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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2015 23:53:00 GMT -5
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Post by Leon on Jul 20, 2015 4:31:59 GMT -5
Count me in Carl!  |
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Post by Foenetik on Jul 20, 2015 4:39:00 GMT -5
im in for the ride. i love the idea of the last one.
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Post by wing_nut on Jul 20, 2015 6:13:52 GMT -5
Gonna be nice no matter which you choose.
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 20, 2015 14:16:03 GMT -5
Should be a fun one to watch Carl, looking forward to it.
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Post by rbaer on Jul 23, 2015 10:40:25 GMT -5
Mmmm, fun in the woods!
I'm reading "Team Yankee" for about the 15th time, getting the itch to pull an Abrams off the hanger queen rack.
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Post by Tojo72 on Jul 23, 2015 13:31:18 GMT -5
I had that kit in my hands last week,put it down and it was gone.That wasn't you was it ? Should be a great build,is this kit the same quality as their AIM kit ?
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2015 21:39:32 GMT -5
Hi guys ! Been busy with house projects but here's some pics of previouse work . Russ I looked up that book , Good story subject to go along with this build . Anthony I havent built the AIM kit . There's some nice detail in this kit . I've had trouble with the fit on the hull and the turret basket is a bit fiddly to assemble and get it straight .Of course as per usual DML the instructions leave you scratching your head . I needed research to find the proper location of some parts . It took a rediculouse amount of clamping to get thihgs to fit . Unknowingly this led to a warpd hull that didnt show up till later .  Ugly seem on the side .  Its a poor fit back here .  There's about 8 panels involved in the rear deck.  |
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Post by Leon on Jul 25, 2015 21:48:14 GMT -5
Making good progress despite the ill fitting parts Carl! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 27, 2015 20:34:13 GMT -5
Its been a struggle a few times Leon .  |
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 28, 2015 15:21:21 GMT -5
Almost looks like an Orange Box type of arrangement with all those gaps and fit issues Carl. Looks like it might put up more of a fight but you've got the clamps to deal with it! |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 30, 2015 10:24:28 GMT -5
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 30, 2015 14:52:39 GMT -5
Let's just say that there's a reason that Orange Box releases are labeled as 'value' offerings.  Having to level the turret ring is a first to see for me as well...but your solution seems to have prevented any unwanted wobbling. |
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Post by Leon on Jul 30, 2015 15:19:08 GMT -5
Nice rework on the turret ring Carl! The turret basket looks great. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 31, 2015 1:29:04 GMT -5
Bill I'm not happy about having to do that . This wasnt an inexpensive kit and I had expected better quality . Leon it looks good but its whats underneath that bothers me . Oh well ....onto the next steps . The Crows is on .  |
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Post by dupes on Jul 31, 2015 13:52:11 GMT -5
Warped parts in a brand-new kit tooling? That doesn't sound good.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 2, 2015 20:43:00 GMT -5
Nope not good at all .  |
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Post by dupes on Aug 2, 2015 20:45:44 GMT -5
Are they willing to replace the nasty bits? You'd think that quality control had to have missed something along the line with this one!
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Post by deafpanzer on Aug 6, 2015 13:55:59 GMT -5
Hey buddy! I am back from long vacation. I think I have same kit... pulling my chair in now! Basket looks fantastic. Sorry about the wrapped parts... shame to Dragon for allowing this happen!
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Post by Deleted on Aug 6, 2015 22:06:10 GMT -5
I'm not even askin for a replacement Dupes . Dont want the hassle . Man that was a good vacation I hope . Found this in the stash .  Got it assembled and temp. on the model .  |
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Post by Leon on Aug 7, 2015 4:02:08 GMT -5
I like the addition of the plough Carl! |
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 7, 2015 13:05:33 GMT -5
No excuses now that the vacation is out of the way! Plough adds a nice dimension to this one.
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Post by deafpanzer on Aug 7, 2015 13:49:40 GMT -5
The plough looks even better! Yes vacation was just great and relaxing... thanks!
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Post by coro69 on Aug 21, 2015 16:51:07 GMT -5
also taking a seat... i still have the v1 in my stash...
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Post by Deleted on Aug 21, 2015 18:51:01 GMT -5
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Post by Leon on Aug 21, 2015 18:55:50 GMT -5
Camo is looking good Carl! |
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Post by coro69 on Aug 21, 2015 19:05:19 GMT -5
yap, it took me a while to find one... i searched before dml decided to rerelease that kit... it is one of my treasures in stash... :-)
camo is great
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 22, 2015 12:36:21 GMT -5
NATO pattern looks good from here Carl.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 30, 2015 14:26:47 GMT -5
Thanks guyz . I'm still pluggin away on this one . I replaced the kit DS tracks with a set from AFV . Here's some pics of the weathering on the tracks .    |
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Post by Leon on Aug 30, 2015 14:37:37 GMT -5
Track weathering is looking good Carl! If it wasn't for the piece of wood,i swear it was the real deal. |
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