name but three of many. Just wasn't taught in school when I was a kid. Taking a look at the history of the ANZAC forces at Gallipoli, the Canadians in RAF Bomber Command and the US services in France in 1918 when their contribution was crucial to eventual victory has been a real eye opener.
Sorry for the late reply. Thanks for the compliments. This was a challenge to build. A fellow Brit has a different position. He says there are recognition of Canada contributions in the UK. I don't know what comment is correct but I just want to say thanks for watching my videos 😊
@@qdc748a Thanks for the reply. .....no need to apologise; I am amazed you manage to answer as many comments as you do! I am getting on a bit (grey hair and much less of it these days) so my remarks are really addressed to my now distant schooldays. I will admit that, when a few years ago we were privileged to receive a visit from the Canadian Warplane Heritage Avro Lancaster, the red and white flags of Canada were everywhere in Coningsby village, right next to the RAF base where the Lanc was based for it's visit and the Battle of Britain Memorial flight are located. Stay safe.
Another great video. I got lost in time for a second listening to the song and looking at the Diorama. A Dutch girl and her father cheering on a Canadian tank crew....
nice to see you againg and in good shape! our fortune is that masterclub, miniart and friulmodel support us providing several types of tracks with much more easy assembling and great results. Mr Bronco, try to lear from competitors ;) all the best qdc! Alessandro
Sorry for the late reply. Thank you for your kind words. Yes, 700 parts does test one's patience. It's cool to know someone from India is watching my videos.
Very nice result! I remember those tracks well.... Interesting technique for the multi-coloured pre-shading too. I've never seen that before but it seems to add a nice variation.
Great job on the tank, figs, and base work, Colin. Too bad you had a tedious time building the tracks. I had a similar issue with the Hobby Boss 1/35 Hungarian 38M Toldi tank. They were extremely fragile to remove from the sprues and assemble. I feel your pain Brother. Happy modeling. Bill
The figures were from the tamiya universal carrier that you built a long time ago. Great video! Thanks for the warning about the tracks. Actually, they do look great though. You can really notice the hollow ends of the connectors, something you don't get with simpler tracks.
Canadian viewer. Two thumbs up from a Northern Neighbor. Great background history, very nice build. I agree the paint job and weathering is very nice and subtle. Loved the simple diorama and how you laid it out on the base.
Good video!! Was thinking about purchasing this kit, may just do so now. THANKS!!! for showing the construction of those track shoes, other modeling sites usually skim over that part or will show them already completed. Have that same track shoe kit separately to add to an M3 Lee tank but, whenever try to convince myself to start building them, quickly lose interest. Been in military for 20 years and built the REAL DEAL numerous times, do not need to build every single piece of a track shoe in 1/35 scale - besides it's a STATIC model kit!! Yes - looks more realistic, blah, blah, blah, but who wants to spend days/weeks on those things??!?! The look on your face when describing those track shoes was PRICELESS!! Well, if YOU can build them, then so can I.
Thanks for the video. I'm making one myself right now and I'm having the same experience with the tracks. I'm wondering if Dragon Magic track is worthwhile now I'm half way through.
Sorry for the late reply. My name was made out of frustration. All the names I wanted were taken so out of frustration, I typed a bunch of nonsense and Google accept the name.
I stopped over for 2 days in Vancouver BC on my way to the UK in 1988 & they have a RAM on display there. I took a couple of photos of it. At the time I thought it might be just a hybrid version of the cast hull Sherman not realizing until a few years later it was a Canadian built tank.
I totally understand your misperception. I had the same thought when I first learned about it too. I thought it was a Sherman. Oddly enough, the Canadians did manufacture an almost identical version of the Sherman but they called it the Grizzly.
OH !!! Didn't see your new video until now... I made sure to activate notifications for news on your channel again. There is something very special happening when watching your video's... They are sooooo relaxing and give me motivation to build models. Congratulations for this one ... fantastic job. And I'm so happy to see you again..... also can't wait to see your next video.
