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A very interesting model and a very interesting conversion you are working on. Looking forward to seeing what you get doing with this one. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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Hi Daran
I will be watching this with interest. I remember building the road roller kit many years ago and still have this kit stashed in the loft.
Graeme
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Hi everyone and thanks for looking in. No decals at all on this jase, good old olive drab from head to toe!
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It`s like watching a conveyour belt of models with you Darren your a credit and inspireation to us all mate will be watching this build regards Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
So Much to Build,But What a Hobby!
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Thanks Phil for your really nice comment, being part of the forum and with such fantastic modelers I have found my mojo, really enjoying the military builds and any others to be honest.
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So I have spent some time filling and sanding out the seams on the smoke stack and the boiler sections, next step is to get some primer on to make sure they have gone and sand off any that still show. Slow process but it will pay off further down the line.Nemesis attached the following image(s):
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Looking good Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Daren,
What do plan to use for the boiler bands? Metal, painted plastic? And, the wheels and tires are an interesting challenge.
really a great start and so interesting.
Tom
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Nice work Daran and as you rightly say, the end result depends on the right preparation in the earlier stages - well done!!
Kev
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Looking forward to seeing this come together as its such an interesting use of a great looking kit. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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Hi Nem. Great start look forward to seeing your progress. Ian Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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So more filling and sanding has been done and while I was at it I assembled the main body of the figure so I can get those seams done too. Starting to look like a traction engine now. Its all dry fit as there are still some mods to be done, the smoke stack top will need some work as its a bit to 'fair ground attraction' as the brim is too wide and its too tall.Nemesis attached the following image(s):
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Nice job, It's starting to look the part. The figure should certainly bring it alive.
Graeme
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Super job Nem Rgd Martyn Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
Next Build ?
When sailors have good wine, They think themselves in heaven for the time. John Baltharpe
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Taking shape very nicely now. Certainly a very nice model and unusual. Hope the rest of the build goes well. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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Really looking great Darren like the figure ......regards Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
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Interested to know what that figure might be? Because it looks familiar but for the life of me i cannot put a name to it. The figure part of the build is very good as it puts the whole model into easy to understand size and adds life to a build. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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Starting to look the part now.How is the fit on the kit?
Carl
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Nice update Daran and really taking shape. I reckon that figure is maybe from a Russian WWII Tank crew - did it come with your T-34/85? It suits the Road Locomotive perfectly with the semi-relaxed pose, one hand on hip, wherever it came from! Can't wait to see this one all finished.
Well done mate, keep it up!!
Kev
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Super work Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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