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karl1113

#1 Posted : 23 May 2013 13:17:39

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I had a long think and decided to do mine black/gold/red, basically lotus jps colours.

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#2 Posted : 23 May 2013 19:08:41

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Excellent start Karl!! Drool

I am painting mine so its nice to see the contrast in colours. Big aint it!!! Blink

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#3 Posted : 23 May 2013 21:25:04

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Lovely start Karl, very very nice paint job..... credit to you.... Cool

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#4 Posted : 23 May 2013 22:52:30

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hi alan and nem, loving the start, this is indeed going to be a big 'un, k.

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#5 Posted : 23 May 2013 23:20:24

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Looks great karl Cool

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#6 Posted : 23 May 2013 23:31:12

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looking good karl see you have gone for the shiny new factory finish version Drool

, mine will be a little more care worn LOL

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#7 Posted : 24 May 2013 00:01:29

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hi andy, early days yet, wear and tear will be naturally done, BigGrin

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#8 Posted : 24 May 2013 00:03:13

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hi andy, early days yet, wear and tear will be naturally done, BigGrin

Just like me then!!! Flapper

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#9 Posted : 24 May 2013 10:17:49

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well nem, If you think my bald 'ed, wooden leg, one eyed with glasses,is not worn enough, your a spring chicken in comparison. cluck cluck!!!! Flapper

luvs yer really. k.

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#10 Posted : 24 May 2013 16:15:21

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and with the front door ajar. Cool

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#11 Posted : 24 May 2013 19:24:08

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well nem, If you think my bald 'ed, wooden leg, one eyed with glasses,is not worn enough, your a spring chicken in comparison. cluck cluck!!!! Flapper

luvs yer really. k.

Not sure about the 'spring' Karl, it seems to have sprung!!!! Flapper

Very nice work on the D51 so far, certainly looks good painted!!! Drool

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#12 Posted : 26 June 2013 18:16:56

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2nd. delivery arrived this morning, here is where I'm at, at the moment.

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#13 Posted : 26 June 2013 18:19:47

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#14 Posted : 26 June 2013 18:37:45

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Hi Karl
Mine also arrived today whilst I was at the hospital so just got back from the sorting office with 2 parcels Drool

D51 and Samurai Drool

,looking good and il be posting shortly too
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#15 Posted : 26 June 2013 19:28:23

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hi andy, hope nothing too serious??? nice to see others building this magnificent model. Love

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#16 Posted : 26 June 2013 21:31:05

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Hello Karl, that looks like a very nice build you have going on there and she certainly looks like a fantastic model - I'm impressed! Cool

Well done mate on your progress so far and watching with interest! Cool

Andy - I hope all is OK with you?

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#17 Posted : 26 June 2013 21:32:22

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Hi Karl
just a final check up from my visit a couple of months ago everythings fine and thanks for asking also yes she is a very fine model
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#18 Posted : 26 June 2013 22:55:21

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Very nice work there Karl, this kit really is impressing me.... BigGrin

.. Will be watching to see how you put this one together.... Cool

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#19 Posted : 26 July 2013 14:30:53

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#20 Posted : 26 July 2013 16:54:44

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don't want to spoil your fun but check your break supports the angle on the on the brackets should face aft

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