David's - 1/35 Tamiya (Series 2) French LeClerc MBT

[Guest]

Hi John,
Yes, it's a lovely kit.
Though you do need to buy a PE set to finish it. Tamiya do one for the kit, but I opted for the Lion roar set because it included the metal barrel.
The PE is going okay. I use an RB Productions Flip-R10 tool which I find very good.
I will add some more pics soon.
D.

the RB one is certainly a nice tool

[Guest]

Have you tried Cyano Gell for your PE, I have found it easier to use than the liquid version.

Hi Gregg,
I've not not tried the Cyano Gel, who makes that?
Regards
David

[ojays]

Hi Gregg,
I've not not tried the Cyano Gel, who makes that?
Regards
David

Got it off E-Bay,
eBay item number: 171273433323
Not cheap but goes a long way and allows a little movement for a little while.

[papa 695]

Just seen this one David and it looks like a very nice kit

[Steve Brodie]

Looks very nice, but why oh why Tamiya put metal road wheels in, when a one piece metal barrel would have been so much better (?)

[Guest]

Got it off E-Bay,
eBay item number: 171273433323
Not cheap but goes a long way and allows a little movement for a little while.

Thanks!
I will give that a go.
Regards
David

[Guest]

Looks very nice, but why oh why Tamiya put metal road wheels in, when a one piece metal barrel would have been so much better (?)

Hi Steve,
I think it would have been nice to have the barrel included & maybe the PE that is needed to complete. But I suppose that would effect the profit margins.
The metal wheels are a nice touch though.
D.

[Ian M]

John has thick, thin and medium Rocket superglue at SMS http://www.scalemodelshop.co.uk/cata...rue&&q=Ca+glue

[Guest]

Hi All,
Here are a few quick shots of my progress up to now.
The PE is moving on slowly & the Cyano Gel is excellent!
I have been studying my reference book & it turns out the fuel tanks on the rear of the tank impede the turret turning in action & is dumped before combat.
I am going to try to model it without these which will involve knocking up some rubber mounts. Again which will be new for me.
My paint has arrived too so I shall hopefully start to paint in the near future.
Thanks for looking.
D.

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[Steve Brodie]

this is looking good

[Guest]

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Hi All,
Update: Beginning to lay some paint down.
I need a rest from the PE.
Painting wheels & running gear Vallejo 71.251 NATO black & a semi gloss for the tyres.
The tracks are quite labour intensive primed then detailing the rubber pads, steel & brass etc.
Thanks for looking.
D.

[Guest]

You're doing a grand job on this one David. I admire your attention to detail on the tracks.

[Guest]

I'm with Patrick there....great attention to detail, David

[papa 695]

Great work so far David

[Guest]

You're doing a grand job on this one David. I admire your attention to detail on the tracks.

I'm with Patrick there....great attention to detail, David

Great work so far David

Thanks lads,
It is certainly a labour of love.
Especially when you consider the tracks will be weathered.
I'm finding the PE shackles a bit challenging to say the least.
D.