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Post by tommygunn on Dec 28, 2020 12:50:38 GMT
How did it come to this? I read Brazen Chariots.  And the star of the show is the Honey. Incidentally, Robert Crisp claims his driver christened the tank the Honey. After reading the book I wanted to know what the M3 Stuart looked like, since the cover has nothing to do with the book, so searched on the internet and came across Andy’s hobby headquarters build video. I then watched him build and weather a Matilda and was blown away (as they say), so I bought myself a T34 in 1/48 to play around with. And the rest, as they also say, is history. |
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Post by tommygunn on Dec 28, 2020 12:55:04 GMT
So onto the tracks. Having a go at the individual links but they keep falling apart so making them into link and length pieces, shaping them as I go along.  Anybody know of any other way? |
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Post by Boots on Dec 28, 2020 14:07:48 GMT
I hate these type of tracks that you have to assemble, seems the model companies have some kind of sadistic pleasure in offering these in their kits......it puts me off buying Meng,Takom, RFM kits etc coz these type of tracks are always included!!! The Takom Bergepanzer i have for the `Recovery` GB has indie links, indie guide horns in plastic and indie end caps in rubber  ...unless i spend £30 plus for Fruils i`m thinking of shelving it.....it doesn`t come with any form of jig and if i go for AM ones ...... they are Meng......they`re even worse coz you have to make each link (5 pieces)before you can join it to another link. |
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Post by Paul B on Dec 28, 2020 14:13:00 GMT
Tommy when I built this kit, I built the whole run in one go. If you use very small amounts of glue
they will stay workable, and will not fall apart. You will need to very patient with them, too little
glue and they will not hold, too much and they don't bend.
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Post by Snipersmudge on Dec 28, 2020 19:50:47 GMT
I'd use the method Paul has used too. Also a slow setting glue would also probably be of benefit as it would give you a bit more working time. Boots old chap I feel your pain with the tracks some meng & takom kits have which is why I usually factor fruil replacements into any build with tracks like that. I can knock out fruils in a day and they are much better detailed as well with less clean up.
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Post by tommygunn on Dec 29, 2020 10:59:22 GMT
Thanks, using glue and working very slowly
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Post by Ian H. on Dec 31, 2020 3:19:12 GMT
Looking forward to it, Tommy. Like your background information on the build as well.
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Post by tommygunn on Dec 31, 2020 11:35:58 GMT
No teddy’s thrown in the corner yet but I can see why you guys are on the whisky.  Happy New Year to you all and here’s a taste of Japanese New Year food, courtesy of her indoors.  |
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Post by Boots on Dec 31, 2020 11:59:20 GMT
You got this Tommy and great looking food  |
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Post by Paul B on Dec 31, 2020 14:55:25 GMT
Well done on the pesky little tracks Tommy  . Happy New Year to you and Mrs Tommy fella  , looks like a nice snack you have there  |
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Post by tommygunn on Jan 1, 2021 11:03:21 GMT
Yes, went well with the sake.
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Post by Si B on Jan 1, 2021 11:13:48 GMT
Nice work on the tracks so far  Think I must be the only fekker that finds Indy tracks relaxing therapy  Happy new year to you and yours....that nosh looks luverly  |
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Post by tommygunn on Jan 1, 2021 12:03:08 GMT
Thanks a lot and all the best to you and yours too.
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Post by Snipersmudge on Jan 1, 2021 17:51:14 GMT
Nice bit of track work and tasty looking snacks!
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Post by Ian H. on Jan 1, 2021 23:41:49 GMT
Tracks and snacks. True happiness!!!!
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Post by tommygunn on Jan 3, 2021 12:52:01 GMT
The tracks are done. Now to relax with a drop of port, some mimolette and a bit of PE work on some ammo boxes 
I’ve also been working on the interior, that may never be seen again.  |
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Post by wouter on Jan 3, 2021 13:00:44 GMT
mmm...a Stuart and Sake? What a combo  . Nice interior so far mate |
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Post by armorguy on Jan 3, 2021 13:12:41 GMT
Nice, is this Academy's Stuart?
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Post by tommygunn on Jan 3, 2021 13:23:06 GMT
It is Academy.
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Post by Boots on Jan 3, 2021 13:52:09 GMT
Great interior fella  |
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. Nice interior so far mate