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Post by Deano on Sept 6, 2013 8:16:44 GMT -5
Hi guys , I think we all have long standing projects on the go so I thought I would start one here on MSC . The kit I will be using is the Hasegawa kit , although it was a good kit in its day it is quite dated compared to other Panzer IV kits on the market . Thus for this build I will be stealing parts from other kits, adding interior sets, cutting and drilling holes , bending , breaking , trying out new techniques to me in 1/72 and eventually painting with fingers crossed I end with with a decent looking model. Anyhoo the base kit ............................   The first thing I did was threw out the decals .  Upper hull is not bad , no open hatches though so Im gonna change that eventually .    The tracks suck big time , I have new ones on the way.  Straight forward black and white instructions so assembly should be easy enough ha ha  I will make a start on the kit over the weekend . Cheers Deano |
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Post by TRM on Sept 6, 2013 11:32:31 GMT -5
Knocking one out....Sweeeet!! I'm in!!  |
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Post by ogrejohn on Sept 6, 2013 12:09:33 GMT -5
Gonna get me a front row seat for this one Deano!
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Post by venom1 on Sept 6, 2013 12:19:37 GMT -5
Sweet as! Always up for a good wreck! Cheers, Sam  |
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Post by Deano on Sept 6, 2013 13:44:42 GMT -5
Cheers fella's dunno if its gonna be a good wreck but I'll give it a good shot lol literally he he Deano |
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Post by Deano on Sept 7, 2013 9:27:01 GMT -5
Ok so I made a start on this today and although it dosnt look like much it was time consuming ............  Remembered I had these instructions from building the F1 smart kit on MM ages ago . These will come in handy for checking accuracy as the kit was very sound that way .  So started to remove things from the turret the air vent cover will be missing in the finish . Also gonna start cutting out for the side doors .  Chopped of the fenders as I am going to make my own and have the right side twisted . Ened up hot kniving the fenders off as the plastic was hard and 2 mil thick .  Starting the running gear as well , the left side will be fix and the right will have some wheels articulated to suit the ground and battle damage . That aint going to be easy but I have worked out a plan in my head so will need to see if it works or not. Also seems like I will be scratch building the turret interior instead of an AM set ....wish me luck ha ha Cheers Deano |
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Post by ogrejohn on Sept 7, 2013 10:05:39 GMT -5
Looks like you're off to a good start Deano!
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Post by wbill76 on Sept 7, 2013 13:10:32 GMT -5
Off and running Deano! Poor knife blade, you really tortured the heck out of it didn't you!  |
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Post by Leon on Sept 7, 2013 13:49:01 GMT -5
Count me in buddy.Sounds like you have a great plan for this .Can't say i've ever seen a wreaked braille build before. |
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Post by Mence on Sept 7, 2013 14:19:13 GMT -5
Good start fella.
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Post by deafpanzer on Sept 8, 2013 12:54:04 GMT -5
Count me in... knowing what you can do it will be another great build!
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Post by 406 Silverado on Sept 8, 2013 20:35:09 GMT -5
Looking forward to this one Deano. ff to a good start with the chopping.
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Post by TRM on Sept 8, 2013 21:49:22 GMT -5
Love it!! Cut the sucker up!! LOL!!! Off and running Deano and looking good!!!
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Post by Deano on Sept 10, 2013 9:30:41 GMT -5
Hey guys sorry about the late reply , Im building so much lately I cant keep track lol. Thanks for the comments and interest , chopping the turret as we speak so will update later .
Deano
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Post by 406 Silverado on Sept 10, 2013 11:15:23 GMT -5
We all have that problem Deano, too many on the bench...lol
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Post by bbd468 on Sept 10, 2013 18:42:41 GMT -5
Hiya Deano! Lookin forward to this buddy. Ive not done a wreck myself......YET, but i like to watch them come together and take notes. IM IN! |
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Post by bullardino on Sept 11, 2013 14:30:31 GMT -5
Nice, I will tackle a rustbucket sooner or later so bring it on |
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Post by Deano on Sept 11, 2013 15:21:17 GMT -5
Hey Rob , Gary , Luigi great to see ya's So a small update ...... no it really is lol...............  Finally cut through the turret hatches which will allow the eventual interior to be viewed .   Also fixed the front turret armour which made me then look at the gun assembly and I have to say Ive realy got my work cut out for me here . loads of detail missing which means I have loads of detailing to do .  Oh yeah and I need to cut through this turret ring an all !!! wish me luck Deano |
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Post by Leon on Sept 11, 2013 20:01:21 GMT -5
The way your going Deano,don't think you any luck buddy.A lot of patience maybe. |
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Post by Deano on Sept 11, 2013 20:05:35 GMT -5
Thanks Leon I am definately aquiring a lot of patience in my old age Deano |
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Post by bullardino on Sept 12, 2013 0:44:12 GMT -5
The preparation job looks good |
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Post by Deano on Sept 12, 2013 3:52:34 GMT -5
Thanks Luigi , yeah there is loads of prep work  Deano |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Sept 12, 2013 7:24:15 GMT -5
small baby steps Deano, the only way to build a good wreck. Nice work on the hatch cut outs.
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Post by Deano on Sept 12, 2013 9:06:55 GMT -5
Thanks Rob , yeah slow and steady with this one . Ive not buit a wreck in 1/35 nevermind 1/72 lol all new to me .
Cheers
Deano
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Post by 406 Silverado on Sept 12, 2013 10:55:19 GMT -5
easier, and yet harder in that scale
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Post by TRM on Sept 12, 2013 11:02:29 GMT -5
easier, and yet harder in that scale Not harder if you build it, then drop a large book on it...push all the parts back to the center of a board, add some glue, some paint...Done!! LOL...Looking good Deano. It all a process...steps...I think of the finiahed model and try and work in reverse as the damaged would have happend after the tank was built not before it came off the sprue!! |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Sept 12, 2013 11:58:38 GMT -5
easier, and yet harder in that scale Not harder if you build it, then drop a large book on it...push all the parts back to the center of a board, add some glue, some paint...Done!! LOL...Looking good Deano. It all a process...steps...I think of the finiahed model and try and work in reverse as the damaged would have happend after the tank was built not before it came off the sprue!! That's another way of doing it...lol |
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Post by Deano on Sept 12, 2013 12:05:24 GMT -5
easier, and yet harder in that scale Not harder if you build it, then drop a large book on it...push all the parts back to the center of a board, add some glue, some paint...Done!! LOL...Looking good Deano. It all a process...steps...I think of the finiahed model and try and work in reverse as the damaged would have happend after the tank was built not before it came off the sprue!! I must try that some time , wonder if it would look any good? lol Deano |
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Post by wbill76 on Sept 12, 2013 19:03:56 GMT -5
Sounds like this one's got mission creep built into it! No sooner do you complete one thing then you realize there are 2 more that have popped up to be dealt with. We have faith in you Deano! |
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Post by Deano on Sept 14, 2013 6:07:08 GMT -5
Hi Bill yeah thats exactly it , no sooner have you changed something then you notice something else aint right . Just noticed a view port is missing from the front of the turret lol................. I did mention this was going to be a long standing build didnt I ? Deano |
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