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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Aug 27, 2014 17:00:01 GMT -5
Did you miss me?  That box is stuffed:  Tracks plus a jig:  The Goodies:  Hull Components:  Extra armor plates not provided  And a nice 18pg instruction booklet:  Taking it slow and easy on this one because it's easier on the back and hands.  Later folks Tony lee |
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Post by Leon on Aug 27, 2014 17:06:46 GMT -5
Looking forward to the start on this one Tony. |
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Post by Tojo72 on Aug 27, 2014 18:52:32 GMT -5
Welcome back to the bench Tony, looks like an interesting build.
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Post by TRM on Aug 27, 2014 19:53:50 GMT -5
Nice to see you at it again Tony!! Nothing like a well packed box!! Let it begin!!
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Aug 27, 2014 22:02:43 GMT -5
Thanks for the Welcome backs guys. Anthony what planet did you say you sent your post from?  Tony lee |
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Post by dupes on Aug 28, 2014 8:29:39 GMT -5
Good to see you Tony! Looking forward to this monstrosity. |
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Post by desertrat on Aug 28, 2014 10:20:32 GMT -5
looks interesting, have fun with those tracks!!
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Post by deafpanzer on Aug 28, 2014 10:45:22 GMT -5
LOL! Funny I thought about you not long time ago. Glad you are doing good! Bet summer was busy for you too? I haven't touched my build for 6 weeks but summer break is over for me I hope.
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 28, 2014 13:58:20 GMT -5
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Aug 28, 2014 14:34:42 GMT -5
Busy summer? Not even,it's been to Dang H O T  Update 8/28 Lower hull sides: Before  After  With wheels and sprockets added:  Torsion bar suspension too That's enough for today Thanks Tony lee |
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Post by TRM on Aug 28, 2014 17:52:13 GMT -5
Well you're busy not it seems!! Nice seeing the lower end together!!
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Post by Leon on Aug 28, 2014 18:57:01 GMT -5
Looking good Tony.
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Post by tobias5555 on Aug 28, 2014 23:56:55 GMT -5
Nice looking kit.
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Post by WigWag Workshop on Aug 29, 2014 9:33:44 GMT -5
Looking forward to the build! Your work always inspires me to try new techniques.
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Aug 29, 2014 16:42:00 GMT -5
Update 8/29 Desert Rat got me to wondering about the tracks so I did a little test run.     NO glue required just press parts together hard for a snug fit. No real job to build just time. Every seventh link is an ice cleat (option I guess) Rear hull plate:  Wojtek here's your answer about the size of this thing next to a Stug.  btw I installed the gun too. Have a G R E A T weekend folks Tony lee |
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Post by chris0423 on Aug 29, 2014 16:53:54 GMT -5
Tony,
Awesome built brother, it is a monster with the main gun fitter. There is nothing that Meng touched which isn't class. Their wide variety of subjects is a good idea, i would never had even considered a German SPH, or even a Russian T-90, but after seeing them being built here they are definitely being added to the stash.
Maybe they will bring out a separate interior for it, like the M3A3 Bradley.
Keep it up, Chris.
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Post by Tojo72 on Aug 29, 2014 17:22:34 GMT -5
The details look good, that's some gun
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Post by Leon on Aug 29, 2014 18:02:58 GMT -5
She's a big one Carl.Love the looks of metal barrel.
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Aug 30, 2014 9:49:23 GMT -5
Thanks guys
Sure hope the added armor plates become available soon. All those little studs sticking up are ugly.
Chris I didn't know you found your way here, Welcome my friend.
Tony lee
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Post by dupes on Aug 30, 2014 12:42:19 GMT -5
Tony - your build isn't done yet. What gives?  |
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 30, 2014 15:16:04 GMT -5
Nice to see you rolling along again on this one Tony, the big girl is moving along at a good clip! Those tracks are impressive as well.
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Post by desertrat on Aug 30, 2014 16:18:23 GMT -5
wooh !!! how big is that barrel!! glad the tracks are going ok,
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Post by chris0423 on Aug 30, 2014 17:13:48 GMT -5
Thanks guys Sure hope the added armor plates become available soon. All those little studs sticking up are ugly. Chris I didn't know you found your way here, Welcome my friend. Tony lee Yea Tony, been kicking about for a while, been trying to make the mist of the summer holidays with the kids being off school, so not maintaining much bench or MSC time. But now on the 'turn', even managed a MoM entry this month! Chris. |
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Aug 31, 2014 9:11:40 GMT -5
Dupes i've slowed down in my old age DR half of the barrel is cover by plastic and it even sticks out a little beyond the breech. Have a good one folks Tony lee |
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Post by elco on Aug 31, 2014 10:37:39 GMT -5
These a real monsters, transported many of them to Bergen Germany for the shooting series. Making a Dutch version in Afghanistan would be nice  |
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Post by TRM on Aug 31, 2014 13:47:24 GMT -5
Looks like the tracks will work out just fine! I used Mengs Leopard 1 Version on my AEV and thought they were pretty good after getting over that assembly curve! Keep up the great work down there Tony!!
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Sept 2, 2014 17:01:54 GMT -5
Update 9/2 Since the skirts cover the upper portion of the track run there was no need to assemble that section imo.  Even with a press fit assembly they seem to be pretty strong. Until tommorow Tony lee |
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Post by Leon on Sept 2, 2014 17:06:42 GMT -5
Nice work on the tracks Tony.
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Post by tonylee-Rest In Peace on Sept 2, 2014 17:12:08 GMT -5
Thanks Leon
Tony lee
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Post by deafpanzer on Sept 2, 2014 22:46:34 GMT -5
Tracks looking pretty good... promise I won't peek under the skirt!
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