alexb
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Post by alexb on Jan 11, 2023 4:38:03 GMT
So just throwing up some starter pics and making a thread. I'll be making the "Panther" from the movie "A Bridge Too Far". I'll be using Tamiya's Leopard 1 kit. It should be fun.   
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Post by Paul B on Jan 11, 2023 9:11:35 GMT
This is going to be really cool  . At least they got the MG34 right  |
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Post by Marco on Jan 11, 2023 11:25:03 GMT
It's funny! I want to see that!
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Post by tommygunn on Jan 11, 2023 12:45:31 GMT
This is a great idea.
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Post by Snipersmudge on Jan 11, 2023 15:22:30 GMT
what a great idea! watching with interest.
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Post by bwilt on Jan 11, 2023 17:54:55 GMT
This will be fun to watch..   shouldn't be too difficult...  |
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Post by jkb on Jan 11, 2023 19:56:19 GMT
Nice idea. Definitely watching. 😉
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alexb
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Post by alexb on Jan 12, 2023 6:11:02 GMT
Thanks I think it'll be a fun build.
I had the idea to do it like a behind the scenes scene...in between shots. But over planning builds is how I get into trouble. I'll probably keep it super simple.
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Post by jkb on Jan 12, 2023 20:17:22 GMT
Thanks I think it'll be a fun build. I had the idea to do it like a behind the scenes scene...in between shots. But over planning builds is how I get into trouble. I'll probably keep it super simple. Anything that works for you. We build them for our pleasure...... |
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Post by Robbo on Jan 12, 2023 20:55:35 GMT
Now this is a great idea, I'm watching with great interest
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alexb
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Post by alexb on Jan 14, 2023 2:49:27 GMT
Well I steamed through the assembly of the suspension. I really thought this was based on their Gepard. The Leo is showing its age. Plus there's some issues with the turret that is make this a pain to work through.
Suspension is very simple...simplified. 
Then the problem. The Tamiya kit's turret is really wrong. The Tamiya turret is all wrong. That's an Italeri Leo 1 turret for comparison. It's going to complicate the whole process of working through the mock-ups basing it on the pictures. As fat the cheek sections are the flat armor panels stick out funny or are too vertical.
 
It mocks me 
Anyway...I'll finish up basic assembly this weekend. Then see about that turret problem. That said, I really have to admit a newfound appreciation for the Italeri turret. She's a beaut.
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Post by tommygunn on Jan 14, 2023 6:37:07 GMT
I like the mocking face.
Good luck with the construction, though!
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Post by jkb on Jan 14, 2023 12:57:49 GMT
Nice work with the hull. I am sure you will work your way around the turret issue.
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Post by Paul B on Jan 14, 2023 17:03:32 GMT
Like Johnsaid, you'll find a way to sort it  |
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Post by Ian H. on Jan 14, 2023 21:30:24 GMT
Great idea for the build, Alex!
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alexb
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Post by alexb on Jan 15, 2023 3:51:11 GMT
Yeah it's workable. It surprised me how off the Tamiya turret is. I know those early motorized based kits have issues simplify detail and tweak angles to allow the motor bits to fit inside. I ended up doing some painting on some other builds. I may try to wrap up the OOB portions of assembly Sunday and/or Monday. At least what I can do before the Pantherization movie witchcraft parts are started.
I had ordered the Leo1 right before the Group Builds were finalized. Thought it fit perhaps even prophetic so...I'll go with it. The larger turret front is going to change the look a bit. Stuff happens.
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Post by jkb on Jan 15, 2023 11:48:51 GMT
Tamiya usually doesn't get shapes wrong. But they have measured the wrong tanks on occasion.
Chances are that Tamiya simply took measurement from a prototype. I think i have sen this turret on one of them .
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Post by Ian H. on Jan 16, 2023 13:14:28 GMT
The Tamiya kit left off the whole gun mantlet cover, didn't they?
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alexb
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Post by alexb on Jan 16, 2023 17:47:11 GMT
The Tamiya kit left off the whole gun mantlet cover, didn't they? Yeah they forgot the mantlet. That's not a huge deal. A bit of tissue paper and PVA glue should make due.
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Post by Boots on Jan 16, 2023 21:15:15 GMT
Nice tub work fella and good luck with the tricky turret  |
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