Tamiya Wespe 1/35 scale.

[Mini Me]

I just hope JR has a nice Dio. planned for this piece when he's got it finished up. :thumb2:

[colin m]

Oh got It, your right there Colin. Can't remember how long we've had it , but is in perfect condition.Think it mast be at least 15 years going on the age of two of the grandchildren .

Do you have one as well ?

Yes John. I recognised the type of construction when you posted some pic's from your greenhouse last year.

[Jim R]

Back on track at last.

I never doubted you would be. Us oldies don't give up easily - too stubborn and bloody minded.
Looking good.

[JR]

Nice recovery John, looks to be coming along quite nicely now :smiling4:

Thanks Si just about to go into cave

Keep on tracking trucking JR it's starting to shape up. Too bad about the weather not co-operating, but 'tis winter after all.

Not weather like you have but not nice .Nice mention of tracks there .

If it makes you feel better John, heres one of my recent cockups!....[ATTACH=CONFIG]n1192892[/ATTACH]

Ha , nice one Mark :smiling3:

Starting to look really good John and I am sure the finished work will be another masterpiece.


Andy.

Thanks Andy. , Hope so .

I just hope JR has a nice Dio. planned for this piece when he's got it finished up. :thumb2:

I'm hoping so Rick .

I never doubted you would be. Us oldies don't give up easily - too stubborn and bloody minded.
Looking good.

Very true , I maybe grumpy but never give in.

[JR]

No photos , but have drilled out one of the Fruils while listening to the TV . Hopefully the second set some time tomorrow.

[JR]

Second set done this morning, out at my mates this afternoon. Might get some connected tomorrow .

[scottie3158]

If it makes you feel better John, heres one of my recent cockups!....[ATTACH=CONFIG]n1192892[/ATTACH]

that's why I only ever have one build going at a time :smiling:

[JR]

Spent the last couple of days on and off doing these tracks.
Have to be the smallest Fruils there are, managed to get the first track done .

Another early start tomorrow, about 10 am .:smiling3:
John

[Jim R]

Those tracks look good. One day I'll have to try Fruils.

[JR]

Those tracks look good. One day I'll have to try Fruils.

Price is the only downside Jim, for me they are do able . Luckily Dude 1 and Fernando took my order with them to a show in Holland and sent me a load. This was before we would have to pay customs.
The realism you gain , esp for Russian armour where the sag was prominent is worth it.

[Andy the Sheep]

Nice tracks, John.
I love the weight and the sag Friul tracks allow.

Andrea

[scottie3158]

John.
I agree mate frulis are the way to go. Even though you have to drill out and pin each one they are still a lot less hassle then some plastic links.

[JR]

Nice tracks, John.
I love the weight and the sag Friul tracks allow.

Andrea

Thanks Andrea, bit stiff as some ca went onto the link, but will soon wear off.

John.
I agree mate frulis are the way to go. Even though you have to drill out and pin each one they are still a lot less hassle then some plastic links.

Indeed they are Paul, Id rather do them with all the work than plastic tracks.

[JR]

Nearly finished the second one. Ran out of wire as was a bit over generous with the overhang. I ve got some .4 wire , but of course it doesn't fit with out a struggle. The actual Fruil wire is .3 , of course so it slips in easily.
Luckily I've several other sets and have robed one until the replacement .3 wire turns up. You can use the .4, esp after pulling it through some 180 grit, but it takes some time to remove enough including the lacquer that some wires have.
Had a visitor this morning for an hr so din't finish today.

[Strenko J]

Great start John, taking a seat in the back row

Last set that I built of those Fruil …. tracks drove me crazy