Colin you are a star !! and you always say your not an expert at model making , well i beg to differ , you have great skills . I think your contribution to model making is invaluable. Im looking forward to your christmas message this year , still love the donuts LOL Keep going Mate
Wow it looks like I missed this video. I must not have been paying attention. I don't mind building tracks. If you do it right they can look at lot more realistic then the rubber tracks. About 1/3 of my models have built tracks. If I buy a model and don't like the tracks I will get some after market tracks. I have a parts box in my hobby room that is just full of the rubber tracks I discarded from other models. I'm sure a set of Sherman Rubber tracks would work ok depending on the model company they came from. Not all are the same.
Hey man I just wanna take a minute to appreciate that you record the whole process while you build the model! That’s kind of an extra little hassle to props to you for making entertaining videos! I’ve been watching you since I was a little 8th grader and still enjoy your videos even today after I’ve graduated high school! Keep it up QDC!
Great work there qdc, well done and great final comments and best wishes. Wishing you all the best and to remain well. Looking forward to your next video.
I kept waiting for him to show the finished tracks and he would have grey hair and a beard. That really kills my interest in their kits. At least include both like Trumpeter did on their Kv-1's.
I think you have taken a somewhat esoteric subject and made it interesting and informative - My Wife and I see through local media the Covid-19 and social issues gripping the United States at the moment. Take care Sir, and best wishes from Whangerei, New Zealand!
So it was ah mixxed designed and it was not ahead ah the Sherman in my eyes it was behind cause of the turret and the gun was smaller so the only tank ahead of the Sherman is the T34 and I wish someone would do the 7TP polish tank
Maybe I will build that tank in the future. COVID-19 has gotten worse everywhere in the world so I want to wish you and your family safe from COVID-19. Take care.
As a Canadian I have always been interested in this tank. It's a shame about the tracks. I don't mind rubber band tracks at all. In fact, I prefer them.
Iv done a few Lee's and Grant's my favourite being the cast hull m3 lee from Takom very recommended kit! Glad to see Bronco going with new plastic the yellow plastic they use is murder for glueing it hate the glue you sometimes need to sand the edges to rough them up! The British version of the Bofors anti aircraft gun was a nightmare to glue together!
@@qdc748a Great suggestion on Randy's part. The Friumodel tracks are brilliant! I've used them on a T-55AMV, a T-34/85 and a Centurion - all in 1/35 so far. Just to make the white metal tracks a little bit more interesting, I also used a product called 'Blacken-it', which oxidises them in a real black/red rust! Not the cheapest way to track your models, but I assure you that the end result is well worth it :-D
Nice to see you back. Just looking at the model, looks pretty simple. But 700 small parts, makes me think I'll stay with my 1/700 ships. Great job. FYI did you know the USS Lucid MOS 458 is restoration being in Stockton Ca. I think you live in the Bay Area, thought you might be interested.
This track construction idea is getting ridiculous . What should be an enjoyable , relaxing hobby has been made tedious and boring and complicated for the sake of it . Bronco and Amusing Hobbies are two of the worst culprits and l have been put off buying their kits purely because of the tracks [ link and length are much better ] l,m sure other modellers will agree with me ..
My favourite tank of all time. If I were rich, I'd try my hardest to aquire the real thing. Even a range wreck - and spend whatever it cost to bring it back to life.............
@@qdc748a I remember when you could buy them from Spain for £10,000. back in the 1990's. Sorry, I never said how fantastic your Ram looks ! I have had the Bronco kit since it was launched but it remains on the shelf unbuilt.
The driver takes his commands from the tank commander. If I'm not mistaken, ram tanks were not used in combat but for training in Canada. Oh and the tracks are workable. Got them to work for me without glue even though I did glue them together after biult.
It was decided that it would just make more sense to build Sherman tanks instead of having their own indigenous vehicle. I believe the hulls were largely turned into Sextons or Kangaroos.
Thank you for the great video QDC! In my country (The Netherlands), we have a special bond with Canada since WWII. We will never forget what they did for us and always be gratefull. The Canadians were our liberators and saviors when they arrived and freed us, they also had food with them which saved so many people from starvation as the nazis cut us off from food supplies... Nowadays we still remember those who fought and died for our freedom. We used to have parades to honor the Canadian veterans which were invited to come over, but so many have died nowadays that i'm not sure if there are many parades and veterans left. Still we yearly remember their sacrifice on the 4th of may together with all the victims and celebrate freedom om the 5th of may. I think we still send them thousands tulips every year. We will not forget what they did for us! For example: Take a look: th-cam.com/video/akZ-Qx2Pmzk/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=CBCNews Take care!
