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Post by flmlm on Apr 4, 2016 19:46:20 GMT -5
Good Evening
Thought I'd share this build, my first Academy kit not to bad...I'm used to Tamiya and Dragon kits but this kit not to bad so far. My first impression was a little more flash than I'm used to and fit didn't feel as good as others but it's ok. This build..was intended as a fun build and something to get me away from my beloved Sherman's. First of all decided to mix the recommended base color with Tamiya Paints...XF-57Buff 80% XF-5 Flat Green and XF-63 German Grey....the mix called for Dark Grey but German Grey is all I had.
It's been fun so far obviously the model is an old motorized mold but I can deal with it. Updates may be slow do to life's responsibilities but I look forward to getting this kit moving out of the stash...ha ha......need to make more room for Sherman's. Time for a cold drink and lifting up my feet...cheers
Regards Mike
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Post by deafpanzer on Apr 4, 2016 21:53:20 GMT -5
Great start... count me in too!!!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2016 7:59:05 GMT -5
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 5, 2016 14:00:02 GMT -5
Off to a great start! Pulling up a chair.
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Post by flmlm on Apr 8, 2016 11:21:53 GMT -5
Good Afternoon My Friends
Not a whole lot of progress to this point I've installed all the compartment lids on the deck of the beast along with the head lights and guards. While removing the headlights and guards from the sprue I was wondering what you guys use to accomplish this? Years ago I purchased a pair of Testers cutters which worked for many years. After purchasing another pair they were not very good. I've purchased several types since then but have yet to find an acceptable pair. I have recently purchased a pair of tweezers cutters (pictured below) from Squadron and I love them! Their great for removing small parts from the sprue for large pieces not so much. Happy Friday lets have a drink...cheers
Regards Mike
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 8, 2016 11:30:54 GMT -5
Looking good Mike! I have a pair of those tweezer cutters as well and use them from time to time but my main sprue cutting device is the trusty pair of Tamiya sprue cutters.
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Post by flmlm on Apr 8, 2016 11:46:56 GMT -5
Looking good Mike! I have a pair of those tweezer cutters as well and use them from time to time but my main sprue cutting device is the trusty pair of Tamiya sprue cutters. Thanks for the heads up Bill I'll take a look at those don't think I've tried them.
Regards Mike
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Post by dierk on Apr 8, 2016 12:17:09 GMT -5
I don't own a sprue cutter - I use these Cheaper, and IMO better: the danger of parts pinging off into the jaws of the carpet monster are much reduced - especially as I use a T-shirt as a lap-apron. |
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Post by flmlm on Apr 9, 2016 16:54:23 GMT -5
Happy Saturday Got a lot done today it was a very productive afternoon Regards Mike   |
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Post by deafpanzer on Apr 10, 2016 22:44:48 GMT -5
Michelob Ultra?!?!? I approve! LOL Tank looking good!
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Post by flmlm on Apr 11, 2016 13:26:40 GMT -5
Thanks Andy....hmm one piece glued drink....and repeat as many times necessary. ha ha
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Mike
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 11, 2016 18:51:19 GMT -5
Thanks Andy....hmm one piece glued drink....and repeat as many times necessary. ha ha Regards Mike Sounds like the perfect recipe for building indy tracks or dealing with ERA block armor to me!  |
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Post by flmlm on Apr 14, 2016 17:02:08 GMT -5
getting a little further along on my build. Won't be long and it'll be primer and paint! Thanks for the heads up on the Tamiya sprue cutters wbill76 they work much better than what I had.
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Mike
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 14, 2016 22:56:59 GMT -5
Bring on the paint!  |
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Post by deafpanzer on Apr 15, 2016 12:03:24 GMT -5
Man, I kept forgetting to buy that sprue cutter from Tamiya. I rarely see them at model shows and my local shops don't supply them. So where did you order it from if you did?
Bring on the primer! I love the smell of primer in the morning you can scream...
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Post by flmlm on Apr 15, 2016 14:06:05 GMT -5
Hi ya Andy..cheers and Happy Friday...I just ordered them off ebay
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Post by deafpanzer on Apr 15, 2016 14:35:08 GMT -5
Thanks Michael! Checking now... LOL
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Post by flmlm on Apr 16, 2016 10:20:00 GMT -5
Happy Saturday Hoping to get the turret basket assembled and added to the rear of the turret. Not a big fan of these things and of course there are injector marks on the support brackets so I've filled them no giant issue but just an added frustration. Looks like a great day to have a drink,sand and glue. Additionally I've used all the base color for the beast so a new batch is in the making. Regards Mike   |
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Post by flmlm on Apr 28, 2016 17:47:45 GMT -5
Happy Friday Eve Been making a little progress on the M60 starting to take shape. Haven't been able to spend as much time on it as I like but it's coming along. Looking forward to spending more time on it this weekend. Added a little color to the deck. Have a great weekend. Cheers Mike    |
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 28, 2016 18:40:37 GMT -5
Looking good with the first round of paint on, you're all set for a productive weekend by the look of things. |
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Post by flmlm on Apr 28, 2016 18:46:40 GMT -5
Looking good with the first round of paint on, you're all set for a productive weekend by the look of things. Thanks! Depends on how deep into the cooler I reach......lol but I've got another project that I really want to get this one off the bench. ; ) Regards Mike |
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Post by Leon on Apr 28, 2016 19:08:51 GMT -5
Base color looks good Mike!  |
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Post by flmlm on Apr 28, 2016 21:33:01 GMT -5
Thanks Leon I was trying something different than the desert yellow. Really like the off green was hoping for something a little darker for the base.....lesson learned...try it first on a piece of scrap.
Regards
Mike
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Post by deafpanzer on Apr 29, 2016 10:54:20 GMT -5
Paint looking real good on her now. Guess what had arrived recently? Tamiya cutter! LOL. I haven't tried it yet and I plan to do tomorrow at the club meeting.
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Post by flmlm on Apr 29, 2016 18:25:07 GMT -5
Andy ....for me the Tamiya cutters met my expectation.
Enjoy my friend and indulge with a cool drink! Summers coming ha ha
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Post by flmlm on May 3, 2016 16:11:58 GMT -5
Good Evening, Got a little further along with my project working on the turret and insuring the barrel seams have been taken care of. Additionally I've started on the figure and related storage, I became distracted by a bust I've had laying around....using it for a little practice as well. hopefully sometime this week I'll add the base color for the turret. Regards Mike    |
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Post by Leon on May 3, 2016 17:58:35 GMT -5
Turret is looking good Mike! Looks as busy as the Shot Kal turret I'm working on now. |
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Post by flmlm on May 3, 2016 19:23:00 GMT -5
Thanks Leon that's a good description....a lot of stuff going on with the turret.......an it's not a subject I know a lot about ...so I've tried to research the net as I go along...been an enjoyable build all in all.
Regards
Mike
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Post by flmlm on May 6, 2016 17:30:45 GMT -5
Good Evening Slipped off this afternoon and did a little modeling....finally got the base coat on the turret.....I'm digging it....have a drink...cheers have a great weekend!   |
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Post by Leon on May 6, 2016 18:39:36 GMT -5
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