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Post by mack on Oct 3, 2018 19:53:12 GMT
Yer breaking my heart, don't dangle the carrot matey.  |
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Post by JEFF on Oct 3, 2018 20:45:33 GMT
Now yer cookin.  |
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Post by Mence on Oct 4, 2018 8:20:23 GMT
Chaps. Apologies for nasty picture but it was taken last night. Basic chassis components cleaned and assembled ready for assembly.  With better light this morning, i popped it all together. Some of the location points are a little vague so take care. I was worried about alignment but if you start at the front where parts have very positive location points and then work steadily towards the rear, everything lines up nicely. As you can see, the tractor unit is going to be a decent size.  Back with an update as soon as i can. |
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Post by Paul B on Oct 4, 2018 10:46:39 GMT
Looks very nice Mence  , and plenty of detail too |
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Post by mack on Oct 4, 2018 16:48:24 GMT
It's going to be huge!! Great start Mence.
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Post by Boots on Oct 4, 2018 17:24:31 GMT
Great start fella  |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Oct 4, 2018 17:59:27 GMT
Yeap that's gonna be a monster!  |
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Post by Mence on Oct 4, 2018 18:52:17 GMT
Thanks chaps. Most of the running gear is now in. The lift axle can only be built in the down position so some remodelling will be necessary if you want it raised.   Ta. |
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Post by Boots on Oct 4, 2018 18:58:25 GMT
Must admit i did wonder whether the lift axle would be articulate or not That chassis work is very tidy fella........ya still using the same `ol invisiglue i see |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Oct 4, 2018 19:00:14 GMT
agreed looks the dogs already |
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Post by Mence on Oct 4, 2018 19:10:56 GMT
Thanks chaps.
To be honest, much more cleanup than expected, lots of mould pips to remove. A couple of the sprues don't show all part numbers, fortunately the instructions include a sprue map.
On the upside, thoughtful moulding is present, air tanks for example are moulded as complete cylinders, no seams to remove. Fit is fine, not like Tamiya but good enough.
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Post by Boots on Oct 4, 2018 19:25:09 GMT
Thats good news with the tanks ......i`ve just spent ages sorting the two piece air tanks on the MAN truck and fuel tank.....but then ya expect that with Italeri, same with clean up etc  |
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Post by Snipersmudge on Oct 4, 2018 19:28:45 GMT
Yes HB are almost as good as tamiya but they do bring out some damn fine kits. I rate em highly as they are easy to build but do have nice detail |
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Post by Boots on Oct 4, 2018 19:33:53 GMT
I must admit i``ve not tried an HB kit yet...........as long as it ain`t like a Bronco i`ll be happy  |
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Post by Mence on Oct 4, 2018 19:39:43 GMT
For what you get in the box, i think they are one of the best value manufacturers out there.
They are not afraid to tackle some less popular subjects and are rarely a mare to build.
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Post by Boots on Oct 4, 2018 19:46:13 GMT
Steady fella........ya nearly tempting me to try one |
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Post by SteveM on Oct 4, 2018 20:16:50 GMT
Moving nicely along with this one Mence  I agree with you about the HB kits, they go together well from what I've seen. Accuracy can be iffy on their aircraft though, same as Trumpy |
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Post by JEFF on Oct 4, 2018 20:48:08 GMT
Most tidy, Mence. Just for the record, I've not done a HB kit either. |
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Post by mack on Oct 4, 2018 21:37:42 GMT
That's a smart Steady start!
You get alot of bang for you buck with trumpeter kit for sure.
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Post by Armorguy on Oct 5, 2018 4:43:51 GMT
Chassis looks pretty impressive sir.
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, and plenty of detail too 