Nice build yeah the Canadians took out Whitmans tigar in Normandy with a Sherman, but big debates on whether a typhoon blow the turret of but a firefly would certainly make light work of the tigers turret! I have the RFM early Tiger 1 to build with the Dragon Whitman crew standing like a propaganda photo shoot and a RFM RFM Sherman Sherman firefly for a Normandy diorama.
Once again you have brought us a great video with a really good build. Thank you for mentioning the UK and our great Queen. We all need to support each other during these hard times. Sadly Vera Lynn has now passed. R.I.P
Colin all the videos you make are always well presented , great info and love the model builds but i do look forward to the christmas message , the ones from previous years have been really full of great info and are a great end to a modelling year. So thankyou and i really will be looking forward to this years christmas message 2020 . keep uploading the model builds , and you must have serious patience to complete the tracks . Please Stay safe and keep uploading them great model builds , thanks mate
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What a lovely model and scene in the end mate, but those tracks give me nightmares for sure! Its like Bronco was trying to make it extra complicated.
But you LOOOOOOOVE that kind of stuff!! No pesky rubber band nonsense for you!! Am I right, or am I right?? I'm right.. so there, go on, admit it! ;)
Sorry for the late reply. I didn't have time to write until now.
Yes, I agree with you. Bronco has over-engineered the tracks but the rest of the kit is excellent. Thanks for taking the time to watch my video. I honestly appreciate it my friend. :)
@@qdc748a Not sure if you replied to me or to Michael, but it showed up on my channel.. so if it was a reply to Michael, he may not have seen it..
Good job QDC. You are so right about the tedium and difficulty of assembly and placement of the track! I was so excited when I saw this offering by Bronco of a Canadian tank. The tracks detracted significantly from the enjoyment of building this model. I assembled the tracks concurrently from recovering from a double tooth extraction and dental surgery. The residual pain from the dental surgery relatively speaking was a pleasant distraction from building and placing these tracks.
Thanks for watching my video. Your trip to the dentist sounds painful. At least you got it out of the way and you should feel better soon. I wish you a belated Merry Christmas. I also want to wish you a happy new year. 😃😃
I'll stick with the rubber band tracks lol.
Tamiya all the way! 😀
I like fruilmodel tracks, they’re metal, individual link but you can use staples or wire to put them together, much easier than gluing
For sure on a Sherman type tank.
These tracks were a huge challenge for me.
Individual tracks are indeed tedious. I prefer the vinyl rubberband tracks or plastic tracks in sections. But at least manufacturers like Meng include nice tools to make assembling individual tracks a bit easier. Sorry to see that Bronco didn't include anything like that in this kit.
It's such a throwback watching QDC, I'm 19 now as of typing this and since I was around say 11-14 I've loved watching your videos, and your videos for the most part have motivated me to build model kits, tanks in particular, I've built 21armor pieces 8 of them are very modern 2 are from the 1960's-1990's, 2 jets and 1 helicopter all within a 2 year timeline a lot from Tamiya but some from other big brands such as MiniArt, Hobby Boss, Rye, Meng, Trumpeter, etc. It's a fun hobby and I'm glad you influenced me. Never change, your such a wholesome soul to the model community. Wish you the best QDC.
Thank you for learning some of what Canada did during WWII. The Canadian effort seems to get washed away in all the stories.
Also built up to 3rd largest navy during WWII.
Infographics has talks about what different countries did during the way. They have videos about different people who fought as well. I never learned about Leo Major until I watched their video about him.
Sorry for the late reply. I didn't have time to write until now.
You are welcome. History is a funny subject. It can be manipulated to suit anyone's point of view.
@@qdc748a I agree with you on that one in a big way.
