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Post by lyle on Apr 22, 2024 9:30:13 GMT -5
Doing this for a group build over on SPAM....I set the Kenworth aside for a bit. Needed a break from it. This little feller is on the bench of chaos.  I needed something with easier to follow instructions.   And, I've gotten a little bit done.   I like how the springs turned out. Steel with brown wash, but I know that they will need to be repainted after the hull is painted...unless I can get some tape on them. |
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Post by moparmadness on Apr 22, 2024 9:35:45 GMT -5
Tamiya kits are my go-to reset button when I’m getting burned out on a complex build.
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Post by lyle on Apr 22, 2024 9:52:43 GMT -5
Tamiya kits are my go-to reset button when I’m getting burned out on a complex build. Yeah, sort like a styrene version of a bag of Oreos and a big glass of milk. |
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Post by tcoat on Apr 22, 2024 9:53:32 GMT -5
Tamiya kits are my go-to reset button when I’m getting burned out on a complex build. Yep. I will be needing one soon. Will see how this build goes as it may be a nice change of pace. |
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Post by Tobi on Apr 22, 2024 11:56:51 GMT -5
Tamiya kits are my go-to reset button when I’m getting burned out on a complex build. Yeah, sort like a styrene version of a bag of Oreos and a big glass of milk. Sort of "storeoids" for the tormented modeler, then. |
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Post by deafpanzer on Apr 22, 2024 12:00:21 GMT -5
You are off to a good start! You will have too much fun painting the camo on it.
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Post by floki on Apr 22, 2024 16:22:26 GMT -5
Looking good Lyle, for its age it's still a excellent kit
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Post by kyledehart5 on Apr 22, 2024 18:34:14 GMT -5
Nice start here Lyle!!
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Post by lyle on Apr 22, 2024 18:50:17 GMT -5
Clint and Kyle, thank you.
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Post by stikpusher on Apr 22, 2024 22:06:26 GMT -5
Oh damn... Lyle has armor AMS... replacing the molded on springs...  |
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Post by tcoat on Apr 23, 2024 6:43:22 GMT -5
Oh damn... Lyle has armor AMS... replacing the molded on springs... Those springs are separate pieces. We haven't lost him to the dark side just yet.  |
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Post by handiabled on Apr 23, 2024 8:22:14 GMT -5
Good idea going to a Tamiya after the AMT nightmare you were in. I'll be following
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Post by lyle on Apr 23, 2024 8:29:09 GMT -5
Oh damn... Lyle has armor AMS... replacing the molded on springs... Those springs are separate pieces. We haven't lost him to the dark side just yet. Yes, the springs are separate…but have to be glued on early. Some of the art and schemes suggestbtheybwere painted the hull colors. |
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Post by Tojo72 on Apr 23, 2024 10:06:40 GMT -5
That should be a nice pallette cleanser
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Post by tcoat on Apr 23, 2024 10:20:46 GMT -5
Those springs are separate pieces. We haven't lost him to the dark side just yet. Yes, the springs are separate…but have to be glued on early. Some of the art and schemes suggestbtheybwere painted the hull colors. I would guess that most were painted the hull colour. Unpainted spring steel in the South Pacific would not stand up well for long. |
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Post by stikpusher on Apr 23, 2024 12:14:23 GMT -5
Oh damn... Lyle has armor AMS... replacing the molded on springs... Those springs are separate pieces. We haven't lost him to the dark side just yet. Oh those are the kit parts painted in steel… not actual metal springs rep,acing the kit parts. And here I was getting excited for him! I remember that the kit springs are not molded onto the hull. I’ve built a few of these… |
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Post by Real G on Apr 23, 2024 12:45:35 GMT -5
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Post by robbo on Apr 23, 2024 12:49:56 GMT -5
Never done any Japanese armour and I do like their camo so watch this space
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Post by lyle on Apr 23, 2024 15:52:43 GMT -5
Never done any Japanese armour and I do like their camo so watch this space No have I! Thanks… |
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Post by lyle on Apr 23, 2024 15:57:10 GMT -5
The Dark Side implores you to use aftermarket tracks. For only when you turn to the Dark Side will your tracks have a natural sag. You know you want it. I can feel[ There is some truth to this, but the cost prohibits. The bulldozer and the WW 1 tank came with individual links. |
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Post by stikpusher on Apr 23, 2024 18:39:16 GMT -5
The Dark Side implores you to use aftermarket tracks. For only when you turn to the Dark Side will your tracks have a natural sag. You know you want it. I can feel[ There is some truth to this, but the cost prohibits. The bulldozer and the WW 1 tank came with individual links. Well this is a much older kit... from 1975 or so if I remember right. Long before indy link tracks came along... I don't remember seeing any link and length tracks until the Tmaiya Sdkfz.250/3 Greif kit came out a few years later... |
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Post by Real G on Apr 26, 2024 13:50:14 GMT -5
There is some truth to this, but the cost prohibits. The bulldozer and the WW 1 tank came with individual links. Well this is a much older kit... from 1975 or so if I remember right. Long before indy link tracks came along... I don't remember seeing any link and length tracks until the Tmaiya Sdkfz.250/3 Greif kit came out a few years later... Yeah, there is much to like about link and length tracks. The only real advantage indy tracks have over L&L is that the end connectors usually have better definition. Still, the Modelkasten tracks I posted were easy to clean up and build. I do worry about solvent based washes damaging the delicate connector pins. |
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Post by floki on Apr 26, 2024 19:33:27 GMT -5
I 3d printed a set of workable tracks for mine. I had mine in a diorama knocked out with the tracks broken and sagged over the return rollers. Probably really hard to do that with the old rubberbands
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Post by 406 Silverado on Apr 27, 2024 9:50:16 GMT -5
This is indeed looking good so far Lyle! Ya gotta love Real G's response about the AM tracks for the proper sag. Frickin' cracks me up. lolololol.
Go for it Lyle!!
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Post by lyle on Apr 27, 2024 13:30:51 GMT -5
This is indeed looking good so far Lyle! Ya gotta love Real G's response about the AM tracks for the proper sag. Frickin' cracks me up. lolololol. Go for it Lyle!! Joe, I already have enough sag! |
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Post by lyle on May 16, 2024 8:57:14 GMT -5
finally getting a bit of time at the Bench of Chaos, I almost couldn't find it. There are a ton of little bitty, teensy tiny pieces parts on this thing. my old arthritic hands, bad eyes and rotten temperment have made it interesting. I, along with the other personalities, will get there, though. Some great arguments. Slow and steady.   |
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Post by Tojo72 on May 16, 2024 15:31:36 GMT -5
Yes Lyle,can understand about not wanting to bucks for AM tracks on every build,do what your comfortable with.I have Dragon version somewhere in the stash I need to look at too.
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Post by floki on May 16, 2024 23:49:56 GMT -5
Looking good Lyle
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Post by handiabled on May 17, 2024 1:33:33 GMT -5
Great looking progress Lyle! It's super to see your bench busy again
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Post by kyledehart5 on May 19, 2024 1:22:07 GMT -5
looking good there Lyle!! Nice to see you get some bench time in for sure!
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