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 Hi All The Mongolian sloth finaly arrived at my door with a package from Hong Kong  , namely the Mortar 'Loki ' kit iv been waiting for. The usual crisp moulding from Dragon is evident and a small amount of etch is also included with an internal barrel rifleing part. I also bought the Big Ed compleat 'Loki' set with 3 sets of etch and the wheel masks. In one of the pics I have placed the Panther tank I built earlier to show a degree of scale as there both 1/35 scale. Updates will follow shortly and all comments/questions are as usual welcome regards Andy  arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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I am looking forward to seeing this underway Andy!! I have 2 of the Trumpeter kits, It will be interesting to see the differences between the manufacturers. Are you going to use Friuls? Also there is metal shells available for these kits.
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Looks interesting. interested to see how it comes together. J “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Hi Nem, Jase there are 2 sets of friul's available a late and early versions I waited until I got the kit before deciding on what set, apparently these monsters would shed tracks very quickly, they were ok traveling on metaled roads [ around 6km an hour ] but there overland performance was poor and had to have the ground ahead pre-prepared [flattened out] to prevent this . After further delving into the parts the gun recoil is spring loaded aswell, looking forward to this build regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Looks like another great build on the way from you Andy, will be watching with interest. Love the sound of the spring-loaded recoil, what a nice touch from Dragon!!
Should build into a stunning model. 
Kev
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Hi Kev thanks for looking in and your comments regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi Andy,
Looks like an interesting subject.
Be great to see it coming together.
Wilfy
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Hi Wilfy I saw this kit just before xmass and thought its different il go for that,thanks for looking in regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi there Andy, hope you dont mind the hijack but thought you might like a look at this one. I built this straight from the box and it was never finished so it stayed as it was. All that etch has got to make it a lot better than this. I never did like the tracks,felt like there was no life in them. It would be 10 times better if you could get metal tracks. Good luck with the build and I will looking forward to the out come  HMS Surprise
HMS Snake
HMS Bounty
HMS Royal Caroline
HMS Victory rebuild
HMS Supply
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Hi Mo I don't mind at all M8 I expected at least one to be out there, is that the 'Morser Thor' . As for metal tracks iv found 2 sets available, an early and a late version's and as Loki [ The norse god of mischief if you didn't know]was the 5th built out of 7 I guess it will be the late version, Nem also says the shell's are available in metal, need to check that out. Thanks for looking in regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Yep Andy ,it is the Thor. As far as I know only the barrel was different . HMS Surprise
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HMS Royal Caroline
HMS Victory rebuild
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Yes larger calibre I think 60 cm Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi All Couldn't resist starting so the end plates are being made up with etch ect , the holes for the tools have been filled ready for the etch replacements regards Andy arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Nice start Andy!! I think the pe sets will add a great deal to your build, and seeing your other work, this should be a stunner!!!
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A nice start Andy!!
It's the same for all of us when a new kit arrives on the bench, just can't resist seeing how it goes together!! I have just taken delivery of a super detailed F1 kit that is calling to me and I'm having real trouble resisting I can tell you!! 
Kev
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Thanks both of you for looking in and your kind words, I need to do some catch up on the Akagi then I can consentrait a little more on this build regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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arpurchase wrote: Thanks both of you for looking in and your kind words, I need to do some catch up on the Akagi then I can consentrait a little more on this build regards Andy NO put the ship down..........................BUILD THE MORSER!!!!!
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Hi All Made a start on the lower hull, the etch tool fittings have been added to the bulkhead and the tools painted and finally a coat of grey primer added, more to follow regards Andy arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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There's no going back to building kits out of the box now Andy!!
Once you start using etch on your models, life without it is dull!!  Great stuff mate looking like another top job from you and will continue to watch with interest.
Keep up the good work,
Kev
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