Similar to the royal air force and the battle of Britain, the role polish and other European pilots played
MrD53
Dear Mr QDC
On many occasions I've intended to comment on your fantastic work but I've always been thwarted by technical problems which usally means me being unable to cope with the technology. That aside I seem to have mastered the dark arts today so please let me say that you are indeed an expert in every sense. What really endears me is that you know modelling is always going to be a balance between art and artifice. One is never going to get a true depiction nor will a complete flight of fancy be acceptable. You seem to totally get that and you back your position with meticulous and may I say thoughtful research. I thoughrly enjoy both your builds and art work but I especially enjoy your insights. Please keep them coming I'm returning to the hobby after a long absence and I find your work an absolute treasure thank you for putting so much back into a hobby you obviously love
MrD53
Another excellent video!!! As the son of a Canadian soldier from WWII, I appreciate your efforts to learn more about Canada's contribution. Lest we forget!
Sorry for the late reply. I didn't have time to write until now.
You are welcome. I need to learn more about Canada's contributions.
Canadas contribution during WWII is very well known and recognized here in the UK, Canada being a part of the Commonwealth et.c.! Canada had ground troops, Navy and air crew, fighting in all theaters of operation, as far as I know... and considering Liz II is the Queen of Canada as well, it was very fitting to include her in the video also! Within walking distance from my house there is a memorial dedicated to a Canadian Lancaster crew who died on their way to do an emergency landing at Boxted Air Field.. the Lancaster had been attacked by a Luftwaffe intruder, I believe and it was burning badly and crashed just seconds away from landing. A new housing estate next to the memorial have the streets named after the crew and the approach to the estate is called 'Lancaster Approach'.
Great looking tank, having followed the build on facebook I am pleased to finally see the completed tank in a video, following the process again, such as it were.. :) So well done, very well done indeed! Keep well, stay safe.. wash you hands!! Right..? ;)
Wow, I didn't know that the UK has made it known that Canada has made many contributions by naming streets after them, made memorial sites and other things.
Just discovered your channel and subscribed. So pleased you have recognised the Canadian forces in this way. I was at Juno and Falaise learning about the sacrifices they made a few years ago. Terrific build and the figures are outstanding
Sorry for the late reply. I'm glad you like this video and the hard work I done. I hope you will enjoy more of my future videos.
Excellent. I like the way you create stories through the dioramas, I can imagine the living scene when you arrange the figures like actors.
Best regards
Sorry for the late reply. Thanks for your kind words. Making story dioramas are hard so I appreciate it.
Hi, it's nice work. Actually, I'm interested in this model. So,, it's very helpful to me. Thank you !!
You are welcome. Sorry for the late reply
Not successful as a tank, but they took the turrets off and used many of them as personnel carriers after D-Day. Canada also gave a bunch to Holland after the war to help them reconstitute their armed forces.
Haha weeks to do your tracks love it! I just done 2 sets of panzer 4 tracks for 2 models done the Normandy ausf C and the Brukenleger panzer from Trumpeter there! Only takes a night to do panzer 4 tracks so looking forward to doing all my Sherman's next my m3 lee tracks were slightly different but my British Lee from miniart has the exa same 4 pc tracks it really does look good though! This is in my hobby shop and been in 2 minds to get it but after seeing this has made my mind up I'll go and get it for the stash atleast just now as the Sherman and lee/Grant builds are coming up next for a show here!
Hello I need help I'm fairly new modeling and I need help since I cant really afford and airbrush gun how can I paint something by hand?
Sorry for the late reply. I'm not a good person to ask. Sorry.
Thats a great paint job mate you made a nice model there. All the best from here in the UK
Hi Col, great job, I felt your pain with those tracks. At least you stayed...... On TRACK with the build!!!!!! Ooow, I'm here all week, ha ha. Brill job buddy keeping it going when those 700odd track bits kept coming, really well done. I hope all of your family and you have been keeping safe and well. Regards matey and great to see a video from you. Regards, Steve
Thanks, this was a tough kit to build. And thanks for wishing me and my family well.
Very cool kit, and, as usual, an excellent job building it.
There's an interesting TV series called Bomb Girls from several years ago, about life in Canada during WWII... mostly surrounding women working at a munitions factory. No tanks, but I did learn a good bit of what the culture was like at the time.
Glad he's back was finna get worried
Fantastic work on this kit. Those tracks would have made me quit. Great looking diorama! Stay safe and healthy.
