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Post by TRM on Dec 5, 2012 20:39:46 GMT -5
Hello All, A nice little surprise...I got home and this was on the table....obviously came in the mail!! Sent as a thank you for lending a helping hand with something, this strange little bugger wasted no time making it to the bench!!! I might be the fact it's a Tamiya Shake-n-Bake, could be that it's a bit odd...thinking in is an awesome platform to let loose on some weathering!!! ;D Thank you Adam!! The kit: I had a chance to take a peek in the box and everything looks really clean!! Th wide panels, the lines, the rivets.....LOL...weathering!!! Might clean up the engine parts and start this mini-beast right now!!! This looks like a really fun time ahead!!! Not the half of it either....I just broke into a car kit and I know there is another package on it's way...... Going to be a busy couple of weeks!!! ;D
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Post by spud on Dec 5, 2012 20:45:34 GMT -5
have this with the amo trailer and 25pdr and its a great kit. As you would expect from Tamiya
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Post by TRM on Dec 5, 2012 20:48:03 GMT -5
That sounds like some nice additions to it! First look, spot on to Tammy's standards!!!
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Post by eastrock on Dec 5, 2012 21:14:57 GMT -5
oh wait what happen to others? lol the kits is great T would it be a fast or slow one
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Post by wbill76 on Dec 5, 2012 21:26:12 GMT -5
Have fun with it T! Everytime I see one I'm reminded of the Hunchback of Notre Dame for some strange reason...
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Post by TRM on Dec 5, 2012 22:05:37 GMT -5
LOL...thanks ER!! The others are still around!!! This might be quick!!! Got the engine together and started on the chassis!! ;D
Hiya Bill!! Gonna certainly try to have some fun!! ;D I hear ya...that is exactly what it looks like!!!
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Post by adampolo13 on Dec 5, 2012 22:10:08 GMT -5
Shake and Bake!!!
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Post by eastrock on Dec 5, 2012 22:11:25 GMT -5
done with the engine? and I'm still stuck working out with the exhaust shield lol
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Post by TRM on Dec 5, 2012 22:56:25 GMT -5
LOL...it's all good my friend!! THis kit is a nice and easy ride I think!!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Dec 5, 2012 23:53:39 GMT -5
Have a blast T, but don't forget our little thing we have planned....already started...lol
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Post by M1Carbine on Dec 6, 2012 3:42:32 GMT -5
TRM - you will love the build, goes together flawlessly. I had a blast and did it in a weekend. Had no idea what to build next so I just grabbed it and went at it.
Bob
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Post by TRM on Dec 6, 2012 5:14:53 GMT -5
Hey Boss!! LOL...oh, didn't forget!! ;D Got the e-mail btw...sound like a plan!!!! Sending on back a bit later!!! Hey Bob!!! Glsad to hear it!! I fiddled with some of the frame last night and you are right...just kind of falls together!!! Going to see what I can get done tonight....migth be laying some primer by the weekend
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Post by bullardino on Dec 6, 2012 6:57:44 GMT -5
I have a soft spot for this truck, as I built the airfix 1/76 kit a couple of times. I even have one of these thingies somewhere around my bech, waiting to be completed. This means I'll follow you quite interested
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Post by bigjohn on Dec 6, 2012 7:15:14 GMT -5
Looking forward to it T! Should be a quick little build.
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Post by Mence on Dec 6, 2012 8:14:03 GMT -5
Now that's a blast from the past, i'm in!
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Post by TRM on Dec 6, 2012 8:44:29 GMT -5
Thanks for checking gents!! She is an oldy but sometime those can be the best one to play with!!
Chris....this time, it's Adam's Fault!! ;D
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Post by eastrock on Dec 6, 2012 10:00:03 GMT -5
Might get one of this buds this week
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Post by TRM on Dec 6, 2012 10:09:44 GMT -5
LOL..you should!! Going together nice!!! The tires look good too!!! If nothing else, lots of flat surfaces for playing with all sorts of weathering!! ;D
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Post by eastrock on Dec 6, 2012 10:20:30 GMT -5
will do Buds, need a fast one for this month
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Post by adampolo13 on Dec 6, 2012 10:59:27 GMT -5
"Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain". . Hahaha Glad your having fun! That's what its all about!
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Post by TRM on Dec 6, 2012 11:50:16 GMT -5
I'll be waiting to see it ER!! Nice OZ reference Adam!!! Name of the game....FUN!! Having a blast last night...damn sleep...who needs it anyway!!
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Post by eastrock on Dec 6, 2012 12:00:12 GMT -5
I'll have the kit on my rest day, hope LHS still have stocks or I'll get the SAS jeep
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Post by TRM on Dec 6, 2012 12:02:06 GMT -5
Ooo, the SAS is nice too!!! Good luck!!! Only real men have a pile of Queens on the bench!!!
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Post by eastrock on Dec 6, 2012 12:19:08 GMT -5
but there's still a king of the hill, buds I wonder who he is lol
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Post by `Boots` on Dec 6, 2012 15:41:41 GMT -5
I love these `ol tractors and have been sorely tempted to get one in the past..............great too see ya doing this one fella.................may even spark another temptation ;D
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Post by M1Carbine on Dec 7, 2012 5:19:19 GMT -5
TRM - told ya buddy, WHAM! BAM! its done..............................LOL
Bob
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Post by TRM on Dec 7, 2012 5:56:51 GMT -5
Jump in Boots...the water is fine!!! ;D Always good to swith things up from time to time!! Tis nice stuff Bob!! I wish I had more time last night to dig deeper into this!! Tonight I am setting the time aside to finish up the frame on this I hope!!! Nice to work with a decent kit every once and a while!!!
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Post by dupes on Dec 7, 2012 9:55:09 GMT -5
Todd - what scheme are you going to do for this guy? The mickey mouse one always looked really neat to me...if you don't do it, then I will.
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Post by nemesis on Dec 7, 2012 13:54:03 GMT -5
I too have this one in the stash , and considering it's age it is a little gem......looking forward to following this blog Regards from the Swamp Eth
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Post by TRM on Dec 8, 2012 13:27:16 GMT -5
Thanks Dupes and Eth!!! Appreciate it!! Dupes...have at the Mickey Mouse bud!!! Just having some fun here!! ;D Figured a had a moment I would toss up some progress pics: The engine: Basically together. I was going to add some details, but on the fence and if it's not seen...well!!! Where the frame stand for the moment. Some tanks are fit and part of the drive train and one axle. I will sit down with this one later tonight and I think the lower end might come together pretty good!! As always, Thanks for dropping by!!!
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