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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Jan 13, 2014 23:12:24 GMT -5
Hi Ya'll Just making use of my time is all.  Started on this little bad boy today. No waiting for tracks this time I already have a set.   Until next time boys and girls Tony lee |
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Post by Leon on Jan 13, 2014 23:23:03 GMT -5
Dang the Tony Lee factory is in high gear  .Nice start on the Marder Tony.   |
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Jan 13, 2014 23:54:36 GMT -5
Winter is good for something Leon. Build Build Build Tony lee |
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Post by bullardino on Jan 14, 2014 6:52:44 GMT -5
I can't keep track of all your exquisite builds, Tony |
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Post by Tojo72 on Jan 14, 2014 11:36:22 GMT -5
And the assembly line keeps rolling
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Post by panzerjager. on Jan 14, 2014 12:11:32 GMT -5
Another interesting project from uncle Tony. Waiting for updates
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Post by bbd468 on Jan 14, 2014 12:14:15 GMT -5
Dang the Tony Lee factory is in high gear .Nice start on the Marder Tony. Leon said it Tony!! Hey, are ya hiring? Ill work in your factory any day! |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2014 13:38:51 GMT -5
What another one! flipping heck! count me in
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Post by Deleted on Jan 14, 2014 13:42:46 GMT -5
Note to Tony , you dont have to build every model in your stast at the same time .  |
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Jan 14, 2014 14:51:32 GMT -5
That's my problem Carl i've got way to many in the stash that need to be built right N O W. OK Gary what's your specialty? Can't Keep Up huh? Sorry about that plastic makes me Hyper  Tony lee |
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Post by bbd468 on Jan 14, 2014 15:05:06 GMT -5
OK Gary what's your specialty? Ummm........Ill have to get back to ya on that!  |
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Jan 14, 2014 20:24:27 GMT -5
Update Time Had a good day but slow. Guns do take time.   I've got to figure out which muzzle brake out of three supplied in the kit to use. Box art different from the one shown on the instructions?  ? Git-R-Done Tony lee |
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Post by wbill76 on Jan 14, 2014 21:29:28 GMT -5
Choice of the muzzle brake will all come down to the time period/production of the vehicle in question Tony. IIRC Dragon provides you with three styles of muzzle brake for the Pak 40 because they just tossed in the same sprues into the kit for the gun. The style you will want will be either the flat-front-round-rear combo (mid style) or the round-front-round-rear combo (late style). Don't use the flat-front-flat-rear combo (early style) choice. Personally I'd go with the flat-front-round-rear as the double-round combo is a 'late' style and the vast majority of Marder II's were produced between June '42 and June '43 with another small batch produced between July '43 and March '44...making the 'mid' style of Pak 40 brake the most commonly seen type for the run.
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Jan 14, 2014 21:44:19 GMT -5
Thanks "Johnny on the Spot" Tex that's just the answer I was needing. You know this may be an old kit(#6262 2006) but it has stood the test of time I feel. Thanks again Bill Tony lee |
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Post by bbd468 on Jan 14, 2014 21:47:41 GMT -5
What would we do without ol' Bill! Lookin good Tony! Whats your secret to keepin the "Mojo" at a high level? |
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Jan 14, 2014 22:09:41 GMT -5
First and foremost Gary is I love it and second is the possibility of not living long enough to build them all. "Now you know the rest of the story" Tony lee |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 14, 2014 22:18:26 GMT -5
My favorite Marder! Built it few years ago. Be on look out for fitting issue when you add the size armor both sizes...
Man I am starting to loose track what you are building... LOL
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Jan 14, 2014 22:24:47 GMT -5
Thanks Andy I'll go back there and take a quick look see in a few minutes or I won't sleep. Tony lee |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 14, 2014 22:34:53 GMT -5
Size? I was using my iPad! LOL Meant to say 'side'. Here's what happened to me and my Marder? When I added the supporting beams on the side armor near the front by the corner they are 'L' shaped braces I recall. Once they were dried solid then I tried to attach it on the hull. BAM! It won't fit! I had to spend a lot of time sanding those supporting beams even for best fit. So maybe you might want to test fit them before and as soon as they are glued on while being flexible. Hope you get what I am trying to say...
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 14, 2014 22:39:06 GMT -5
Maybe this picture helps... those supporting beams or braces are almost invisible behind the radio set in the corner. Blue arrow to give you an idea... wish I can find better picture but I deleted many as it has been years since I built it.  |
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Jan 14, 2014 23:10:27 GMT -5
I got ya Andy. That will take more than a quicky so i'll check it out in the morning.
Keep you posted, Thanks
Tony lee
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Post by Hinksy on Jan 15, 2014 9:55:25 GMT -5
SWEEEEEEEEEEET! I remember when Andy built this and I loved the green spots on DY scheme with the 'Coal Thief' markings (I understand he was a key figure who in Nazism who ymbolized all things bad as far as the Nazi's were concerned and he popped up on a popular kids board game under the name 'Coal Thief'). Please correct me if I'm wrong as this is all from my memory which isn't great! When I saw this kit at a show for about £12 I snapped it up. It was an old 70's Tamiya jobbie with space for a battery and internals - I added a radio set from the spares box and other bits like that tubing on the inner wall; for a quick build using horrid tracks it looked great - it's still in my cabinet! Here's my attempt using a rough old kit - hope you don't mind: I remember Andy's build which was great so I'm waiting with baited breath to see what you can do, Tony Good luck and nice start! How many works in progress do you have at the minute out of interest? LOL! Also, I hope the weather you guys are having hasn't affected you too badly btw Tony? Ben |
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Jan 15, 2014 16:39:48 GMT -5
OK Andy Being a dry fit fanatic I think I discovered what gave you fits with those baffles. The very first one that I positioned I saw the problem right off, the baffles are longer than those slots in the left hand side walls. On the right side I had to sand a little off the notches where the brace goes over the rivet straps on the lower hull and the where it notches over the drivers roof. I'm referring to the brace right next to the radio. The three baffles on that side were not a problem. How does this look? Once the walls are glued down the small gaps will close up.   Back to work, see you later Tony lee |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 15, 2014 16:43:35 GMT -5
YEP! You took care of that... now I remember one being longer than others. I wasn't sure if it was my error or it was the kit.
Looking great buddy! Man, it was fun kit despite that one part... have fun with the radio set soon... it was truly a puzzle!
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Jan 15, 2014 20:41:10 GMT -5
What was wrong with the radio build? All I did was assemble the stack as per the instructions and all went great Andy.   Added a few more part here and there too. Tomorrow is another day Tony lee |
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Post by wbill76 on Jan 15, 2014 20:45:29 GMT -5
Rolling right along Tony! Glad to have been of assistance on the muzzle brake conundrum. |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 15, 2014 20:47:54 GMT -5
LOL! I added wirings which was a mystery due to no instructions and hard to find actual photos but Bill came to my rescue as he found a diagram of radio set.
Looking great!
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Jan 15, 2014 20:56:51 GMT -5
You say Wild Bill had the wiring Andy? Bill old buddy old friend  Recon he might share Andy? Tony lee |
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Post by wbill76 on Jan 15, 2014 21:05:57 GMT -5
You say Wild Bill had the wiring Andy? Bill old buddy old friend Recon he might share Andy? Tony lee But of course!  |
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Post by deafpanzer on Jan 15, 2014 21:09:48 GMT -5
Told ya! Bill is damn good... I nearly allowed him have my wife because of this.
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.Nice start on the Marder Tony. 
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