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Post by eastrock on Apr 4, 2012 0:06:25 GMT -5
I'll be building Challenger Theater Entry Standard as my entry at BSC, I thought I could post some updates here as well and ask for tips or any help with the build... I'm doing a combination of Eduards PE and Scratch build parts. Here's where I'm right now, as you can see there's a lot need to do on the base kits itself, lots of modification needed... good thing a friend of mine lend me his dremel in the meantime since the plastic is too thick.   Thanks for looking!!! comments/ tips/ opinion are greatly appreciated.  link fixed. |
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Post by bullardino on Apr 4, 2012 2:29:33 GMT -5
I can't see any image...  |
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Post by TRM on Apr 4, 2012 4:51:36 GMT -5
Underway Mr. ER!! Very nice!!! Chop chop chop too!!!  |
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Post by spud on Apr 4, 2012 5:12:29 GMT -5
oh thats what yoyu were talking about lol,, answer is yes then ;D
Good start Er
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Post by eastrock on Apr 4, 2012 6:06:43 GMT -5
Luigi, link already fixed
Mr. Smith yes thanks! I also did cut my finger thought it was also plastic, its now
stings, I just did a ritual dance lol
Spudman, yeah this what im talking about decided not to proceed with the fan since
its not very visible from this point need to check reference lol
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Post by 406 Silverado on Apr 4, 2012 9:34:18 GMT -5
Good to see another modern tank being blogged.
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 4, 2012 12:06:49 GMT -5
Off to a good start with this one, will be following along with interest.
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Post by eastrock on Apr 4, 2012 12:54:14 GMT -5
Thanks Guys for your kind comment!!!  ETh yes, I'll be using eduard PE set... as of now I'm still cleaning and sanding, flashes and sink holes, lotsa of it... had to repair the mold problem one of it a hole in mold just above the fuel cap I'm doing an in-between build not to burn me out in the cleaning dept lol |
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Post by eastrock on Apr 4, 2012 22:06:53 GMT -5
Awesome, Capt!!! that would be great I'll send you my mail so I could work on it. I'm also using reference from Military Modelling, aside from the 1/72 Chally 2 TES 2008. The barracuda netting will be totally made out miliput as I did on the kitties. |
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Post by eastrock on Apr 6, 2012 19:53:40 GMT -5
Just finished the Suspension System after a lot of scraping / sanding / removing a stubborn stub inside the most unusual places this is what I've achieve last night took me about 8hrs between breaks ;D... the upper half was done about 1 to 2 hrs, plastic is way too thick.   Thanks for looking, Cheers!!! ER |
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Post by TRM on Apr 6, 2012 19:59:12 GMT -5
A lot of work there ER!! Making great progress...she is looking good!!! Keep it going!!! ;D |
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Post by eastrock on Apr 10, 2012 20:50:43 GMT -5
a bit of progress, its almost slowing me down... most of the chop is done on the PE mesh. working on the turret already chop off the GPMG mounting to replace it with a lock for the hatch. covered the bin with styrene sheet. will do some latches soon.  The mock up so far  the Missing piece... still thinking if I will repair it or make a new whole new piece to make the brace symmetrical since the kit supplied part is slightly larger. as you can see below is completely missing, not cut off.  Thank for you for stopping by!!! Cheers!!! ER |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Apr 10, 2012 21:18:21 GMT -5
Nice prgress ER. The PE really adds to the model. ouch, I hate missing parts. Time for scratchwork ey.
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Post by jackh. on Apr 11, 2012 12:58:17 GMT -5
Nice to see a Chally on the go, some fine progress.
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Post by Mence on Apr 11, 2012 13:25:53 GMT -5
Very nice, like this...a lot!
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Post by multicam on Apr 11, 2012 17:00:01 GMT -5
Nice work ER!
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 11, 2012 19:23:56 GMT -5
Agree with Rob, sharp work on the PE there ER.
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Post by eastrock on Apr 12, 2012 8:05:15 GMT -5
Thankp alot guys! if you have something to share or anything that can be improve, please feel free to post |
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Apr 12, 2012 14:31:05 GMT -5
No excuses ER,dig those heels in and put on your war face.  Tony |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2012 16:50:41 GMT -5
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Post by spud on Apr 12, 2012 16:57:55 GMT -5
Finished yet..?
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Post by eastrock on Apr 13, 2012 12:40:13 GMT -5
Thanks Tony and ChrisB for the comments!!! will do my best to make this one on the road Spud I'm nowhere within 50% of the build still stock with bits and pieces. lol Another round of update!  Another molding issue a huge hole in the rear, I completely covered it with scrap styrene and will re-drill a new one to make the part fit   Started the Bronco tracks its really time consuming 30mins to 1hr will take you nowhere, 1 sprue tree would take more than a Hour or So.  Completely repaired the missing part of the Hatch bracket, some part of the winch assembly was replace with Eduard PE and added copper wire for the winch. Thanks for looking, guys!!! still got few updates later!!! enjoy the weekend!! Cheers!!! ER |
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Post by spud on Apr 13, 2012 13:40:54 GMT -5
make some progress er tracks and winch look good,
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Post by eastrock on Apr 17, 2012 11:51:03 GMT -5
Tracks finally done, it took me days to finished this a hour day this is one road block that I have to finish, so I could focus and plan on the scratch build part, even though most of the tracks will be covered due to the enhance chobam armor.  This is where I'am at now  Thanks for dropping by!!! Cheers!!! ER |
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 17, 2012 15:40:40 GMT -5
Looking good eastrock! Tracks are always a chore to get done but at least you'll know the effort you put into them everytime you look at the finished build. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 17, 2012 15:48:30 GMT -5
ahhh the tracks.. one reason I build wings... or link and length ;D
Nice build, looking forward to more updates
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Post by eastrock on Apr 17, 2012 19:19:44 GMT -5
Thanks a lot guys, much appreciated!!!
Hey Capt, I'll start with the scratch building of the frontal armor and RWS, I just hope I could pull this one in time... the barracuda netting would be also needs time make and dry.
Cheers!!!
ER
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Post by TRM on Apr 17, 2012 20:56:10 GMT -5
Looking the part there ER!! Almost making me want to build some modern stuff!! LOL!!!! Keep it coming!!
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Post by eastrock on Apr 24, 2012 11:34:43 GMT -5
A bit of an update... did work on the extended side armor, finished one of the pending builds, so I got more time to focus on the Challenger.  Thanks for droppin by, Cheers!! ER |
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Apr 24, 2012 14:01:00 GMT -5
Well it sure does look sporty don't it.  Tony |
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