paulh.
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Post by paulh. on Sept 6, 2013 2:33:28 GMT -5
Them there window masks are the osterich's ooglies T - such a simple way of doing things and also so effective.
Brill.
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Post by Teabone on Sept 6, 2013 13:20:22 GMT -5
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Post by Teabone on Sept 6, 2013 14:11:42 GMT -5
"OMFG! I'm gonna HAVE to buy the Trumpy 90 now!!!" Here I thought that buying a Trumpy was one of life's real pleasures for you.
Bones
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Post by Mence on Sept 6, 2013 14:20:01 GMT -5
What a great kit, you're doing a fine job T, pleasure to follow.
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Post by Teabone on Sept 6, 2013 17:25:37 GMT -5
Indeed it is Bones..the T90 has just been elevated from I WILL be buying one.. to I HAVE to buy one...see the difference...only slight but it's there and it's a big 'un! It's a psychology thing  
Bones
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rondriaan
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Post by rondriaan on Sept 6, 2013 17:45:38 GMT -5
Looks nice that slat armor from Voyager, I want it for my D90 :-)
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Post by TRM on Sept 6, 2013 19:16:27 GMT -5
LOL...Bones, it's not very hard to to get Dicky to make the jump from 'want' to 'need'...LOL!! Especially when it's a Trumpy!! Ian, thanks for swinging by and for the kind words! I started off over complicating the masking in my head...nice when it comes off easy!! Paul...tanks buddy! Sometimes it the little things that make me happy...this time it was the masking! Mence, Thanks for hanging out...glad to have you along!! Ron, it does look like a great set! I am comfortable with not having it on this one..."this one"!!  Nothing is ever off the table with me!!  |
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Post by Teabone on Sept 6, 2013 19:44:41 GMT -5
Maybe but I have to agree there is an awful lot of will buy among us that never gestates into the act of having to buy, so having is a little different from willing in driving model builders.
Bones
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Post by julie on Sept 7, 2013 16:19:17 GMT -5
Good done You have a lot of patience! Julie |
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Post by TRM on Sept 7, 2013 18:42:39 GMT -5
Thank you Julie!! Not sure about patience but it sure is FUN putting this one together!! |
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Post by pantherf..-Email Not Valid on Sept 8, 2013 10:25:50 GMT -5
Will we see some slat armor on this? I read somewhere that it is/soon to be available! I think I'll have to paint mine GREEN. Jeff |
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Post by Deano on Sept 8, 2013 11:43:21 GMT -5
Thats one big hunk of metal there T, nice clean assembly and it looks great ! This must be quite big in 1/35 , could you do a comparison piccy plz ? Deano |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Sept 8, 2013 11:51:46 GMT -5
Got to see this in person yesterday and man it is one nice kit.....and big. The interior paint/weathering looks awesome.
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Post by TRM on Sept 8, 2013 11:58:10 GMT -5
Forgot to ask..went back and had a look Tracey but couldn't find who produces that stowage - looks very Black Doggie....well?  Correct Sir Dicky!! It is indeed a Black Dog Set! I was in the middle of actually writing a review of the set for Scott and Inscale.org. It's a short review but can be found here: inscale.org/public/?p=6357 of click on the picture...  Hi Jeff - The PE slat armor will be from Voyager and can be seen on their site. Not sure when it comes out but they elude to this month! Deano - Thanks buddy! It is rather large in comparison to most tanks. I will try and grab another tank and show a side by side on the next update....should be later on today/night. Hey Boss! Thank Bro! Had a blast yesterday...where and when can you hang out with friends, shoot the Poo and build for a few hours!! Big thanks to Steve for being the probation officer for the afternoon!! |
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Post by Leon on Sept 8, 2013 12:04:10 GMT -5
Forgot to ask..went back and had a look Tracey but couldn't find who produces that stowage - looks very Black Doggie....well? What's the scoop on the stowage Todd?Inquiring minds want to know .Looking forward to more pics of the D9. |
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Post by Leon on Sept 8, 2013 12:07:19 GMT -5
Scratch the last post bro.Musta been typing when you were posting. |
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Post by Teabone on Sept 8, 2013 13:04:32 GMT -5
Mr. T
I see that LZ is coming out with some add on's for the D9
Bones
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Post by TRM on Sept 10, 2013 19:54:52 GMT -5
