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Post by bbd468 on Oct 26, 2012 20:07:35 GMT -5
Hello Gentlemen, While the gloss cures on the Spitfire - i couldnt resist building armor any longer - the withdrawals symptoms were overcoming me!!! So, i started the Tamiya type 97 late production medium tank. The kit and Fruils belong to my nephew and im building it for his collection. So far the fit is nice as usual but im suprised at the amount of cleaning and sanding of mold line seams...THIER HUGE!!!  The suspension springs were especially hard to clean and try and not ruin them at the same time. I Considered scratching some but with some extra care im satisfied with them. Anyways, heres where im at now.     Thanks for lookin' fellas!  Gary |
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Post by wbill76 on Oct 26, 2012 20:09:51 GMT -5
One of Mr T's older offerings but can still be built up nicely in the right hands! Looking forward to seeing what you do with this one Gary, nice start!
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Post by bigjohn on Oct 26, 2012 20:54:31 GMT -5
One of Mr T's older offerings but can still be built up nicely in the right hands! Looking forward to seeing what you do with this one Gary, nice start! And I defiantly say its in the right hands! Good progress Gary!! |
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Post by TRM on Oct 26, 2012 21:18:43 GMT -5
Nice choice Gary!!! Looks like some fun!! I'm in! |
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Post by bbd468 on Oct 26, 2012 21:47:39 GMT -5
Thank you fellas! Its gonna be a fun challenge to do the camo. Gary |
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Post by bullardino on Oct 27, 2012 2:06:13 GMT -5
LOL, I knew you couldn't stay away from armor  Great start, Jap armor is an uncommon subject and that makes it even more interesting. Given they were used in jungles and very humid climates, I'm looking forward to seeing how you're going to weather it |
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Post by brembo--Rest In Peace on Oct 27, 2012 2:59:34 GMT -5
Nice one gary!.....and as Mr Darth Vader would say "resistance is Futile' |
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Post by robbo on Oct 27, 2012 6:40:37 GMT -5
Like a one man modelling machine |
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Post by bbd468 on Oct 27, 2012 12:17:57 GMT -5
LOL... ;D ;D ;D Futile it was brembo!!! ;D I didnt last long luigi! Ian its more like one man addicted to modelling! ;D Thanks fellas! Gary |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2012 14:09:36 GMT -5
HMM nice choice !
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Post by bbd468 on Oct 27, 2012 22:01:20 GMT -5
Thankya Smudge!! Made more progress on the Hu chi mama.....i mean Chi-Ha! ;D   Thanks for lookin'! Gary |
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Post by bigjohn on Oct 27, 2012 22:18:52 GMT -5
LMAO ;D
Man that's looking good bro!
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Post by DieselRocket. on Oct 27, 2012 23:24:10 GMT -5
Very nice start - and yes, this "old" kit is definitely in the right hands. Now the question is, shall I display it next to my most excellent Stuh that Gary built for my collection, next to my most awesome Ferdinand Gary whipped up for my display, or... well, I'm a lucky man, I could just keep going and going - always awesome to see boxes going from my stash to his hands to my curio - lucky, LUCKY! |
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Post by bullardino on Oct 27, 2012 23:47:26 GMT -5
Nice progress Gary. Are the suspension workable or that wheel has that uncommon position?
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Post by wbill76 on Oct 28, 2012 10:41:24 GMT -5
Moving right along Gary. The 'hu-chi mama' wouldn't have anything to do with the Nyquil dosing cap you're using as a prop stand would it? ;D
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Post by tobias5555 on Oct 28, 2012 10:49:52 GMT -5
Looking great, allways good to see something that´s not a tiger.
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Post by eastrock on Oct 28, 2012 11:15:12 GMT -5
Coming along great, Gary I bet you there's nothing impossible for you, welcome back to armor building |
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Post by wing_nut on Oct 29, 2012 11:33:37 GMT -5
There's that darn diversity thing popping up again. Don't see much Japanese armor built. Nice for a change. Looks good. |
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Post by deafpanzer on Oct 29, 2012 12:32:57 GMT -5
Welcome back! Figured you are one of those wingy guys. LOL Count me in! Back here... no more trips for a long time.
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Oct 29, 2012 14:59:45 GMT -5
I should dust mine off one of these days and finish it.  They might be old but they're still nice little kits. Can't wait to see how you paint one of these Gary Tony |
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Post by bbd468 on Oct 31, 2012 11:29:28 GMT -5
Hello Gentlemen, Thanks so much for the kind words fellas! Thanks brother John! Thanks for stoppin' by nephew! Luigi, they arent really 'workable' i just hadnt glued them. But on the middle 4 wheels can be made to conform to some minor lumps or the like on a dio. Bill, i cannot confirm or deny the presence of cough medicine in my blood stream.  ;D ;D Tobias, my mouth is salivating to build a Tiger though! Dicky, this is a fun old dog, but ive managed to teach it a couple new tricks! ;D ;D WN, ER, Andy - thanks a bunch guys! Im glad to have you along for the ride. Tony, Dust her off and get too it buddy!!!Paint......ummm.....Havent figured that out myself yet  . Guess i better as paint will be comin' by weekend. Been away from the bench 2 - 3 days but got at it last night. Should be building fruils here shortly.   Thanks for lookin my friends! Gary |
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Post by eastrock on Oct 31, 2012 11:49:06 GMT -5
Keep it going, looking forward for the paint session  |
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Post by deafpanzer on Oct 31, 2012 12:41:34 GMT -5
Jeez, slow down for God's sake!!! What the heck... keep it coming buddy! Looking real good...
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Post by tobias5555 on Oct 31, 2012 12:51:17 GMT -5
Looking really good so far.
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Post by bullardino on Oct 31, 2012 14:04:31 GMT -5
That's nice I'm eager to see how it'll be with paint on, as the build is awesome |
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Post by spud on Oct 31, 2012 14:46:19 GMT -5
Very nice Gary
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Post by wbill76 on Oct 31, 2012 14:58:15 GMT -5
Nice clean build, looking good Gary!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Oct 31, 2012 16:32:21 GMT -5
Looks great so far Gary and the fruils will add to it.
Hey Tony, get her done dude.
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Post by TRM on Nov 1, 2012 4:57:17 GMT -5
All I heard was "Paint"...now your teasing!! ;D Build is coming along great there Gary!!! Getting close to some color!!! |
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Post by bbd468 on Nov 1, 2012 20:38:13 GMT -5
Hello gents, Thanks a bunch fellas!! Got one side finished. I Lu-dem fruils!!! ;D  Thanks! Gary |
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The suspension springs were especially hard to clean and try and not ruin them at the same time. I Considered scratching some but with some extra care im satisfied with them.
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. Guess i better as paint will be comin' by weekend. 
