fhvn4d
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Post by fhvn4d on Nov 25, 2017 21:35:08 GMT -5
So, some of my AMPS Vt friends are doing something called a "Turkey Shoot" where we complete a kit in 4 days. My choice? Tamiyas Merkava.........  IMG_5894 by Brian Messier, on Flickr This is the kitchen table, where I do most all of my work lately.  IMG_5926 by Brian Messier, on Flickr Progress on the lower hull.  IMG_5908 by Brian Messier, on Flickr Primed with Vallajo primer desert tan....Somewhere, a 4 year old is running around naked after his bath.  IMG_5924 by Brian Messier, on Flickr OK, I like to cheat and use a hairdryer in my spray booth covered with a towel to speed up drying time.  IMG_5925 by Brian Messier, on Flickr Sofar, thats the progress....This guy keeps getting in the way.  IMG_5923 by Brian Messier, on Flickr My portable work station.... fits under the kitchen table when not in use (although the wife makes sure it goes in a corner in the bedroom).  IMG_5906 by Brian Messier, on Flickr |
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Post by TRM on Nov 25, 2017 21:44:08 GMT -5
LOL...leave it to you to crack another kit!! Looks like you have a good handle on it...best of luck getting this across the finish line!
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Post by dierk on Nov 26, 2017 4:20:09 GMT -5
Tick tock, tick tock  Get 'er done. |
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Post by Leon on Nov 26, 2017 5:53:49 GMT -5
Off to a good start Brian!
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Post by Tojo72 on Nov 26, 2017 7:03:37 GMT -5
Wow,I remember doing that kit in the 80's,should be fun.
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Post by fhvn4d on Nov 26, 2017 17:45:06 GMT -5
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Post by TRM on Nov 26, 2017 17:47:24 GMT -5
Your close Brian! Probably not good you took the break and snuck out to the LHS!!  But it was great getting to see you and your son for a bit! Hell, I even spent some money for once! Let the paint flow brotha'! |
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Post by fhvn4d on Nov 26, 2017 18:51:20 GMT -5
Your close Brian! Probably not good you took the break and snuck out to the LHS!! But it was great getting to see you and your son for a bit! Hell, I even spent some money for once! Let the paint flow brotha'! LOCAL being the relative term! I actually passed my LHS to go to Spare time... but mecca awaited LOL. I needed the break anyway and since the 40% off sale ended today I had to do it... thank god he was in there cause I would have literally flipped my lid if they had indeed been closed LOL... An hour and a half drive with that little munchkin gabbin all the way (did the same thing on the way home too). |
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Post by TRM on Nov 26, 2017 19:37:55 GMT -5
LOL...well it was local for me! The little guy was a bit loquacious! But you save about $45....so not too bad all around! |
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Post by fhvn4d on Nov 26, 2017 20:42:15 GMT -5
LOL...well it was local for me! The little guy was a bit loquacious! But you save about $45....so not too bad all around! Loquatious is an understatement |
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Post by TRM on Nov 26, 2017 20:54:19 GMT -5
LOL!! I was having trouble keeping up! He did really good when you cut him a deal! He earned the mini-war set! |
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Post by fhvn4d on Nov 26, 2017 23:00:06 GMT -5
Fraid I am admitting defeat on the 4 day build. Agree with Todd that I should have probably stayed home and worked more on it..... Shes one track and skirt away from built.... but needs more paint, weathering Etc.....   on the |
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Post by fhvn4d on Nov 27, 2017 0:09:11 GMT -5
TRACKS SKIRTS ON.... a minute too late ..LOL... Ill be taking my time with weathering and decals.   |
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Crack open that kit and smell the build ????
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Post by flmlm on Nov 30, 2017 8:42:30 GMT -5
Very nice looking build.
Regards
Mike
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Post by fhvn4d on Nov 30, 2017 14:59:26 GMT -5
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Post by Leon on Nov 30, 2017 20:06:39 GMT -5
Merks looking good Brian! |
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 1, 2017 13:48:57 GMT -5
Looking good Brian... saw the real thing at a tank museum in Germany and I fell in love with it.
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Post by rbaer on Dec 3, 2017 17:07:54 GMT -5
Merkava: A face only a mother could love. I think I still have two of them in the stash, wondering what to do with them now the the Takom kits are out. More "what-ifs" probably.
Yours is looking good, enjoy the weathering.
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Post by fhvn4d on Dec 10, 2017 10:53:42 GMT -5
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Post by Leon on Dec 10, 2017 11:50:22 GMT -5
Nice work Brian! I like it. |
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 11, 2017 14:48:13 GMT -5
Looking good my friend!
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Post by rbaer on Dec 14, 2017 21:15:48 GMT -5
Nicely done. That old Tamiya kit is really one of their better efforts, given it's age.
One point for your consideration: On the first Merk 1s, the big exhaust grill on the right side was for engine cooling air only. You do have the two small engine exhaust ports sooted up nicely, but with those two outlets present, that indicates a relatively early production tank with separate engine exhausts. Later -1s and all subsequent Merks ran ALL the exhaust and engine and trans cooling discharge air out the one big grill on the right. Small thing, I doubt anyone would notice.
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Post by fhvn4d on Dec 15, 2017 12:53:30 GMT -5
Nicely done. That old Tamiya kit is really one of their better efforts, given it's age. One point for your consideration: On the first Merk 1s, the big exhaust grill on the right side was for engine cooling air only. You do have the two small engine exhaust ports sooted up nicely, but with those two outlets present, that indicates a relatively early production tank with separate engine exhausts. Later -1s and all subsequent Merks ran ALL the exhaust and engine and trans cooling discharge air out the one big grill on the right. Small thing, I doubt anyone would notice. Thank you for that !!! I used some reference photos from a couple books I bought and didnt notice early/late, just that the soot was prominent in that area. Ill have to look some more and maybe change it up a little or dust it down |
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Post by Tojo72 on Dec 15, 2017 15:53:54 GMT -5
Wow,came out real nice
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But it was great getting to see you and your son for a bit! Hell, I even spent some money for once! 
