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Well I couldn't resist it anymore! I did make a start and then put it up due to family commitments and life changes. But it is now time to get on with it now I have my mojo back.
As the title says this will be an epic build. The basic kit will build into a stunning model, but there are some issues, turret will not turn 360 degrees as the ammo racks are wrong, and there are various parts missing that are noticable. So I have a signed copy of David Parkers book to guide me. I will not be following his build to the letter, for 1 it took him years to build, and 2, a lot of the mods he made will never be seen unless you dismantle the kit. I will be making the mods that can be seen and that add detail.
Fist up is the basic lower hull and engine compartment. There is a lot of detail to add here, weld seams, torch cutting marks and wires, cables and rods. Everything you see here is all dry fit as I will be taking parts in and out th check for fit, and also there are some ejector pin marks that need addressing, although I will not be filling them all as some cannot be seen.
So essay over, I will leave you with some progress pictures, and update as I go. Nemesis attached the following image(s):
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Off to a great start, Nem. It looks a sweet kit  , and on my shopping list - one day! Now this i WILL be watching  Gray
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Have pulled up a chair  
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Tomick wrote:Have pulled up a chair Hope you got popcorn and a large drink, this may take a while!!
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Tons of popcorn at the ready and a comfy chair.Bring it on Nem!!!!
Is this the usual trumpeter "lets make this detail out of 50 tiny parts " kit?
Carl
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darbyvet wrote:Tons of popcorn at the ready and a comfy chair.Bring it on Nem!!!!
Is this the usual trumpeter "lets make this detail out of 50 tiny parts " kit?
Carl
Yep that's the one, but I do like their big scale kits. The T34-85 I built was a lovely kit.
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Great start Nem looking forward to seeing this take shape. Al
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Look forward to seeing this one come together Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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Thank you all for looking in and your comments.
Next step is the time consuming part, filling gaps and sinkholes and checking and rechecking the fit of the parts. There is plenty of fit issues with this kit, and time spent now will turn a nice build into a stunner. David Parker spent 44 months correcting his King Tiger, I will not be going as far as he did as most of the changes will never be seen, but I will be working on those areas that can be. Nemesis attached the following image(s):
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Sitting comfortably this could take time nice job so far Nem. Trev Work in progress: Tombstone (Scratch) - San Francisco 2. -The Mayflower ( scratch by plan).
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Fantastic Model, the detail is awesome. Look forward to seeing this one progress.
ChrisOn the bench 1/350 Revell Tirpitz Platinum Edition (Pontos PE and Wooden deck) plus extra Eduard PE set and extra MK1 door sets.
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Great start Darran are you using any etch with this ? 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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tigerace wrote:Great start Darran are you using any etch with this ? regards Phil Yes, etch and resin parts.
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Looks very detailed. look forward to seeing more of this one. Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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All looking good and nice work Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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That is some lovely work Nem, coming on very nice and nicely detailed.  Mark
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