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Post by Paul B on Jul 13, 2024 17:25:59 GMT
That looks grand John, those Trumpeter kits sure carry some detail  |
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Post by nito74 on Jul 13, 2024 22:34:51 GMT
That looks grand John, those Trumpeter kits sure carry some detail Thanks Paul !
It's not a bad kit, but AFV Club has much more detail, more PE too, but I think the plastic is better. Some parts of this Trumpeter need some cleaning up, the sprue attachments are way too thick in places that are with some detail that is lost while cleaning up. I will try to post a photo of the rear plate / door from the AFV M1130 and the Trumpy M1131 on Sunday.
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Post by nito74 on Jul 14, 2024 7:28:04 GMT
Here it is :  |
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Post by Paul B on Jul 14, 2024 14:40:54 GMT
I like both |
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Post by nito74 on Jul 14, 2024 15:37:40 GMT
I like both Good !
Trumpeter has done a good work , i still think the AFV Club is a better kit. After one hour at the bench, I managed to work a little more on the M1131, I still need to add the PE grills, Step 10 and 11 are done,
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Post by Ian H. on Jul 14, 2024 23:49:46 GMT
Looking good, John!!!
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Post by nito74 on Jul 15, 2024 17:22:32 GMT
Thanks Ian !!
Some more work today, both Trumpeter kits,
Newly started Trumpeter M1131 Stryker Support Vehicle
   
and the Shelf Queen SA-8 Gecko,
I couldn't fix the pointy bit of C21, it was maybe 2,5mm short.
   
That was it for today !
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Post by Boots on Jul 15, 2024 20:32:54 GMT
Great fiddlings John  |
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Post by JEFF on Jul 15, 2024 21:50:27 GMT
Good day's work there,John.  |
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Post by Paul B on Jul 16, 2024 10:40:08 GMT
Nice bit of bench time there John . C21 looks mighty fine to my eye  |
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Post by nito74 on Jul 16, 2024 15:13:13 GMT
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Post by nito74 on Jul 16, 2024 15:20:26 GMT
and also the Gecko, also from Trumpeter,
      
at this stage, there are a thousand of sub-assemblies everywhere... the missile boxes are warped, but I managed to get them ok-ish
I'm really enjoying this one despite losing the interior and the decal sheet... depending on how this one will turn, I could consider buying another one in the future, let's see how it goes with this one .
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Post by Robbo on Jul 16, 2024 15:36:32 GMT
I do like these vehicles, I built one a long time ago and thinking I'd like to do another
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Post by Paul B on Jul 17, 2024 3:53:00 GMT
Cracking job there John, both are looking grand fella |
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Post by nito74 on Jul 17, 2024 16:32:34 GMT
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Post by Boots on Jul 17, 2024 18:50:40 GMT
Looking rather swell John  |
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Post by nito74 on Jul 18, 2024 9:45:46 GMT
Looking rather swell John Thanks Boots, these Trumpeter kits are going quite nicely so far.
These week I'm in a building mood I guess, next week I might be in a painting mood...  Let's see how that goes !! By the way how's your back pain ??
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Post by Paul B on Jul 18, 2024 10:00:10 GMT
There is nothing wrong with the fit and detail in my eyes |
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Post by Boots on Jul 18, 2024 10:53:23 GMT
John........look forward to the paint stages.......should keep you busy for a bit ..........as for the back, still very uncomfortable but i`m a bit more mobile than i was, the main area is the top of my hip when standing up or sitting down still.........driving is very uncomfortable as well especially trying to get in and out of the car, i would say i`m about 70% improved but i think i still have a ways to go regarding the hip pain..............thanks for asking bud...appreciated |
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Post by nito74 on Jul 18, 2024 13:11:27 GMT
There is nothing wrong with the fit and detail in my eyes Thanks Paul !! |
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Let's see how that goes !!