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Post by Snipersmudge on Apr 3, 2023 6:26:55 GMT
Taking full advantage of the recon nature of these vehicles I'm going for this cracker from trumpeter. I have some Eduard etch in the box as well so am looking forward to starting soon.  |
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Post by Paul B on Apr 3, 2023 6:30:37 GMT
Cool choice Pete-Meister  |
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Post by Paul H on Apr 3, 2023 7:14:38 GMT
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Post by tommygunn on Apr 3, 2023 7:29:56 GMT
Japanese SDF, nice!
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Post by PorcoRosso on Apr 3, 2023 10:46:10 GMT
Looking forward to this one.
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Post by Armorguy on Apr 3, 2023 12:19:01 GMT
It has written your name all over it Pete Top choice.
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Post by nito74 on Apr 3, 2023 12:58:18 GMT
Very nice !!
that's an old Trumpeter kit, we will wait to see how it turn out.
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Post by Ian H. on Apr 3, 2023 16:30:17 GMT
Awesome, Pete! Those are such cool looking vehicles!
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Post by Snipersmudge on Apr 3, 2023 17:53:30 GMT
Cheers guys, will be starting sooner than expected as I'm having issues with the MAN truck, more about that on the MAN truck tread!
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Post by Armorguy on Apr 3, 2023 17:54:15 GMT
How is the fit of Trumpy kits in general guys?
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Post by Ian H. on Apr 3, 2023 19:15:02 GMT
How is the fit of Trumpy kits in general guys? I have built several of their Stryker and T-64 kits and they were nice and fit well. Their aircraft kits have been OK and just tend to be eccentric sometimes. The main thing to watch out for is the mold release agent they use on their plastic. Unless washed or sanded with steel wool, even enamel primer won't stick to it so if you mask you can pull off three layers of finish unless you really prep the plastic. |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Apr 4, 2023 17:31:49 GMT
Guy, these early Trumpeter kits can be a mixed bag but the later and most recent offerings are on the whole very good indeed. This kit was originally a pit road offering before trumpy released it. One thing to note is the old school metal axles! However they work perfectly and although you cannot turn the steering do give a good solid base to the running gear. The wheels also being just plastic work well and have very good detail as well as a tyre manufacturer name on the sides. Progress so far..  
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Post by Paul B on Apr 4, 2023 18:04:46 GMT
Very fast progress ole chap . Those Pit Road kits were darned good indeed back then  |
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Post by Armorguy on Apr 4, 2023 19:21:19 GMT
Thank you Pete, it looks great. The wheels/tyres look nicely detailed as well.
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Post by SteveM on Apr 4, 2023 21:11:32 GMT
That's something new Pete. Looks to be moving along well too  |
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Post by PorcoRosso on Apr 5, 2023 9:44:02 GMT
Good start, Pete.
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Post by Paul H on Apr 5, 2023 14:01:43 GMT
Banging that out dude!
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Post by tommygunn on Apr 6, 2023 4:59:50 GMT
Sits nicely on all six wheels.
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Post by Boots on Apr 9, 2023 16:28:46 GMT
Great pick Pete and taking shape rather nicely  |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Apr 11, 2023 7:04:40 GMT
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