I’ll admit that I bought a Tamiya M3 Lee and M4 Sherman kit to borrow the one piece tracks for my Ram I and Ram II builds. You have way more patience than I do.
great job, man!! Congrats from Brasil.
Thank you.
Beautiful job on the Ram :) Those tracks looked treacherous! The diorama looks beautiful. I just finished up the Tamiya M4A3 105mm 1/35 ;)
Sorry for the late reply. Yes, those tracks are horrible.
@@qdc748a No problem bro :)
Good lord I’d cry like a two year old if I bought that kit and came to the realization that you did for the tracks
A new addition to Lockdown fever, building Bronco Models tracks. The glazed expression on your face said it all. Remind me NEVER to build anything like that! Great job!
As a Brit I have to say we too were shamefully unaware of the contribution made in both World Wars by servicemen from nations such as Australia, New Zealand and Canada to name but three of many. Just wasn't taught in school when I was a kid. Taking a look at the history of the ANZAC forces at Gallipoli, the Canadians in RAF Bomber Command and the US services in France in 1918 when their contribution was crucial to eventual victory has been a real eye opener.
Sorry for the late reply. Thanks for the compliments. This was a challenge to build. A fellow Brit has a different position. He says there are recognition of Canada contributions in the UK. I don't know what comment is correct but I just want to say thanks for watching my videos 😊
@@qdc748a Thanks for the reply. .....no need to apologise; I am amazed you manage to answer as many comments as you do! I am getting on a bit (grey hair and much less of it these days) so my remarks are really addressed to my now distant schooldays. I will admit that, when a few years ago we were privileged to receive a visit from the Canadian Warplane Heritage Avro Lancaster, the red and white flags of Canada were everywhere in Coningsby village, right next to the RAF base where the Lanc was based for it's visit and the Battle of Britain Memorial flight are located. Stay safe.
Beautiful work once again.
ok.. this is one of the most enjoyable vids I have seen from you qdc, thankyou!
Sorry for the late reply but thanks ☺️
Beautiful your model. Question are the Bronco tracks on this tank difficult to build? thank you
Another great video. I got lost in time for a second listening to the song and looking at the Diorama. A Dutch girl and her father cheering on a Canadian tank crew....
Sorry for the late reply. That's cool to know that you really like my video 😁
I was just wondering about you yesterday and then saw this pop up last night. Watching this while waiting for some paint to dry.
Sorry for the late reply but yes I'm back.
Fantastic (as usual). Great to see you back. I’m not much on these individual tracks. Take rubber bands any day😂😂
I agree. Sorry for the late reply.
Incredible job on the ram and the figures nice dio also I gotta say you have gained professional skills no dought
Hai q! Long time no see
I'm fine and glad to be back.
nice to see you againg and in good shape! our fortune is that masterclub, miniart and friulmodel support us providing several types of tracks with much more easy assembling and great results. Mr Bronco, try to lear from competitors ;) all the best qdc! Alessandro
Sorry for the late reply. Yes, I agree. These tracks are too complicated.
700 parts just for the tracks. Wow. You definitely need Mahatma Gandhi's patience to make this. So true. Great job done. Stay safe. Cheers from India.
Sorry for the late reply. Thank you for your kind words. Yes, 700 parts does test one's patience. It's cool to know someone from India is watching my videos.
Very nice result! I remember those tracks well.... Interesting technique for the multi-coloured pre-shading too. I've never seen that before but it seems to add a nice variation.
Sorry for the late reply but thanks for your kind words.
You could have left it without the tracks and put mechanics showing they try to put them on lol,
Great job on the tank, figs, and base work, Colin. Too bad you had a tedious time building the tracks. I had a similar issue with the Hobby Boss 1/35 Hungarian 38M Toldi tank. They were extremely fragile to remove from the sprues and assemble. I feel your pain Brother. Happy modeling. Bill
It's been many years since I heard from you! I'm glad you are still watching my videos!
The figures were from the tamiya universal carrier that you built a long time ago.
Great video! Thanks for the warning about the tracks. Actually, they do look great though. You can really notice the hollow ends of the connectors, something you don't get with simpler tracks.
Thanks. I forgot about the Universal carrier. For my efforts building the tracks, I don't think it's worth it. But thanks.
