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Post by reserve on Apr 4, 2015 10:24:27 GMT -5
For those of us who remember the lines at the gas stations in the seventies this tile will make sense. While I'm figuring out what to do about the stalled project I started earlier I decided to occupy my time with some LHS finds  This kit is being much more co-operative  It also has tiny little track links but at least they stay together when dry fit. Too bad Tristar went under, this is a pretty nice kit in spite of thick attachment points along with a few other minor gripes. Regards, Mark |
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Post by TRM on Apr 4, 2015 11:01:33 GMT -5
Looking forward to this one Mark!! Nice to hear things are going well at the outset!!
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Post by Deano on Apr 4, 2015 11:06:40 GMT -5
Tristar are good kits and you have made a good start , keep it coming mate !
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Post by deafpanzer on Apr 4, 2015 12:23:57 GMT -5
NICE!!! I really like the diorama base too!
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 4, 2015 19:31:32 GMT -5
I remember hearing that another manufacturer (can't recall which one exactly) bought the Tristar molds so you may see these resurrected again in the near future. Looks like this one is going to cooperate more than the T-26 for sure. Off to a good start Mark!
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Post by Tojo72 on Apr 4, 2015 19:48:33 GMT -5
Nice looking project.
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Post by Leon on Apr 4, 2015 20:31:55 GMT -5
Off to a good start Mark!  Looks like it has a lot of nice detail.  |
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Post by threadbear. on Apr 5, 2015 15:09:06 GMT -5
Looking good. I heard and read so much good stuff about Tristar but never bought any of their kits. Miniart Dioramas. Hard core modelling!
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Post by reserve on Apr 7, 2015 15:00:18 GMT -5
Thank you gents It's moving along  I keep breaking the tracks with my ham hands it's most vexing Regards, Mark |
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Post by reserve on Apr 9, 2015 18:10:07 GMT -5
Just about ready for basecoat  Overall a great little kit  Would have been nice if more of the interior was visible oh well Regards, Mark |
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Post by Leon on Apr 9, 2015 18:44:40 GMT -5
Looking really good Mark! What's visible through the open hatches looks great. |
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Post by bbrowniii on Apr 9, 2015 18:57:46 GMT -5
Cool project... love those little Tristar Pz I's.
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 10, 2015 12:57:59 GMT -5
Ready to sling some paint on this little guy Mark, looking forward to it.
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Post by TRM on Apr 11, 2015 9:06:03 GMT -5
Always a tough thing seeing all the interior building it and then when the lid goes on...not so much is seen! Well, you know its in there!! Looking great btw!! I like the looks of it sitting on the base unit!! Keep it going! |
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Post by Deano on Apr 11, 2015 9:39:40 GMT -5
Super neat work Marc , luv the interior . I take it you are having much more fun with this kit |
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Post by reserve on Apr 12, 2015 10:05:29 GMT -5
Thanks gents
Leon as per my usual stinginess of effort I only paid attention to the visible interior
Bbrownii this is my first Tristar and I'm favorably impressed
Bill that'll be happening later today
T thanks and it's funny to be working with a commercial base but I'm beginning to like these MiniArt bases alot
Deano thanks and yes this one is not fighting near as hard as the other. I will, however, take the ohter back up once the set of MK tracks I found for it arrives.
Nest stop paint
Regards,
Mark
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Post by Wes on Apr 12, 2015 14:02:08 GMT -5
Just catching up Mark.
Youve done a really fine job so far.
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Post by reserve on Apr 14, 2015 12:41:36 GMT -5
Thanks Wes It's coming along, more filters and pinwash next   Regards, Mark |
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 14, 2015 14:48:52 GMT -5
Looks so good Mark that your figure has completely lost his head over it!  Keep it coming! |
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Post by reserve on Apr 15, 2015 15:09:35 GMT -5
I thought there was something that did not look finished with my little kraut...  Chipping away bit by bit Regards, Mark |
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Post by Leon on Apr 15, 2015 17:43:18 GMT -5
Nice start on the base Mark! Looking good. |
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Post by petros on Apr 16, 2015 7:36:30 GMT -5
Good progress!
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Post by Deano on Apr 16, 2015 14:48:03 GMT -5
Very nice PG colour Marc , which brand did you use?
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Post by reserve on Apr 16, 2015 17:27:15 GMT -5
Leon, Petros, thanks guys Deano that's MM acrylic Schwarzgrau base with three layers of MM enamel Lichtgrau filter. Thanks also brother Today's damage  I need to stabilize the vacuform base somehow as it will be too fragile left hollow. To that end I'm thinking of using some of Wingy's discovery, Durham's water putty. I'll just invert the base, pour some in, let harden, and it'll be rigid and strong. Yes? What can go wrong?? Regards, Mark |
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Post by Deano on Apr 16, 2015 17:39:25 GMT -5
Hi Marc , I know you are in the building trade ? so getting decorators filler should be easy enough ? I used this before to fill the underside and it worked a treat less messy too .
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Post by reserve on Apr 16, 2015 18:01:08 GMT -5
Hey Deano
I've been in the building trades on and off for close to forty years now but I'm not doing it for a living anymore; I make better money as a Registered Nurse or a tractor trailer driver. I'm getting a bit long in the tooth for 40 hours a week of such work also.
There's a place called Lowe's about six miles down the street from me and they have all sorts of outstanding goodies; this Durham's putty is available there and I acquired eight pounds of it. Probably have enough I suppose...Good to hear that you've tried this successfully my confidence has been boosted.
Regards,
Mark
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Post by deafpanzer on Apr 16, 2015 21:35:54 GMT -5
I love those little panzers... look how tiny it is standing next to the wall!
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Post by petros on Apr 17, 2015 6:25:31 GMT -5
I need to stabilize the vacuform base somehow as it will be too fragile left hollow. To that end I'm thinking of using some of Wingy's discovery, Durham's water putty. I'll just invert the base, pour some in, let harden, and it'll be rigid and strong. Yes? What can go wrong?? Regards, Mark Hi When I had to do that once years ago, I used construction plaster - poured it in and let it dry. Was rock solid afterwards. |
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Post by TRM on Apr 17, 2015 6:38:57 GMT -5
Looking really good the Mark! Great little scene emerging!
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Post by wing_nut on Apr 17, 2015 10:00:49 GMT -5
Hey Mark...The Pz. looks great As soon as I stared to read the wobbly base post I was think that I had the perfect idea to suggest. Had no idea I had already done it telepathically.  I got one of those rubber mixing bowls from Micro Mark but is too big and the Durhams doesn't come off as easy as I had hoped. Still it will be good if i ever need a large bath. I was using the big plastic Solo cups, much better and just toss them when your done. Now I save the 2lb Greek yogurt containers rom Costco, as long as I'm eating it everyday. |
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Looks like it has a lot of nice detail. 
Keep it coming! 
I got one of those rubber mixing bowls from Micro Mark but is too big and the Durhams doesn't come off as easy as I had hoped. Still it will be good if i ever need a large bath. I was using the big plastic Solo cups, much better and just toss them when your done. Now I save the 2lb Greek yogurt containers rom Costco, as long as I'm eating it everyday.
