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Post by mrt51 on Feb 25, 2016 16:31:34 GMT -5
I started this a few days ago. I know there are better M-24 kits, but since I had the update sets why not go old school? So........ The kit  Verlinden update  Metal tracks  Wheels and tracks....metal tracks.    First step to make this track a WW II Chaffee is to remove the dozier mounts on the front plate.   Off and running. Terry  |
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Post by afvfan on Feb 25, 2016 16:42:02 GMT -5
Off to a good start.
That kit's a fun build.
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Post by Leon on Feb 25, 2016 16:45:51 GMT -5
Off and running indeed! Looking good Especially the metal tracks.  |
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Post by mrt51 on Feb 25, 2016 16:56:25 GMT -5
Off to a good start. That kit's a fun build. This is my first Chaffee. Thanks |
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Post by mrt51 on Feb 25, 2016 16:57:54 GMT -5
Off and running indeed! Looking good Especially the metal tracks. I had to trim a little nib off every one of those links......tidious! Thanks! |
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Post by mrt51 on Feb 26, 2016 8:49:59 GMT -5
I'm using the Verlinden update for this kit and it calls for the radiator grills to be replaced. So I got out the handy dandy scriber and cut them out.   Put in the resin replacement part.  Attached upper hull to the lower.  Attached the new grills.  Taking shape  |
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Post by dierk on Feb 26, 2016 9:22:54 GMT -5
Very cool! I'll be following this one, for sure.
My first experience of Verlinden resin wasn't a happy one: on my first tank build (Tammy's KV-1) I was going to use their engine deck, only to find it was over a millimetre too small all the way round ...after I had cut out the kit part. I ended up putting the kit part back in and binning the resin...
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Post by mrt51 on Feb 26, 2016 9:28:31 GMT -5
Very cool! I'll be following this one, for sure. My first experience of Verlinden resin wasn't a happy one: on my first tank build (Tammy's KV-1) I was going to use their engine deck, only to find it was over a millimetre too small all the way round ... after I had cut out the kit part. I ended up putting the kit part back in and binning the resin... Their parts usually require some filling and shimming to get them the fit right. Thanks! |
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Post by dierk on Feb 26, 2016 9:31:50 GMT -5
It was only my second model after getting back into the hobby, and knew even less than I do now  |
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Post by mrt51 on Feb 26, 2016 9:34:59 GMT -5
It was only my second model after getting back into the hobby, and knew even less than I do now Well sometimes the parts are bad and that's why I kinda shy away from full blown conversons. Those things always sound cool, but turn into major problems and wind up not completed. |
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Post by dierk on Feb 26, 2016 9:51:54 GMT -5
It was only my second model after getting back into the hobby, and knew even less than I do now Well sometimes the parts are bad and that's why I kinda shy away from full blown conversons. Those things always sound cool, but turn into major problems and wind up not completed. Tell me about it - this one was supposed to include an engine, that turned out to be only half an engine - and I use the term loosely: it was just a couple of blocks that looked like Lego bricks with the knobs filed off - could've done the same myself for a lot less $. When I contacted Verlinden about it they replied 'our customers like to do additional work' - Yeah right...Triumph bosses said something similar just before reliable Japanese motorcycles came on the market and they found out they were wrong - their customers just didn't have a choice before |
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Post by mrt51 on Feb 26, 2016 10:30:19 GMT -5
Well sometimes the parts are bad and that's why I kinda shy away from full blown conversons. Those things always sound cool, but turn into major problems and wind up not completed. Tell me about it - this one was supposed to include an engine, that turned out to be only half an engine - and I use the term loosely: it was just a couple of blocks that looked like Lego bricks with the knobs filed off - could've done the same myself for a lot less $. When I contacted Verlinden about it they replied 'our customers like to do additional work' - Yeah right...Triumph bosses said something similar just before reliable Japanese motorcycles came on the market and they found out they were wrong - their customers just didn't have a choice before Doing things youself is more satisfying anyway. |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 26, 2016 10:31:56 GMT -5
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Post by mrt51 on Feb 26, 2016 10:34:45 GMT -5
Thanks Bruce!
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Post by wbill76 on Feb 26, 2016 12:21:08 GMT -5
Nothing wrong with throwing the kitchen sink at a build, pulling up a chair! |
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Post by mrt51 on Feb 26, 2016 12:30:06 GMT -5
Nothing wrong with throwing the kitchen sink at a build, pulling up a chair! I just can't leave well enough alone. |
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Post by mrt51 on Feb 29, 2016 7:45:29 GMT -5
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Post by mrt51 on Feb 29, 2016 7:48:23 GMT -5
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Post by dierk on Feb 29, 2016 7:48:31 GMT -5
Being a sucker for AM stuff I whole-heartedly approve!
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Post by mrt51 on Feb 29, 2016 7:51:32 GMT -5
Being a sucker for AM stuff I whole-heartedly approve! This old kit needs all the help it can get. Thanks! |
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Post by dierk on Feb 29, 2016 8:05:33 GMT -5
It's often more fun to roll an old turd of a kit in glitter (you can't polish one  ) than working on a state-of-the-art kit, I find. More fun to watch too! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 29, 2016 8:08:32 GMT -5
She's lookin better.
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Post by mrt51 on Feb 29, 2016 8:10:51 GMT -5
It's often more fun to roll an old turd of a kit in glitter (you can't polish one ) than working on a state-of-the-art kit, I find. More fun to watch too! I agree! I like to up-grade an old kit just to see what can be done. |
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Post by mrt51 on Feb 29, 2016 8:11:41 GMT -5
She's lookin better.
Yes the patient my live! Thanks! Terry |
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Post by mrt51 on Feb 29, 2016 16:15:10 GMT -5
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Post by jsteinman on Feb 29, 2016 16:51:50 GMT -5
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Post by mrt51 on Mar 1, 2016 7:53:58 GMT -5
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Post by dierk on Mar 1, 2016 8:11:37 GMT -5
Coming along nicely! A pleasure to watch.
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Post by mrt51 on Mar 1, 2016 8:53:26 GMT -5
Coming along nicely! A pleasure to watch. Thanks! |
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 1, 2016 16:07:17 GMT -5
Bet the crews had to get along well in those tight quarters! I feel sorry for the poor gunner/loader.
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