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Post by bullardino on Mar 29, 2014 14:33:26 GMT -5
Sweet, the interiors are shaping up really nice  |
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Post by imatanker on Mar 29, 2014 15:37:01 GMT -5
Jeff #1 Hope the "Lads" are all right. Now get back to work  Mack, I'll post some pics later tonight Bub.  Lu, Thanks man but shaping up is not the right phrase, finished is, cause it's done Bro, it aint getting no more |
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Post by danb. on Mar 29, 2014 15:57:06 GMT -5
Nice work buddy the interiors really coming on well top shelf stuff Dan B |
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Post by bullardino on Mar 29, 2014 16:21:24 GMT -5
LOL, no more interiors?
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Post by imatanker on Mar 29, 2014 16:51:36 GMT -5
Thanks Dan. Can't see much of it but it'll work Luigi, not on this one Bro. I've got a kit in the stash with a full int. I'm saving myself for that |
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Post by Leon on Mar 29, 2014 17:03:36 GMT -5
WOW buddy,just caught up on your progress and the interior is looking mighty fine. |
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Post by imatanker on Mar 29, 2014 18:27:59 GMT -5
What can I say Leon. You inspired me Man. |
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Post by imatanker on Mar 29, 2014 18:49:07 GMT -5
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Post by Leon on Mar 29, 2014 18:51:53 GMT -5
Jeff thank you buddy.Looking forward to your next update. |
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 29, 2014 19:43:01 GMT -5
Making good progress Jeff! The 'Orange' box kits are 'value' kits for a reason...they are the older molds from Dragon's earlier days re-boxed with a figure set or other small goodie incentive and then sold at around the $30 mark. Not a bad deal but you are not getting contemporary level of detail and crispness either, so it's definitely a case of pick your poison. All that said, I'm sure you'll do just fine with it. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2014 0:09:06 GMT -5
nice work there watching with interest
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Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2014 2:55:08 GMT -5
Cheers Jeff, I thought the detail would be really soft but there's nothing that cant be fixed on those.
Looking forward to the build.
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Post by imatanker on Mar 30, 2014 3:04:58 GMT -5
Leon, Should have an update by noon today. It's a perfect build day, yucky weather ALL day  But at least it's not snow Bill, thanks for the info Bro. I don't think I paid even twenty dollars for it, so I shouldn't complain I guess. Pete, Thanks Bud. Hope to keep it interesting. Mack, I'm not a figgy Guy, but they didn't look bad to me. Four different facial expressions and one with a bandana on his face, which I thought was pretty cool. 
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Post by imatanker on Mar 30, 2014 9:15:19 GMT -5
Worked on sub-assemblies this morning. Didn't go to bad until I got to the bussel rack. Spent 2 hours cleaning it up and trying to figure out how to put it together and I'm still not close  Here 'tis  Next up, engine deck fit.  I'm gonna go paint somethin' ACW |
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Post by bbd468 on Mar 30, 2014 9:33:30 GMT -5
Seems i remember Mark (reserve) doin a Orange box M1A1 and having a ton of issues similar to yours. It may help shooting him a PM if the need arises. Despite the issues with his kit, it turned out to be one sweet Abrams!!!
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Post by imatanker on Mar 30, 2014 11:15:10 GMT -5
Thanks G. I'm glad I'm not going all 1/72nd on it Just have to fiddle with everything. I think spring has arrived, the trees in Roadwheel Forest are starting to turn green. As soon as the leaves are grown I'll post some pics. |
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Post by bullardino on Mar 30, 2014 14:12:46 GMT -5
Looks like it's not going to be a shake'n'bake one...
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Post by imatanker on Mar 30, 2014 15:27:36 GMT -5
Luigi, you got that right. Dicky, much appreciated fella. Yup, not a shake and bake by any means. It's all good though. No worries. |
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Post by bullardino on Mar 30, 2014 15:31:21 GMT -5
Knowing your talent, you will tame this one too. Can't be worse than the little BTR |
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Post by imatanker on Mar 30, 2014 16:36:38 GMT -5
Thanks L. Spring has sprung in Roadwheel Forest. Every thing is greening up nicely   Engine deck sorted  ACW |
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Post by imatanker on Mar 30, 2014 18:09:13 GMT -5
Thanks Neems. I had to do something that felt like I was making progress.
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Post by Leon on Mar 30, 2014 19:25:37 GMT -5
Jeff good to see the road wheel forest in color and the engine deck sorted.Base coat looks smoooth. |
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 30, 2014 20:41:23 GMT -5
Nice to see your road-wheel forest has plenty of early bloomers there Jeff! |
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Post by bullardino on Mar 31, 2014 13:09:12 GMT -5
Oh, I see GREEEEEEEN
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 31, 2014 13:39:34 GMT -5
OMG! You are really rockin' & rollin'!!! Looking good...
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Post by Deleted on Mar 31, 2014 13:58:29 GMT -5
nice work and fast! looking good
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Post by imatanker on Mar 31, 2014 15:27:41 GMT -5
Fella's, as always thanks a heap. Got a little fed up yesterday messing with the Bussel rack and finally had to put it aside. Back on track tonight though.
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Post by imatanker on Apr 1, 2014 3:45:27 GMT -5
On to the turret. Breech done and about 1/2 the Turret fiddly bits on.    Getting ready to start on the Mantlet assy. Looks like more fit problems ahead.  Which brings me to this question. Look at part B7(B8).  and compair it to what I have. You can see that they arn't even shaped the same.  so I think it goes like this? one on either side.  any input is welcome. |
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Post by ceresvesta. on Apr 1, 2014 7:44:35 GMT -5
HAHAHAHAHA....Dragon's own plans! Aren't they the best? My best advice....Use the force bro.
Great progres Jeff, it seem that you are going to finish it in time.
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Post by bullardino on Apr 1, 2014 9:55:12 GMT -5
You mean the ole hammer'n'anvil system? Nice to see some progress on this one Jeff |
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But at least it's not snow 
