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Post by Paul B on Mar 31, 2020 21:09:01 GMT
Here's my entry into this Group Build. It's the Model Collect T72BM with Kontact 1 ERA (but that might just change)  .  |
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Post by Paul B on Apr 1, 2020 19:09:34 GMT
Chaps we're off . After looking at many a Syrian T72, I have noticed that most if not all, are missing the thermal sleeve on the barrel. So the first step was to get the poor mans lathe out and rework the barrel    I then started on the running gear. Now this kit has an alloy lower hull, and believe me it ain't easy getting the wheels on and straight too  . After a few colourful words and lots of CA the wheelage is on and staying there too .  Next I had a bash at the turret, well guess what, yes you need filler on the bugger. Also you need to trim the connecting lugs for the hull, if don't the turret will not traverse .    More soon dudes |
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Post by Ian H. on Apr 2, 2020 0:16:22 GMT
Oh yeah...this is going to be a good one. Looking forward to it, Paul.
Regards,
Ian
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Post by vlad on Apr 2, 2020 7:48:55 GMT
Ace!!
MC kits are a lot of fun 😂
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Post by Snipersmudge on Apr 2, 2020 11:33:06 GMT
Nice choice Paul, never seen one of these kits being built up so watching with interest |
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Post by dukemaddog on Apr 2, 2020 18:42:00 GMT
Great work so far. I'm taking notes for the day I get one of these. Looking forward to seeing more.
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Post by Armorguy on Apr 3, 2020 3:17:28 GMT
Great start and what a mighty good looking gun barrel !
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Post by Marco on Apr 3, 2020 13:57:11 GMT
Amazing work mate!
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Post by Paul B on Apr 3, 2020 17:13:07 GMT
Thanks for the comments and for tagging along again chaps  . Vlad you're right, these are fun kits if you like plenty of work and have loads of patience  . Today I fiddled the link and length tracks onto the running gear , link and length in 1/72 are not funny . You also need to sand all the connecting points a tad, other wise they don't join up  , also the little toads don't really react to TET, it takes ages for the glue to set . Anyway, I'll get cracking on some turret detail now.   ACACW chaps |
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Post by SteveM on Apr 3, 2020 17:16:09 GMT
It might take a bit of work but it’s miles ahead of the older kits out there. By the looks of things you’ve got it covered fella  |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Apr 3, 2020 17:17:29 GMT
Looking good for all that work mate |
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Post by Marco on Apr 3, 2020 18:50:25 GMT
Man, is it a kit or a dog? |
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Post by Boots on Apr 3, 2020 19:10:24 GMT
Oooh.......a dinky `ickle one Lovely work fella despite ya little bits of inconvenience  |
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Post by Paul B on Apr 4, 2020 10:22:04 GMT
Cheers chaps, whilst I'm stuck inside today (waiting for an Amazon delivery ) I got some more work done the turret . I thinned the smoke pod holder down as this was a tad thick, added a sight, built up one stowage bin (some work needed here to get it to fit right), added the frontal armour . That's it for now, more later   |
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Post by Boots on Apr 4, 2020 10:35:20 GMT
Crackin` turret mucker  |
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Post by Paul B on Apr 4, 2020 10:41:05 GMT
Cheers Boots . Still got a fair bit add yet, including some mega small stuff that has been missed MC |
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Post by vlad on Apr 4, 2020 10:49:24 GMT
Really taking shape now!
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Post by jabbly on Apr 4, 2020 10:50:30 GMT
Cheers Boots . Still got a fair bit add yet, including some mega small stuff that has been missed MC PE in 1/72 scale, that’s enough to give anyone palpitations. |
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Post by Paul B on Apr 4, 2020 11:27:05 GMT
Cheers Boots . Still got a fair bit add yet, including some mega small stuff that has been missed MC PE in 1/72 scale, that’s enough to give anyone palpitations. Jase, thankfully there isn't any PE in this kit . But even so, I still need to add and change a few bitz Cheers Vlad |
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Post by Paul B on Apr 4, 2020 18:37:24 GMT
Back again chaps . Turret: MC don't wish for you to add any extra ERA blocks  , well feck 'em, I did. The blocks are from Royal Model, set no. 816. After checking the net I added these around the turret a seen on real vehicles . Also I added the attachment bolts to the frontal turret armour . Hull: Joined the two halves together, I was really worried here. The glacis is a separate part and needs joining to the upper hull before fitting to the lower. Thank gawd it went without an issue . Chopped off the mud guards, added one side skirt and thinned the visible sides down, added a new exhaust as the kit one has nothing to do with T72 'zorst . Next move: Get the second side skirt on, add the ERA blocks to the skirts and glacis.      More soon dudes, as always ACACW |
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