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Post by reserve on Apr 4, 2013 18:08:18 GMT -5
Nemo-Thanks, I am glad you like it. The remodel will be just another carpentery job, have done that all my life so at least I know what I'm getting into. The compainon kit will be the Tammy M1A2 which is suffering assembly right now but have not thought it out any farther yet.
Gary-No, sure don't want any finger choppin' I will be careful. I am struck by your admiration, thanks for the compliment
Regards,
Mark
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Post by Leon on Apr 4, 2013 18:21:09 GMT -5
Mark you did an awesome job.Congrats are in order.  |
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 4, 2013 20:00:50 GMT -5
Looks like you got it to the perfect stopping point, just put it someplace safe while the basement/cave gets the makeover! Sheetrock dust is a real pain to deal with...I'm still cleaning up some dust left over from a job that was done to create my paint room 2 years ago.  |
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Post by deafpanzer on Apr 5, 2013 16:54:08 GMT -5
Looking great already... can't wait to see it with dust next!
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Post by reserve on Apr 6, 2013 1:09:37 GMT -5
Leon-Thanks much for such a kind assessment
Bill-Ain't that the truth about rock dust; it finds its way into the most amazing places does it not?
Andy-Thanks also, and that may come sooner than I thought as
It looks like I'll be getting perhaps a week's extra time before the remodel starts, the HVAC guys are sort of behind and I may just be able to squeak this one out. The Tammy M1A2 went together so fast I sat there for ten minutes looking thru the instructions thinking "There's got to be more to it than this...". Perhaps I'll not have to stop this one in the middle of things.
Regards,
Mark
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Post by reserve on Apr 7, 2013 19:24:58 GMT -5
Tammy M1 in base  AFV workable tracks are great, minimal cleanup, nice molding. Why have I not used these before  Regards, Mark |
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 7, 2013 19:28:05 GMT -5
Nice to hear you've gotten an extension on this one Mark. Nice progress on the Tammy.
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Post by reserve on Apr 13, 2013 0:56:24 GMT -5
Thanks Bill This will be the last update on this for the foreseeable future, but at least the Tammy M1 is largely complete     There will be some, probably all, who notice something funny by the loader's hatch. The kit supplied M-240 was wretched at best, the barrel broke off when being removed from the sprue, and I did not have a replacement. Therefore, I decided to have a bit of fun and sideswipe the what if concept. I scratched out a mount and an ammo box tray and plunked the MK 19 (?) on in place of the 240. After all, if you have Ma Deuce, who needs a puny M-240? Can always be changed out later if it looks too offensive. Any thoughts? Regards, Mark |
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Post by Leon on Apr 13, 2013 3:06:10 GMT -5
Mark the M1 looks sweet.The M19 looks right at home. |
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 13, 2013 17:58:03 GMT -5
You've gotten this one to the perfect stopping point Mark! Hopefully it won't be too long before you've got your work area back and can finish it off. I like the M19, gives it some additional 'character' IMHO.
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Post by imatanker on Apr 13, 2013 19:47:43 GMT -5
Mark,Like the man said,You can never have too much firepower  Jeff T. |
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Post by bbd468 on Apr 13, 2013 19:52:11 GMT -5
Dangit Mark, you really got me wanting to build an Abrams! Another sweet build my man.  Gary |
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Post by deafpanzer on Apr 13, 2013 21:30:16 GMT -5
Looking great! Gary is not alone... stopped by LHS while I was on business trip... saw Tamiya latest Abrams kit but it was nearly $70 or $75! Ouch... tempting!
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Post by reserve on Apr 14, 2013 18:43:25 GMT -5
Leon-Thank you sir
Bill-Shouldn't be be more than a couple three months or so if all goes as planned haw, haw
Jeff-Nor too much ammunition either
Gary-Thanks brother, and after doing the Tammy I actually think that the woofer built into a better model as much as I hate to admit it. If you don't mind the extra work involved that may be the way for you to go when you get around to an Abrams build
Andy-That's a mighty spendy kit, don't think I'd go for it knowing that you can get a Dragon woofer for about $24 from ScaleHobbyist
Likely be haunting you guys during the break
Regards,
Mark
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Post by imatanker on Apr 14, 2013 19:03:31 GMT -5
Andy,Marks right.I've got the Dragon "Heavy Armor" version in my stash.It was like 30.00 bucks.Jeff T.
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Post by deafpanzer on Apr 16, 2013 13:39:18 GMT -5
Yeah, I am with you guys... Tamiya shouldn't be selling for that much. Thanks! I think Dicky is planning to get me one if he wants me to build another modern armor. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2013 15:31:49 GMT -5
Both look outstanding, great job.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2013 16:55:48 GMT -5
Mark , you did it proud !
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Post by dupes on Apr 19, 2013 16:59:59 GMT -5
Man, this is going to make a sweet dio.
Tamiya kits sure are nice for their easy buildability!
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