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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on May 10, 2013 13:40:30 GMT -5
Day #4 Gun assembly:     I like the DML better so far, detail is crisper. Now for the bases and other stuff.  Tony lee |
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Post by deafpanzer on May 10, 2013 13:57:10 GMT -5
Guns... I am with you about Dragon... just little more details and the whole barrel is aluminum. Please tell me you didn't kick your company out so you could return to your bench? LOL
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Post by danb. on May 10, 2013 14:24:38 GMT -5
Great work Tony thanks for sharing this build/review thread keep it up buddy  Dan B |
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Post by 406 Silverado on May 10, 2013 14:26:56 GMT -5
Gun is looking good Tony. BTW, the one I am doing is #6166 I think. It's lacking some of what is in the 3in1 kit.
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on May 10, 2013 14:33:28 GMT -5
Andy the plastic band around the AFV barrel has a couple of details that DML doesn't because theirs is completely turned end to end. No it was my niece from Boston, too far to send her back home.  Tony lee |
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Post by imatanker on May 10, 2013 15:19:07 GMT -5
The Dragon kit is closing the gap.Nice job T. Jeff T.
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on May 10, 2013 17:38:06 GMT -5
I just finished the base of the Dragon gun Jeff.  Taking a break and then i'll will start in on the AFV. Sure hope it goes together faster than the DML did.  Later troops Tony lee |
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Post by wbill76 on May 10, 2013 20:52:56 GMT -5
Making good time despite the company and the rain Tony, looking forward to more. |
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on May 10, 2013 22:16:41 GMT -5
Still Day #4 just pt2 AFV Club Gun: It's much easier to build than the DML offering but that's because it has all the later modifications.     DML Gun: Even with it being a hair puller at times the finished piece was worth the effort. NOTE: Don't install parts D51 and 52(armor side shields) until you've install those side cylinders parts D2,3,48 and 53     BTW I had to place the solid hand wheel above the seat arm because being where it should go below the seat support arm the wheel interfered with the with gun deck. It's been a long day I mean to tell you, loved it. Tony lee |
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Post by wbill76 on May 11, 2013 19:32:49 GMT -5
Very productive day at the bench Tony, nice work on the pair of guns. You've earned a rest! |
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Post by imatanker on May 11, 2013 20:21:11 GMT -5
How many pairs of opti-visors did you burn through? It does look like a good day.Jeff |
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Post by Thomas_M/ on May 12, 2013 8:04:55 GMT -5
Absolutely stunning side-by-side show here! Always was interested to see the AFV Club one in close, so I am more than thankful to see your very good pictures of both builds here! Good build and comments, like it!
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2013 9:40:52 GMT -5
nice work and interesting comparison
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on May 12, 2013 9:50:34 GMT -5
Thanks My dad would always tell me to make myself useful, old habits are hard to break. Tony lee |
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Post by TRM on May 12, 2013 9:54:30 GMT -5
Still more great comparisons on these two Uncle T!!! Busy boy down there!!! Rest well Sir!!
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2013 11:29:32 GMT -5
It'll be interesting to see how the clear sighting parts on the AFV version paint up .
I like the looks of the DML better . Maybe its the gray styrene ?
Looks like more Bondo was needed on the AFV .
Great comparison Tony.
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on May 12, 2013 17:23:27 GMT -5
Just a little more Carl but that's pretty normal for breech blocks. Some spots are where the gates were and they pitted when nipped off. DML added a plate to cover the seam down there inside the carriage slide which was nice for a change. Day #5 Ammo lockers: Both provide enough shells for both lockers but AFV added four empty casings but they need to be drilled out.  Gun Armor Shields: AFV They have you assemble the shield as a sub assembly and then install it as a unit. DML Does it the conventional way,piece by piece.   I left the side cylinders off the AFV because they kept fall off. DML has detents and they stay put much better. Catherine and I hope all the Mothers Day gals had a good one. Tony lee |
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Post by fightnjoe on May 12, 2013 19:04:22 GMT -5
tony they both look impressive. as a non or at least seldom armor builder i am enjoying just the work going on.
joe
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on May 12, 2013 19:14:49 GMT -5
Thanks so very much Joe, happy to be of service. Tony lee |
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Post by TRM on May 12, 2013 19:29:55 GMT -5
Still leaning AFV!! Thanks for the comparison Tony!!
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Post by Deleted on May 12, 2013 20:19:14 GMT -5
Tony , I took the day off and spent it with my wife..........now she's leaving for Portland tomorrow .......that worked out didn't it !  |
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on May 12, 2013 20:24:22 GMT -5
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Post by wbill76 on May 12, 2013 20:31:30 GMT -5
Nice Mom's Day update there Uncle T! Always interesting to see the design decision paths taken by the different manufacturers. Keep up the good work, carry on! |
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Post by bullardino on May 13, 2013 2:29:52 GMT -5
Great progress, Dragon's one looks a little better in some respects, but AFV looks a very nice kit too.
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on May 15, 2013 9:35:20 GMT -5
Howdy All Monday was a busy day with other things that needed done around here and the bench wasn't included. Yesterday I got busy with the casements and adding bits here and there. Here's a dry fit of the fighting compartment and it's not to shabby of a fit right out of the box.  When you're HOT you're HOT, When you're NOT you're NOT Tony lee |
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Post by bullardino on May 15, 2013 10:00:57 GMT -5
Great progress, Tony. Is it the colour or the AFV gun stowing arms are a little thicker than Dragon's ones?
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on May 15, 2013 10:12:03 GMT -5
I don't thinks so Bull maybe the color and the Black over spray on the AFV just making it look that way. Tony lee |
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Post by danb. on May 15, 2013 12:31:34 GMT -5
Great work Tony they both look awesome keep up the great work buddy
Dan B
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on May 15, 2013 12:53:01 GMT -5
Thanks Dan,workin on it.
Tony lee
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Post by Leon on May 15, 2013 15:03:26 GMT -5
There both looking really great Tony.Your doing an awesome job.
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