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Post by DickyF on Nov 3, 2013 6:24:56 GMT -5
lol Thanks guys fer lookin' and glad yer enjoyin' the builds so far....the 'Deathquacks' DUKW is merely 'resting' he will be back! Mac - my last (and only) WW2 build was the Cutaway Matilda...what? 3 years ago....regular as clockwork me!  |
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Post by DickyF on Nov 3, 2013 10:54:44 GMT -5
Right.....standby, are yer sitting comfortably - this is a whopper? Havin' inadvertently woken up far earlier than planned and due to Debs bein' on earlies too..I found myself at the bench at the crack of a sparrow's f*rt...... Right it was cab time....the kit included a floor plate which I can only assume is from the T28 with which this kit obviously shares a lot of sprues....having got no references whatsoever for this compartment I used the floor plate to govern the shape and some T34 refs to provide some detail inspiration.....VERY little of this will be really visible thru the hatches but it WILL be visible so that dictated the level of detail here...enough waffle here be pictures... I started by adding the first fixed portions of the bulkheads - height determined by hull dimensions obviously....  I made up the rear bulkhead added a hatch coaming and some generic lumps and framing detail...  I added Olav for positioning and made the requisite measurements to determine the relative locations of components:  Relatively large hatches aid visibility but will mean more scratching although the fwd hatch has a surround....   Seat was next on the list.....made up the basics using 2mm, 1mm sheet and 0.2mm strip.....   I made up the compressed gas bottles that sit forward of 'drives' - eventually this was reduced to one bottle due to limited space - I actually suspect the bottles were too large......  Made up some pedals T34 stylee...  Olav in position:  I then made up the steering levers and linkages again, based on existing Russian refs - wildily inaccurate I daresay but they'll look ok when painted.....   I then made up the gauge panels using 1mm sheet and brass ring bezels (available from jewellry makers suppliers):    And larger ones for the LH side bulkhead....  So, that's that - we have achieved 'cabbage'....that don't sound right, but hey, yer know what I mean   Afore yer knew it we had ............... grey!    Even Olav got it.....  Andy - we must have caught up by now, yeah? AC Welcome |
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Post by deafpanzer on Nov 3, 2013 10:56:22 GMT -5
Yup! Dicky is correct about two things... 1. Duck will be back eventually... 2. Chally II has the busiest rear ever!!! Worked on it more last night and it is not even completed. DAMN! No wonder brits are into butt while Americans are into hooters I have noticed that just now. Update on the rear... added rear lights. Masking tape applied before guards glued so it will make easier for me to paint them at end.  Voyager set had replacement for the bar... it didn't look good. Supporting bars were not thick enough I knew I'd break 'em off because of its location so I bypassed that PE part. I have to remember PE is not always the best solution like this. Kit part looked just great to me and it is STRONG!  |
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Post by Paul P on Nov 3, 2013 11:02:53 GMT -5
Dicky great update even at the crack of sparrows, your will power must be immense to stick those bits together,
Andy looking good mate, plenty of detail in there
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Post by deafpanzer on Nov 3, 2013 11:04:04 GMT -5
Dicky, missed your last update as I was in process of posting. Great work on the interior! DAMN... I think I better quit now...
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Post by DickyF on Nov 3, 2013 11:16:42 GMT -5
Paul - makin' the most of any remaining willpower whilst I stil retain posession of it......  Cheers mushty  Andy - Nice butt.....yer dead right bout the usage of the etch parts fella - not always best solution and people need to realise that rather than slavishly using what's in the pack...a knowledge of yer subject helps in this respect too Great work my friend (BTW it's not a DUEL - we're doin' a DUAL ) |
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Post by deafpanzer on Nov 3, 2013 11:19:26 GMT -5
LOL! Remember English is my second language. AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE is my primary and I LOVE IT! LOL Thanks mate... going down to the bench to work on the butt again just for a bit before the wife and boys return home from church. Fighting cold again... it relapsed... damn it!
