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Post by Tojo72 on Apr 3, 2023 16:49:49 GMT -5
I started this recently,it's going good so far.I would say that it's similar to Dragon kits in detail,the plastic might be a little softer,and some of the attachment points are pretty thick,but all in all it's going well It's not gonna be a full blog,but I'll post some updates.     The kit came with link and length tracks which I'm not crazy about,they are pretty nice,but I picked up these 3-D printed tracks,they click together easily and hold together well,came in About a week from Poland,less the $30 with shipping.  |
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Post by tcoat on Apr 3, 2023 17:10:09 GMT -5
Looks like a very nice kit. I have never heard of them.
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Post by chromdome35 on Apr 3, 2023 21:35:08 GMT -5
I started this recently,it's going good so far.I would say that it's similar to Dragon kits in detail,the plastic might be a little softer,and some of the attachment points are pretty thick,but all in all it's going well It's not gonna be a full blog,but I'll post some updates. The kit came with link and length tracks which I'm not crazy about,they are pretty nice,but I picked up these 3-D printed tracks,they click together easily and hold together well,came in About a week from Poland,less the $30 with shipping. This looks great! What are your plans for it? |
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Post by Tobi on Apr 3, 2023 23:21:34 GMT -5
The kit has some nice details. I bought their Jagdpanzer and Stug III because I was curious.
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Post by Joe Rix on Apr 3, 2023 23:55:50 GMT -5
That is indeed a sharp looking kit. Nicely molded and detailed. Sweet score on the tracks. I'll keep those noted for any my future armor builds.
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Post by Leon on Apr 4, 2023 3:29:04 GMT -5
Looking good and i like those tracks!
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Post by Tojo72 on Apr 4, 2023 11:32:04 GMT -5
I started this recently,it's going good so far.I would say that it's similar to Dragon kits in detail,the plastic might be a little softer,and some of the attachment points are pretty thick,but all in all it's going well It's not gonna be a full blog,but I'll post some updates. The kit came with link and length tracks which I'm not crazy about,they are pretty nice,but I picked up these 3-D printed tracks,they click together easily and hold together well,came in About a week from Poland,less the $30 with shipping. /quote]This looks great! What are your plans for it? Thanks,the kit comes with a rail car and railroad tracks,beyond that I don't plan a dio. |
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Post by hasenpfeffer on Apr 5, 2023 14:37:56 GMT -5
Welcome to the party! Kit looks sharp. Border is one of those companies that I have been meaning to buy just to check it out. Kinda like Das Werk. I think I always have a kit from a different manufacturer of the subjects they offer. Looks nice and clean so far. Fit has been good? Looks like it. Seam lines? Flash? Guessing minimal from the looks of it.
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Post by reserve on Apr 5, 2023 17:04:40 GMT -5
I did the Border Panzer IV F2 a little while ago, it put me very much in the mind of Takom. It was a pretty decent kit I thought. Yours is lookin fine Anthony
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Post by ogrejohn on Apr 7, 2023 14:53:59 GMT -5
Looks like it's going together nicely. I've never seen those tracks before, they look really good.
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Post by `Boots` on Apr 7, 2023 16:54:40 GMT -5
That is some mighty fine clean building Tojo.....never built a Border model kit yet so i`ll follow along with great interest  |
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Post by mustang1989 on Apr 8, 2023 16:04:19 GMT -5
Now this outta be a real treat to watch come together here Tony. I've been hearing good things about these 3D printed tracks and know that they are also available in 1/48 scale.  Now THAT.....I've gotta see. You're off to a great start already bud and am looking forward to the next update. |
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Post by buddho on Apr 8, 2023 16:10:15 GMT -5
Fantabulous build...looking forward to much more!  |
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Post by mustang1989 on Apr 8, 2023 16:23:42 GMT -5
Fantabulous build...looking forward to much more! I would say.....  ....that there's gonna be whoooooole LOT more to this build. |
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Post by garydavis-Rest In Peace on Apr 8, 2023 19:40:46 GMT -5
This is really looking good Tojo. I spent a few trips to the rail head in Butzbauch Germany, Loading Tanks and APC headed for Grafenwohr for Tank Gunnery. The winter Grafs were killer cold. The Spring/summer Grafs were good except for the Dust was really bad on the tank trails. But one thing for sure...the BEER is GREAT! LOL
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Post by m1keh on Apr 9, 2023 23:12:38 GMT -5
I picked up their PzIV Late J model and that one came with link and length and indy working links, they use pins though and don't just clip together.
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Post by Tojo72 on Apr 10, 2023 7:02:20 GMT -5
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Post by tcoat on Apr 10, 2023 7:57:35 GMT -5
That is looking really good! Need to get me one of those.
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Post by DennisM on Apr 10, 2023 8:41:58 GMT -5
Love me a good Panzer IV!
Just a word of caution regarding the pe shurtzen. They are large flat and shiny and have a very tough time holding on to paint. I use AK PE burnishing fluid to blacken the pe which roughens it up a bit for better hold and also blackens it in case the paint does still come off it just looks like a chip
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Post by Steve Zuleski on Apr 10, 2023 13:12:47 GMT -5
That's a good looking job so far, Tony, Ruck On!
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Post by chromdome35 on Apr 10, 2023 13:57:12 GMT -5
That is a crisp-looking build, can't wait to see where you go from here with it.
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Post by `Boots` on Apr 10, 2023 15:21:24 GMT -5
Another person who`s a dab hand with the `ol invisiglue!!.....a cracking spotless build Tojo |
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Post by Tojo72 on Apr 10, 2023 15:52:40 GMT -5
The secret is taking the pictures after priming
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Post by ogrejohn on Apr 10, 2023 15:59:22 GMT -5
Looking good Tony!
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Post by tcoat on Apr 10, 2023 17:11:01 GMT -5
The secret is taking the pictures after priming Or  |
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Post by mustang1989 on Apr 11, 2023 19:48:56 GMT -5
Got the hull and turret assembled except for some of the smaller bits and spare tracks.Assembly still going good,but the turret armor was warped and had to reshaped.It came with a metal barrel which was nice.I will put down some paint later this week after a trip to the LHS for some AK-Real. Meanwhile on to some roadwheel madness,and the PE schurzen.Thanks for looking. That thing looks mean in primer Tony. I'm glad you were able to re-shape the turret armor and am looking forward to the painting process. I've heard that road wheels are a pain in the bohunkus. |
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Post by mustang1989 on Apr 11, 2023 19:49:31 GMT -5
Love me a good Panzer IV! Just a word of caution regarding the pe shurtzen. They are large flat and shiny and have a very tough time holding on to paint. I use AK PE burnishing fluid to blacken the pe which roughens it up a bit for better hold and also blackens it in case the paint does still come off it just looks like a chipNow THAT'S a good tip Dennis. Thanks for sharing that dude. |
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Post by Tojo72 on Apr 12, 2023 18:03:34 GMT -5
Got a start on my road wheel "garden" Man there's a lot of them !!!  |
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Post by tcoat on Apr 12, 2023 19:11:06 GMT -5
Got a start on my road wheel "garden" Man there's a lot of them !!! The joys of German armour! |
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Post by Joe Rix on Apr 12, 2023 19:49:20 GMT -5
Outstanding progress Tony. It looks great so far. Yup, that be a boat load of wheels. In addition to Dennis' excellent suggestion there is also Mr. Metal Primer that works quite well.
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