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Build of the year entry 2017 .I have entered this in the competeton just in case it turns out ok but I haven't done a tank build for about 35 years and probably won't even get it finished in time. There is already a great review on this site so I won't bore you with more pics of the contents.The first thing I had to do was wash all the frames in soapy water,a process I don't usually bother with but you could actually see the release agent lying on the surface. nightwisher attached the following image(s): Man he took his time in the sun Had a dream to understand A single grain of sand He gave birth to poetry But one day will cease to be Greet the last light of the library...We were here!
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Spent ages cleaning up the wheel assembly's.The wheels themselves had hardly any flash but the hubs were quite fiddly .The detail is stunning and they went together beautifully. nightwisher attached the following image(s): Man he took his time in the sun Had a dream to understand A single grain of sand He gave birth to poetry But one day will cease to be Greet the last light of the library...We were here!
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Looking forward to this as I have the Takom offering, will be interesting to see how she builds up Jase “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Hi everyone,did a bit more this week.This a great kit much better than what I'm used to but it's not without issues.There is a problem with the suspension,when assembled the arms angle inwards in a v shape .Luckily before building I checked out other build logs first so I new this was coming.I found an easy fix by filing a couple of mil off the bottom of parts c3 and c4 before fixing.Sorry only took pictures after I did this ,they now sit nice and straight. nightwisher attached the following image(s): Man he took his time in the sun Had a dream to understand A single grain of sand He gave birth to poetry But one day will cease to be Greet the last light of the library...We were here!
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All looking good, nicely done....  Regards Alan
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Thanks for looking in Alan and jase.Added the rear hull ,some nice details already moulded on ,added some more but left the exhaust off until painting.A ball and socket joint make the machine gun moveable.At this point the upper and lower hull are just dry fitted but you can see the fit is fantastic. nightwisher attached the following image(s): Man he took his time in the sun Had a dream to understand A single grain of sand He gave birth to poetry But one day will cease to be Greet the last light of the library...We were here!
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Hi looking good coming along well.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,
built, Mclaren M P 4 - 23. Occre london tram,
Stash.airfix 1/24 mosquito. Diag Virginia schooner, tamiya 1/6 honda 750, tamiya 1/35 famo, tamiya 1/35 flak 88.
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Really like these meng kits  you are doing a great job  love the detail  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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Progressing very nicely. 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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Looks a great kit to work with, coming on very nicely. Mark Regards
Markwarren
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Looks a great kit and nice start Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Coming along nicely, and great to see you found a fix for the suspension.
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Nice to see you at work on this kit, its a stunner. You're doing a really nice job
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Now there's a thing of beauty
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Thanks for the kind words guys .It is a great kit to work on ,the join between upper and lower hill is a beautiful fit .For a 1/35 kit there are some very small parts File Attachment(s): nightwisher attached the following image(s): Man he took his time in the sun Had a dream to understand A single grain of sand He gave birth to poetry But one day will cease to be Greet the last light of the library...We were here!
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Looking good its all those small parts that make all the difference Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Excellent update, really coming together now.
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Lovely piece of work, enjoying seeing your progress.... Regards Alan
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Sorry about that first pic forgot to resize here it is . nightwisher attached the following image(s): Man he took his time in the sun Had a dream to understand A single grain of sand He gave birth to poetry But one day will cease to be Greet the last light of the library...We were here!
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Nice work so far nightwisher, certainly some nice detail in those mouldings, especially the weld seams, very cool - well done.
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