Meng D9R - Front Edge of Weathering!!!

[Mence]

This looks so good, gotta get me one!

[danb.]

WOW T this looks good mine is on its way and i will be using this blog when building mine

Dan B

[Deano]

In the words of Pot Noodle , Spanking Gorgeous ! great progress , luvin this kit

Deano

[TRM]

Bill - Thanks!! So far it looks like they did a good job planning the kit!! Almost like a Snap-Tite!!

Leon - Thanks!! SHouldn't be too long beofre the next one!!

Bones - I suspect the entire drive train will work when done! I also can't see there being an issue with the links...just siding with caution is all!!! How much was the bet for? LOL!!

Mence - Thants fella!! You would have some fun on this one for sure!!

Dan - Thanks!! Looking forward to seeing you have at it!! You will be impressed when it get's there!!

Deano - Thanks Buddy! This certainly has that "different" factor going on!!! They need to make more model constuction vehicles for sure!!

[406 Silverado]

LOLOL I knew you couldn't resist starting this one..Looking good bro

[TRM]

Resistance was futile!!! I am betting if I wan't working on 6o ther things right now, this could be done! This goes together like some of the shake-n-bakes!! Great...no all I want is to be home snipping parts!! LOL!!!

[modelfreak72]

Can't you focus on one project at a time? Yah right I'm one to talk! LOL!! Lookin good!!

[TRM]

Try 6 at once!! LOL!!! And yeah, you should talk!!! Even if the Big E has 8000 little plan kits in it!!!

[TRM]

Hey guys!! Not an update per se but my in the box review of this one is over on Armorama!! www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=9326 At least you can see all the parts before they go in!!!

[Teabone]

Aug 13, 2013 11:36:21 GMT -5 TRM said:

Bones - I suspect the entire drive train will work when done! I also can't see there being an issue with the links...just siding with caution is all!!! How much was the bet for? LOL!!

We are replacing some broken sidewalk in front of our house and my sweetheart, forever busy, went out and measured it up so she would have the square feet when the contractor came by for a price.  She told me the sidewalk was five feet wide and I was sure it was four feet wide and told her if it was five feet wide I'd eat it.  I have to say that old concrete tastes bad and she is still grinning.

Bones.

[paulh.]

Aug 13, 2013 1:26:46 GMT -5 Mence said:

This looks so good, gotta get me one!

wot he said!

[TRM]

LOL....WOW Bones!! Don't ever doubt them...even when they are wrong! I would say never make a bet to eat concrete either!!! LOL!!

Thanks Paul!!

[Teabone]

Mr.T

I have to agree with that.

Bones

[deafpanzer]

How did I miss the introduction!!! This is going to be a popular thread for sure... count me in even tho I am not into this kind of stuff but I could use one to remove all of dog poop in the back yard one day.

[TRM]

All good Andy!! Still a novelty being as new as it is! I could see you doing one...not a modern tank..more of a tractor on crack!! When you are done pooper-scoopin' the backyard, my 4-legged friend has several tunnels going to China...I will need it back!!!

[paulh.]

I've just discovered shots of a completed build of this beaut over on ML- I really DO want one of these - but it ain't goin' to happen this side of Chrimbo me thinks
P

[TRM]

Pual, I have seen a couple finished too and they are impressive! I hear ya spending the money sir! Still not bad at $45 US...would put it aournd ..umm...34-ish accross the pond?

LOL...Nice Bence!! Have at it brotha'!!

[bullardino]

Knock, knock... Is there an empty seat for me here? You got a very nice build going on, T

[paulh.]

Oh Hell- at that price its almost too good an offer to miss- but whats the shipping?

[TRM]

Always room for you Luigi!! Saved a seat for you right in the front myfriend!!

38 w/shipping...nothing wrong with that at all!!

[paulh.]

thats decided then- delivery address- inlaws- 180 miles away- collect as a chrimbo present!
SORTED!!

[406 Silverado]

Good deal Paul. I thought it would cost much more.

Your a good salesman T...lol

[TRM]

pfc - www.armorama.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Reviews&file=index&req=showcontent&id=9326 This is my review on Armorama from a couple days ago. Seam lines...not bad...couple here and there...LOL..its plastic, it molds...there will be seams. Nothing a quick sand won't cure. For what there isI am seeing them on some smaller parts...I will try and point out defects as I go here on the build!!

Paul - Wicked!! Happy Crimbo!!

Boss - Maybe someone should give Meng a call then!! ;P !!

[TRM]

I do know that they used a different styrene on the Hilux...more to what you see in auto models. This feel similar to most Trumpy kits and the fit is about the same too...nice!

[Deleted]

now thats a big one mister! was seriously tempted but actually did resist! although the weathering potential of this one has got me thinking!

[TRM]

It is big! I did assemble the Ripper hydraulics last night and it gets attached un-glued...with the one attachement and the naked undercarriage it looks a bit longer than a Panther lot taller too!! I didn't get a chance to post the pics last night as I ran out of time, but I will snap one with a figure for scale this afternoon!

[Smudge]

Hi T

Awesome review and build. This looks so cool. Can't wait to see the build develop.

Smudge

[paulh.]

Bloody hell- in 24 hours cost with shipping has gone up to 45 bleedin squids (- thats a near on 15% jump!) Mission aborted!
...but I might be able to get an extra Fennek onto the wishlist and still save SWAMBO money...
P

[TRM]

Thanks Smudge!! Happy to have you along for the ride!!


Paul : hobby-space.com/Meng-135-ss002-D9R-Doobi-armored-bulldozer-SS-002-P3206560.aspx

Hobby-Space!

If you add it to "your cart" and toss in the postal code it will give you your shipping cost. The kit is going for 35.90 US and my shipping would be $22 and change...$58 when all said and done...Not sure if your shipping is more or less...check it out!!

[406 Silverado]

Just read the review on big A, very nice brother. You gonna bring this to Armorcon??