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Post by m1keh on May 27, 2023 17:38:01 GMT -5
Trumpeter kit. Nice quick build. Going good so far and these rubber band tracks are pretty darn decent, although the instructions say they glue together with hobby glue, that's funny. I actually got them back together with the staples the instruction sheet is put together with. The fit was pretty tight so I soaked the tracks in hot water for 5 minutes or so for a little more workability. They went on fine then.  |
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Post by m1keh on May 27, 2023 17:41:10 GMT -5
The kit is pretty basic with all hatches molded closed but I wanted at least one open so I started drilling.  It went good and in only a couple minutes I had it opened up. I have the replacement made out of some plastic sheet I had laying around and will add that last.  |
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Post by moparmadness on May 27, 2023 18:13:52 GMT -5
I’ve heard those trumpeter 1/72 scale armor kits are actually pretty nice. Looking forward to seeing what you do with this one.
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Post by 406 Silverado on May 27, 2023 18:39:34 GMT -5
A 1/72 scale Trumpeter tracked vehicle build with separate road wheels and drive wheels a quick build?? It does look like a nice kit indeed.
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Post by m1keh on May 27, 2023 19:52:15 GMT -5
Stapled tracks. I took them from the instruction sheets, I hide them under the road wheels. But look how nice those tracks are. Damn shame the glueing doesn't work.  |
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Post by 406 Silverado on May 27, 2023 19:53:58 GMT -5
I’m guessing that they’re on there too tight to glue. Looks like you found something that would work. Great idea!
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Post by m1keh on May 27, 2023 19:54:16 GMT -5
A 1/72 scale Trumpeter tracked vehicle build with separate road wheels and drive wheels a quick build?? It does look like a nice kit indeed. Honest, it really is quick. Great molding and parts fit has been right on so far. |
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Post by 406 Silverado on May 27, 2023 19:56:49 GMT -5
That’s really good to hear. I built a Bf109 from them about 12 years ago and swore I’d never build another Trumpeter model.
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Post by Leon on May 27, 2023 19:58:24 GMT -5
Looking good! I built a few of the 1/72 Trumpeter tanks and they are nice kits.
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Post by m1keh on May 27, 2023 20:52:31 GMT -5
The PzIV L/70 usually carried rack of spare track across the back of the rear plate. Trumpeter does not supply this so I canabalized an old Panzer wreck for the spare track then built the holder/rack from scrap plastic.  Rack and tracks in place.   |
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Post by stikpusher on May 27, 2023 22:59:23 GMT -5
Hats off to anyone who builds 1/72 armor and makes it look good! Are you going to do an ambush scheme on this one?
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Post by Leon on May 28, 2023 4:41:45 GMT -5
Nice way to use the old tracks!
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Post by m1keh on May 28, 2023 19:12:08 GMT -5
Two pieces of sprue make a pretty convincing fighting compartment periscope. Re. Stik, not sure on paint scheme yet but ambush definitely in the mix.  |
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Post by m1keh on May 28, 2023 19:13:22 GMT -5
Nice way to use the old tracks! All kinds of goodies in those old wrecks. |
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Post by 406 Silverado on May 28, 2023 19:24:08 GMT -5
Hats off to anyone who builds 1/72 armor and makes it look good! Are you going to do an ambush scheme on this one? I'm definitely with this guy.  |
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Post by m1keh on May 28, 2023 21:06:18 GMT -5
I think I'm ready to paint.  |
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Post by 406 Silverado on May 28, 2023 21:37:14 GMT -5
I think I'm ready to paint. Givin' it the ol' one-two aincha Mike!  Definitely looking forward to seeing some paint slingin' goin on. |
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Post by m1keh on May 28, 2023 22:03:37 GMT -5
I think I'm ready to paint. Givin' it the ol' one-two aincha Mike! Definitely looking forward to seeing some paint slingin' goin on. Yes, I'm having fun!  |
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Post by 406 Silverado on May 28, 2023 22:07:03 GMT -5
Givin' it the ol' one-two aincha Mike! Definitely looking forward to seeing some paint slingin' goin on. Yes, I'm having fun! That's what it's all about brutha!  |
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Post by robbo on May 29, 2023 11:14:41 GMT -5
I had some Dragon 1/72 kits but in the end I sold them at a bring and buy table at a show for £10 each they sold before the doors opened maybe I should have asked a bit more for them, they was a bit small for me
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Post by m1keh on May 29, 2023 13:29:37 GMT -5
I had some Dragon 1/72 kits but in the end I sold them at a bring and buy table at a show for £10 each they sold before the doors opened maybe I should have asked a bit more for them, they was a bit small for me From what I hear about Dragons DS tracks you may have ended up ahead of the game even at 10 pounds each. And as for being a "bit small" I know where you are coming from but they are a great way to practice problem solving and minor scratch building that you wouldn't even try on a $60-80 kit for fear of ruining the build. And at 64 yo it's nice to know I can still work with small details. That doesn't mean I haven't been on hands and knees with this kit looking for dropped parts! Happy building to you! |
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Post by chromdome35 on May 29, 2023 18:00:44 GMT -5
Great looking build in a scale that makes me break out in a sweat. Love your additions!
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Post by m1keh on May 29, 2023 19:49:52 GMT -5
Base coat on. Tamiya rattle can.  |
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Post by m1keh on May 29, 2023 19:52:22 GMT -5
Great looking build in a scale that makes me break out in a sweat. Love your additions! My new quest is to get you to build a 1/72. |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jun 3, 2023 8:24:51 GMT -5
Looking good with paint on!
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Post by m1keh on Jun 5, 2023 9:05:09 GMT -5
Still working on it. I like ambush scheme until I do it. Of course it's all glossy now for decals and washes, I will see how it goes with weathering and if I don't like what I see I'll whitewash it!  |
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Post by Tojo72 on Jun 5, 2023 9:19:23 GMT -5
It came together nicely,good job.
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 5, 2023 9:53:04 GMT -5
That's just the start of things here Mike and it looks good so far. I'm sure after all the weathering and all the effects that you'll be putting into this one that it'll start taking on more of what you're after. Looking forward to more........
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Post by stikpusher on Jun 5, 2023 12:54:23 GMT -5
The topside looks perfectly fine so far!
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Post by Medicman71 on Jun 5, 2023 13:14:24 GMT -5
It looks great to me!
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