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Post by vlpbruce on Jul 17, 2015 17:41:17 GMT -5
Hello everybody. My birthday present to me showed up at the store today.  I haven't really gotten into it too heavily yet, but it looks like a very nice kit. I can see a few things I need to fix or add, but not much at all. I will be getting pictures when I get home, and hope to start posting tomorrow or Sunday. Thanks for looking in. |
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Post by Leon on Jul 17, 2015 17:52:05 GMT -5
I'll be following along as soon as you pop the top Bruce!   |
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Post by Tojo72 on Jul 17, 2015 19:01:31 GMT -5
Very nice,should be a good one.
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Post by John Everett on Jul 17, 2015 20:51:29 GMT -5
Oohh! I didn't know they made one of these.
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Post by TRM on Jul 17, 2015 21:08:49 GMT -5
Awesome!! Can't wait to see you rip into it Bruce!! I think I need extra snacks for this one!! |
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Post by vlpbruce on Jul 17, 2015 21:31:30 GMT -5
Welcome aboard Guys.
Looking at her more, I need to add the gas mask canisters and racks for the crew, the MG-34 ammunition bags, and the cotter pins on the track pins. The rest of it looks really nice.
I did notice one mistake though. All of the markings are for early vehicles, but the track links are of the late style.
A great feature is they have the final drive and steering brake drums in multiple pieces with the interior gears showing. I'm thinking this one might end up as a field service diorama.
Thanks for looking in.
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Post by vlpbruce on Jul 18, 2015 10:29:47 GMT -5
All righty then, here we go. Here are the box contents.  Here are the sprues needed for the engine.  I am hoping to get to actual construction tonight. Thanks for your interest. |
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 18, 2015 16:58:16 GMT -5
Should keep you busy Bruce! Can't beat that for a nice b-day project. Looking forward to seeing what you do with it.
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Post by BJ on Jul 18, 2015 17:57:07 GMT -5
Bookmarked this one..
I do hate to say there is a fair amount of errors on the interior/engine bay though. Just depends on Rivet Counter Anal you want to get.
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Post by vlpbruce on Jul 18, 2015 19:39:44 GMT -5
Thanks Bill and Billie, welcome aboard. I have quite a few pics of the insides, so I think I'll be able to muddle my way through it.  |
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Post by Leon on Jul 18, 2015 19:56:53 GMT -5
Looking forward to your first update Bruce! |
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Post by TRM on Jul 19, 2015 6:40:47 GMT -5
Commence snipping and gluing!! |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jul 20, 2015 14:37:10 GMT -5
AWESOME!!! Don't ever forget that you have a local friend who can help you carry it to the shows. LOL Have fun my friend!
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Post by vlpbruce on Jul 20, 2015 17:17:32 GMT -5
Hello everybody, Here we are after a good day yesterday. I managed to get the engine built.  After another couple of hours, I had the auxiliary generator done.  Finally, I got the transmission pretty well ready too.  I did get some paint on the engine this morning, and will t ry to get some more on tonight. Thanks for looking on. |
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Post by Leon on Jul 20, 2015 17:35:01 GMT -5
Off to a good start Bruce! Engine,generator and tranny are looking good. |
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Post by reserve on Jul 20, 2015 18:40:54 GMT -5
They've got one of these in my LHS drool drool
Have at 'er brother this one's in good hands
Regards,
Mark
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Post by vlpbruce on Jul 20, 2015 18:51:25 GMT -5
Thanks guys.
I'm hoping I won't run into too many snags on this one.
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Post by JimD on Jul 22, 2015 0:34:36 GMT -5
Sheesh what a monster. I'm watching fir sure. Great start.
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Post by vlpbruce on Jul 22, 2015 16:31:50 GMT -5
Thanks guys, welcome aboard. I had no bench time yesterday because I was judging two more fairs. I did get the engine base coated this morning.   I also started getting the hull floor together.  I am hoping to get more done tonight. Thanks as always for looking in. |
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Post by Leon on Jul 22, 2015 17:01:39 GMT -5
Engine looks good with the base coat Bruce and nice start on the hull floor! |
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Post by vlpbruce on Jul 22, 2015 21:26:02 GMT -5
Thanks Leon.
I'm hoping to get more done tomorrow.
By the way, I have started the ammunition. They give you a very nice selection. I'll probably paint all 84 rounds then decide which ones to use.
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Post by Deano on Jul 23, 2015 5:05:19 GMT -5
Great project Bruce , nice start too that engine looks reeeeeeeeeeeeal good !!!
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 23, 2015 16:49:39 GMT -5
Coming along nicely Bruce! Engine looks good.
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Post by vlpbruce on Jul 23, 2015 18:41:59 GMT -5
Thank you Deano and Bill. I still have a lot of general gunking to do, but it's heading in the right direction. I did manage to get the right side ammunition lockers together, as well as the rear bulkhead. I was going to say I haven't seen many ejector pin marks, then I looked at the engine side of the bulkhead. There were about 20 of them. Looking at the kit a little better, I can say there are not many more I will have to deal with. Anyway, here's the ammo lockers and bulkhead dry fitted:  I had to try some of the other assemblies I had too:  I am hoping to have a little more tomorrow. As always, I do appreciate all of your input. |
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Post by Leon on Jul 23, 2015 19:15:29 GMT -5
Nice work on the ammunition lockers and the engine and tranny dry fit look great! |
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Post by vlpbruce on Jul 23, 2015 21:10:38 GMT -5
Thanks Leon. If I'm not careful, it might start looking like a Panzer IV pretty soon. |
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Post by panzerjager2 on Jul 23, 2015 23:39:12 GMT -5
ZOWIE.............. that's BIG
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Post by S e r z h on Jul 25, 2015 1:44:33 GMT -5
I watch with great interest! Good luck!
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Post by vlpbruce on Jul 25, 2015 19:01:49 GMT -5
Thanks guys. Welcome aboard.
She is a biggun PJ. I am hoping to get back to her tomorrow, with updates coming soon after.
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Post by vlpbruce on Jul 27, 2015 17:43:07 GMT -5
Hello everybody, I did get some bench time in over the weekend. I got a good start on the hull rear:  I also started the suspension parts:    I started assembling the tracks, and was surprised by how easily they went together. I am hoping to have more to share very soon. Thanks for looking. |
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