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Post by Leon on Apr 12, 2014 19:52:15 GMT -5
Looks like the crew of that A1 needs to be tossed in the brig for trying to destroy a nice piece of US armor.  BTW... Tracks,upper hull and turret are looking good.   |
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Post by imatanker on Apr 12, 2014 19:58:31 GMT -5
Thanks Leon. I'll most likely glue and band the barrel tonight and let her set. |
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Post by bbd468 on Apr 12, 2014 19:58:56 GMT -5
Hey Jeff, Loverly Weathering on the hull sides bro, very nice job. Jeff, something i do when i have to use the Plastic 2 piece Barrels, i take pieces of round sprue just the right size and glue into the barrel halve and then glue the halves together being liberal with the glue. I leave to cure a day or so then i can be as ruff -n- tuff with it as i need to clean the seams. I also chuk it into a cordless drill by the breech and do some lathe type sanding to keep it good and round. Ill prime, check for seams and repeat the Lathe sanding if needed and reprime....get the picture buddy?  |
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Post by wbill76 on Apr 12, 2014 20:01:17 GMT -5
Nice work on the hull sides and suspension Jeff! There's no putting off dealing with that barrel, hop to it! |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 12, 2014 22:03:51 GMT -5
Good progress Jeff . Gary , sounds a handy technique . |
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Post by deafpanzer on Apr 12, 2014 22:07:21 GMT -5
Is that a Chally II??? NOOO!!! WOW Its the best main battle tank Abrams!!! Looking shape!
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Post by imatanker on Apr 13, 2014 2:55:29 GMT -5
Gary, Thanks Bro, you make perfect sense. Too late for this one though. I'll try it on the next BIG build I do. Bill, The barrel has been placed in intensive care and some .......um........... corrective therapy has been applied  Carl, Thanks but it can't hold a candle to your Merc. Andy, Abrams, Chally, Merc, what's the difference |
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Post by bullardino on Apr 13, 2014 4:28:52 GMT -5
Nice to see you almost tamed this one, Jeff |
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Post by imatanker on Apr 13, 2014 5:47:37 GMT -5
Thanks Bull. Am sanding and priming sanding and priming........... |
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Post by imatanker on Apr 13, 2014 18:41:08 GMT -5
Got a lot more done today, although it doesn't really show. Tracks weathered, need to add dust but that will be later. Rear hull panel finished, one side of the skirts on and still working on the barrel.    That's it for this weekend. Back at it tomorrow ACW. |
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Post by Leon on Apr 13, 2014 20:22:48 GMT -5
Glad to see the barrel being sorted Jeff. |
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Post by imatanker on Apr 14, 2014 16:51:23 GMT -5
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Post by imatanker on Apr 14, 2014 19:08:13 GMT -5
Thanks Neems. And what would the other two be?  As you can see the track/skirt clearance is tight but no spacer was needed.  |
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Post by bbd468 on Apr 16, 2014 15:52:10 GMT -5
The Top 3? Chally 2, Leopard 2A6/7 and the M1(A2 SEP) - nuff said!!! Jeff, he were counting down, 3...2...1. Top being M1A2! Shes comin along nice my friend. The other place seems to be down at the Mo, cant get in. Ill check over there later buddy. |
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Post by imatanker on Apr 16, 2014 16:00:49 GMT -5
ARRRRRRRRRRRR thanks Matey. I likes Me skirts a little tight. It makes drawing Me cutlass a wee bit easier.  |
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Post by imatanker on Apr 16, 2014 16:03:31 GMT -5
Snuck right in there G. Yeah it sucks. I've made some good progress on it Almost there, build wise. Pics later if the site clears up.
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Post by imatanker on Apr 16, 2014 16:22:14 GMT -5
You got it exactly right Neems. I didn't say Brandishing My Long sword |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 16, 2014 16:24:36 GMT -5
The Top 3? Chally 2, Leopard 2A6/7 and the M1(A2 SEP) - nuff said!!! Jeff, he were counting down, 3...2...1. Top being M1A2! Shes comin along nice my friend. The other place seems to be down at the Mo, cant get in. Ill check over there later buddy. Mr McB....You're havin a Giraffe,ain't ya???.....The latest Chally 2 has been acknowledged as THE best MBT in current service!!...And don't let that Deafpanzer fella tell you any different! (Just look what we Brits did to improve your very good Apache AH64..) |
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Post by bbd468 on Apr 16, 2014 17:17:00 GMT -5
Jeff, he were counting down, 3...2...1. Top being M1A2! Shes comin along nice my friend. The other place seems to be down at the Mo, cant get in. Ill check over there later buddy. Mr McB....You're havin a Giraffe,ain't ya???.....The latest Chally 2 has been acknowledged as THE best MBT in current service!!...And don't let that Deafpanzer fella tell you any different! (Just look what we Brits did to improve your very good Apache AH64..) Uhhh....OH Oh yeah! Chally 2 is what i meant Cee Bee....yeah thats its! Damn Giraffe's |
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As you can see the track/skirt clearance is tight but no spacer was needed. 
