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Post by macmcconnell on Feb 22, 2014 17:33:36 GMT -5
I really wanted the BV but while in Germany I picked up a T80B the BV has the reactive armour. The kit is well under way as while the wife and her best mate from back in the day relived past years I set to work on this kit. I have made a few changes New brass smoke dischargers brass antenna and I removed the side skirt mounts. was going to post pics to day but no batts in camera. Will get pics up ASAP its a fine kit.
Rgs Mac
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Post by macmcconnell on Feb 23, 2014 3:02:26 GMT -5
Thanks Dicky I only got the one he still has 2 more so I was not greedy well heres the box art. . DSC09373 by macmcconnell, on Flickr. . DSC09375 by macmcconnell, on Flickr. Above the remains of the etch and below the track single link,i shall get the new Trumpeter T80 workable tracks
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Post by doogsatx on Feb 23, 2014 3:07:38 GMT -5
Waiting for the BV myself, but can't wait to see this one unfold!
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Post by macmcconnell on Feb 23, 2014 3:14:23 GMT -5
You wont be disappointed I got this as a test run before the BV I am going to do it as a part stripped vehicle so all the fuel cells will be removed plus other bits. I had to remove the side skirt mounts as they were pre moulded. . DSC09376 by macmcconnell, on Flickr. I also left some wheel stations empty for later plans. . DSC09382 by macmcconnell, on Flickr. Weld lines moulded rubber on the road wheels I find better mounting points for the top rollers are inscale unlike on the exact kit. Well of to do some other things will bung some more pics up later. Rgs Mac
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Post by Leon on Feb 23, 2014 4:38:16 GMT -5
Nice start on the T80 Mac.Looking forward to seeing this come together.
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Post by paulh on Feb 23, 2014 6:45:37 GMT -5
That's definitely one for the list. P
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Post by macmcconnell on Feb 23, 2014 6:52:03 GMT -5
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Post by deafpanzer on Feb 23, 2014 11:15:23 GMT -5
Loving it!!! I am so torn which first modern Russian tank should I get... T-80 or T-90. Maybe T-72... so many choices. Don't ask me to build them all! LOL
You have my attention of course!
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Post by doogsatx on Feb 23, 2014 11:47:43 GMT -5
Mac - is that PE included with the kit?
Andy - Well, I'm really looking forward to the T-80BV. The included scheme options are singing to me...
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Post by macmcconnell on Feb 23, 2014 12:01:28 GMT -5
Thanks again guys Theres a good set of PE with the kit ,but I added smoke grenade dischargers and the antenna. . DSC09387 by macmcconnell, on Flickr. Rgs Mac
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Post by danb on Feb 23, 2014 12:52:52 GMT -5
Nice 1 Mac another stunner in the making buddy glad ya doing your bit to keep trumpy towers going and keeping Dicky in a job too lol Dan B
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Post by macmcconnell on Feb 23, 2014 13:50:59 GMT -5
Thanks Dan Dicky the smoke grenades are from voyager they do empty and full. I think most people are waiting for the BV, I hope Trumpeter will give us a T72 with ERA bricks as well. . DSC09385 by macmcconnell, on Flickr. Still loads to do Rgs Mac
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Post by wbill76 on Feb 23, 2014 21:20:14 GMT -5
Moving right along Mac! Will this one be joining your 'junkyard of doom' scenario or do you have other plans for it?
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Post by macmcconnell on Feb 24, 2014 2:18:56 GMT -5
Not sure bill might get its own space but it will be abandoned. . DSC09378 by macmcconnell, on Flickr. Really is a nice kit I cant wait for the BV. Rgs Mac
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Post by jackh on Feb 24, 2014 2:38:13 GMT -5
Looks like a nice kit Mac and some fine work so far.
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Post by TRM on Feb 24, 2014 6:43:14 GMT -5
Lookin really good there Mac!! All they extras will pay off in the end!! Teach that Trumpy kit who's Boss!!
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Post by bullardino on Feb 24, 2014 8:28:11 GMT -5
Nice one, I have to follow. The build looks gorgeous
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Post by macmcconnell on Feb 25, 2014 3:42:46 GMT -5
Thanks Jack its a good kit,TRM its a real treat to build, Luigi so much ahead to do. The kit has options check out the engine bay. . DSC09380 by macmcconnell, on Flickr. I want an engine ........................Sounds like a job for Dicky.?
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Post by bullardino on Feb 26, 2014 10:54:39 GMT -5
You could go for a removed engine look. At least if you plan to make a relict
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Post by Deano on Feb 26, 2014 12:31:16 GMT -5
Nice clean building work Mac , I like the engine bay being an option.
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Post by doogsatx on Mar 4, 2014 16:53:36 GMT -5
Mac, did you end up snagging the Trumpy workable track set? Ordered one with my BV since I'm not a fan of glue-static indy links (workable or GTFO!)
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Post by macmcconnell on Mar 4, 2014 18:27:54 GMT -5
Thanks guys might have some more movement soon on this.
Still waiting for tracks should have um next week
Mac
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Post by macmcconnell on Mar 5, 2014 2:28:58 GMT -5
Hope to have it in my hands next week Dicky, However some thing real big just docked in the model room and its Firkin Huge! and it aint German..........or my Rear
Mac
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Post by doogsatx on Mar 6, 2014 10:42:45 GMT -5
Mac - I got my BV yesterday and looking over it has given me a new resect for the buildup you've got underway. The parts count is just NUTS!
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Post by macmcconnell on Mar 7, 2014 2:51:08 GMT -5
Thanks guys kits are as you say ...nuts but well worth the build see the T64 BV on the way just need a T72 ERA and life is good. just lookin at engine bay on T80s but need some detail any good pics out there?
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Post by 1721lancers on Mar 7, 2014 4:57:56 GMT -5
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Post by macmcconnell on Mar 7, 2014 5:54:18 GMT -5
Thanks for the Link Paul that's a good site that's what kicked me off on my current rust phase. I could do with some line drawings I have become a bit of a fanatic on collecting T80 info. Your help most welcome mate
Rgs Mac
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Post by 1721lancers on Mar 7, 2014 6:20:00 GMT -5
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