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Thanks for your comments guys, appreciate your feedback Well after some more thought i decided to change my mind about building the road wheels. I decided that they were easy enough to dis-assemble for painting, and all told it might be wiser to follow the instructions....and this is where i learnt my first lesson on this build  'always read the instructions thoroughly before commencing' Yep thought i knew what i was doing so merrily built one set of wheels...then thought 'this can't be right i don't have enough of a certain type! So re-read the instructions and noticed the sequence arrows!!! So had to (luckily just) unscrew them all and follow the sequence indicated by the arrows  . Everything went together just fine after that  Anyway as you can see from the photos, one side complete. Lesson learned CaptnBirdseye attached the following image(s):
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Right that's the road wheels completed Time taken....3 hours, but well it was my own fault and a sneak peak at the next installment  File Attachment(s): CaptnBirdseye attached the following image(s):
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Great progress Graeme i would paint the road wheels seperate makes it easier and what i did for mine is plastic red primer(halfords) and then use humbrol matt 93 spray cans for the sand colour can`t wait for your next installment  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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Nice tidy work on the wheels and tyres Graham, looks like this will be a fine build and one I'll be following. Well done so far. 
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Hi guys Well, first of all i must say how much i admire all of you who work on small scale models! Having had trials and tribulations on the latest part of my build due to the small size of nuts, bolts etc, i can only amaze at how you all build such quality small scale models Anyways, here is my latest update. I have decided to skip the part where the wheels and tracks are installed until after i have decided on the painting. the axles proved to be challanging insomuch as the springs and nuts kept pinging off  that is until i glued the nuts in place then i had a little production line going and i was plain sailing after that. Must say how much i am enjoying this build so far. As i said i haven't built a plastic model for over 40 years, but boy is this hobby becoming addictive here are some photos of my progress so far, and a teaser for the next update. i hope you enjoy viewing as much as i enjoyed building! Regards Gray CaptnBirdseye attached the following image(s):
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Nice one Gray really great work your like a natural armour builder 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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hi all, Here is my latest update.... I have not glued the exhaust cowl yet as they will be a pain to paint...with my new Badger 200 Airbrush set, purchased through this site Can't wait to have a go at airbrushing Learning in leaps and bounds here, although i didn't just buy it for this model, but thought it would come in handy on my Spitfire build. CaptnBirdseye attached the following image(s):
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Hi all, Here is another update. I have loose fitted all the tools and towrope because i think they will be easier to paint before gluing. but i have a question. Having never used photo etch do you paint the body first or fit and paint over? regards Gray CaptnBirdseye attached the following image(s):
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Hi there,
you can just glue the photoetch to the body and then paint everything.remember to use some steel wool to lightly scuff the photoetched to make the paint stick better.you will need to use superglue to attach the metal to the plastic so it is easier to glue everything and then paint or you will risk marring your paint finish with the superglue.
Carl
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darbyvet wrote:Hi there,
you can just glue the photoetch to the body and then paint everything.remember to use some steel wool to lightly scuff the photoetched to make the paint stick better.you will need to use superglue to attach the metal to the plastic so it is easier to glue everything and then paint or you will risk marring your paint finish with the superglue.
Carl
Thanks for the info Carl as I said I hadn’t got a clue how to use it Regards Gray
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You look to be making great progress Gray, all looking good.... Regards Alan
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Excellent job so far Gray i would leave all the tools, spare track links, ropes, off the tank and paint seperate and has Carl says scuff up the rear side off the etch before gluing before superb work 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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Super job Graham, excellent build. Mark
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Thanks for looking in guys, and appreciate the comments New toy, looks like Christmas has come early this year ...... CaptnBirdseye attached the following image(s):
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Am sure you'll have great fun with your new compressor and airbrush, its a good reliable compressor and will cover most of your needs..... .. Enjoy... Regards Alan
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OOOh that looks nice you`ll` have to do the three colour camo now you have that 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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Some nice toys there, have fun Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Thats a nice setup you have yourself there Graham. Should make painting such a large model a lot easier. Happy Modelling
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birdaj2 wrote:Thats a nice setup you have yourself there Graham. Should make painting such a large model a lot easier.
Thanks for looking in guys Tony, i sure hope so! Here is my update. so far so good. no dramas, everything went together easily, and a preview of the next stage. hope you enjoy CaptnBirdseye attached the following image(s):
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Nice update Graham. Its a great looking model and what a size - very impressive indeed. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
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