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Post by DickyF on Nov 3, 2013 11:24:25 GMT -5
Work thru the pain fella....... we got 'em on the ropes I reckon! |
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Post by robbo on Nov 3, 2013 11:26:02 GMT -5
Great job chaps, can't wait to see yours in the water Dick
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Post by DickyF on Nov 3, 2013 11:28:12 GMT -5
Errrrrmmmmm me neither fella!What you doin' online at half 4 in the afternoon??? Junior must be out I assume? lol
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Post by Leon on Nov 3, 2013 11:39:00 GMT -5
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Post by DickyF on Nov 3, 2013 15:14:46 GMT -5
Cheers Leon - thanks fer the great support...we'll wear it always, takin' turns obviously |
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Post by danb on Nov 3, 2013 15:55:32 GMT -5
Great work chaps Andy im on the next flight over to do my shift on the build great looking rear end it dont need no bling homey keep up the work and dont let Dickys primer shots threaten ya  Dicky that interior looks swish buddy i need a Olav for Zyrinyi do ya think i could get away with swapping his head to make him look Hungarian ? also i need to take a leaf out of your book and get my interior finished too now no more early mornings and give Andy a chance speedy ;0 Dan B |
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Post by DickyF on Nov 3, 2013 16:09:29 GMT -5
Dan - I'm not even convinced there were any fundamental differences between Soviet and Hungarian tank crews were there? But anyway, the MA figs are usual standard fare and will grace any 'Eastern Bloc' tankie thing I reckon |
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Post by bullardino on Nov 3, 2013 16:14:28 GMT -5
Great updates, Neems and Andy |
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Post by DickyF on Nov 3, 2013 16:17:02 GMT -5
Thank'ee kindly Mr Piggy Biggles - most appreciated!
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Post by imatanker on Nov 3, 2013 18:43:12 GMT -5
Looks like you had a good day Boys. Fantastic progress. Andy, butts or hooters, make no difference to me. In most cases, they're all good. Dicky, Cabbage? Isn't that what they make sauerkraut out of? Nice scratchin' |
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Post by wbill76 on Nov 3, 2013 21:18:53 GMT -5
Nice progress both of you! Now we know how to get Andy to finish a build...death threats from Nemo! I think he's just found a new source of potential revenue in the future... |
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Post by bbrowniii on Nov 3, 2013 22:07:20 GMT -5
Holy smokes!!! I'm glad I stumbled on this. I do love me a good duel! You guys have really changed up the ground rules, eh? This is going to be fun!
Dicky, love the scratch work.
Andy, that is one nice butt...
Keep it up!
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Post by deafpanzer on Nov 4, 2013 0:19:09 GMT -5
my last (and only) WW2 build was the Cutaway Matilda...what? 3 years ago....regular as clockwork me! OOOOOHHHH!!! So you build something so WWII'y every three years? I think I can live with that... |
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Post by deafpanzer on Nov 4, 2013 0:24:13 GMT -5
Jeff- For me the top gets my attention first... LOL
Bill- Now you know why I tend to do better in GBs... maybe this is something I should do often. Finished the figure bust in few weeks cause those two guys were kicking my arse. Now its Dicky...
BBIII- That butt even looks a lot better now after some comsical surgical... thanks buddy!
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Post by deafpanzer on Nov 4, 2013 0:31:27 GMT -5
Guys- Great day for bench while recovering from relapsed cold... I swear I don't remember spending so much time working on an arse! Molded clasps on the fuel drum looked terrible... PE to rescue but being Voyager it was over engineered which I admit I was disappointed. Remind me not to buy another set from Voyager... I had to do short cuts just to make it work... did my best to remove the molded straps and clasps.  One quick question... instructions want me to put the tracks on before I attach the upper and lower hull. I haven't worked on rubber tracks for decades... can I use Tamiya cement as shown in the picture? Instructions said to use plastic cement.  Tomorrow I hope to finish the other fuel drum... that would be the last part to deal with on Dicky's rear!
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Post by danb on Nov 4, 2013 2:19:54 GMT -5
Andy on the track issue your glue will be fine and you do not need to use the whole length of track I normally stick the track from 1st return roller with ca then wrap the tracks round to the return roller in front of the drive sprocket the area of missing track will be covered by the skirting hope this helps ya well done on the fuel drum upgrade Dan B |
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Post by AndyArgent on Nov 4, 2013 4:06:12 GMT -5
Andy and Dicky this is cool stuff.
Dick that interior stuff is superb mate,you really are a clever bloke
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Post by jackh on Nov 4, 2013 4:09:47 GMT -5
Damn lads after all Dick's talk about your dual build I nearly miss it  just seen this and already on page 4  but here now and with you for the rest of this . Some very fine progress on both builds. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 4, 2013 7:32:17 GMT -5
Awesome work guys!
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Post by TRM on Nov 4, 2013 8:52:00 GMT -5
Knocking these out of the part fellas!!! One HOT Duel!!
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Post by deafpanzer on Nov 4, 2013 9:21:28 GMT -5
Guys- Thanks everybody for nice comments!!! It will be a long day at office as I won't be home tip after 8pm... have a great day!
Dan- Clever idea about wrapping around first roller. Top track won't be visible at all. Appreciate your help!
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Post by Paul P on Nov 4, 2013 12:57:57 GMT -5
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Post by Keith Christie on Nov 4, 2013 12:59:38 GMT -5
Dick, Andy,
Really nice progress on both builds so far. The extra work you two put in is always worth the effort.
Looking forward to some more.
Best Regards
Keith.
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Cheers mushty 
just seen this and already on page 4 
but here now and with you for the rest of this 
