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Gulf War Warrior Mar 18, 2020 14:31:06 GMT Paul B, SteveM, and 1 more like this

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Next project to hit the bench is going to be the Academy warrior from the first gulf war, operation Granby. As you can see the kit I have is the 2003 version bt the only real changes to this kit are a few accessories and different markings. I've delved into the stash as well and sorted out all the bits I have suitable for the build. Also a rummage through my library has given me some reading to do!
I'm planning to build this as a mobile milan version as used by the Staffords during the war. Should be a bit of fun!

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Paul B Global Administrator Spirit of sites past Posts: 23,011 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"79150f"}	Gulf War Warrior Mar 18, 2020 14:34:22 GMT Snipersmudge likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Paul B on Mar 18, 2020 14:34:22 GMT No feckin' chance of stopping you this year is there ? Lovely Petemeister, looking forward to this one

Robbo Styrene Junkie aka Ian Robinson Posts: 7,635 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"f6f249"}	Gulf War Warrior Mar 18, 2020 14:41:17 GMT Paul B and Snipersmudge like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Robbo on Mar 18, 2020 14:41:17 GMT Oh look at that. I built the same kit a long while and guess what? yup, never finished it
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Paul B Global Administrator Spirit of sites past Posts: 23,011 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"79150f"}	Gulf War Warrior Mar 18, 2020 14:50:41 GMT Snipersmudge and Robbo like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Paul B on Mar 18, 2020 14:50:41 GMT Mar 18, 2020 14:41:17 GMT Robbo said: Oh look at that. I built the same kit a long while and guess what? yup, never finished it You crack me up Ian

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Gulf War Warrior Mar 18, 2020 18:17:21 GMT

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Mar 18, 2020 14:34:22 GMT Paul B said:

No feckin' chance of stopping you this year is there

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Lovely Petemeister, looking forward to this one

No chance of me stopping mate especially as I may have to isolate myself for 12 weeks this Saturday as I fall in the vulnerable group due to my heart condition

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Gulf War Warrior Mar 19, 2020 18:23:26 GMT Paul B, Armorguy, and 1 more like this

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Thanks guys, I've started the build now and already made a few improvements. First up is the transmission covers which are too long. I cut about 2mm off each one then filled the resulting gaps with plastic card and filler. Once dry missing weld lines went on from stretched sprue. The tracks are a bit of a sloopy fit but should do as the side armour will cover most of it.

Robbo Styrene Junkie aka Ian Robinson Posts: 7,635 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"f6f249"}	Gulf War Warrior Mar 19, 2020 18:28:36 GMT Snipersmudge likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Robbo on Mar 19, 2020 18:28:36 GMT Smashing start mate
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dukemaddog Modelling Maverick Posts: 3,645	Gulf War Warrior Mar 19, 2020 20:58:29 GMT Snipersmudge likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dukemaddog on Mar 19, 2020 20:58:29 GMT Excellent start! And I'm another one who won't stop, given I'm also in the vulnerable group. I just finished ten, and there's at least another five I'll be able to finish in the next week...

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Gulf War Warrior Mar 20, 2020 18:33:44 GMT Paul B, Boots, and 3 more like this

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More fun with the warrior today and I've been working on the rear first as is my usual practice. I forgot to say I also acquired the eduard etch set for the kit which I've started to use as you can see. Also used some 0.8mm brass tube for the camo pole supports.

Paul B Global Administrator Spirit of sites past Posts: 23,011 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"79150f"}	Gulf War Warrior Mar 20, 2020 18:45:08 GMT Snipersmudge likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Paul B on Mar 20, 2020 18:45:08 GMT Oh, now that etch looks good . Did you make the latches workable ?

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Armorguy Styrene Junkie Posts: 8,339 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"aea56f"}	Gulf War Warrior Mar 20, 2020 19:38:54 GMT Snipersmudge likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Armorguy on Mar 20, 2020 19:38:54 GMT What a bummer with those non workable hinges ! ...NOT ! These were assembled razorsharp, Congrats Pete !

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