OK, nearing the end here. There was many little parts strewn throughout steps 27 to 34; grab handles,step, lights. I was slowed up a bit by another quick project and general life items...blah blah blah!! Here is where the big Cat stands for me...  The lifting hydraulics fall next inline here. There are two different configurations for thiskit...one the IDF and the others for the USMC! Step 30 lays out the IDF.   Not to bad of a constuction with these. A couple of few gates to be removed but the remnants are removed rather easily. The tops on the IDF version have two pice cover plates that need to be assembled. There are two different cover plates which actually can be used on the IDF version. This less armored protected and a bit higher but after consulting the "bible" the Desert Eagle Book, both are shown being used. The backs of the larger shield will need a little sanding and maybe a touch of filler for the joint but look pretty close. The rear plate could use 4 corner bolt heads, which I will be adding, but not necessarily needed if you don't feel like going that route.    There was a nice little intake screen added to the set which nicely enhances the intake. You will notice a bit of filler on top. The main intake part is two pieces joined and the was a bit of a sink on both sides. I am not sure if this is common with all runs of the kit, but easily filled and sanded.   So everything seems to come together quickly once the cab section is all done and you get past the armor and grab handles.  Next stop....  The Blade! Hitting the bench for a bit tonight so this should move forward a bit. As always, thanks for hanging out for a bit. |
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Post by bbd468 on Sept 10, 2013 19:58:34 GMT -5
Awesome build Brother T.! Seems a sweet build, but im really lookin forward to some 'T style' paint and weathering!!!  |
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Post by imatanker on Sept 10, 2013 20:14:39 GMT -5
Way to roll T. You're smokin' now Buddy. As Gary said,I'm looking forward to some paint and weathering also |
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Post by TRM on Sept 10, 2013 21:29:53 GMT -5
Thank you fellas! You guys and me both!! Blade id half together right now!! After that a few touch-up and she is staring down the business end of some primer!!! |
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Post by Leon on Sept 10, 2013 21:59:42 GMT -5
WOW,that looks awesome Todd  .Waiting to see the business end of this behemoth added. |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Sept 10, 2013 22:08:36 GMT -5
Just got your pm and came straight here. Now that is an update. Really looking the part now brotha. I think you know which version I would have gone with right ! The USMC of course...lol
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Post by Teabone on Sept 10, 2013 23:01:17 GMT -5
Tony
Either its your building style or a combination of that and one superb kit, Im not a modern guy at all but can see Ill have to go for one of these, Those tracks are the best they have really raised the manufacturing bar with this one. Speaking of bars in looking at this type of armor it appears that some of the "Slat" armor is just that while the IDF seems to refer to the add on armor for the D9R as being "Bar" armor and looking at the pics id does look like round bars instead of slats.
Bones
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Post by TRM on Sept 11, 2013 5:10:09 GMT -5
Leon - Thanks buddy! Worked a little on the Blade last night! Pretty much the size of my Pz.II..LOL! Hope to have it together maybe by tonight I think!....all depends....you know how it is!! Boss - Thanks Brotha'! LOL...I thought about doing the USMC version...I think I was sucked in by the tinted glass and the pretty IDF girls!!  Maybe the next go around?? Bones - Thanks for the compliment! Yeah, sometimes I can get drawn in by "members of the opposite genre" too!! LOL!! There is some busy stuff on her and a bit different...ahhhh who am I kidding? WHo doesn't like tracktors? I do find it interesting everything end up movable...ripper, blade, doors even the tracks fully revolve still. I wouldn't be surprised if someone doesn't mock up an R/C version of this! I seen the 'Bars' inn the book and, like most, have been labeling them Slat...either way it interesting just the same! You know there is some sanitation engineer pushing a mountain of garbage at some landfill in one of these humming out Ride of the Valkerie make believing he is somewhere dusty!! |
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Post by venom1 on Sept 11, 2013 5:51:03 GMT -5
Said it before, but I gotta say it again, I'm not really a big fan of armour, but I am a big fan of this!! Loving the build, T! Can't wait until you start getting some paint on the behmoth!! Cheers, Sam |
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Post by bullardino on Sept 11, 2013 6:04:48 GMT -5
Gorgeous result, Todd |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2013 7:21:00 GMT -5
Great progress! Looks like you're almost done. When you finish yours, I'll send you mine to build:)
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Post by rbaer on Sept 11, 2013 10:04:36 GMT -5
Have I mentioned yet that I MUST build one of these?
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Post by TRM on Sept 11, 2013 10:10:20 GMT -5
Happy you are enjoying this Sam!! Thanks for the kind words too!! Thanks Mr. Luigi!! All the kit brotha'!! Thanks Bruce!! Getting real close!! LOL...no problem, above I was talking with the Boss about doing a USMC version!! |
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Nothing is ever off the table with me!! 
.Waiting to see the business end of this behemoth added. 
Maybe the next go around?? 
