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Post by Paul B on Sept 15, 2018 19:51:29 GMT
Hi folks I have decided to get an oldie but goldie going  . Here's the Tamiya Panzerkampfwagen III Ausf. L from 1995, this is a darned good version of a Wehrmacht backbone vehicle. I shall build it more or less from the box, only with the addition of a metal barrel here and there and some stowage, and possibly some magic tracks if I can find them  . Here's the first hours work for yaz  .   More soon chaps |
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Post by Ian H. on Sept 15, 2018 21:50:06 GMT
Good choice, Paul. That is a very nice kit, indeed. I will stay tuned for more of your model mastery.
Best wishes,
Ian
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Post by Snipersmudge on Sept 16, 2018 6:23:58 GMT
Nice one mate, one of my fav tanks the panzer 3, you'll have it done in a week i'm sure!!  |
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Post by vlad on Sept 16, 2018 10:23:34 GMT
Nice one mate, one of my fav tanks the panzer 3, you'll have it done in a week i'm sure!! Agreed! such a good looking tank. Now slow down your putting us to shame! |
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Post by Paul B on Sept 16, 2018 15:28:28 GMT
Ian, many thanks indeed sir . But I reckon there are bigger and better masters here than I . Take yourself for one . Pete, cheers ole chap . The Panzer III and it's variants (StuGIII) have always been top of list . Vlad, thank you kindly also mucker . And don't worry this will come to an abrupt stop on Wednesday, I have a party planned in Rhodes from Thursday for a week . Here's a tough decision for me to make , Tamiya kit part or Schattons just slightly more detailed hull MG  .  Off for a pint to think about it . |
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Post by Paul B on Sept 16, 2018 16:13:37 GMT
Decision made  I also didn't have the fancy Tamiya PE set for the air intakes, so I used some eduard mesh and white strip instead  Things seem to flow smoooover with a pint  |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Sept 16, 2018 17:07:51 GMT
Mighty fine work mate, off to Rhodes eh? very nice! |
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Post by Paul B on Sept 16, 2018 17:10:16 GMT
Cheers Pete, and yes Mrs B and I are looking forward to it  |
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Post by Boots on Sept 16, 2018 19:52:34 GMT
Nice choice on the barrel.......reckon a good few was needed to help make the right decision on the barrel......NOT!! Enjoy ya party  |
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Post by Marco on Sept 17, 2018 10:31:03 GMT
The barrel you chose is slightly better than the original. I think you did a good choice! Nice start and nice solution to the grills! |
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Post by Paul B on Sept 17, 2018 16:10:35 GMT
Boots, cheers indeed my friend . And your're right it didn't many beers to decide . Marco, glad you agree fella, the detail is a tad better . Cheers too mucker . Here's todays bitz for yaz . I opened up the turret lifting hooks first.  Then I had another pint to help decide on the main gun .  Then I put most of the turret together  More as and when chapsies |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Sept 17, 2018 16:32:21 GMT
That metal barrel really makes a big difference as does the mg. Nice work on the hooks too |
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Post by Paul B on Sept 17, 2018 16:49:40 GMT
Pete the RB barrel is straight drop in, if you can cut straight . The pint helped with that and the hooks too |
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Post by SteveM on Sept 17, 2018 18:57:12 GMT
I remember this kit being released! I'll tag along too my friend |
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Post by Marco on Sept 17, 2018 19:05:51 GMT
More heavy metal on that.. Nice! Looks sharp!
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Post by Boots on Sept 17, 2018 19:11:52 GMT
Looking grand there mucker  ........good job that beer knows what it`s doing |
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Post by Paul B on Sept 18, 2018 16:44:51 GMT
Steve, I didn't realize you was that young . Nice of you to join in fella . Marco, yep more metal for yaz , not sure if that will be all though . Boots, I have yet to drink a beer that doesn't know what its doing . Cheers fella . Todays doings for you are some more hull bitz, next (in about a week) will be some weldings and then on to primer. I have chosen not to add the tools and few other bits yet because I want to try a paint method I discovered a few moons ago. This will remain a secret until its time , but it does have something to do with ....... (shut up you fool or you'll give the game away  ) .  Oh yes, I found the Magic Tracks too, two sets one with hollow guide horns one without .  As always ACACW, see you soon chaps |
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Post by Marco on Sept 18, 2018 17:22:45 GMT
New paint method? Huuuummmmm  |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Sept 18, 2018 17:36:05 GMT
Nice mate, love the look of this, have a great holiday |
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Post by Boots on Sept 18, 2018 19:26:14 GMT
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