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Post by danb. on Jan 5, 2014 12:54:11 GMT -5
Hey chaps here is my entry into the GB im going to try and recreate a Rebel Land Cruiser truck which has been modified to carry a turret from BMP 1 im using Mengs fantastic Land Cruiser kit and im stealing the turret from Trumpeters BMP 1 i will be scratch building the interior turret details and mounting frame to which will sit in the rear of the truck so far i have built the chassis and interior of the truck i will be finishing the build stage by this evening then i will post up some progress pics The kits   The truck im aiming to replicate  Some refs to follow REF PHOTOS FOR DISCUSSION PURPOSES ONLY    Dan B |
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Post by Deano on Jan 5, 2014 13:26:16 GMT -5
Following this one big time , I like Dickys idea of getting useage from both kits .... this also looks cool....................  |
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Post by danb. on Jan 5, 2014 13:31:18 GMT -5
That is cool i was going to use the BMP as a paint practise piece but now ive seen that a what if could be on the cards cheers chaps ;)i will get some pics up soonish
Dan B
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Post by Leon on Jan 5, 2014 13:32:20 GMT -5
This is going to be a treat Dan  .Looking forward to seeing some pics.  |
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Post by danb. on Jan 5, 2014 18:14:37 GMT -5
Evening chaps as promised here are some pics of progress so far i started with the Meng pick up what a great kit its been so far the fit has been exceptional with minimal clean up and it has taken just over 2 hours to get to this point :0 the chassis has working steering which is a nice touch so far the dash, seats ,cab and rear deck is fitted together with no glue these will be glued once painted Chassis  Seats and dash  interior components  Rear deck      Dan B |
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Post by ogrejohn on Jan 5, 2014 18:34:18 GMT -5
Cool idea Dan! Looks like you're off to a great start!
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Post by TRM on Jan 5, 2014 18:56:50 GMT -5
Awesome stuff Dan!! I remember seeing the last insurgent pic a while back and thinking how cool it would be to rip this out!! Great start!! Grabbing some popcorn...will be right back!! |
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Post by Leon on Jan 5, 2014 19:00:46 GMT -5
Great start on this one Dan.Really looking forward to you next update. |
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Post by spud on Jan 5, 2014 21:06:26 GMT -5
Sweet Dan, this is somthing i want to do somtime
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 5, 2014 22:02:59 GMT -5
This is one of most cool build to follow... please count me in! Nice start on the pick up...
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Post by tigrazor on Jan 5, 2014 22:54:32 GMT -5
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Post by bullardino on Jan 6, 2014 15:16:04 GMT -5
What a monster and what a start, mate. Can't wait to see more |
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Post by Deano on Jan 6, 2014 15:58:46 GMT -5
Excellent progress Dan , kit looks good!
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Post by dupes on Jan 6, 2014 16:38:12 GMT -5
Oooooh, neat! Need to see what you do with this one.
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Post by Deano on Jan 6, 2014 17:00:18 GMT -5
Dicky I was looking into building one in 1/72 but cant find the AA cannon in this scale so its scrapped for now.
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Post by macmcconnell. on Jan 6, 2014 17:55:00 GMT -5
Great love this looks mad, I have this kit and the BMP WITH the 23mm is a build I will be doing very soon, Creative models are doing the meng kit on the cheap.
Rgs Mac
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Post by macmcconnell. on Jan 6, 2014 17:57:20 GMT -5
Deano any more pics of the 23mm on BMP,S?
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Post by Deano on Jan 6, 2014 17:59:06 GMT -5
Hi Mac , I just did a google search ... throws a few up .
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Post by Deano on Jan 6, 2014 18:17:36 GMT -5
Scratch the mount fella In the immortal words of Mrs Doyle: Go On....Go On....Go On....Go On....Go On....Go On....Go On....Go On....Go On....Go On....Go On....Go On....Go On....Go On....Go On....Go On....Go On....Go On....Go On....Go On....Go On....Go On....Go On....Go On....Go On....Go On....Go On....Go On....Go On....Go On....Go On....Go On.... Found one or two in 1/72 .... Julie at MM have a resin one and Ace Models do a styrene one ... a ZU-23 will be mine ha ha . Might get that conversion done this year after all . Infact this gun has been mounted on several other vehicles including an M113.... choices choices |
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Post by wouter on Jan 7, 2014 13:17:48 GMT -5
Nice subject you have there bud! It looks like sh$t, no eastethics there, but quite original indeed  Really looking forward to see you working your magic around that! Cheers |
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Post by danb. on Jan 7, 2014 13:57:36 GMT -5
Ya not wrong there Wouts a real S*****R but somthing different to model that i have not seen achieved yet but saying this im sure someone on here has seen one modelled hopefully getting some bench time this evening
Dan B
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Post by imatanker on Jan 7, 2014 18:12:25 GMT -5
Dan, the best of both worlds, auto and armor in one slug Sweet. |
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Post by Thom on Jan 9, 2014 8:21:13 GMT -5
Dan this looks to be a great build idea, this is going to be a cool build to watch.
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Post by danb. on Jan 13, 2014 17:25:35 GMT -5
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Post by Deano on Jan 13, 2014 17:29:06 GMT -5
I like that a lot mate , excellent scratch work!
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Post by danb. on Jan 13, 2014 17:46:11 GMT -5
Cheers Deano thanks for the comment Bud Dan B |
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Post by AverageJoe on Jan 13, 2014 18:00:46 GMT -5
Nice work Dan, great conversion work |
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Post by danb. on Jan 13, 2014 18:09:25 GMT -5
Cheers Dicky what do ya think i should do i have copied my ref photos as closely as i can and i have none of the rear deck so im having to make it up as i go shall i scrap it? make another? thanks for the comments buddy
Dan B
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Post by danb. on Jan 13, 2014 18:09:56 GMT -5
Thanks Joe much appreciated Dan B |
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Post by danb. on Jan 13, 2014 18:17:47 GMT -5
Dicky if you look at my 4th ref pic the frame there is very similar to mine that looks flimsy as hell also i have put cross beams on the uprights and cross beams which connect the legs together to the truck bed i will take more pics to show you tomorrow
Dan B
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.Looking forward to seeing some pics. 
