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Post by vlad on Sept 22, 2018 17:46:08 GMT
Had me some time at the bench! Pretty much there with the bulk of the construction now, tracks and fenders for the most part left to do. The rear track guards are really deformed, looks like they were too soft when removed from the tooling  has anybody had any luck truing up styrene? if so how did you go about it? Just hot water? as I've never had a lot of luck using this method previously.   She's coming along! |
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Post by Boots on Sept 22, 2018 18:37:31 GMT
Takin` shape very nicely indeed mucker...........bummer about the rear guards  , i`ve used the hot water method before and had some reasonable success......i`ve also used a low heat from a radiator and left it a while with some weight on to flatten out flat stuff but shaped stuff would be tricky doing it that way tho, i`m sure you`ll win thru matey  |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Sept 23, 2018 5:13:55 GMT
Looks smashing, can't help re the rear guards though |
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Post by Ian H. on Sept 23, 2018 16:39:14 GMT
Impressive looking build! And yes, you are making me want to build another one. Looking forward to the rest of your project.
Regards,
Ian
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Post by CarlRF on Sept 23, 2018 22:43:46 GMT
Looks complex and detailed . Nice build .  |
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Post by Marco on Sept 24, 2018 16:43:42 GMT
Oh man, I realy like this turret and its gun! Nice worK!
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Post by Paul B on Sept 27, 2018 17:36:06 GMT
Sorry Vlad can't help you with the problem. The turret looks darned amazing with the added texture |
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Post by vlad on Oct 7, 2018 17:45:50 GMT
Sorry for the slow update, got waylaid with work stuff, and picked up a shelf queen to progress with So the issue with the fenders was confined to the front sections, you see a lot of Churchills with these missing so problem solved! But big progress, yesterday afternoon I sat quietly with a cup of tea and cleaned and assembled....... stop the press!!!!! even fitted the tracks! Big hurdle for me that is!!! And quickly added the fenders!   Adds a certain heft to the appearance now the tracks are on. Today saw the final details added to the Churchill and the first of major bridge components assembled, Its gonna be a biggy!  More as and when! |
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Post by Ian H. on Oct 7, 2018 19:18:21 GMT
Beautiful work. I always liked the lines of the Churchill tank; such a neat looking vehicle.
Best wishes,
Ian
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Post by Boots on Oct 7, 2018 20:10:44 GMT
That looks freakin` fabulous matey  , when i built mine i left most of the fenders off to show the track......i only used about 3 bits |
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Post by JEFF on Oct 8, 2018 8:16:34 GMT
Now that's looking grand, Vlad. You want to be careful with your heat source.........
Just sayin'. |
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Post by Paul B on Oct 8, 2018 16:12:23 GMT
Fabtastic Vlad , great progress indeed  . Jeff LMFAO  |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Oct 9, 2018 5:31:46 GMT
Super work Vlad, looks the biz |
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Post by Marco on Oct 9, 2018 10:58:03 GMT
Absolutely fantastic work so far!
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Post by CarlRF on Oct 9, 2018 18:04:03 GMT
Looks great . |
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Post by vlad on Oct 10, 2018 15:40:52 GMT
Thanks chaps, progress is slow, but we are heading in the right direction JEFF what happened there? |
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Post by mack on Oct 10, 2018 21:21:02 GMT
Just caught up. Those sponsons? Above and beyond for patients. My hats off to you.
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Post by JEFF on Oct 13, 2018 20:29:56 GMT
Thanks chaps, progress is slow, but we are heading in the right direction JEFF what happened there? Well, ya see. I have a Halogen Lamp that I use to "slightly accelerate" the drying time of Paint and Primer. And, um, well, as you can see it develops a little bit of heat. Turned my Back for a second.................. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. |
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Post by vlad on Oct 14, 2018 11:07:46 GMT
Thanks chaps, progress is slow, but we are heading in the right direction JEFF what happened there? Well, ya see. I have a Halogen Lamp that I use to "slightly accelerate" the drying time of Paint and Primer. And, um, well, as you can see it develops a little bit of heat. Turned my Back for a second.................. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. Not judging  *cough.. cough... patience.... cough.... cough * |
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Post by Robbo on Oct 14, 2018 14:10:48 GMT
The build looks great.
Will you be painting them wheels and tracks in situ?
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has anybody had any luck truing up styrene? if so how did you go about it? Just hot water? as I've never had a lot of luck using this method previously.
, i`ve used the hot water method before and had some reasonable success......i`ve also used a low heat from a radiator and left it a while with some weight on to flatten out flat stuff but shaped stuff would be tricky doing it that way tho, i`m sure you`ll win thru matey 
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