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Post by reserve on Feb 18, 2020 18:59:16 GMT -6
Thanks gents Started the halftrack    Fit is so-so but largely well done, I plan to model this hood open 'cause they give you a pretty spiffy Maybach HL 85 TURKM but fail to include a radiator. As can be seen above, this is quite noticeable and not to the good. So, whaddya do when the bonehead model makers do not give you a radiator? Ya make yer own. It won't be very detailed but it's gonna be dark in there and radiators are black so just the basic shape should do. Regards, Mark |
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Post by dogfish7 (R.I.P.) on Feb 18, 2020 19:53:20 GMT -6
Good call Mark.
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Post by JED on Feb 19, 2020 0:33:41 GMT -6
I'm eventually in and what great work Mark 👍
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Post by reserve on Feb 20, 2020 11:32:09 GMT -6
Cheers gents Track time. Of all the indy workable tracks I've fiddled with these are the second easiest to work with, only being eclipsed by AFV Club's Patton and M1 offerings. That being said, prepare to get up close and fiddly. I did make up a simple jig for assembly, and it went much better when I started using fingers instead of tweezers for the track pads   The engine mostly done. I added a bit of piping but these units were quite simple; not much wiring or piping on them. I also ignored the lower part as it will only be seen from the top when installed.   Base painted frame, the radiator in the background. I'd intended to mount the radiator in the frame but there was insufficent room for it so it'll go on the lower hull floor. There's no doubt in my mind that more cutting and fitting will be needed on it.  Regards, Mark |
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Post by Dukemaddog on Feb 20, 2020 13:03:01 GMT -6
It's great to see your fantastic work being done here. This is magnificent! Well done and keep it coming.
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Post by JCON on Feb 20, 2020 15:20:24 GMT -6
Tracking along nicely!!!
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Post by reserve on Feb 26, 2020 11:30:14 GMT -6
Thanks gents Fit's not the best in the Trumpy halftrack; three glue and clamp stages were needed to get the lower hull to the frame. The hull halves are gonna be dismal I can already see but I got lotsa green putty which ought to ease the pain.  Engine installed with radiator and lower bulkhead  And what you're gonna see of it. I wonder why I bother sometimes  Regards, Mark |
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Post by BUCKY on Feb 26, 2020 11:49:32 GMT -6
Well, at least you know it's there. It would prolly bug me if I
didn't dress up some of the hidden parts in my builds.
What you have here is looking good!
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Post by JCON on Feb 26, 2020 11:56:29 GMT -6
Looking mighty fine to me... I built one of these many moons ago when I was a teen and don't remember fit problems but of course back then I didn't really care as much about such things, ha, ha!!!  |
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Post by dogfish7 (R.I.P.) on Feb 26, 2020 16:21:41 GMT -6
Some excellent detail works Mark. 
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Post by reserve on Feb 26, 2020 16:42:52 GMT -6
Thanks gents
JConn you must be thinking of another kit this one wasn't released until 2011
Regards,
Mark
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Post by JCON on Feb 26, 2020 16:48:04 GMT -6
Must be...
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Post by tojo72 on Feb 26, 2020 19:35:01 GMT -6
Very intimidating,I wouldnt want to be in a Cruiser Tank.
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Post by reserve on Feb 27, 2020 17:53:16 GMT -6
Anthony I don't think I'd want to be in a cruiser tank even if the opposition only had bolt rifles Interior builds up pretty quick without too many mousetraps    I'd do some superdetailing but I don't know what the insides of these things looked like, other than the Poles who drug one of these out of the Vistula river and rebuilt it I'm not sure anyone does Regards, Mark |
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Post by JCON on Feb 27, 2020 18:52:00 GMT -6
Looking good my friend!!!
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Post by BUCKY on Feb 27, 2020 19:00:01 GMT -6
Keep up the good work, bro!!
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Post by dogfish7 (R.I.P.) on Feb 28, 2020 8:19:13 GMT -6
Yes. At least no one will admit it.
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Post by Steve Ski on Feb 28, 2020 9:06:00 GMT -6
Oh yes, the old Tamiya 88 kit, still got one on the shelf meself, bookmarked!
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Post by Dukemaddog on Feb 28, 2020 13:09:13 GMT -6
Looking great! Fantastic work man, keep it coming.
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Post by reserve on Feb 28, 2020 18:23:14 GMT -6
Thanks blokes Welcome Ski Some detail painting and light weathering. I'll weather the interior no more since I'm under the impression that these were not in service long. OK some dirt perhaps, and I'll need to oil wash the seat slats. The instrument panel decal shifted under application and enough Mirco Sol to get it to settle down  This does not overly distress me because  What does distress me is PE only options for the fender braces. I hate PE with the intensity of the sun and the braces provided are just about impossible to fold keeping the needed sharp corners so into the garbage bucket they went with a vigorus string of curses. My answer to PE  So far the PE debacle is the only real gripe I have with this kit Regards, Mark |
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