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Post by Paul B on Feb 27, 2021 18:08:13 GMT
I most certainly will Sir  . |
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Post by SteveM on Feb 28, 2021 8:47:57 GMT
The colour must be the same shade as the WW2 bolt I have, which was given to me by my friend who is the best friend of his friend’s Uncle whose mother once knew someone who wrote to a genuine tank driver from WW2. As we know, ALL vehicles were painted the EXACT same colour ALL of the time  Nice PE too!  |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Feb 28, 2021 9:04:30 GMT
LMAO Steve!!  |
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Post by PorcoRosso on Feb 28, 2021 12:16:34 GMT
Looking good Paul with some nice etched parts
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Post by Paul B on Feb 28, 2021 15:56:07 GMT
That made me laugh too Steve . Cheers Joe mucker  . Okay chaps, I am the laziest person on the planet when it comes to cleaning up road wheels , it's also a chore I hate doing specially if they need sanding by hand  . Luckily this time the wheels allowed a 5mm bolt to pass through, so with 'em tightened up, into the chuck they went. 14 pairs of wheels cleaned up in 10 minutes .     Will be adding some bits and bobs shortly, and maybe this week I'll get the primer on |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Feb 28, 2021 16:33:37 GMT
Nice mate, I've been using my drill for stuff like wheels a lot more lately as well. Saves so much time.
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Post by Ian H. on Feb 28, 2021 17:12:18 GMT
Ok, the wheel thing is ingenious. Well done! I love how the tank looks, especially with the reverse slope on the turret.
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Post by Paul B on Feb 28, 2021 17:20:49 GMT
Pete, Ian, cheers chaps . Yes the drill is bloody good asset when cleaning road wheels , unfortunately not all kit makers give you ability to do it |
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Post by Paul B on Feb 28, 2021 19:13:27 GMT
Just knocked up some new spare track holders . I must say it is a real joy to have a tool that cuts the same lengths of plastic with every chop . The kit bits are as always a load of rubbish, mainly because they are not the right size for Tiger II track . I also added the holes for retaining pins which will come from spare Dragon PE parts .    |
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Post by Ian H. on Feb 28, 2021 19:15:50 GMT
Paul, great mods with the spare track holders. Is this basically a regular Panther chassis? Also, what brand name is the cutting tool?
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Post by Paul B on Feb 28, 2021 19:29:13 GMT
Cheers Ian . The hull is a normal Panther G late version, only this one has the A drivers compartment cover. Also it carries the Toger II style running gear, check the Panther II in the Fort Knox museum en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panther_II_tankThe cutting tool is from RP Toolz  . This is a piece of kit I have been eyeing for a couple of years now. But being a tad pricey (€89 - €100) I was always put off, but this month I said sod it, get one or you'll be cursing even more if you don't |
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Post by beano on Feb 28, 2021 19:38:26 GMT
Looking good fella, nice mods 👍
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Post by Paul B on Feb 28, 2021 19:49:55 GMT
Cheers John mushty |
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Post by Armorguy on Feb 28, 2021 20:34:09 GMT
You're clearly having a blast with this kit Paul, I like the extra effort you're putting in it.
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Post by Si B on Feb 28, 2021 22:20:57 GMT
Some great progress and impressed with the ingenuity for sanding wheels. I heard of doing barrels this way but never even considered doing wheels...and I regularly turn things at work! Good call replacing the track holder too  |
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Post by Paul B on Mar 1, 2021 4:54:40 GMT
Guy, Si, cheers chaps. Now and again I turn stuff at work, I find it quite relaxing. I also get some ideas whilst relaxing too |
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Post by PorcoRosso on Mar 1, 2021 7:09:48 GMT
What a great way to clean up the wheels. The extra detail at the rear looks good.
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Post by Snipersmudge on Mar 1, 2021 7:56:04 GMT
Great stuff mate, you've also convinced me to invest in one of those cutters cos I can never cut a straight section of plastic!
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Post by tommygunn on Mar 1, 2021 13:20:35 GMT
That’s all ace stuff. Wish I had the equipment too.
Something to think about for my birthday maybe?
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Post by Ian H. on Mar 1, 2021 13:44:54 GMT
Thanks for the info, Paul. Like Pete said, might have to invest in one of these.
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