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arpurchase wrote: Some nice work going on here Phil. You could batter the exhausts up real bad as they always seem to look like some one had a field day with a sledge hammer on them  Thanks Andy yes no what you mean about sledge hanmmer was thinking of something similar  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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birdaj2 wrote:Phil
Some neat scratchbuilding going on their.
This has the makings of something very special.
Is it a bit early or have you given any thought to colour schemes for this one?
Tony Thanks Tony i hope i`ll do it justice regarding the paint i`m thinking a winter hard battle look plenty of mud as its going to be on the Eastern front  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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So added the detail round the front off the hull made from platic card and the bolts i sourced tigerace attached the following image(s): 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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Then drilled holes that were missing on the engine deck plate and pushed the bolts down to make them countersunk tigerace attached the following image(s): 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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Then more stretched sprue to fill the holes tigerace attached the following image(s): 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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While those bits where drying i looked at the gun mantlet here i added stryne strip to bulk out on the cheeks and the correct angle more of a beveled edge here and will add some cast numbers to the top more soon Phil tigerace attached the following image(s): 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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Excellent work Phil, you’ve definitely got your teeth into this one.  Mark Regards
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Looking very good there Phil. Some nice additions being added. Tony Happy Modelling
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Lovely progress Phil, keep it going..... Regards Alan
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Thanks for the comments guys 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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Casting numbers on the gun mantlet tigerace attached the following image(s): 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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Then the commanders cupola modified as the periscope slits were too low so remarked and cut out tigerace attached the following image(s): 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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Then i started on the turret bin has the hatches were moulded all in one  so have made my own from card ,strip,and rivets more soon Phil tigerace attached the following image(s): 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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Nice detailing. Did you use sprue numbers for the turret numbers you have added? Impressed with how you are planning your moves with this one. Looks complex working from thoughts rather than printed instructions but you seem to gave it all on track. Tony Happy Modelling
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birdaj2 wrote:Nice detailing.
Did you use sprue numbers for the turret numbers you have added?
Impressed with how you are planning your moves with this one. Looks complex working from thoughts rather than printed instructions but you seem to gave it all on track.
Tony Thanks Tony i have had a bit of help looking at other models that have been updated but nothing to follow as such and they are sprue numbers mate 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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Thanks Andy 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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So Turret stowage bin top is nearly complete just hinges and latches too attach more soon Phil tigerace attached the following image(s): 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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Think you should be proud of your achievements to date with this one Phil, excellent work throughout.... .. Very well done.... Regards Alan
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Excellent work Phil, a credit to your skills. You must get a lot of satisfaction looking at what you’ve achieved so far. Keep it coming Mark Regards
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