joelsmith
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There no winners in war, only survivors.
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Post by joelsmith on Jan 1, 2017 16:26:57 GMT -5
Leon, what I did for a commission build was to cut the plastic rungs off, and drill the boom for wire rungs that I inserted before painting. Hope this helps, Joel.
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Post by Leon on Jan 1, 2017 16:34:17 GMT -5
Joel,thanks for suggestion! I was just thinking about that!  |
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Post by TRM on Jan 1, 2017 20:57:01 GMT -5
Breaks are good!!  Looks like you're taming the beast though Leon! Keep beating it up on the bench!! |
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Post by Leon on Jan 2, 2017 5:42:38 GMT -5
Breaks are good!! Looks like you're taming the beast though Leon! Keep beating it up on the bench!! Breaks are good Todd! If i push myself i'll probably make a mistake and regret it later. |
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Post by mrt51 on Jan 2, 2017 8:53:29 GMT -5
Looking pretty good! Keep at it.
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Post by Leon on Jan 2, 2017 9:27:34 GMT -5
Thank you Terry! Be back at it as soon as my coffee is ready. |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 2, 2017 12:51:29 GMT -5
WHOA! I step way from the office just for couple of days and I almost missed a great process on this! Good work my friend
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Post by Leon on Jan 2, 2017 12:54:46 GMT -5
Thank you Andy!  This just the start,i'll be posting an update soon. |
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Post by Leon on Jan 2, 2017 14:17:52 GMT -5
Afternoon fellas! Got the upper and lower hull and front glacias on.After about a half hour and some very colorful language i got the boom in place and some of the cables installed.The cable in front needs to be cut back when i'm ready to install the cleavis.Time for a short break as this is really testing my patience.  Hope you like the progress. One note guys! I had to enlarge the holes in parts B7 with an .063 drill as they were really tight for parts B6 to fit into.  001 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  002 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  003 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  004 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr Thanks for looking! As always ACW. |
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Post by Tobi on Jan 3, 2017 3:36:02 GMT -5
Looking very nice! Would you recommend the kit?
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Post by Leon on Jan 3, 2017 5:24:17 GMT -5
Tobi thank you! Yes i would recommend the kit. So far no major issues.The only think i don't like is the silver colored PE that came in the kit.It's a pain to work with. |
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Post by dupes on Jan 3, 2017 11:50:38 GMT -5
I may have just missed this, but what's the "cable" made of? Is it wire?
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Post by Leon on Jan 3, 2017 12:14:33 GMT -5
Dupes, the cables are thick and thin string!
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Post by Tobi on Jan 3, 2017 14:05:28 GMT -5
Tobi thank you! Yes i would recommend the kit. So far no major issues.The only think i don't like is the silver colored PE that came in the kit.It's a pain to work with. Did you anneal it prior to bending? A hot flame sometimes does magic to PE! And you can harden it again in cold water after you're done... |
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Post by Leon on Jan 3, 2017 14:08:08 GMT -5
Tobi, no I did'nt! Great suggestion for the next time.
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Post by Leon on Jan 3, 2017 17:39:55 GMT -5
Evening fellas! Thought i would get a jump on putting some primer on the wheels and tracks.The kit tracks are'nt bad and I'm giving some thought of replacing them with some Friuls.Thanks for looking.  001 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr |
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joelsmith
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Member since: July 2012
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Post by joelsmith on Jan 3, 2017 17:47:09 GMT -5
Leon, the AFV Club link to link tracks are very nice. The only problem I had was they can't take a enamel wash. Are you going to paint the kit in NATO 3 color?
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Post by Leon on Jan 3, 2017 17:59:10 GMT -5
Joel,NATO 3 color is the plan! I hear you on the enamal wash.That's why i prefer the Friuls. |
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Post by bbrowniii on Jan 3, 2017 18:38:23 GMT -5
Leon
Really love this build so far. Your PE work is darn impressive!
Cool vehicle!!
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Post by Leon on Jan 3, 2017 19:05:13 GMT -5
Boyd thank you! The PE is giving me a battle but i'm winning. |
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Post by TRM on Jan 3, 2017 20:00:31 GMT -5
Oooo....primer!! Fun stuff!! Looking good Leon...bring on the color! |
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Post by Leon on Jan 3, 2017 20:15:55 GMT -5
Todd thank you! The wheels are the only thing ready for color. Still have a whole lotta bits to add to the M88.Color on it is going to be awhile. |
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Post by dierk on Jan 4, 2017 8:04:28 GMT -5
Looking good Leon!
Hmmmm, primer, waiting for paint.
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Post by Leon on Jan 4, 2017 10:22:49 GMT -5
Dierk, you had better find something to occupy yourself with! Paint is aways off yet.
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Post by Leon on Jan 4, 2017 19:34:59 GMT -5
Evening fellas! I almost had a near disaster with this build awhile ago.I had just finished adding some more bits to the upper rear hull and was getting ready to put this away for the night when the boom lunged forward and broke and one of the pins popped out.As you can see step 9 i circled where the part broke free.Evidently it was a week glue joint and i fixed it with a little CA glue for a stronger bond.The pin in step 10 ended up on the floor and was luckly recovered.I have to say my heart was in my throat for a minute.  001 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr  002 by Leon Dorak, on Flickr |
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Post by chromdome35 on Jan 4, 2017 19:41:24 GMT -5
Glad you were able to avoid disaster!
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Post by Leon on Jan 4, 2017 20:08:14 GMT -5
Thanks CD! Looks like i'm going to need to be extra careful with the boom up while glueing parts on the rear hull. |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 4, 2017 20:14:32 GMT -5
Never a dull moment in our modeling world! It probably happens to me every night...
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Post by Leon on Jan 4, 2017 20:23:08 GMT -5
Andy,once enough is all i need! |
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joelsmith
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Jul 5, 2012 22:33:58 GMT -5
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Post by joelsmith on Jan 4, 2017 20:30:35 GMT -5
Great save Leon! You could have made another pin out of styrene rod, but that would have been a PITA. Oh I forgot to mention this, the reason you are having difficulty with the PE is that it is stainless steel (or CRES for the more OCAR among us!) Heating it didn't help when I built the one I did for commission. Talk more soon, Joel.
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Looks like you're taming the beast though Leon! Keep beating it up on the bench!! 
This just the start,i'll be posting an update soon. 
Hope you like the progress.
