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Post by Paul B on Feb 17, 2023 19:20:07 GMT
Hi chaps, following on the "what's in the box" of this kit, here we have the build . The main reason for starting this now is, the Jagdpanzer IV has been primed and I can't work on that till tomorrow . As you can see from the sprue shots, I have glued a fair amount of plastic. The fit is very good, but there are a few weird sprue connectors that need careful removal. Nothing too tricky for anyone who has built a kit or two before . More soon dudes
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Post by tommygunn on Feb 18, 2023 7:49:13 GMT
Is it going to Ukraine, Paul?
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Post by Paul H on Feb 18, 2023 8:21:41 GMT
Nice. I wish my eyes were up to it. Even with an opti I struggle with the really fine stuff. But as with all things of the Panthera family, I'll be watching closely👍
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Post by Paul B on Feb 18, 2023 9:03:34 GMT
Tommy, Paul, cheers chaps . Tommy this isn't going to the Ukraine. But it will look good, if can pull it off Paul yes, I know what mean fella . although this does look tricky the parts are quite easy to handle
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Post by Armorguy on Feb 18, 2023 9:13:55 GMT
Looking nicely detailed Paul. Have fun with this one, I'm in.
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Post by Paul B on Feb 18, 2023 11:03:44 GMT
Cheers and welcome Guy my friend
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Post by Si B on Feb 18, 2023 11:16:19 GMT
You have my full attention Mr B….
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Post by Paul B on Feb 18, 2023 11:22:18 GMT
Thank you Si , guess that means the pressure is on then
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Post by Robbo on Feb 18, 2023 14:50:02 GMT
Never built a Leopard but the day will come
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Post by Paul B on Feb 18, 2023 15:47:08 GMT
Never built a Leopard but the day will come I am sure it will Ian, everyone falls for these sooner or later
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Post by Paul B on Feb 18, 2023 19:20:22 GMT
Todays update.... build stage done . How do you clean up 1/72 scale road wheels, with grinding your finger nails down? Simple, you take a cut down old paint brush, sharpen it the so that it'll accept the connection of the wheel, then stick the stick in a drill and sand away . The only gripe I have with this kit are the instructions at the track stage. I'm sure they have gotten the the track part numbers mixed up, the left hand side should be on the right and vice versa. Maybe I made a mistake, who knows, but to me it like they should be switched. Anyway, here's the of the gluing part. Maybe I'll get primer on there tomorrow . Oh yes, please ignore the gap on the upper and lower hull front, these are not yet glued
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Post by Armorguy on Feb 18, 2023 20:18:06 GMT
It looks like 1/35 scale, terrific job so far my friend.
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Post by Paul B on Feb 18, 2023 20:22:19 GMT
Thank you kindly Guy-Bro
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Post by Si B on Feb 18, 2023 21:38:17 GMT
Well that was Quick! Looking very nice. Time for some colouring in I reckon
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Post by Paul B on Feb 19, 2023 7:11:35 GMT
Cheers Si, and yes it certainly is time for some colour
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Post by tommygunn on Feb 19, 2023 13:22:40 GMT
Now that does look good.
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Post by Ian H. on Feb 19, 2023 13:28:45 GMT
Wow! This one grew fast. Sharp looking build, Paul.
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Post by Snipersmudge on Feb 19, 2023 14:27:57 GMT
Damn, that's some super crisp detail for such a small kit. Lovely stuff!
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Post by Paul B on Feb 19, 2023 15:04:57 GMT
Tommy, Ian, Pete, cheers chaps You're certainly right there Pete, the detail is bloody awesome. Apparently the detail on the Border Kit is even better
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Post by Paul B on Feb 19, 2023 17:03:01 GMT
Back again chaps, I primed the vehicle this morning with good ole Tamiya rattle can surface primer. Then a hour ago, I started with the colour . First off was a shot of Tamiya NATO Black, this was mainly done to give the following Tamiya NATO Green some depth. The NATO Black was also used on the tracks and running gear .
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