Soviet Stuart 28/9 build complete

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Soviet Stuart 28/9 build complete Sept 14, 2018 8:15:27 GMT Boots and tony like this

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Inspired by uncle Tony's build of the new tamiya M3 stuart and with time on my hands last night whilst waiting for stuff to dry I decided to crack the box and have a go. As Tony said this is all brand new and you can really see its a very well engineered kit. Everything fits perfectly and the details are superb. The only things I have replaced are solid handles on the turret hatches, front hatches and rear engine doors. Ignore the white bits on the top hull as I inadvertently drilled out holes for the option for a US tank!

Really impressed with this kit it's a stunner and I do like the stuart series of tanks as well.

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Marco Styrene Junkie MHO's man in Brazil Posts: 6,822 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"5a7d2a"}	Soviet Stuart 28/9 build complete Sept 14, 2018 10:39:20 GMT Snipersmudge likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Marco on Sept 14, 2018 10:39:20 GMT Fast Tamiya build! Very neat and clean!
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Paul B Global Administrator Spirit of sites past Posts: 21,062 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"79150f"} Member is Online	Soviet Stuart 28/9 build complete Sept 14, 2018 10:47:38 GMT Snipersmudge likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Paul B on Sept 14, 2018 10:47:38 GMT Blimey you don't hang around do you . Very nice and swift indeed

tony Sprue Cutter Posts: 228	Soviet Stuart 28/9 build complete Sept 14, 2018 15:32:04 GMT Paul B and Snipersmudge like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by tony on Sept 14, 2018 15:32:04 GMT Yep all is true and I plan to build the Soviet version later. Tony lee

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Soviet Stuart 28/9 build complete Sept 14, 2018 16:21:51 GMT Boots likes this

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Well what can I say, this kit must be the easiest and fastest kit I've ever built. Worked on it on and off today and the buggers finished! Even the figure looks fab, something tamiya are really improving on I think. A resin tarp on the back deck and a couple of straps from tamiya tape and she's sorted. I am so impressed with this one, even the tracks actually glue together properly something AFV club tracks never do. So next up a wash & primer!

Paul B Global Administrator Spirit of sites past Posts: 21,062 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"79150f"} Member is Online	Soviet Stuart 28/9 build complete Sept 14, 2018 16:24:02 GMT Snipersmudge likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Paul B on Sept 14, 2018 16:24:02 GMT

Marco Styrene Junkie MHO's man in Brazil Posts: 6,822 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"5a7d2a"}	Soviet Stuart 28/9 build complete Sept 14, 2018 17:03:50 GMT Paul B likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Marco on Sept 14, 2018 17:03:50 GMT
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vlad Sprue Cutter Posts: 153	Soviet Stuart 28/9 build complete Sept 14, 2018 19:05:55 GMT via mobile Snipersmudge likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by vlad on Sept 14, 2018 19:05:55 GMT Lovely!

SteveM Styrene Junkie Posts: 5,498 Mini profile background: black	Soviet Stuart 28/9 build complete Sept 14, 2018 19:58:42 GMT Snipersmudge likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SteveM on Sept 14, 2018 19:58:42 GMT That’s a quick build fella! nice though
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Snipersmudge Styrene Junkie Posts: 9,165 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"56b53b"}	Soviet Stuart 28/9 build complete Sept 15, 2018 11:57:48 GMT Boots, tony, and 1 more like this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Snipersmudge on Sept 15, 2018 11:57:48 GMT The speed build continues with the model now in primer afer an early morning session, (don't ask!). May even get the olive drab on today as well

Paul B Global Administrator Spirit of sites past Posts: 21,062 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"79150f"} Member is Online	Soviet Stuart 28/9 build complete Sept 15, 2018 13:30:08 GMT Snipersmudge likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Paul B on Sept 15, 2018 13:30:08 GMT I shall not ask what session that was . I reckon we will see this one at Plastic and Steel too eh?

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Soviet Stuart 28/9 build complete Sept 15, 2018 13:36:25 GMT Paul B likes this

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Sept 15, 2018 13:30:08 GMT Paul B said:

I shall not ask what session that was

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I reckon we will see this one at Plastic and Steel too eh?

Early session was due to my frikkin back getting me up at stupid o'clock

I think you could be correct there Paul, I've just put the OD on it!

Paul B Global Administrator Spirit of sites past Posts: 21,062 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"79150f"} Member is Online	Soviet Stuart 28/9 build complete Sept 15, 2018 14:43:31 GMT Snipersmudge likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Paul B on Sept 15, 2018 14:43:31 GMT I think you could be correct there Paul, I've just put the OD on it! LMFAO

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Soviet Stuart 28/9 build complete Sept 16, 2018 9:11:31 GMT Boots, tony, and 2 more like this

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OD went on yesterday as predicted and here I used mr hobby H304 followed by flat flesh added to the mix for highlights. I then started detail painting and painting the figure! Here's where I'm at now with some chipping started and the flesh areas on the figure to finish off. Not enjoying the kit at all LMFAO

vlad Sprue Cutter Posts: 153	Soviet Stuart 28/9 build complete Sept 16, 2018 10:16:38 GMT Snipersmudge likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by vlad on Sept 16, 2018 10:16:38 GMT Oh that's awful! you didn't want to do that! Nice work and how bloody fast!!!!

Paul B Global Administrator Spirit of sites past Posts: 21,062 Mini profile background: {"image":"","color":"79150f"} Member is Online	Soviet Stuart 28/9 build complete Sept 16, 2018 12:59:41 GMT Snipersmudge likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Paul B on Sept 16, 2018 12:59:41 GMT Not enjoying the kit at all LMFAO Oh dear, my heart bleeds purple pi.. for yaz . Looks absolutely fine indeed ole chap

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SteveM Styrene Junkie Posts: 5,498 Mini profile background: black	Soviet Stuart 28/9 build complete Sept 16, 2018 20:23:12 GMT Snipersmudge likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by SteveM on Sept 16, 2018 20:23:12 GMT I knew these little tankies were quick but this is lightning fast Looks great BTW
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