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Post by nito74 on Jun 18, 2023 21:54:45 GMT
Thanks so much for the kind words and support !!!
Here's another update :
Trumpeter's Grasshopper - Last details added.
Trumpeter's E-75 ( Paper Panzer ) - Started working on the turret. This is quite a simple kit , less than 300 parts, some nice details, no issues so far. The Hull is missing the copper cables, and then it will be ready for Primer, very soon I hope. A few details needed on the turret, I will add an Aber Metal Gun Barrel too. Many years ago I did the E-10, E-25,E-50 and E-100, this one is the last kit from the "E" Tanks series.
And back to the Grasshopper, tracks are painted. Spare tracks in place... this one is done !!!! Another one finished !!
Despite being an "ok" kit during the build I noticed a few things : - It was quite hard to place the gun without being raised. - I couldn't manage to put the crane system in the lowered position. - The Big back wheels had a quite a bad system to attach on the hull - The PE brackets for the fenders weren't easy to align, to get both fenders with the same angle
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Post by PorcoRosso on Jun 19, 2023 5:47:34 GMT
The grasshopper turned out very nicely indeed, John.
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Post by Ian H. on Jun 19, 2023 13:02:51 GMT
The Grasshopper looks superb, John! Also, will be looking forward to watching the E-75 progress.
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Post by nito74 on Jun 19, 2023 17:00:33 GMT
The Grasshopper looks superb, John! Also, will be looking forward to watching the E-75 progress. Thanks Ian !!!
Here's another update :
AT-P :: More details added still a few items to add before Primer & Paint
Panzer 38(t) Ausf. S :: More details... still a lot to work before closing the hull.
E-75 :: More work on the turret, the metal Gun Barrel is HUGE...
Cougar 4x4 :: More mistakes from the instruction sheet...
Merkava IV
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Post by nito74 on Jun 19, 2023 18:14:21 GMT
E-75 :: Gun & Wheels
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Post by dukemaddog on Jun 19, 2023 18:34:26 GMT
Man, I'm out of breath already! Way to go John, keep them coming!
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Post by nito74 on Jun 19, 2023 20:12:58 GMT
Man, I'm out of breath already! Way to go John, keep them coming! I know a lot of new stuff and progress since your last visit !
At the end of this month I will do a review / update on every build so far. ( maybe 12 or 13 builds at various stages ,,, I think.. )
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Post by nito74 on Jun 19, 2023 20:14:06 GMT
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Post by PorcoRosso on Jun 20, 2023 6:56:16 GMT
Great progress all round, John.
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Post by tommygunn on Jun 20, 2023 7:53:58 GMT
Simply roaring along.
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Post by nito74 on Jun 20, 2023 15:58:38 GMT
Thanks PorcoRosso and Tommy !!!
Here's another update ::
Trumpeter AT-P :: Hull details are done !!! I need masking some vision ports before Primer & Paint. Tracks need to be built too.
Academy Merkava IV :: Rear baskets done. Also started the turret, the level of detail is very good.
Panda Cougar 4x4 :: Worked on the side boxes, lots of small PE, again wrong instructions, and also started the interior side walls
It's not A23...
It's G14
Trumpeter E-75 :: One side of the turret is done. I will work on the other side later and I need to get a 2nd Coat of Paint on the wheels. As you can see the Gun is huge...
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Post by bwilt on Jun 20, 2023 16:29:37 GMT
Great work!
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Post by Armorguy on Jun 21, 2023 5:17:39 GMT
Beautiful, what else can I say besides WOW!?
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Post by Paul B on Jun 21, 2023 7:49:19 GMT
All caught up again, lovely progress you crazy madman
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Post by PorcoRosso on Jun 21, 2023 10:27:25 GMT
Top notch details, John.
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Post by nito74 on Jun 21, 2023 16:41:52 GMT
Thanks everyone !!!
Another update, a few hours at the bench, here we go :
Panther II :: tracks ( a lot of work needed on this one )
Magach 7 :: Wheels
Lancia Stratos :: Inside of the doors and wheels
Cougar 4x4 :: Small details, front bumper and wheels. I should have put the tires much earlier, I needed to apply some strength , some parts from the brakes broke on one of the wheels...
Merkava IV :: More details on the turret.
T-44 :: Closing the turret
BMP-1P :: More tracks, like the Panther II, I have a lot of work to be done in this one...
T-54 B :: Fenders
Mig-15 :: Closing the fuselage
Panzer 38(t) Ausf.B :: Cleaning up big parts.
E-75 :: Cables and wheels, Primer on the turret
AT-P :: Primer !!
That's it for today !!
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Post by PorcoRosso on Jun 21, 2023 16:49:22 GMT
Great day modelling, John.
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Post by nito74 on Jun 21, 2023 16:59:47 GMT
Great day modelling, John. You are right !! Morning at the dentist, so no lunch, so I decided to spend a few hours modelling !!
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Post by Robbo on Jun 21, 2023 21:19:22 GMT
Packed with lovely builds as per usual
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Post by Marco on Jun 21, 2023 21:21:53 GMT
Nice scores JP! Fast and furious!
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