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Thank you all for looking in and your comments.
Carl the fit is not bad but there are no locating pins, so glue has to be carefully done as moving the parts to line them up is a must. Plenty of clean up to do once dry to remove seams.
Kev and birdaj2, yes its a Russian figure, a tanker. It was perfect for this build being so relaxed, and also the uniform is spot on.
I have finished the figure. I had to shorten his neck, he looked like one of those boxing robots who's heads popped up! Where his hand is on his hip is a gap, there should be a holster there, but I am going to replace it with an oily cloth. I will think of something for the other hand. I will remove the star from his belt buckle and you would never know his origins!!
The smoke stack has also been trimmed back and now looks functional and not fancy. The piston block guides have been fitted and the seams filed off. As you all know until the first coat of primer goes on I wont know if any small adjustments are needed, same with the figure.Nemesis attached the following image(s):
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Some more filling and sanding done, front axle is complete and the steering gear is fully functional. More of the cylinder block is done. The figure gives an idea of how big the engine is.Nemesis attached the following image(s):
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Looking very nice indeed. Especially like the detail on the figure as that face looks very sharply moulded and should paint upnreally well. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
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Nice progress Daran and looking really good!!
If you are looking for something to put in the left hand of the figure, his pose is perfect to just drill a small hole between his first two fingers, add a small piece of stretched sprue and paint it to look like a cigarette? Job done!!
Kev
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ModelMania wrote:Nice progress Daran and looking really good!!
If you are looking for something to put in the left hand of the figure, his pose is perfect to just drill a small hole between his first two fingers, add a small piece of stretched sprue and paint it to look like a cigarette? Job done!!
Kev Nice idea Kev, may just do that!
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Looking good from here Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Great stuff. Liking the detail and the figurine. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Looking good Nem  Rgd Martyn Building ?
Completed. Soliei Royal . Sovereign of the Seas . Virginia . Scotland . San Felipe . Corel vasa , Santisima Trinadad X section , Vasa
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looks like tons of work, but the end result will be spectacular.
Carl
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Hi looking great nem, the gun looks to be a good kit to, look forward to more.cheers mick. Builds hms victory, suzuki gsx 1300 R hayabusa, honda C B 750, lamborghini countach L P 500 S, tamiya 1/16 rc full option tiger 1 tank,
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I had a good look through the parts for the gun and I am impressed! Excellent detail and nicely cast. Some pe parts as well. I jumped ahead in the construction to assemble the barrel. Being as I am filling and sanding parts on the engine it seemed a good idea to get the barrel out of the way.Nemesis attached the following image(s):
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Nice start with the barrel  Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Nice work. I built the Merit 1/18 88mm flak 36 and was impressed with the quality and fit of the parts.
Graeme
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I've read lots of good things about Merit kits, should be a good build
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Hi Darren. Two nice looking kits. 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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Love it Darren like the start to the gun looks to be a very detailed kit 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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This has all the makings of being something special. She really is coming along beautifully.... Am certainly enjoying your work Nem...  Regards Alan
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Hi all and thanks for looking in and your comments. The barrel has been sanded back and a couple of coats of primer put on to show up any defects I missed. It will be flatted back again and that will be all until it is needed. I have now started the build proper, and the outriggers have been started.Nemesis attached the following image(s):
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Nice work Daran, looks a very nice kit - well done!! 
Kev 
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