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Post by Mence on Aug 21, 2023 7:20:03 GMT -5
Hello all, hope to start this in the next day or so.  |
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Post by Joe Rix on Aug 21, 2023 7:23:20 GMT -5
This will an epic build to witness. Very cool.
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Post by deafpanzer on Aug 21, 2023 8:03:51 GMT -5
Heck yes!!! Pulling my chair over here.
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Post by imatanker on Aug 21, 2023 8:28:49 GMT -5
Never seen a Bandai armor kit before. I'm in.  |
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Post by chromdome35 on Aug 21, 2023 10:43:41 GMT -5
I have had my eye on this kit for a while. I am looking forward to watching your build.
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Post by Mence on Aug 21, 2023 11:15:57 GMT -5
Thanks all. It's a big box but it's full, it's a big vehicle.  |
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Post by Medicman71 on Aug 21, 2023 12:11:11 GMT -5
Wow. That looks massive!
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Post by Mence on Aug 21, 2023 12:58:45 GMT -5
Once I get going I'll do you a comparison pic. |
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Post by stikpusher on Aug 21, 2023 13:45:20 GMT -5
That is too cool! I remember one of the guys in my old AMPS chapter built one, and it really is an impressive subject when built!
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Post by Leon on Aug 21, 2023 15:36:26 GMT -5
You have my attention and will be following along!
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Post by Real G on Aug 22, 2023 12:54:21 GMT -5
I have that kit too, so I'll be watching with interest!
I added a counterweight to the breeches of my model for some reason - I'll have a look at the mod and see if it will be useful for your build.
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Post by mz3 on Aug 22, 2023 13:09:31 GMT -5
I built this kit years ago, it's awesome!
If you want to make it look really good, look into single link metal aftermarket tracks!
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Post by Real G on Aug 22, 2023 13:28:18 GMT -5
I built this kit years ago, it's awesome! If you want to make it look really good, look into single link metal aftermarket tracks! Where might we find these metal tracks? I would also be interested in a set! |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Aug 22, 2023 14:14:11 GMT -5
Just seeing the contents of the box is impressive enough. I can't wait till you start on this big boy of a kit Bill.
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Post by mz3 on Aug 22, 2023 14:35:07 GMT -5
I built this kit years ago, it's awesome! If you want to make it look really good, look into single link metal aftermarket tracks! Where might we find these metal tracks? I would also be interested in a set! I just saw a set on Amazon. But I know they are available around the web. I thought Friul had a set for a while. But I might be wrong on that. |
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Post by Mence on Aug 22, 2023 15:45:49 GMT -5
Where might we find these metal tracks? I would also be interested in a set! I just saw a set on Amazon. But I know they are available around the web. I thought Friul had a set for a while. But I might be wrong on that. There are some Chinese metal tack links on Ebay but they aren't cheap! |
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Post by Mence on Aug 22, 2023 15:47:27 GMT -5
Just seeing the contents of the box is impressive enough. I can't wait till you start on this big boy of a kit Bill. Been called some things, never Bill though.  |
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Post by Mence on Aug 25, 2023 13:13:45 GMT -5
Hi all. We're off. Those who are familiar with Bandai Gundam kits will know that are largely snap together, I tend to glue mine afterwards. Hull went together fine but the right side was a really tight fit. If you do build this kit, shave the locating pins off part F6 and simply glue in place, makes fitting the sides far less stressful.  |
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Post by Leon on Aug 25, 2023 18:09:37 GMT -5
Looking good Mence!
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Post by imatanker on Aug 26, 2023 6:47:18 GMT -5
I should say so. Well played,Sir. |
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Post by Mence on Aug 26, 2023 11:46:09 GMT -5
Chaps. Upper hull is largely complete now, no issues to speak of. Tow cable will be added later along with clear parts. Upper and lower hull are joined by poly caps, handy to split it and paint in sections.  And for fun, a progress shot next to Tamiya's 1/35 Hummel.  Back soon. |
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Post by imatanker on Aug 26, 2023 15:47:39 GMT -5
Tidy bit of work there Mence. Going pretty fast, looks like |
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Post by stikpusher on Aug 26, 2023 16:40:18 GMT -5
The hull looks good! Man that thing is pretty good sized. The Hummel is not a small SP, amd this thing looks about 40% larger in just the hull.
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Post by Real G on Aug 31, 2023 12:53:44 GMT -5
Mence, Huh, I guess the Hummel is a large vehicle. The Sherman looks puny by comparison:  BTW, this is the mod I did to my kit:  I found the barrels tended to sit a tiny bit skewed, and they looked like they would need "Tank Viagra" in the future. So I added dummy breeches, secured them with cross bracing, and weighted the whole kabosh so the gun assembly balanced on the pivot point. |
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Post by Real G on Aug 31, 2023 12:56:00 GMT -5
I just saw a set on Amazon. But I know they are available around the web. I thought Friul had a set for a while. But I might be wrong on that. There are some Chinese metal tack links on Ebay but they aren't cheap! I did find a set on Aliexpress for around $45. Hopefully they are of good quality and arrive within a couple of weeks. |
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Post by deafpanzer on Aug 31, 2023 13:11:45 GMT -5
Good move adding weight to the turret so it will not be an issue in long run!!! Now you have to place one of those tiny tanks such as Panzer I or M3 Stuart next to it too... |
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Post by stikpusher on Sept 1, 2023 0:09:42 GMT -5
And that’s a Sherman Jumbo, just a bit bigger and bulkier than the average 75mm gunned Sherman.
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Post by Mence on Sept 1, 2023 6:55:25 GMT -5
Mence, Huh, I guess the Hummel is a large vehicle. The Sherman looks puny by comparison: BTW, this is the mod I did to my kit: I found the barrels tended to sit a tiny bit skewed, and they looked like they would need "Tank Viagra" in the future. So I added dummy breeches, secured them with cross bracing, and weighted the whole kabosh so the gun assembly balanced on the pivot point. My barrels do the same but I will be opting for the less skilled brute force and superglue approach.  |
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Post by Real G on Sept 1, 2023 13:08:54 GMT -5
An alternative treatment for Tank ED is to do something like this:  I used an aftermarket polycap from Wave, a "T" section of sprue, and some plastic tubing. It works great, and my JS-3 has had no "bedroom issues" since! |
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Post by dupes on Sept 3, 2023 13:32:09 GMT -5
I love this kit...it's so cool. Any idea yet on paint scheme?
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