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Post by tommygunn on Mar 8, 2021 6:10:21 GMT
You’re bl@@dy right they do.  |
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Post by Paul B on Mar 8, 2021 8:47:33 GMT
You're doin' fine Tommy  |
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Post by tommygunn on Mar 8, 2021 9:44:34 GMT
Thanks Paul. It’s nearly barrels time. What’s the best way to glue them together, without getting a seam down the middle?  Any recommendations? |
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Post by PorcoRosso on Mar 8, 2021 11:43:26 GMT
Tommy, this is how I glue gun barrels (and other long seams) together. I use Revell Contacta glue as it takes longer to set. I put it on both sides thick enough to produce a raised bead of glue along the length (see photo). This will also act as a filler when left overnight to harden. This can then be scrapped off, and rubbed down with Micro-Mesh or fine wet and dry.  |
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Post by Marco on Mar 8, 2021 11:47:49 GMT
Great work Tommy!
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Post by Boots on Mar 8, 2021 14:27:14 GMT
Pretty much the same as Joe on the joining of the barrel halves Tommy |
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Post by Paul B on Mar 8, 2021 15:48:38 GMT
It's rare for me to use plastic barrels, but when I do it's the same as Joe mentioned. After removing the main seem, I will put them in a drill and spin them using a fine sanding sponge, this helps keep them round whilst removing the last bits  Just don't tighten the chuck too much, and also use the rear end which attaches to the breach. |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Mar 8, 2021 18:14:07 GMT
Yeap, as above that's what I do, I always glue the barrels just before I go to bed or leave the bench then sand the next day. That way it's fully dried and solid.
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Post by tommygunn on Mar 8, 2021 23:13:29 GMT
Thanks for the advice guys. I will definitely do that. As for the lower hull, Mr surfacer 1200 is on and the detail that shows up is amazing. See for yourself.  |
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Post by Paul B on Mar 9, 2021 4:55:56 GMT
Now look at that detail go  . Awesome looking kit this be |
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Post by Marco on Mar 9, 2021 10:52:34 GMT
Looks nice! Good details. Interesting vehicle!
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Post by Robbo on Mar 9, 2021 13:14:09 GMT
What a lovely little build
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Post by Snipersmudge on Mar 9, 2021 16:20:25 GMT
Oh yes that's floating my boat!
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Post by tommygunn on Mar 10, 2021 7:28:59 GMT
My patience has been well and truly tested. Lost two titchy tiny bits somewhere and after looking for ages, it turns out they won’t be visible anyway. Just got to put on the tow cables and the build is basically done (glass work and antenna left). But it is proving to be a right bl@@dy pain in the a.....  
Turns out the PE is for model C. I wondered why the man in the shop couldn’t get it for me. |
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Post by Paul B on Mar 10, 2021 8:58:09 GMT
It might be a PITA, but it looks worth the effort Tommy  |
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Post by tommygunn on Mar 10, 2021 9:50:25 GMT
Thanks Paul. In the end it was easier than I thought. PHEW!!!!!  |
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Post by Marco on Mar 10, 2021 10:52:35 GMT
Me likes!
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Post by tommygunn on Mar 10, 2021 11:13:24 GMT
Thanks Marco. Started painting the hull, road wheels and tracks.
Not long now.
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Post by Snipersmudge on Mar 10, 2021 17:46:53 GMT
Yes that looks darn good, well worth all the strained eyeballs and effort.
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Post by Boots on Mar 10, 2021 19:20:35 GMT
Perseverance has paid off once again Tommy and it looks bloody good indeed  |
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