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Post by deafpanzer on Feb 7, 2018 15:49:12 GMT -5
Hey guys! I hope I didn't hurt you cause you fell off your chair when you saw that I am building something? I know it has been a year since I finished something. Mojo seems to be coming back slowly. Instead of tackling that huge B-24 Liberator build, I am going to build something easy for fun. And it will be a dedication to a friend who passed away recently and he was so huge fan of Russian armors and MIGs. My local club is going to do a memorial group build to honor him and I thought I can have an early start on this. The victim...   I bought this kit for only $10 at the model club and it came with resin engine. Since it was not planned, I ordered several aftermarket stuff and it should arrive this week and I will post here. I found this image and I liked it so I am going to do my best to make one just like this.  It will be painted like this... crazy camo scheme  Latest work...  My goal is to have it done in for local model show in March. If not, then I can always bring it to AMPS Nats in Dayton, Ohio. That's another motivational factor to keep me going! |
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Post by ogrejohn on Feb 7, 2018 18:02:35 GMT -5
Oh heck yeah! I guess I'm gonna have to come up there and see this one in person. Nice start Andy!
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Post by Leon on Feb 7, 2018 19:30:23 GMT -5
Nice to see you back at the bench buddy!  Your off to a good start.I'll be following along to see how this turns out.  |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 8, 2018 8:37:14 GMT -5
Love that coffee mug lol. Good to see you back at the bench buddy, and that it's a wreck is awesome.
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Post by flmlm on Feb 8, 2018 9:02:48 GMT -5
Well done my friend! Keep up the good work...my T72 is coming right along too....I have enjoyed going back to the Tamiya kit as I'm sure you have. Love your work it's always top shelf!
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Post by deafpanzer on Feb 8, 2018 11:23:21 GMT -5
Guys, thanks for tagging along! Worked on the engine a bit more last night. This resin set is real nice and everything fits perfectly except for one part where I had to cut two places off the hull to make the engine base fit. Easy job!
John- Hey buddy! I can bring it to our next club meeting... good way to keep me motivated. Thanks!
Leon- Thanks... glad to have you along!
Rob- I figured you would love the mug. I guess Todd doesn't approve? Hope my first wreck comes out good! Glad the kit was only $10... I will never ruin a $50+ kit. LOL
Mike- Believe me thank you for keeping me motivated! Happy to have you along too!
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Post by thug626 on Feb 8, 2018 12:29:37 GMT -5
Ah! There you are Andy. I was about to turn out the dogs to go looking for you. Count me in on this build my friend. I do enjoy watching your builds. That being said, You'd better turn that mug around! You'll never get anything done staring at that.  That camo scheme looks like a good AB exercise. |
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Post by deafpanzer on Feb 8, 2018 12:50:01 GMT -5
LOL! Consider it done! Wait?!?! Where is my mug now? Oh its in the dishwasher now so I guess I will see her tomorrow or so. Wait a minute! You want to meet her too?!?!?
Always a pleasure to have you aboard. I am torn between airbrushing or hand painting the camo scheme. Looking at pictures it looks like the terrorists had their tanks painted by brushes instead of spray but I still am digging for more info.
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Post by thug626 on Feb 8, 2018 12:53:28 GMT -5
No! No! No! The mug will only distract from the build. Either way how you decide to paint the beastie, it will be an interesting camo scheme. Build away my friend. |
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Post by dierk on Feb 8, 2018 13:01:05 GMT -5
Glad to see you've got your mojo back - or have you abducted mine? Haven't seen it in a while  You want to watch how you handle that mug - you could have somebody's eyes out with those |
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Post by deafpanzer on Feb 8, 2018 13:01:15 GMT -5
No! No! No! The mug will only distract from the build.  LOL thanks again! |
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Post by Tojo72 on Feb 8, 2018 13:30:40 GMT -5
Hey Andy,so your doing a "Rob special",should beca nice project.Good luck on the demolition.
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Post by deafpanzer on Feb 8, 2018 13:46:20 GMT -5
Hey Andy,so your doing a "Rob special",should beca nice project.Good luck on the demolition. "Rob Special"? LOL You nailed it... I already have begged Rob for assistance when I have questions or concerns since it will be my first attempt. Happy to have you aboard my friend! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 11, 2018 11:00:22 GMT -5
? What ? Can this be for real ? Ok buddy you got the parts now dont stop . |
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Post by reserve on Feb 11, 2018 21:34:23 GMT -5
Cool! You're gonna like that Tammy T-55, perhaps the most enjoyable armor build I've ever done
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Post by deafpanzer on Feb 13, 2018 13:08:13 GMT -5
Carl- LOL! Its real I think... glad to have you board! Mark- Thanks! I find myself retuyrning to Tamiya especially the newer ones now. They are so much fun to build! Guys- Almost done with the resin engine... only need to add wirings and rear wall.  Nothing makes me happy more than aftermarket sets... everything I ordered last week have arrived.  Have a good one!
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Post by fhvn4d on Feb 13, 2018 15:42:18 GMT -5
How did you get Laura to sit still for that coffee cup pose ?
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Post by deafpanzer on Feb 13, 2018 15:48:42 GMT -5
How did you get Laura to sit still for that coffee cup pose ? Lots of booze... easy! |
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Post by Leon on Feb 13, 2018 18:16:09 GMT -5
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Post by dierk on Feb 14, 2018 4:21:50 GMT -5
Ooooh, my favourite: AM goodies!
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Post by mrt51 on Feb 14, 2018 12:07:05 GMT -5
WOW! There is work on Andy's bench.....give me a minute while I compose myself.
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Post by deafpanzer on Feb 14, 2018 14:19:45 GMT -5
Dierk- Me too! I must get everything... everything!!! LOL Thanks!
Terry- Are you OK?!?! Hope you didn't fall off your chair did you? Always good hearing from you!
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Post by ossie262 on Feb 14, 2018 15:11:58 GMT -5
Hi
liking what I am seeing , do you want any pictures of a T55 engine bay I think I do have one minus the clutch some where . when we were changing the clutch on DuxfordsT55
Ossie
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Post by ogrejohn on Feb 14, 2018 15:47:23 GMT -5
Looking good Andy!
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Post by mrt51 on Feb 14, 2018 17:19:42 GMT -5
Dierk- Me too! I must get everything... everything!!! LOL Thanks! Terry- Are you OK?!?! Hope you didn't fall off your chair did you? Always good hearing from you! Yes. I ate some chocolate. It really helps.
Looking forward to your progress.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 15, 2018 8:08:57 GMT -5
lolol only a $10 kit, but $100 worth of AM sets. Just have fun with it brotha, don't overthink it. Here is my Trumpy T62....OOTB and basic.  |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Feb 15, 2018 9:11:13 GMT -5
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Crack open that kit and smell the build ????
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Post by flmlm on Feb 15, 2018 10:49:25 GMT -5
Wow that is some incredible work. Love it!
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Post by sabre on Feb 16, 2018 7:09:59 GMT -5
Nice start Andy and it's great to see that Mojo return... hope you have some fun with this build.
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Post by dupes on Feb 16, 2018 10:18:16 GMT -5
Andy! Glad to see you building again (finally). How long has it been?
You should poke around the archives...I'm quite sure that Wingnut did that exact scheme from the Bison sheet a couple of years back.
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Your off to a good start.I'll be following along to see how this turns out. 
