Tim S
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Post by Tim S on Feb 14, 2021 13:16:01 GMT
With the Wyvern on the back boiler until the new kit arrives, I thought I had best jump back on the bike so to speak, and break this one out. Majority of steps 1 to 6 completed so far.      Upper deck only dry fitted but I think it indicates how good the fit is with this kit. Time for a beer and then possibly some more rugby. Tim
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Post by tommygunn on Feb 14, 2021 13:31:18 GMT
What you drinking?
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Post by Paul B on Feb 14, 2021 13:41:54 GMT
Nice start there Tim, and a good idea about the beer  |
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Tim S
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Post by Tim S on Feb 14, 2021 14:39:07 GMT
Old Speckled Hen |
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Post by Paul B on Feb 14, 2021 16:25:10 GMT
One of my many favorites  |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Feb 14, 2021 17:04:15 GMT
Nice start Tim looks very nice indeed.
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Post by beano on Feb 14, 2021 19:19:37 GMT
Yes, a proper beer man, non of this lager shi*
Spitfire and Doom Bar are nice and smooth as well 👍
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Post by Ian H. on Feb 14, 2021 22:24:18 GMT
Love Challengers so count me in for this one!
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Post by tommygunn on Feb 14, 2021 23:03:40 GMT
Old speckled hen. Now that brings back memories.
My favorite in the UK was Theakstons Old Peculiar.
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Post by Paul B on Feb 15, 2021 4:53:51 GMT
Another one of my many favorites |
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Post by jabbly on Feb 15, 2021 12:43:05 GMT
I wished I liked beer but the only thing I drink is Guinness but to keep it on topic. What’s the bar armour like as I like the look of the kit but was unsure whether I’d be happy without using the PE set?
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Tim S
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Post by Tim S on Feb 15, 2021 13:49:45 GMT
I wished I liked beer but the only thing I drink is Guinness but to keep it on topic. What’s the bar armour like as I like the look of the kit but was unsure whether I’d be happy without using the PE set? Will pop up a picture of the sprue when I get home. |
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Post by Marco on Feb 15, 2021 14:53:20 GMT
I'm in! The Megatron is simply amazing!
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Tim S
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Post by Tim S on Feb 15, 2021 16:24:23 GMT
There you go Jab's,   In my opinion they are fine. Sure the etch replacements might be more to scale, but the build process presents it's own problems. Tim
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Post by jabbly on Feb 15, 2021 17:56:19 GMT
Thanks Tim as it’s good to get the opinion of someone who’s seen them in the flesh. As for the PE, it scares the hell out of me to be honest and I think the chances of me getting that right are about the same as Kylie Minogue asking me out on a date. I’m pretty sure I’d enjoy the latter somewhat more as well.
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Tim S
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Post by Tim S on Feb 15, 2021 19:24:40 GMT
Old speckled hen. Now that brings back memories. My favorite in the UK was Theakstons Old Peculiar. Theakstons Old Peculiar.............. could spill a yarn or two about that but the censors might jump in!
They have a "pasturised" non fizz bottled version now and I must say I am quite partial to it. 
Tim
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Tim S
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Post by Tim S on Feb 15, 2021 19:44:20 GMT
Back to the Challenger. The individual link tracks are, in my opinion, the best I have come across so far. Yes, clean and file etc and be carefull with the TET, but you are rewarded with some nicely detailed workable tracks. Might be famous last words but ever the optimist   Tim
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Post by Snipersmudge on Feb 15, 2021 20:33:53 GMT
They are indeed some fine tracks, as for the bar armour I think it's perfectly suitable. No need for horrible PE in my humble opinion.
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Post by Ian H. on Feb 15, 2021 22:32:44 GMT
Tim those tracks look very nice. I agree with Pete; I think that kit slat armor will be just fine.
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Post by Paul B on Feb 16, 2021 5:04:25 GMT
Definately agree that injection moulded bar stuff is perfectly adequate.
Nice start on the trackage too
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