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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2013 2:12:42 GMT -5
Coming along great, Leon. Did you have any probs with the wire mesh in the turret basket? I can never get it to stick properly!!!
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Post by Deano on Aug 16, 2013 3:34:24 GMT -5
Nice build Leon , look forward to paint !
Deano
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Post by Leon on Aug 16, 2013 3:46:40 GMT -5
Andy,thank you kindly buddy.Primer and paint to come next week some time.  Tobi,sounds like a cool project you want to do.I may end up doing the MERDC CAMO.  Paddy,thank you kindly .I had a little prob a first with the mesh sticking  .I ended up using CA glue and worked my way around the basket holding it in place with the handle of a paint brush til it set up.As you can see in the pic,i have to trim off the excess on one piece. |
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Post by Leon on Aug 16, 2013 3:55:43 GMT -5
Richard thank you kindly .I always liked the look of the M60. Deano,very much appreciated buddy .Hoping to have this primed and painted some time next week.Will keep you guys posted. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2013 10:12:41 GMT -5
Thanks for that, Leon. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2013 11:52:23 GMT -5
Sure hope they don't have to swing the barrel 360  Can't wait to see it with a little color.
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 16, 2013 20:27:07 GMT -5
We'll be waiting for your return so we can see some paint on this bad boy Leon, have fun!
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Post by MOOSE. on Aug 17, 2013 1:11:53 GMT -5
She's looking good! Tank next for me ;D Just have to move and get settled in starting next week  . Means no modeling for a few weeks |
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Post by Leon on Aug 17, 2013 4:44:35 GMT -5
Bruce,the wading exhaust dose create a problem eh.  Bill thanks,looking forward to getting some paint on this when i get back. Moose,glad you like it buddy .Hang in there,you'll be back at the bench in no time. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 17, 2013 20:35:24 GMT -5
Looking very good. Remember though the Marines did not use the A3 only the A1. You do have all the right fittings for an A1 except the ribbed aluminum road wheels. A1's usually had steel wheels, but and it's a big but, LOL, Marine tanks from that era could just as easily have run the aluminum wheels.
The armor units we worked with at 29 Palms were constantly changing tracks, wheels, idlers and the like due to the terrain. The steel wheels held up better in the desert than the aluminum ones especially the way jarhead tankers drove them. There were other issues as well due to the sand . The snorkel was a common sight in the desert back then.
Looking forward to the rest of this build.
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Post by Leon on Aug 18, 2013 5:42:54 GMT -5
G,thanks for the kind comment.Very much appreciated.I have a search light that came with the kit that i want to add,so this will be an A1 version and not an A3.Thanks for the info on the wheels.
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Post by Leon on Aug 18, 2013 23:50:20 GMT -5
Morning fellas.I'm home and ready to start slinging some primer on the M60 and ready to finish the tracks for the Scorpion.Will post pics as soon as i get started.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2013 1:31:55 GMT -5
Okay Leon, let's get steppin!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 19, 2013 15:54:14 GMT -5
Making great progress on this old kit, just shows you don't need to spend a fortune to get a good kit  In the right hands of course |
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Post by Leon on Aug 19, 2013 16:26:26 GMT -5
Bruce,i'm on it buddy. Dicky,thanks for the kind comment .Very much appreciated mate.The M60 sure is a sweet looking tank. Steve,very much appreciated.Thanks for looking in and the kind words .The old kits are a gem,and fun to build. |
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Post by Leon on Aug 19, 2013 17:51:50 GMT -5
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 19, 2013 20:33:52 GMT -5
Always good to see the primer go down, it means the fun's just beginning! (Unless it's Dicky, he hates painting, then it's the hell that's just beginning!) |
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Post by bbd468 on Aug 19, 2013 22:58:16 GMT -5
Hey my friend, great build brother, lookin forward to some colorfication! Bookmarked!! |
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Post by Leon on Aug 20, 2013 4:48:10 GMT -5
Bill thanks,much appreciated. Gary thanks for looking in and the kind words .Hope your move went well. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2013 11:20:48 GMT -5
Likin yours so much Leon, just had to get one of my own
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2013 14:11:53 GMT -5
Likin yours so much Leon, just had to get one of my own
Yeh! thinking the same! cool build |
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Post by Leon on Aug 20, 2013 15:33:38 GMT -5
Bruce,Pete i don't think you fellas will be disappointed with this kit .It's a great oldie and fun to build. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 20, 2013 17:25:25 GMT -5
WOW, this is going to be a cracker... it even has wings Looking good, Leon. |
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Post by Leon on Aug 20, 2013 23:19:16 GMT -5
Thanks Paddy,glad your enjoying the build so far buddy .I'll keep an eye out when you decide to start yours. |
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Post by deafpanzer on Aug 20, 2013 23:39:17 GMT -5
It looks so sexy primed... I like it!!!
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Post by Leon on Aug 21, 2013 4:27:47 GMT -5
Andy,thanks buddy.Hope to start painting it this weekend.
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Post by Leon on Aug 21, 2013 15:44:58 GMT -5
Dicky,thank you.Much appreciated mate .The primer does make the build look good. Richard,thanks buddy .Hope to have a base coat on it this weekend. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 23, 2013 20:04:38 GMT -5
DARN YOU LEON!
That's looking so good now I have to find mine and build it as well. I started it a while back and put it away.
More please sir.
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Post by Leon on Aug 23, 2013 20:57:46 GMT -5
G,glad i got you inspired buddy .Time to dig it out and finish it.Hope to get the base coat on tomorrow as i'm almost done painting the tracks. |
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Post by Deano on Aug 23, 2013 21:00:42 GMT -5
Looking very neat with the primer on.... brings out all the detail , looking forward to colour Deano |
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.I ended up using CA glue and worked my way around the basket holding it in place with the handle of a paint brush til it set up.As you can see in the pic,i have to trim off the excess on one piece.
Can't wait to see it with a little color.
. Means no modeling for a few weeks
In the right hands of course 
