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Post by Ian H. on Oct 1, 2021 13:39:37 GMT
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Post by Robbo on Oct 1, 2021 13:42:06 GMT
Excellent choice there sir, so much to choose from in this GB
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Post by Ian H. on Oct 1, 2021 13:53:51 GMT
Thanks, Robbo! Looking forward to this one.
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Post by Paul B on Oct 1, 2021 14:05:55 GMT
What a choice  . I built this in the early 90's, jolly good kit if I remember rightly  |
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Post by Marco on Oct 1, 2021 14:57:35 GMT
Some rockets to fly to the enemy! Nice! Great choice!
Some times I think if one of the kit makers will produce the Brazilian Astros... a beautiful wheeled MLRS.
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Post by Boots on Oct 1, 2021 18:08:15 GMT
Nice choice Ian.............i resurfaced my bench a few years ago using almost identical adhesive tiles left over from a house project
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Post by Ian H. on Oct 1, 2021 19:21:49 GMT
Thanks, guys! Yes, these MLRS systems, regardless of the platform, are impressive weapons. Boots, the tiling does work well, doesn't it? I also dampen the surface with Isopropyl alcohol which reduces the adhesion and when they need to be replaced, are much easier to pull off.
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Post by Boots on Oct 1, 2021 19:45:49 GMT
It does indeed and looks good..........and cheap  |
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Post by dukemaddog on Oct 2, 2021 13:16:12 GMT
Excellent choice and nice resurfacing job!
I wish someone would release one of those in my scale! I'll be enjoying this build log.
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Post by tommygunn on Oct 2, 2021 13:25:57 GMT
Saturday night. I have had a bottle of wine. What are we doing here? Modeling or tiling? I’m confused  |
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Post by Boots on Oct 2, 2021 13:50:45 GMT
Both!! Nowt like a good cheap bench re-vamp |
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Post by PorcoRosso on Oct 2, 2021 19:32:25 GMT
Excellent choice Ian.
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Post by SteveM on Oct 3, 2021 8:12:07 GMT
I'm looking forward to seeing this one take shape Ian. I saw one built up at a show and it really stood out.
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Post by Ian H. on Oct 3, 2021 13:13:56 GMT
They are cool looking vehicles. And very loud, so I am told.
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Post by Ian H. on Oct 3, 2021 19:03:23 GMT
I started on the M-270 and the fit between the lower and upper hull parts is perfect so I can build and paint them separately. I started on the lower hull and wheels, first. So Dragon has knock-out pins in the recess on the back side of the road wheels so I had to get in there with a Dremel equipped with a de-burring head to get those reduced. No other way to do it, really. Next will be some primer for the hull and running gear.  |
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Post by Boots on Oct 3, 2021 20:30:07 GMT
Hmmmm.......knock out pins inside the wheels HUH!!....good `ol Dragon  Nice start so far Ian  |
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Post by JEFF on Oct 4, 2021 13:33:46 GMT
Awesome looking kit with a great start, Ian.  |
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Post by Robbo on Oct 4, 2021 16:25:04 GMT
Pesky pin marks eh?
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Post by Ian H. on Oct 4, 2021 18:04:57 GMT
More like pin columns, LOL! But powerless against a Dremel. Thanks for stopping in, Jeff. |
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Post by Si B on Oct 4, 2021 19:15:18 GMT
You know your into it when you see a pile of cleaned up wheels in front of you  |
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