Canadian viewer. Two thumbs up from a Northern Neighbor. Great background history, very nice build. I agree the paint job and weathering is very nice and subtle. Loved the simple diorama and how you laid it out on the base.
Sorry for the late reply. I think more people in the US should learn more about the Canadians.
But after Assembling those tracks, other ones would be a breeze!
Good video!! Was thinking about purchasing this kit, may just do so now. THANKS!!! for showing the construction of those track shoes, other modeling sites usually skim over that part or will show them already completed. Have that same track shoe kit separately to add to an M3 Lee tank but, whenever try to convince myself to start building them, quickly lose interest. Been in military for 20 years and built the REAL DEAL numerous times, do not need to build every single piece of a track shoe in 1/35 scale - besides it's a STATIC model kit!! Yes - looks more realistic, blah, blah, blah, but who wants to spend days/weeks on those things??!?! The look on your face when describing those track shoes was PRICELESS!! Well, if YOU can build them, then so can I.
Sorry for the late reply. Thanks for your kind words. Theses tracks are a pain and I agree that it's not worth the time to build it.
Thanks for the video. I'm making one myself right now and I'm having the same experience with the tracks. I'm wondering if Dragon Magic track is worthwhile now I'm half way through.
Good luck with the tracks! 😀😀
Love your work!! Have always wondered how you came up with your channel name and what the initials are for? Thank's Tim
Sorry for the late reply. My name was made out of frustration. All the names I wanted were taken so out of frustration, I typed a bunch of nonsense and Google accept the name.
@@qdc748a Hmmmm, ok, Alwys wondered so now i know. Thank you
Really nice to hear from you! Nice kit and great build how always! Greetings from Germany :)
Sorry for the late reply. Thank you for your kind words.
I stopped over for 2 days in Vancouver BC on my way to the UK in 1988 & they have a RAM on display there. I took a couple of photos of it. At the time I thought it might be just a hybrid version of the cast hull Sherman not realizing until a few years later it was a Canadian built tank.
I totally understand your misperception. I had the same thought when I first learned about it too. I thought it was a Sherman. Oddly enough, the Canadians did manufacture an almost identical version of the Sherman but they called it the Grizzly.
OH !!! Didn't see your new video until now... I made sure to activate notifications for news on your channel again. There is something very special happening when watching your video's... They are sooooo relaxing and give me motivation to build models. Congratulations for this one ... fantastic job. And I'm so happy to see you again..... also can't wait to see your next video.
Thanks for being a loyal viewer. 🙂
Excellent work Colin , i really enjoyed that .......alot more than you enjoyed building the tracks 😃👍
You are welcome 😀. Sorry for the late reply.
Colin you are a star !!
and you always say your not an expert at model making , well i beg to differ , you have great skills .
I think your contribution to model making is invaluable.
Im looking forward to your christmas message this year , still love the donuts LOL
Keep going Mate
Thanks for your support. I didn't know you like my Christmas videos. I will definitely make one this year 😊
Wow it looks like I missed this video. I must not have been paying attention. I don't mind building tracks. If you do it right they can look at lot more realistic then the rubber tracks. About 1/3 of my models have built tracks. If I buy a model and don't like the tracks I will get some after market tracks. I have a parts box in my hobby room that is just full of the rubber tracks I discarded from other models. I'm sure a set of Sherman Rubber tracks would work ok depending on the model company they came from. Not all are the same.
👍😃
The singer just passes away I believe today June 18th 2020. God bless her.
Thank you QDC for all you videos👍
May she rest in peace.
Another great built Mr. QDC! As a Montrealer who grew up close to the former Angus Shop , I need this kit asap !! Thanks for this vid !
Wow, your a Canadian 😃. That's awesome. And your welcome. 😃
8:01 what is the song's name? Great build btw
Until we meet again. This made me had a bit of dust in my eyes.....
@@miguelignacioster the soundtrack running in the background when he was working on the tracks
The name of the song is called "Habanera" from George Bizet's Carmen opera. It's free on TH-cam music.
@@qdc748a Thanks!
Another great build, David ! Interesting subject . Hope all's well ! How's is Buster ? take care , Tony
Sorry for the late reply. Thanks. Buster is doing fine. He has gained weight since I have been working at home.
