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Post by Leon on Jul 26, 2013 20:44:41 GMT -5
Evening fellas,got the tracks primed and ready for paint and then some weathering.The Scorpion got some detail painting as well and is ready to be cleared and the decals.Almost ready for the fun part.Will post pics tomorrow.  |
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Post by armorguy on Jul 27, 2013 15:09:10 GMT -5
Leon, I know nothing about modern stuff, the model however looks nice, the turret has a lot of great detailed stuff on it.
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Post by Leon on Jul 27, 2013 15:41:07 GMT -5
G,thanks for looking in.Very much appreciated  .Getting ready to post new pics.I,m really PO'D at the mo.Tried to test fit the the rubber tracks and there to damn short.  |
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Post by Leon on Jul 27, 2013 16:01:46 GMT -5
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Post by Leon on Jul 27, 2013 19:14:16 GMT -5
Dicky,thanks for the suggestions mate  .I was thinking about the CA to.Going to think on this awhile and figure out what my option are.  Forgot about question about spare track.Non spare tracks in the kit.About the length,they are about 6 links short + or -. |
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Post by TRM on Jul 27, 2013 20:10:38 GMT -5
Love it! Had to play some catch up on this Leon but she is a looker!! Sorry to hear about the tracks...question...can you stretch them? Like with the DML DS's. They account for stretchability sometimes. Trust me I know nothing of this little beast either but I di know the top run has almost no sag in it....maybe a stretch and a tug?? Just a thought!
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 27, 2013 20:41:33 GMT -5
That's a bummer on the tracks Leon! 6 links is probably too much to try stretching, something must be really off with the tracks they supplied. The rest of the work you've done here though is sharp. Love the white and all the details that you've picked out. I'd be PO'd too, is there a replacement/workable option available for this vehicle you can check out to keep it moving?
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Post by Leon on Jul 27, 2013 20:42:03 GMT -5
Thanks for looking in T,much appreciated.I am thinking about trying to stretch them.Wonder if soaking them in boiling water would help. |
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Post by Leon on Jul 27, 2013 20:49:47 GMT -5
Bill,good to hear you like it so far.Much appreciated.As far as workable tracks,i am going to look into them.Dicky thinks Robbo had the same problem on his Scimter build and went with Fruils.
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Post by deafpanzer on Jul 27, 2013 21:16:42 GMT -5
Looking real good... sorry to hear about the tracks. Hope you will be able to make it work... or just get a good aftermarket tracks?
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Post by Leon on Jul 27, 2013 21:35:53 GMT -5
Andy,thanks for looking in buddy.Looking for some AM tracks now,hope i have some good luck. |
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Post by Leon on Jul 27, 2013 22:12:57 GMT -5
Hey guys,i found some Fruil replacement tracks for the Scorpion from Internet Hobbies .There kind of pricey  ,but I'd like to have a go at them. I'm feeling a little better at the mo. |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jul 27, 2013 22:14:53 GMT -5
I love 'em Friuls... they can be so pricey but I consider them the best out of all aftermarket sets. Wish I can afford to buy them for all of my builds.
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Post by Tobi on Jul 27, 2013 22:52:09 GMT -5
That was quick! Have you already decided about the weathering?
With all the details now picked out the white looks pretty ok to me.
Cheers,
Tobi
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Post by Leon on Jul 27, 2013 23:27:50 GMT -5
Thanks Tobi.The white does look better with the details painted.As far as the weathering,i think i'll do some light chipping and dust effects.Most of the UN vehicle images i found show them pretty clean.Here is the only pic of a Scorpion that i found so far.  |
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Post by Tobi on Jul 28, 2013 2:11:55 GMT -5
That's a nice object Leon, the rusty tracks will give plenty of contrast.
When I look at the periscopes, they seem pretty black. You could paint yours with a little Tamiya Smoke, that will give them more depth and they'll look more like glass.
Tobi
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Post by Leon on Jul 28, 2013 5:01:30 GMT -5
Tobi,thanks for the suggestion on the using the Tamiya Smoke.I'll have to pick some up at the LHS this week.
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Post by bullardino on Jul 29, 2013 13:47:28 GMT -5
Nice one, I hope you'll solve the tracks prob |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2013 14:34:32 GMT -5
Thanks Tobi.The white does look better with the details painted.As far as the weathering,i think i'll do some light chipping and dust effects.Most of the UN vehicle images i found show them pretty clean.Here is the only pic of a Scorpion that i found so far. Sorry my friend,but this is a Scimitar? ...In fact,I don't know why..but I don't even think it's a Brit version? |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2013 14:51:50 GMT -5
Possibly...the smoke chuckers don't look right?
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Post by Leon on Jul 29, 2013 14:59:09 GMT -5
Cee Bee,Dicky,your both right.CB i erred on the pic mate sorry .Dicky you are right,it is Belgian. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2013 15:04:12 GMT -5
You wus just testin',eh,Leon??  |
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Post by Leon on Jul 29, 2013 15:06:28 GMT -5
Luigi,thanks for looking in.Very much appreciated.I found some Fruils for this,just have to order them now. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2013 15:21:05 GMT -5
I could go as excess baggage...but it'd cost a ferkin fortune!  |
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Post by Leon on Jul 29, 2013 15:23:47 GMT -5
I'll send you ticket by mail.Not sure how long it's going to take.Could be weeks or months. |
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Post by Tobi on Jul 29, 2013 15:46:47 GMT -5
Man, am I ignorant. Even after reading about you guys arguing I can hardly make out the differences! Can we agree this is a tank of British design origin, and at least it's no copy of fine German craftsmanship, but delightful British? Cheers, Tobi |
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Post by Leon on Jul 29, 2013 16:00:23 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2013 16:02:00 GMT -5
Man, am I ignorant. Even after reading about you guys arguing I can hardly make out the differences! Can we agree this is a tank of British design origin, and at least it's no copy of fine German craftsmanship, but delightful British? Cheers, Tobi Tobi,when this fine upstanding piece of British engineering first came out,there were 6 or 7 variants using the same running gear...the 2 reconnaisance vehicles were the Scorpion(76mm gun turret),and the Scimitar(30mm Rarden cannon turret).The Scorpion was dropped in favour of the Scimitar,by the Brits,and variants of these are still used in theatre today. ...Just wait 'til Neems gets all the bits he needs....  Edit......FERK!!!!! Neems did it again!!!!! |
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Post by TRM on Jul 29, 2013 16:04:40 GMT -5
Where did you find the Fruit-loops Leon?
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.Getting ready to post new pics.I,m really PO'D at the mo.Tried to test fit the the rubber tracks and there to damn short. 
.I was thinking about the CA to.Going to think on this awhile and figure out what my option are. 
,but I'd like to have a go at them. I'm feeling a little better at the mo. 
