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Post by Paul B on Apr 6, 2019 13:59:47 GMT
Watcha chaps, I shall be building this oldie from Italeri  . Despite the box saying "World of Tanks", it is in fact the old kit from 1973   ? Well whatever, it's old and should be a simple build with a couple of new additions from RB Models and Hobby Boss tracks.  |
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Post by Robbo on Apr 6, 2019 14:23:16 GMT
Oh yes, front row for a change
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Post by Paul B on Apr 6, 2019 14:44:39 GMT
Welcome Ian  . We'll be starting shortly so grab a cold beer for the meantime  |
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Post by Boots on Apr 6, 2019 15:23:40 GMT
Nice one mucker........i`ll watch from the wings |
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Post by JEFF on Apr 6, 2019 16:56:16 GMT
Heck yeah. Nice one, PB.  |
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Post by Paul B on Apr 6, 2019 18:38:38 GMT
Boots, Jeff, welcome to the club fellas . Just in time, here's my start .   I had to make the drivers/operators armour plate from White sheet, the kit part was more or less 2.5mm too short . The engine decks grills have also been backed off, the ball mount for the 88 got a good sanding and a coat of Mr. Surfacer over the join. Also the RB 88 has been put together and dry fitted . By the looks of the drivers and operators hatches  , these will need scratching also. They're covered in knock out pin holes . Back soon chaps |
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Post by Boots on Apr 6, 2019 18:55:46 GMT
Waddya mean START!!!............it`s nearly ferkin` finished  |
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Post by Boots on Apr 6, 2019 18:57:10 GMT
Ya do realise you`ve nearly built a whole model in the time it`s taken me to get the lid off the feckin` Stuka box  |
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Post by Paul B on Apr 6, 2019 19:04:43 GMT
 LMFAO . I needed a break from the Faun, and this was the perfick chance . And I'm enjoying it
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Post by JEFF on Apr 6, 2019 19:20:07 GMT
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Post by SteveM on Apr 6, 2019 20:00:20 GMT
Waddya mean START!!!............it`s nearly ferkin` finished   For a moment there I thought I’d lost a week!  Looks like a great base to work from Paul |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Apr 7, 2019 5:39:05 GMT
Flippin heck that was quick, sure that pint wasn't spiked with something? Fine work on this classic kit Paul |
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Post by wouter on Apr 7, 2019 11:40:07 GMT
a 1973 kit? You brave man Looks good btw, and so fast, one of the perks of the smaller scales. Ferdinand/Elefant have a special place in my heart. One of my first models ever and first article in a magazine ^^. Looking forward to see the final bits of plastic fly on and than the real cool stuff: paint and weathering! |
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Post by Boots on Apr 7, 2019 14:02:30 GMT
I remember that one Wouts |
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Post by wouter on Apr 7, 2019 14:12:55 GMT
I remember that one Wouts It goes even further than that, it's because of an Elefant built on MilMod I found the site. Forgot the chaps' name who built it...think we called him Boo over there...not sure if he still models. So without it, no me around here  |
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Post by Paul B on Apr 7, 2019 15:48:39 GMT
Cheers chaps, and no the beer wasn't spiked . Wouts it looks like I'm going to have to be careful what I do then eh? What a grand way to start a modelling life . Well as Jeff has been honest enough to sshow the real state of his JT build, I thought I'd do the same .  I have been working on the hatch covers though, which I can now call done  I was just about to start on the gun crutch, when I had a Tamiya Extra Thin experience . I knocked the ferker over and ruined my cutting mat ;- |&%"?)"(&$)"="/&%!((  Can't do much more in the cave today, it stinks  |
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Post by wouter on Apr 7, 2019 15:59:32 GMT
Ah, I had that experience in the past as well Nice scratchbuilding btw, really will make a difference. Jealous of those skills ^^ |
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Post by Boots on Apr 7, 2019 17:56:57 GMT
I remember that one Wouts It goes even further than that, it's because of an Elefant built on MilMod I found the site. Forgot the chaps' name who built it...think we called him Boo over there...not sure if he still models. So without it, no me around here Yeah it was Boo (Marc Simmons) and i do remember the build on Milmod, tried to get hold of Marc recently but no joy |
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Post by Boots on Apr 7, 2019 17:59:22 GMT
Did persackly the same the other day mate..........TETC everywhere and windows open for hours  Nice hatch work btw  |
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Post by JEFF on Apr 7, 2019 20:19:44 GMT
Looks just like mine.  Glue spills SUCK. I know your mat is ruined but at least there's no collateral damage........ Is there?  |
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