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Post by TRM on Aug 15, 2013 10:34:47 GMT -5
Just read the review on big A, very nice brother. You gonna bring this to Armorcon?? LOL...only if I get her done!!  Looking good at the moment though!! |
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Post by paulh. on Aug 15, 2013 10:35:17 GMT -5
O_oOH to hell with it- ordered with a remote delivery address...  This could make for an intersting conversation when SWAMBO finds out   P |
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Post by Tobi on Aug 15, 2013 11:10:24 GMT -5
O_oOH to hell with it- ordered with a remote delivery address... This could make for an intersting conversation when SWAMBO finds out P If I may ask, what the heck does SWAMBO stand for? Tobi |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2013 11:15:23 GMT -5
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Post by 406 Silverado on Aug 15, 2013 13:40:02 GMT -5
She Who Always/   (delete as appropriate)Must Be Obeyed!!!! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 15, 2013 13:46:26 GMT -5
She Who Always/ (delete as appropriate)Must Be Obeyed!!!! Rob,I do like the way you edited that'un!!!  ..... |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Aug 15, 2013 14:56:02 GMT -5
LOL, never know who's reading...lol
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Post by Leon on Aug 15, 2013 15:18:06 GMT -5
Cee Bee thanks for explaining that .Was wondering what it meant. |
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Post by TRM on Aug 15, 2013 16:34:43 GMT -5
Since I ran out of time last night to give and update...it will have to be now! :-H The top of the undercarriage section went down with no issues at all.   Next up was steps 3 & 4; The Ripper   Again, this part is fairly straight forward. a little clean up and the parts fell together!  The Ripper and its frame get installed with no glue to the undercarriage.  Step 5 & 6 came and went quickly with the construction and installation of the hydraulics for the ripper. These are movable parts; both on the ends of the rods and the rods in the cylinders.   I am onto step 7 which is the second part of the Ripper installation. I should have an easy go of this as well. Thanks for stopping by!!! |
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Post by bigjohn on Aug 15, 2013 17:36:25 GMT -5
Very nice looking kit Todd!
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Post by imatanker on Aug 15, 2013 17:55:37 GMT -5
Yo T man, great review over on Armorama. There's really no need to say I'M IN. This looks pretty sweet so far. They need to seriously think about one in 1/72nd. I am sad to say though I saw one in the news last night, busting protesters barricades down. It is large to say the least. |
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Post by TRM on Aug 15, 2013 18:16:51 GMT -5
Thanks BJ...it tiz!! almost a Snap-tite!! Thanks Jeff...glad to have you on board!! Impressive piece of hardware!! Not saying they should be used to break up a protest though...seems a bit like overkill...geez! BTW, there is a 1/72 version of the D9R , even has the slat armor...pretty slick ride!! |
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Post by Leon on Aug 15, 2013 19:35:12 GMT -5
Looking awesome T.Very nice work. |
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Post by deafpanzer on Aug 15, 2013 20:08:02 GMT -5
Looking good... are you sure you don't work for Meng? |
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Post by TRM on Aug 15, 2013 21:03:46 GMT -5
Thank you Leon!! Thanks Andy!! LOL...no...not yet anyway!!  |
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 15, 2013 21:21:54 GMT -5
Very nice update T, moving right along with this one. The 'Ripper' looks aptly named! |
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Post by Teabone on Aug 15, 2013 22:35:47 GMT -5
Mr. T
Looks real good almost like a Cat commercial of some kind. Have been seeing a lot of notes of concern about Meng kits and it appears, unless your are on the payroll in some mysterious way, that this particular kit is a cut above their other kits which is a nice change and a continued evolution in kits that is making this truly the golden age of scale AFV kits.
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Post by danb. on Aug 16, 2013 1:32:27 GMT -5
Great update T the progress is looking super dooper keep up the the hard work
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Post by paulh. on Aug 16, 2013 4:14:50 GMT -5
superb T
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Post by robbo on Aug 16, 2013 4:55:32 GMT -5
In my opinion, this is the place to be, what a kit it looks great
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2013 5:57:40 GMT -5
Looks very nicely engineered you know I'll end up getting one!
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Post by imatanker on Aug 16, 2013 16:29:43 GMT -5
Bones, I agree with you. It was not my intent to start a political discussion at all. Only to show the vehicle in action. It was probably a bad choice. I have removed the post. Please feel free to do the same in your post if you would like . Jeff T.
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Post by TRM on Aug 16, 2013 17:34:56 GMT -5
Bill - Thanks!! Evil looking tool attached there isn't it? Bones - Thanks! I think this kit is an elevation on some of their other kits too. I do know that the HiLux kits look more like Auto kits and there is a different type of plastic used...could be the "quality" issue right there. There is some minor seam lines throughout the hydraulics...I chalk this up to...it's a model!!!! LOL! They are easy to remove and part of modelling I think. As longs as there is not an inordinate amount of EPM's and sinkies I am usually good!! Not easy to mass produce a kit without any seam lines...injection molded parts...par for the course. LOL...for the record...I don't work for Meng...but, if they wish to send me compensation or make a huge job offer...Who am I to refuse?!! Dan - Thank you...I appreciate it!! Paul - Thanks a bunch!! Ian - Thanks bro!!! Glad to have you along!! Pete - Nicely done kit sir!! As for you getting one...not going there!! Jeff - No worries on your post my friend!! Your point was the tractor and it was a nice spot!! Modelfreak tagged me in a FB pic from the same action trying to bait me into a dio...  Very very...very tempting!!! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 16, 2013 17:42:26 GMT -5
Mr M!!!.....It appears you like this Meng kit,as much as Nemo likes his Trumpys,eh???....Nice work on this so far mate,although it's not summat I would think of building,I do appreciate the detail in the kit! |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Aug 16, 2013 17:42:48 GMT -5
I some how missed that last update. Very nice clean work there brother. Moving right along , and having fun doing it too.
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Post by Keith Christie on Aug 16, 2013 18:02:48 GMT -5
Really nice progress T
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Post by TRM on Aug 16, 2013 18:02:57 GMT -5
Thanks CB!! Just trying to enjoy the moment!! Mr. F might like this himself as it build like a Trumpy and there is areas for his expertise to play out for sure!!
Thanks Boss!! What its all about brotha!!
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Post by Teabone on Aug 16, 2013 18:45:34 GMT -5
If any of you want to see this vehicle in action and some good Merkava action shots with it go to your library and check out "Death in Gaza" which shows the D9R being operated by Arab Bedouins who serve in the Israeli army to flatten Palestinian houses in protecting the border. It also gives a good view of how close peace is in Gaza.
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Post by TRM on Aug 17, 2013 21:54:22 GMT -5
Thanks Bones! Didn't get a chance to watch the video yet, but all info on the subject helps out a bunch! OK, time for a little update. Slow day at the bench, busy day in the yard...it has to be done sometimes! I was able to finish cleaning the Ripper parts and giving the the ole install~ Still a dry fit on the plates and the hydraulics. I want to ensure I will have an easy go of the painting session.  The tow hooks needed a little clean up. I found an EPM on the inside bend of the hook a light seam line over the hitch pins. They will get attached to the main structure prior to painting.  Onto the office!! The cabin parts were all cleaned....  All of these parts more or less fall together nicely! The seats are dry fit but ...fit like a glove!  A little bit of a layout!  I will be cleaning up the cabin walls and window frames tomorrow. Plotting what needs to be glued now and what can wait while the painting takes over....still plenty to do before that though!! As always...thanks for tuning in!! |
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Post by bigjohn on Aug 17, 2013 21:57:56 GMT -5
Man, that looks too awesome Dood!
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