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Post by bbrowniii on Jun 2, 2023 20:27:50 GMT -5
Alright, to echo Dupes, here's to a return to MSC Group Builds! I chose the Panter D from Tamiya and got a pretty good jump on it today. I worked on the running gear and the upper hull a bit. I'm going to attempt to do something I have never done before - to build the tracks and the road wheels as one "unit" that can be removed from the tank and then painted on it's own. We shall see how that works. Nothing really significant to report on tonight's progress except to say... I made some progress tonight!    |
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Post by Leon on Jun 2, 2023 20:44:27 GMT -5
Looking forward to see how this works out !
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Post by bbrowniii on Jun 2, 2023 20:45:42 GMT -5
Looking forward to see how this works out ! As am I!! 🤓 |
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Post by dupes on Jun 2, 2023 21:25:36 GMT -5
NIIIIICE!
You're going to glue it all together in one big chunk, and paint afterwards? Ballsy! 😬
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Post by chromdome35 on Jun 2, 2023 22:37:07 GMT -5
Looking forward to seeing how the running gear works out for you.
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Post by bbrowniii on Jun 3, 2023 5:38:43 GMT -5
NIIIIICE! You're going to glue it all together in one big chunk, and paint afterwards? Ballsy! 😬 It could just be a recipe for disaster. Time will tell. 🤣 |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 3, 2023 5:52:58 GMT -5
NIIIIICE! You're going to glue it all together in one big chunk, and paint afterwards? Ballsy! 😬 It could just be a recipe for disaster. Time will tell. 🤣 Now THIS.......I'm looking forward to. Looks like you got your picture posting problem sorted out Boyd. |
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Post by hasenpfeffer on Jun 3, 2023 5:56:15 GMT -5
NIIIIICE! You're going to glue it all together in one big chunk, and paint afterwards? Ballsy! 😬 It could just be a recipe for disaster. Time will tell. 🤣 I've seen it done by Martin Kovac (Night Shift) and he pulls it off beautifully. But it does necessitate painting a lot by hand, so it isn't without it's challenges. Off to a great start! |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jun 3, 2023 6:43:18 GMT -5
It is the reason modeling can be fun cause we can do things differently every time. You re off to a great start!
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Post by stikpusher on Jun 3, 2023 10:56:17 GMT -5
Looking forward to seeing how the running gear works out for you. I do that all the time now. There is a method to that apparent madness 😏  |
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Post by bbrowniii on Jun 3, 2023 22:32:57 GMT -5
Looking forward to seeing how the running gear works out for you. I do that all the time now. There is a method to that apparent madness Well.... don't keep us in suspense! Tell us the method!!! 😎🤣 |
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Post by Joe Rix on Jun 3, 2023 23:21:20 GMT -5
Looking forward to you building a 1/48 Panther also. Absolutely intrigued to see how your track/running gear method turns out. I saw this technique used on a Tamiya 1/48 Firefly when I was looking at build reviews. Likely a bit easier to do using 3 bogies as opposed to a whole mess of wheels on the Panther. I have faith that you will nail this.
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Post by stikpusher on Jun 3, 2023 23:28:19 GMT -5
I do that all the time now. There is a method to that apparent madness Well.... don't keep us in suspense! Tell us the method!!! 😎🤣 It’s on P.6 of this thread Panther GB Rules |
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Post by adt70hk on Jun 4, 2023 3:29:49 GMT -5
Alright, to echo Dupes, here's to a return to MSC Group Builds! I chose the Panter D from Tamiya and got a pretty good jump on it today. I worked on the running gear and the upper hull a bit. I'm going to attempt to do something I have never done before - to build the tracks and the road wheels as one "unit" that can be removed from the tank and then painted on it's own. We shall see how that works. Nothing really significant to report on tonight's progress except to say... I made some progress tonight! Boyd Will be interested in how the one running gear approach goes for you. I have seen Night Shift use it more than once! ATB Andrew |
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Post by Tojo72 on Jun 4, 2023 6:55:49 GMT -5
Off to a good start,Also looking forward to see the running gear technique
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Post by Leon on Jun 4, 2023 7:49:15 GMT -5
Off to a good start Boyd!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Jun 4, 2023 7:52:40 GMT -5
Any update on the track assembly? You've got me glued to the set.
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Post by bbrowniii on Jun 4, 2023 10:11:40 GMT -5
Any update on the track assembly? You've got me glued to the set. I did start on the tracks last night. Tacked the roadwheels on with a little CA, then started with the track run. Have not glued the tracks to the wheels yet, but I feel like I better put up or shut up 😎🤣 Aaaaand... trying to post a pic from my phone is proving difficult, so photographic evidence will have to wait until I'm at my computer.... |
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Post by bbrowniii on Jun 4, 2023 13:40:16 GMT -5
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Post by deafpanzer on Jun 4, 2023 14:08:54 GMT -5
Lookin good. Did the kit come in two different plastic colors gray and tan?
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Post by bbrowniii on Jun 4, 2023 15:51:40 GMT -5
Lookin good. Did the kit come in two different plastic colors gray and tan? Andy, The gray is the metal lower hull Tamiya put in some of their 1/48th kits. The tan is the plastic. |
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Post by ogrejohn on Jun 4, 2023 16:29:55 GMT -5
Looking good!
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Post by reserve on Jun 5, 2023 19:08:36 GMT -5
The glue all the running gear together techinqe is an effective one and works well; I've used it a few times when I was bound and determined to use kit supplied link and length. Painting does get a bit tedious but it's not as hard as you might imagine. If the worst happens, remember mud and dirt can be your friend
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Post by bbrowniii on Jun 7, 2023 21:40:44 GMT -5
Hey all, Just a quick update: First, I am still plugging away at the running gear, but have nothing significant to report. Second, I spent a bit of time tonight doing the tool racks. They I looked at the case for the cleaning gear and... was less the satisfied. So, as you can see in the pic, I've cut a length of brass rod which I may use to replace the longer section of the tube, so I can ding and dent it up a bit.  |
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Post by Tojo72 on Jun 8, 2023 4:33:20 GMT -5
Would be a nice modification
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Post by dupes on Jun 8, 2023 5:40:30 GMT -5
That's funny - I was just cutting out that cleaning gear tube last night. It seemed "less than optimally detailed". But if I want to go OOB...
Good luck with your one-piece running gear!
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Post by lowlife on Jun 8, 2023 5:48:21 GMT -5
Looking good, its a clever idea building the wheels all together i hope it works out for you !
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Post by Joe Rix on Jun 8, 2023 7:06:32 GMT -5
Good to see your still at it and moving along. The brass tube will definitely be an improvement and appear more realistic.
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Post by chromdome35 on Jun 8, 2023 9:15:00 GMT -5
Looking good! That cleaning tube will look much better than the kit part after you detail it up.
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Post by bbrowniii on Jun 8, 2023 13:03:03 GMT -5
That's funny - I was just cutting out that cleaning gear tube last night. It seemed "less than optimally detailed". But if I want to go OOB... Good luck with your one-piece running gear! Yeah, I was torn for that very reason. But, I feel like it's a pretty simple tweak to make a much better presentation so... I guess I'm throwing the OOB category out the window! |
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