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Post by Paul B on Nov 8, 2020 6:45:38 GMT
Oooooh a classic stand off on your bench  . Looking good here Si  |
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Post by SteveM on Nov 8, 2020 9:02:46 GMT
Nice modifications, they’ll make the best of that impressive engine.
It’ll look great under paint too!
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Post by Robbo on Nov 8, 2020 9:33:07 GMT
Lovely build mate
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Post by Snipersmudge on Nov 9, 2020 14:44:10 GMT
Coming together very well I'd say.
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Post by Si B on Nov 10, 2020 21:21:27 GMT
Cheers for all the positive vibes guys  Hoping to get some time at the bench tomorrow! |
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Post by Ian H. on Nov 11, 2020 16:31:01 GMT
Si, sharp looking T-34 and also like your work on getting the Pz IV to the finish line.
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Post by Paul H on Nov 12, 2020 21:58:29 GMT
Somewhat late to this parade... Yowza.
T34 is on my "haven't done one... Yet" list
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Post by Si B on Nov 21, 2020 20:31:35 GMT
Good evening folks, Well it came true and some bench time occurred here and there this week. Engine/tranny got a black base coat then a coat of AK extreme metal aluminium. 
Then after a bit of painting and assembling it’s all crammed in there nicely, thankfully! Although I need to trim off the exhaust ends. Added the high pressure fuel lines made from copper wire. Paintwork is still fresh so I’ll let it set up then I’ll weather and matt coat before closing up. 
With the lid on you can still view a reasonable amount, which is what I wanted.... 
Got over the hump of this part now so should be pretty steady work now .....I hope :thinking: |
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Post by Paul B on Nov 21, 2020 20:34:55 GMT
Wow, that paint looks darned good Si  .The engine certainly looks bloody good in the compartment too |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Nov 22, 2020 9:06:55 GMT
Now that looks rather splendid |
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Post by PorcoRosso on Nov 22, 2020 9:10:29 GMT
Very nicely detailed.
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Post by Marco on Nov 23, 2020 12:52:26 GMT
Looks fantastic!
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Post by tommygunn on Nov 24, 2020 6:59:59 GMT
Love the metal finish on the engine parts.
All downhill from now on?
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Post by Si B on Nov 28, 2020 22:03:57 GMT
Thanks very much for the kind comments chaps The engine was a nice distraction from the main build and has now been weathered using oils and fixed permanently in place. Over the week I managed to glue the track and wheels as one for easier painting and decorating  Added the rest of the grab rails and straps for the ice cleats. The PE transmission cover looked quite complicated but the kit option looks absolutely fine so I’ll save that for another T34 build. I did use the PE mesh rather than the kit nylon stuff.  
Not much left to do so Im thinking this is nearing end of assembly and paint is in sight! Thanks again for looking in gents  |
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Post by Boots on Nov 29, 2020 0:20:27 GMT
Wow that does look feckin` luuuuurvly  ...........glorious work on that engine |
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Post by Paul B on Nov 29, 2020 7:10:02 GMT
Bloody good looking 34 if you ask me |
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Post by SteveM on Nov 29, 2020 9:20:28 GMT
The drive train lift this to another level fella. Nicely done |
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Post by beano on Nov 29, 2020 10:56:14 GMT
Looking good fella 👍
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Post by armorguy on Nov 29, 2020 13:14:29 GMT
That was one helluvva showroomshine lump and now it looks darn cool in weathered condition!
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Post by Snipersmudge on Nov 29, 2020 18:46:48 GMT
Excellent work!
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