Paul H
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Post by Paul H on Jan 10, 2018 8:31:51 GMT
Try sayin that without coffee.... Other than a couple of attempts with Miniart buildings ,(which are somewhat more forgiving tbh),this is my first attempt at a vehicle conversion using vacuform. Should be interesting.  Out of the bag its a fairly straightforward build. Turret ring parts are easy enough to remove from the sheet and the cabin superstructure is providedas a separate piece. I have NO idea ax to what the long piece is meant to be and attempt to find out have not been fruitful. I've found it quite compulsive and have banged things out since Monday night. Some minor filling required, for which I used Vallejo putty to mimimise sanding. 
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Post by Marco on Jan 10, 2018 10:08:45 GMT
Nice start Paul. But what is this?
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Post by Robbo on Jan 10, 2018 10:45:59 GMT
Looks good but I'm not sure I know what it is?
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Post by Paul B on Jan 10, 2018 11:42:05 GMT
Fahrschulgeraet = Driver Training Vehicle. Basically a Leopard 1 with a classroom/mock turret. Very interesting subject Paul, looking forward to seeing this one done  . Does the kit have any interior, or are you going to scratch something in there?
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Post by nito74 on Jan 10, 2018 11:59:11 GMT
Very interesting subject. I would not try a vacuform conversion, but that's just me...  Looking forward to see how that goes Paul.
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Post by Marco on Jan 10, 2018 12:20:40 GMT
Thanks Paul B.
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Paul H
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Post by Paul H on Jan 10, 2018 13:15:47 GMT
Thanks for the interest fellas. No interior supplied or scratcherising planned for this one,maybe in the future ( if I can find another one). Shiny blue/black windows on this one I'm afraid.
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Post by Paul B on Jan 10, 2018 15:46:15 GMT
That'll do, will hide the inside nicely 
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Post by NEMO on Jan 10, 2018 21:31:55 GMT
Dutch version.....  Looks good so far Paul - nice to see one of these tackled! 
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Post by JEFF on Jan 10, 2018 23:44:45 GMT
Interesting to say the least Mr.H. Not seen any vacuform stuff done. I'll bookmark it. 
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Post by Snipersmudge on Jan 12, 2018 16:00:28 GMT
that's very interesting Paul, like it 
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Post by jkb on Jan 15, 2018 19:47:57 GMT
Started a teacher i see. Watching i will be. 
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Post by The Kernel on Jan 15, 2018 19:50:37 GMT
haven't seen a vacform for years, at least not armour. 'tis the route to madness y'know  bill
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Post by Deleted on Jan 21, 2018 14:09:47 GMT
An interesting but weird looking beastie!
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