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Post by Boots on Mar 24, 2024 19:25:42 GMT
Well i can`t seem to do right these days.......as per usual!!
The stuff i need for the dub is out of stock and the Triumph bike is now in the bin........it was an iffy build when i first done it and trying to rebuild the delicate parts for a revamp just didn`t work............there`s a suprise!!, so in an effort to try and re-kindle the mojo i`ve opted for an easy shake and bake build from Tamiya....
 
If this doesn`t work...............i`m quitting!!
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Post by Paul B on Mar 24, 2024 19:36:46 GMT
That is the right decision Boots, grab a Tammy and get right back in the seat  . And don't even think about quitting   |
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Post by Armorguy on Mar 24, 2024 20:06:06 GMT
That's the way we roll as modellers, ji-haaaa!
I have a half built Hellcat too Boots, I hope to join the armoured troops soon now.
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Post by Robbo on Mar 24, 2024 21:40:43 GMT
You can always count on a Tamiya to fix the mojo
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Post by Ian H. on Mar 24, 2024 23:40:38 GMT
Great choice! This will restore the Mojo!!!
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Post by bwilt on Mar 25, 2024 11:06:49 GMT
Tmaiya is always a good cute and the M18 is an even better one 👍
Sorry to hear about the bike... 😪
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Post by Boots on Mar 25, 2024 12:34:06 GMT
Paul,Guybro, Robbo, Ian and Bert...........thanks chaps  |
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Post by JEFF on Mar 25, 2024 15:17:24 GMT
Late to this one. I'm here now though. You may proceed. |
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Post by SteveM on Mar 25, 2024 17:45:52 GMT
Can't beat a Tamiya fix, great choice Boots buddy.
Just forget about the other stuff for now is one of my mottos
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Post by Boots on Mar 25, 2024 19:34:33 GMT
Jeff...........thank you skipper Steve....i`ve got far to many i`ve forgotton about  ,really need to get my act together coz i`ve got a few that are sooooooo close to finish line but just can`t seem to push them over it |
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Post by Boots on Mar 25, 2024 20:24:38 GMT
Wheels built and dry fitted and awaiting sticks...........i have added all the bits and bobs on the rear but ya can`t see them from here
 
The clever thing with this kit is the link and length tracks.........the first road wheel in front of the idler wheel has two grooves in the very bottom of each wheel so the first long length of track has two matching notches also the instructions have a same dimension guide..
You can just make out the locating lugs on the track end 
Cheers all
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Post by JEFF on Mar 25, 2024 21:06:57 GMT
Grand start,fella. What a great idea with the tracks.  I can never get L&L tracks to work.  |
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Post by Paul B on Mar 25, 2024 21:23:44 GMT
Very smooth start there Boots |
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Post by Boots on Mar 25, 2024 22:14:24 GMT
Thanks chaps... Jeff..........yeah certainly makes life a tad easier with alignment |
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Post by tommygunn on Mar 26, 2024 1:29:49 GMT
Seen similar on other newer Tamiya models as well.
Good start Boots.
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Post by Boots on Mar 26, 2024 9:42:17 GMT
Cheers Tommy............didn`t realise that mate, good idea tho! this is one of the first newer kits i`ve bought recently from Tamiya and i also have their beautiful 1/48 Phantom F4 |
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Post by bwilt on Mar 26, 2024 11:31:20 GMT
That sure is a great start to the build!
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Post by jabbly on Mar 26, 2024 11:44:34 GMT
I’ve built the Comet and that has the same idea but in reverse, so a pin of one of the return rollers to make sure the top length is in the right position. It kinda gives me the impression that the people who make the kits are modellers themselves.
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Post by Boots on Mar 26, 2024 16:35:45 GMT
Thanks Bert 
Jase...........make you right there
Ok.............hull complete with wheels and primer
  
Turret next |
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Post by JEFF on Mar 26, 2024 20:24:43 GMT
I presume you WILL be serving wheels on a stick sometime in this assemblation? Nice work there fella. |
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,really need to get my act together coz i`ve got a few that are sooooooo close to finish line but just can`t seem to push them over it 
I can never get L&L tracks to work. 
