Si B’s-Miniart T-60 1:35

[Si Benson]

Looks great Si.

Thanks Ralph :thumb2: Still a way to go , hopefully I won’t loose interest like I normally do at this stage!

[JR]

I used to use contacta for tracks many moons ago as it seemed to give a longer drying time and more time to fiddle.
I rarely use it for anything nowadays.
I’m no expert John but think the quicker drying stuff is pulled into the joint (where it’s needed) by capillary action and evaporates from the surface, where you don’t want it....so fits the bill better?

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Yes I can see that , had thought that the idea of a slow setting glue when it was used with out the tape you would let you after a short while carefully wrap the tracks around the sprocket. It must have been at this point that some of the glue would stick to the sprocket it's self ,thus stopping me from removing the track .
Going to try this method with the TET next time I attack the little b*%%%ers.
:thumb2:
John .

[Si Benson]

Hi Si
Great looking kit. Seems to have gone together without any isssues. Nice job of the interior. MiniArt have certainly come on in leaps and bounds these last few years, I have always used Contacta on tracks as I was told it gave time to wrap the length around the sprockets and then it "set" in the shape. Must try your idea of using thin stuff.
Jim

Cheers Jim,
I heard bad things about Miniart kits being rubbish plastic and difficult to built so I’m happy to find not the case. I got this for around £20 so very reasonable for what’s in the kit. Admittedly it’s no Tamiya, as mentioned it’s a little complicated and challenging.

With regards to the glue, I have had tracks just fall apart during final assembly so thin stuff isn’t infallible!

[Si Benson]

Looking good Si, looks a tiny wee beastie!!
Bob

Morning Bob,
Sorry I nearly missed you there! Sure is ‘compact’ shall we say:smiling5:

[Mickc1440]

Just had a catch up with your build Si and very nice it is too. Certainly plenty of detail to play with.

[Si Benson]

Cheers Mick,
I think this kit is value for money....indy tracks, interior and a bit of photo etch....that’s all my boxes ticked :smiling4:

[Guest]

Si,
Well, that is some build, just caught up and pleased I did. All the other guys have said what needs to be said :thumb2:.
Cheers, Mike.

[Allen Dewire]

Evening Mr. Benson,

I had wondered where you had gone and it's good to see you back at the bench instead of sipping Pina Coladas in the garden. Nice work Buddy, really nice!!!

[Guest]

Tidy work Si. Proves Miniart have their moments!

[Fernando N]

That’s a very good looking little tank Si.:smiling:

Neat interior work, hope enough can be seen in the end.
Smart move making the tracks in that way and nice coat of paint.:thumb2:

[JR]

Tidy work Si. Proves Miniart have their moments!

Are you feeling ok Peter ?
John .:flushed::surprised:

[Steve Jones]

Outstanding Si. Really enjoyed reading through your blog. To think this is done on the kitchen table as well!! Make sure none of your breakfast gets in the running gear. :smiling5:

[Si Benson]

Thanks for looking in gents :thumb2:


Some progress with a small base. Still work in progress as I’m busy making the figures up.
Then I need to decide where to put them. Here be pictures









And here’s one of the chaps from a set of soviet guard by Dragon. Obviously sanding required still.



Hope to post up another update soon:smiling4:

[JR]

Evening Si, very nice indeed, and the mitred join :thumb2:

Nice that you've left the engine hatch open, that detail is too good to shut away.

[SimonT]

Sorry, missed this one altogether until now just as it is finishing :rolling: