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Post by Deano on Sept 20, 2014 21:51:29 GMT -5
Hi guys , ready for another build me thinks as the D-day dio is ticking over . Bought this kit for 12 quid on Ebay because its the only game in town ...... have to say tho the kit looks not bad for its age . Will no doubt be updating with some scratch work which seem to be the finer parts from a quick shifty in the box . Not sure of the age but the box looks old .... I could probably keep it for a good few years and make money on it but I wanna build!   I have no idea what version this kit is but if any experts want to chime in then feel free  |
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Post by deafpanzer on Sept 21, 2014 1:13:04 GMT -5
WHY NOT!!! You have my attention! Which version??!?!? I think its a small one...  |
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Post by desertrat on Sept 21, 2014 9:04:04 GMT -5
And british.. . . . .lol
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Post by wbill76 on Sept 21, 2014 19:29:17 GMT -5
Should be a fun one Deano, looking forward to more.
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Post by TRM on Sept 21, 2014 21:05:13 GMT -5
Count me in Deano!! Seen you do more with less...so this should turn out pretty damn fine I am sure!! Bring on the glue!
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Post by Deano on Sept 22, 2014 15:19:17 GMT -5
Thanks for tuning in guy's , done some digging and now know its a Mk I Cheiftain .... got a good walkaround site for one too! |
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Post by rbaer on Sept 24, 2014 11:11:10 GMT -5
"Uh oh" scale. 1/48th? I can't remember from my model railroad days.
I'm with you on building it, Deano. What good is something in a box? It's kind of like leaving wine in a bottle......
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Post by Deano on Sept 24, 2014 12:49:39 GMT -5
Hi Russ , aparently 00 scale is somewhere inbetween 1/76 and 72 ? lol... Well sorry for the lack of updates here but there really hasnt been much to update until now .............  Running gear is fix , painted and gloss coated ... this allowed me to join the hull parts together ...  Also started the turret which came in 2 halves hence the bad join which was my own doing if Im honest lol.   I can now start detailing the kit !  |
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Post by desertrat on Sept 24, 2014 13:10:00 GMT -5
Taking shape, think I made one of these when I was a lad, ahhh memories...
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Post by Deano on Sept 24, 2014 18:32:29 GMT -5
Thanks DR , plenty of nostalga for you here then |
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Post by wbill76 on Sept 24, 2014 18:44:00 GMT -5
Split turret looks like it's recovering from the plastic surgery nicely there Deano. |
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Post by Leon on Sept 24, 2014 18:57:14 GMT -5
Nice work on the turret surgery Deano.Coming along nicely. |
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Post by rbaer on Sept 25, 2014 10:39:24 GMT -5
Looks like a pretty good kit, considering it's age.
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Post by Deano on Sept 25, 2014 11:33:52 GMT -5
Looks like a pretty good kit, considering it's age. Glad you are liking the build fella's , yeah Russ I am surprised at how good this kit is ... I would put it on a par with Trumpeter standards in 1/72 which say's a lot |
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Post by Deano on Sept 25, 2014 12:19:37 GMT -5
More progress today , managed to get all the detail parts onto lower hull ...all I need to do with that is add the brush guards to the lights , plus a few wires and its done!................  Added exhausts to the rear as the kit ones were completely wrong .  Finally I used green stuff to add dust cover ? to where the gun barrel meets the turret . Not exactly sure what it is called ? My first use of Green stuff and Im impressed !  |
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Post by desertrat on Sept 25, 2014 12:42:53 GMT -5
Taking shape nicely, greenstuff cover looks great!
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Post by Deano on Sept 25, 2014 14:32:52 GMT -5
Thank you sir ! |
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Post by rbaer on Sept 25, 2014 15:48:28 GMT -5
Looks good!
Are you using Squadron Green Stuff? If so, I like it, works for a lot of things.
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Post by Deano on Sept 26, 2014 9:54:35 GMT -5
Thanks Russ , no its games workshop stuff ... plan to start making my own stowage with it soon .... very easy to work with |
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Post by wbill76 on Sept 26, 2014 16:51:19 GMT -5
Nice work on the dust cover for the barrel Deano, impressive!
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Post by Deano on Sept 29, 2014 17:58:42 GMT -5
Many thanks Bill , still working away at the turret but the build side of things are nearly finished here ..............   Just working on the left hand stowage basket as we speak |
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Post by deafpanzer on Sept 29, 2014 18:00:53 GMT -5
Catching up! The camo nets look superb at that scale!!! Aftermarket or from scratch like cheese cloth or similar?
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Post by Leon on Sept 29, 2014 18:02:01 GMT -5
Very impressive looking Deano,keep up the great work. |
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Post by Deano on Sept 29, 2014 18:10:15 GMT -5
Catching up! The camo nets look superb at that scale!!! Aftermarket or from scratch like cheese cloth or similar? Thanks Guys ! Andy the nets are part of a CMK stowage set for Modern British Armour ... very good set indeed . Might be bold enough to start making my own soon . |
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Post by desertrat on Sept 30, 2014 13:22:36 GMT -5
they look great, i'am still using bandage and pva! how things have changed, ummmmm
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Post by Deano on Sept 30, 2014 20:27:42 GMT -5
DR , some of the old methods are still the best , think I bought these stowage sets through laziness lol! Well nearly home with this one , stowage basket is on as are a few other things ...........  Brush gaurds for the lights , then its paint time ! |
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Post by TRM on Sept 30, 2014 20:30:14 GMT -5
I heard "Paint"... Soon enough!! Some nice work there Deano...looking super!! |
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Post by Deano on Sept 30, 2014 20:31:50 GMT -5
Thanks T ! yeah paint is not that far away |
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Post by wbill76 on Oct 1, 2014 14:10:35 GMT -5
Looking forward to seeing the paint fly there Deano!
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