TAMIYA SU 76 WW2

[Lee Drennen]

John
Looking good take it slow and steady my friend you’ll get there

[SimonT]

Well done for persevering with the etch John

A piece of wire will generally pick up enough CA on the end - you don't need much at all

[Mickc1440]

I feel your pain JR. I opened the PE for my new project and nearly fainted. Lots of little brass C links to thread through a part for the back of the rear baskets. Already decided I'm using wire instead :dizzy::face-with-head-bandage:

[Mr Bowcat]

That's coming on nicely John.

Have you noticed yet how similar the commander figure looks to Vladimir Putin?

[Guest]

Great stuff John. Now that the Rabble have settled down you've been able to get on with this one.

[Guest]

John, I think Bob is on to something. You might have to look at getting some smaller "Trotskys" to man the gun on your SU76:tongue-out3:
Cheers, Rick H.

Rick.....I'll use 1/72....... Only trouble their even worse to see ! :smiling2:

John
Looking good take it slow and steady my friend you’ll get there

.Thanks Lee, .....can always rely on your support.

Well done for persevering with the etch John

A piece of wire will generally pick up enough CA on the end - you don't need much at all

Morning Simon..... I just think there's not enough when I do it that way, but will persevere.

I feel your pain JR. I opened the PE for my new project and nearly fainted. Lots of little brass C links to thread through a part for the back of the rear baskets. Already decided I'm using wire instead :dizzy::face-with-head-bandage:

Mick ......I just read your post, enough to drive you insane ! :smiling2: if I sent you mine you could soon whip through it :smiling2: on some parts I'm sticking to the thick plastic and be damned.

That's coming on nicely John. :smiling3:

Have you noticed yet how similar the commander figure looks to Vladimir Putin?

Bob....... Not had a look yet, funny how some figures look very
similar to certain polititions. I had a tank crew and one was a dead ringer for the Duke of Edinburgh !

Great stuff John. Now that the Rabble have settled down you've been able to get on with this one.

Hi Peter....yes it seems the meds have worked so far. !!

Not started yet to day , full of bl**dy cold.
John :sick::sick::sick::disappointed:

[Jim R]

Hi John
Steady progress. I find that CA, when squeezed out of a joint, does not go hard straight away. It sets in the joint before the excess does. I find THESE really good for wiping away the squeezed out excess. I use the Xtra small ones. It leaves a slight smear and you have to be fairly quick but it does work. The swab only works once or twice because it goes hard with the glue. You do get 50 in a pack with two ends so not too bad. These are not as hairy as the ones from the chemist and are a much more useful shape.
Jim

[Steve Jones]

Melting CA pots, layers of skin removed, poor eyesight! I thought modelling was supposed to be fun, relaxing and rewarding.
Looks like the modelling gods are against you at the moment. Stick with it Hang on in there mate. I'm sure it will get easier.
In the mean time keep away from scalpels, lengths of rope and fast moving traffic.
By the way when you tape your fingers up with surgical tape remember to put some on the seats. Permission to carry on:smiling5:

[Guest]

John,
Your off to a great start mate. For applying CA I use a needle with the tip of the eye removed to form a small fork. When it gets blocked I just hold it over a flame but be carefull of the fumes. The needle is held in an old blade handle.

Scottie,
Great advice on the fumes.... Mike.
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[scottie3158]

Scottie,
Great advice on the fumes.... Mike.
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I thought i had burnt that picture of me on holiday

[Guest]

I thought i had burnt that picture of me on holiday

Tell the truth that was your first date, at least you left her smiling.....

[scottie3158]

Tell the truth that was your first date, at least you left her smiling.....

If only she wasn't that good looking:smiling2:

[Si Benson]

If only she wasn't that good looking:smiling2:

That’s my sister dude!

[scottie3158]

That’s my sister dude!

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[Si Benson]

Evening John,

Just caught up with your build so far. Plenty of fun going on by the look of things....it will all come good in the end I’m sure!
I always think you do fantastic considering the eye issue...I got two good ‘uns and I still balls thing up mate!
Keep it coming:thumb2: