minitnkr's 1/87 Trident 250/9

[minitnkr]

I was hoping to complete a dio of the whole company, but the LAVs took longer than anticipated so we'll see how far I get. Box, instructions & sprue shot.

Cleanup in progress while interior, non-skid flooring and side view slits are done. For some reason, interiors & side view slits are not provided by Trident on this version.

Comments & criticisms are welcomed. PaulE

[Mini Me]

Great start Paul, like the drilling on the RSO trailer.

[Lee Drennen]

WOW can’t believe I used to build this stuff you the man Paul

[minitnkr]

Clean up complete, basic assys & paint progressing.

C&Cs encouraged. PaulE

[Mini Me]

Hi Paul, What methodology did you employ to open you side view ports. and how large did you make them? (thou. of an inch plz.)
I've not built this version yet and have 30+ in the stash so any before hand knowledge is useful. thnx, Rick H.

[minitnkr]

Almost done. Need to alter these guys some more, add some details, decals & weather a bit.
Rick, I used mark one eyeball to line up w/lower half of front view block & drilled 3 holes .024 / #73 then #11 blade to connect & make them into a rectangle. I usually use a #76 drill, but I broke them all. It also is a tad too far back as I usually end it at the end of the lock recess. HTH.

C&Cs welcomed. PaulE

[Mini Me]

Thanks Paul. I have a #76 drill so it will be good to have this info when I start building these vehicles. Good progress, looking close to the business now. Rick H.

[Guest]

Hi Paul how you modify your work at this scale is beyond me, it's just missing one thing, where are they your not telling me are you allowed them tea breaks :smiling5: .
Pete.

[minitnkr]

You're not?! At 10 & 3. They seem much happier. PaulE

[Steve Jones]

Totally missed this one Paul. Nice to see the bench is up to your usual clean standards. Looks like another piece of magic in the offing.

[minitnkr]

Thanks Steve. Little white balls & some weather to go on 1st Company 1st zug tailend charlie. PaulE

[Mini Me]

Gonna be a nice addition to the group. Rick H.

[scottie3158]

Paul.
A cracking build mate.

[minitnkr]

Thanks guys. Here's the plan for the "C" Type Recon Company dio. HQ & HW zugs are halted while 1st & 2nd zugs move at speed to recon any routes out of town.


C&Cs encouraged. PaulE

[boatman]

I am amazed PaulE at your builds just how small are the halftracks ? brilliant work
chris