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 Hi All managed to get hold of this at a bargain price [10 sqid off  ]so il be using this as a test bed for my new airbrush set and some practice on weathering ect.First impresions are a very fine detailed kit with a small amount of etch and actual wire for the hawswers/tow cables, i will be looking at any etch thats available aswell[maybe the zimmermat].All comments and recomendations are welcome regards Andy  arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi Andy looks like a nice kit Hope you enjoy the build.Regards Mike MWG BUILD DIARIES: HMS VICTORY, SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS, SAN FRANCISCO II, HMS HOOD, HMS ENDEAVOUR LONGBOAT, HMS VICTORY X-SECTION, 007 DB5, NISSAN GTR, CUTTY SARK, RB7, AKAGI, BARK HMS ENDEAVOUR, HUMMER H1, MITSUBISHI ZERO.
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Thanks Mike iv just ordered the panther G and zimmermit set from eduard regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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I believe this is a good Kit, I am a big fan of dragon. will you be replacing the tracks as they don't appear to be individual link tracks. “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Hi Jase the tracks included with the kit are of the new DS vynl compound which are excelently rendered/moulded but i think it will be hard to reproduce the clasic panther track sag with these so il be looking at the metal track i think,not sure where to get em though  regards Andy arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Thanks Mr T those were sold but managed to buy another set Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi All the etch upgrade kits have arrived, basic and zimmermit so now i can procede with the build regards Andy arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi All started adding the zimmermit etch and have used a couple of the other etch too around the front mud guards[ pic,s not to clear]but im quite happy with the results so far.As ussual all coments and questions are welcome Regards Andy arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Nice work Andy, the PE makes such a difference
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Hi Andy it certainly makes a huge difference Well done, Regards Mike MWG BUILD DIARIES: HMS VICTORY, SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS, SAN FRANCISCO II, HMS HOOD, HMS ENDEAVOUR LONGBOAT, HMS VICTORY X-SECTION, 007 DB5, NISSAN GTR, CUTTY SARK, RB7, AKAGI, BARK HMS ENDEAVOUR, HUMMER H1, MITSUBISHI ZERO.
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Thanks for the comments Mr T and Mike The etch is certainly making a great deal of diffrence still plenty to attach,heres a few more pics on progress so far regards Andy arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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The Zimmerit and other etched parts are a vast improvement Andy and the model looks great. I have just started in military and armour modelling myself so will be following this diary with interest in the hope of picking up some tips and tricks.
Bernie
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Hi Bernie and thanks for the comments,this is my 1st plastic kit in over 35 years like you it was airfix /revel before this,the etch as you say makes a good model into a great looking model.Some if the etch in the 'panther ausf g late' is so miniscule that u cant see it anyway so its best to cherry pick some bits but the overall effect is most enhancing.The tool brackets are a joy to behold when made up.Please dont hesitate to ask if you have any questions regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hello Andy, you are doing a fine job considering it is your first plastic kit in 35 years, well done. You are right about the miniscule size of some PE parts and it doesn't help when your eyesight worsens the older you get! Look forward to seeing some more pictures.
Bernie.
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Hi All Thanks for the nice comments Bernie and yes my eyes arnt what they were either . Heres a few more pics of the rear of the tank with etch added to replace some plastic parts,as usual all comments/questions are welcome regards Andy arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi Andy, first class as usual Regards Mike MWG BUILD DIARIES: HMS VICTORY, SOVEREIGN OF THE SEAS, SAN FRANCISCO II, HMS HOOD, HMS ENDEAVOUR LONGBOAT, HMS VICTORY X-SECTION, 007 DB5, NISSAN GTR, CUTTY SARK, RB7, AKAGI, BARK HMS ENDEAVOUR, HUMMER H1, MITSUBISHI ZERO.
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Thanks Mike i have to say im enjoying this build regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi All Friul tracks arived today arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hello Andy,
I have heard that these Friul tracks are very good, even if a bit expensive and that they sit very realistically on the sprockets and wheels due to them being metal and not plastic. It would be interesting to know how you get on with building and painting them, how much clean-up is needed, what you think of the result and whether you think they are worth the expense? I am thinking of maybe doing a 1/35 Sherman tank at some point this year and may well invest in some Friul tracks for it if it is worth the expense? What do you think?
Bernie
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