Outstanding work. Keep 'em coming.
Thank you, I will.
Hey man I just wanna take a minute to appreciate that you record the whole process while you build the model! That’s kind of an extra little hassle to props to you for making entertaining videos! I’ve been watching you since I was a little 8th grader and still enjoy your videos even today after I’ve graduated high school! Keep it up QDC!
Sorry for the late reply. It's really good to know that you watched my videos since you were in eighth grade. Thanks for your kind words my friend 😊
Great work there qdc, well done and great final comments and best wishes. Wishing you all the best and to remain well. Looking forward to your next video.
Sorry for the late reply. Thanks. I wish the pandemic is over now. Too many people have died 😢
I kept waiting for him to show the finished tracks and he would have grey hair and a beard. That really kills my interest in their kits. At least include both like Trumpeter did on their Kv-1's.
This is a good kit. Just replace the tracks with an easier one. Sorry for the late reply.
Very nice job man, I like the color modulation
I think you have taken a somewhat esoteric subject and made it interesting and informative - My Wife and I see through local media the Covid-19 and social issues gripping the United States at the moment. Take care Sir, and best wishes from Whangerei, New Zealand!
Sorry for the late reply. Thanks for the compliments. Covid-19 is bad here and it's getting worse. I hope we can get through this.
8 minutes in, and i have to say this funniest video you have put up, i like this new style. Keep it up, dude :)
Sorry for the late reply but thanks. I'm glad you like it 😊
It's all good lol. I just can't wait to see your next project :)
hay hay looking good thare like em post will see
Great build but the little girl giving the "Heil Hitler" Salute was probably a mistake - I guess she could be taking the mick???
Funny 😂
Congrats,,thanks to Bronco you reached the Nirvana...Mahatma QDC ;)
Sorry for the late reply. Funny comment you made.
Nice
Thank you
qdc748a still cannot believe how difficult the tracks are on this kit! Excellent job!
So it was ah mixxed designed and it was not ahead ah the Sherman in my eyes it was behind cause of the turret and the gun was smaller so the only tank ahead of the Sherman is the T34 and I wish someone would do the 7TP polish tank
Maybe I will build that tank in the future. COVID-19 has gotten worse everywhere in the world so I want to wish you and your family safe from COVID-19. Take care.
As a Canadian I have always been interested in this tank. It's a shame about the tracks. I don't mind rubber band tracks at all. In fact, I prefer them.
Thanks for watching my video. The tracks are a pain but the model overall was well worth building. I wish you and your family safe from COVID-19.
Very good job qdc !!! Nice to see you again!
Nice Dio. best regards from germany
Can you do the tracks like you would with dragon magic tracks?
No, sorry
Wow buddy great build as always. But those tracks are ridiculous.
I agree with you.
Iv done a few Lee's and Grant's my favourite being the cast hull m3 lee from Takom very recommended kit! Glad to see Bronco going with new plastic the yellow plastic they use is murder for glueing it hate the glue you sometimes need to sand the edges to rough them up! The British version of the Bofors anti aircraft gun was a nightmare to glue together!
This is great. The figure look really good
I still remember the days when you done green faces you have come on a great deal my friend! Very well done !
Wouldn't fruilmodel track's be easier and faster to build?
Never tried that brand. I should to see for myself. Thanks.
@@qdc748a Great suggestion on Randy's part. The Friumodel tracks are brilliant! I've used them on a T-55AMV, a T-34/85 and a Centurion - all in 1/35 so far.
Just to make the white metal tracks a little bit more interesting, I also used a product called 'Blacken-it', which oxidises them in a real black/red rust! Not the cheapest way to track your models, but I assure you that the end result is well worth it :-D
Very nicely done QDC, one day they will make link in link track already built. All the best.
Thanks. Sorry for the late reply.
Nice to see you back. Just looking at the model, looks pretty simple. But 700 small parts, makes me think I'll stay with my 1/700 ships. Great job. FYI did you know the USS Lucid MOS 458 is restoration being in Stockton Ca. I think you live in the Bay Area, thought you might be interested.
Sorry for the late reply. When I have time I will look at the ship. Did you know that the Jeremiah O'Brien almost caught on fire last month?
