Mence
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Post by Mence on May 28, 2018 8:11:50 GMT
...then it's good enough for me. Actually, it took very little persuasion.  Family are round today to enjoy the good weather so might start tomorrow at some point. |
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Post by Snipersmudge on May 28, 2018 11:55:18 GMT
Cool, can't have too many Merkava's on the go I think  |
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Post by Paul B on May 28, 2018 14:04:29 GMT
I was always proud of my bad influence . That is a one horny kit Mence  , I've looked at it a few times myself  . |
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Post by SteveM on May 30, 2018 22:01:48 GMT
Nice  |
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Post by Mence on May 31, 2018 8:36:04 GMT
Chaps. Kit arrived nice and quickly, one again, thanks to Mark at Bear Hobbies for a fair price and great service. Link to Bear Hobbies
And we're off. Trying not to compare this to the old Tamiya kit is impossible, it is also a bit unfair, decades of moulding technology and a much greater attention to detail means this kit is streets ahead. Running gear as usual makes an appearance first and there is a lot to add to the nicely detailed hull before we ever get to the suspension.  Keep a careful eye on the instructions and part numbers as the two sides are not the same. Back soon. |
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Post by Robbo on May 31, 2018 12:25:53 GMT
Another Merk, lovely jubbly
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Post by Paul B on May 31, 2018 12:54:24 GMT
Oh man, you can say that again . Great start Mence , I'd better get mine off the bench now there is a new king on here |
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Post by Mence on May 31, 2018 13:25:59 GMT
Oh man, you can say that again . Great start Mence , I'd better get mine off the bench now there is a new king on here It is a super kit and pretty cheap too! Here's the latest, we have suspension.  Ta. |
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Post by Snipersmudge on May 31, 2018 13:31:58 GMT
Very nice mate, loving all that crisp detail |
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Post by Boots on May 31, 2018 14:00:21 GMT
Nice choice Prof and some awesome detail on that suspension |
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Post by Mence on May 31, 2018 16:41:20 GMT
Thanks chaps. I've had a tracktastic time today. Link and length, made drop dead easy with the kit supplied jig. The holes in the middle of the jig are to align the suspension axles, lovely stuff.  Woop, all goes well. |
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Post by Paul B on May 31, 2018 17:29:35 GMT
That does look like a good idea |
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Post by Snipersmudge on May 31, 2018 19:34:45 GMT
Those jigs make track building SO easy! Looks smart as mustard matey |
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Post by Boots on May 31, 2018 20:09:07 GMT
I`m likin` that track jig..........nice job on those fella  |
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Post by CarlRF on Jun 1, 2018 1:25:21 GMT
Hurray anudder Takom Merk ! |
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Post by Mence on Jun 1, 2018 17:02:00 GMT
And if you're wondering, yes, it all fits perfectly.  |
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Post by Paul B on Jun 1, 2018 17:31:18 GMT
Look at that  , I had my doubts but not anymore . |
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Post by Armorguy on Jun 1, 2018 17:57:58 GMT
Jiggism results look perfect !
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Post by Snipersmudge on Jun 1, 2018 18:58:07 GMT
brilliant stuff, looks great |
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Post by CarlRF on Jun 1, 2018 23:38:41 GMT
Nicely fitted . |
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, I've looked at it a few times myself 
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, I had my doubts but not anymore 