Like the look of this si , hope it doesnt live up to its bad press for you . I like the way you say just a nice simple build then show us 8 sprues crammed with tiny pieces :smiling5: . BTW the baking looks very tasty but are you subconsciously making a tank ? The cake being the hull and the cherry bakewells the wheels ?
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Looking good so far, beautiful crispness to the parts. Those track links look like they are smiling at you :thumb2:Comment
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Evening gents,
In between the dreaded grocery shop and home schooling duties, I managed some plastic sticking :smiling3:
I may of been a bit overzealous with the progress pictures, apologies if it gets too heavy :smiling5:
Rear hull plate that was put together yesterday was added...
The instructions showed two covers to add under the rear deck I hadn’t a clue what they where and was given an option have them open or closed.
After a quick check it turns out they are engine air inlet covers that can be closed for wading, so glued them open....
From above you can see the two square holes that the covers close onto....
The wading muffler was next.
Made up of several pieces but nice details...
Then the drive sproket and rear idler made and attached loosely.
Then the next few steps are all focused on adding parts to the upper hull and yes, it looks like a lot but you soon pootle through them. Most of the parts added to the left fender and not a PE clasp in sight :smiling4:...
Too late to carry on now especially after a quick look at what’s coming next...
Off for a sprawl on the couch and a glass of red.
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Hi chaps ,
Some more of the equipment added to the fenders as well as the spaced frontal armour, bow gun etc.
I jumped the steps adding the schürzen brackets, I’ll add them once I’m closer to finishing or I’ll just break them off.
Next few steps concentrate on the turret.
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Looking good Si.
I don't understand how some of my fellow modellers manage to keep their work areas so meticulously clean and laid out like a surgeon's table.
Most impressive!
....and another thing. I don't know where you live Si, but if and when we ever get the chance to all meet again at RAF Cosford's model show, you are cordially invited to bring along your most excellent cakes!
Yours.
Paul HollingwoodComment
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Fear not mate, i can make a proper mess when I’m in the flow!! I just don’t have enough space to spread out my stuff...Looking good Si.
I don't understand how some of my fellow modellers manage to keep their work areas so meticulously clean and laid out like a surgeon's table. Most impressive!
....and another thing. I don't know where you live Si, but if and when we ever get the chance to all meet again at RAF Cosford's model show, you are cordially invited to bring along your most excellent cakes!
Yours.
Paul Hollingwood
Cosford is a fair old trek for me, living down here on the south coast....I’m not tech savvy but I’ll have a go at emailing you some of the cakes if you like:smiling5:
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Hi Si
Getting on very nicely. All looks great and good detail. Tracks are a good idea.
As for the tidy bench. A man after my own heart - what's with the masking tape decorating the light :tongue-out3:
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Nice toolmaker's cabinet too!
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Masking tape....Well I like to dry fit bits together with tape. So rather then use it once then bin it, I stick them to the lamp to be used another day.....its due to a condition I have called Titus- bottomus :smiling5:
And it still fits after all these years....trousers are a little ’snug’ now though :flushed: :smiling5:
It was a necessary investment. Much better looking than a mechanics chest and when the table is required it closes up neatly and can be moved easily :thumb2:Comment
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i got it through Amazon, other online department stores are available, back in 2015. I had a check to see if they still had them but alas out of stock...
I had a quick google for it elsewhere but drew a blank. It cost £95 back then but its well made and will outlive me twice over.Comment
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