@@qdc748a Yes, will go and visit her when she reopens. Would like to volunteer, but live a little to far.
Hail to the king!
Very nice. I really enjoy your videos!
This track construction idea is getting ridiculous . What should be an enjoyable , relaxing hobby has been made tedious and boring and complicated for the sake of it . Bronco and Amusing Hobbies are two of the worst culprits and l have been put off buying their kits purely because of the tracks [ link and length are much better ] l,m sure other modellers will agree with me ..
Yes, the tracks are over engineered. 😊
Those tracks are the reason I will never build that kit. Crazy!!
The kit is good. Just replace the tracks with something easier.
Youll be glad those tracks mate, nice build as always
Thank you. Sorry for the late reply.
Beautiful diorama, good video.
Fantastic upload,hope you are well at the moment pal
Sorry for the late reply. I didn't have time to write until now.
Yes, I'm doing well. Thank you for your concern.
My favourite tank of all time. If I were rich, I'd try my hardest to aquire the real thing. Even a range wreck - and spend whatever it cost to bring it back to life.............
Thanks. I heard that a Sherman tank costs $500,000.00. Here's a video of a man who purchased one th-cam.com/video/HbUOmToR9T0/w-d-xo.html
@@qdc748a I remember when you could buy them from Spain for £10,000. back in the 1990's.
Sorry, I never said how fantastic your Ram looks ! I have had the Bronco kit since it was launched but it remains on the shelf unbuilt.
Hi QDC, theres a Tiger 2 kit that's out and its 1/16 scale. Do you assemble that size scale or would you be interested?? Thx for your videos.
I might build more 1/16 kits.
@@qdc748a that's great to hear, I'm looking forward to it if you do. Appreciate your response.
Miss you man. Make more vids man
Excellent video. Well done!
The driver takes his commands from the tank commander. If I'm not mistaken, ram tanks were not used in combat but for training in Canada. Oh and the tracks are workable. Got them to work for me without glue even though I did glue them together after biult.
It was decided that it would just make more sense to build Sherman tanks instead of having their own indigenous vehicle. I believe the hulls were largely turned into Sextons or Kangaroos.
Back from the grave...🥴
Well, done, great use of colour and characters.
Sorry for the late reply but thanks for your kind words 😊
Thank you for the great video QDC!
In my country (The Netherlands), we have a special bond with Canada since WWII. We will never forget what they did for us and always be gratefull.
The Canadians were our liberators and saviors when they arrived and freed us, they also had food with them which saved so many people from starvation as the nazis cut us off from food supplies...
Nowadays we still remember those who fought and died for our freedom. We used to have parades to honor the Canadian veterans which were invited to come over, but so many have died nowadays that i'm not sure if there are many parades and veterans left. Still we yearly remember their sacrifice on the 4th of may together with all the victims and celebrate freedom om the 5th of may. I think we still send them thousands tulips every year.
We will not forget what they did for us!
For example: Take a look: th-cam.com/video/akZ-Qx2Pmzk/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=CBCNews
Take care!
Nice build yeah the Canadians took out Whitmans tigar in Normandy with a Sherman, but big debates on whether a typhoon blow the turret of but a firefly would certainly make light work of the tigers turret! I have the RFM early Tiger 1 to build with the Dragon Whitman crew standing like a propaganda photo shoot and a RFM RFM Sherman Sherman firefly for a Normandy diorama.
Looking good QDC!!
Once again you have brought us a great video with a really good build. Thank you for mentioning the UK and our great Queen. We all need to support each other during these hard times.
Sadly Vera Lynn has now passed. R.I.P
Wow , definatley Gahndi like patience! 😆
Thanks. That was a hard kit.
He's back!
Great Music at the end
i totally agree it is meaningless to build the tracks like this
Sorry for the late reply but yes I agree. Buy a different set of tracks.
Colin all the videos you make are always well presented , great info and love the model builds but i do look forward to the christmas message , the ones from previous years have been really full of great info and are a great end to a modelling year.
So thankyou and i really will be looking forward to this years christmas message 2020 . keep uploading the model builds , and you must have serious patience to complete the tracks .
Please Stay safe and keep uploading them great model builds , thanks mate