we started out with crosses but these were soon (4-5days manouvers) reduced to ribbons or just straight bits of tape.
Paul
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1721Lancers
Joined: March 21, 2012
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Posted: Saturday, June 08, 2013 - 06:01 AM UTC
Hi Larry,
we started out with crosses but these were soon (4-5days manouvers) reduced to ribbons or just straight bits of tape.
Paul
we started out with crosses but these were soon (4-5days manouvers) reduced to ribbons or just straight bits of tape.
Paul
mmeier
Joined: October 22, 2008
KitMaker: 1,280 posts
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Posted: Saturday, June 08, 2013 - 01:09 PM UTC
After some thinking my M26 will participate in a military show
The german will get a tablet and (if I can find the Diopark motorcycles) a camera. Other "out of time bits" will likely be added as well
Q: Is there a kit of a civilian "dome" style tent out?
The german will get a tablet and (if I can find the Diopark motorcycles) a camera. Other "out of time bits" will likely be added as well
Q: Is there a kit of a civilian "dome" style tent out?
Nito74
Joined: March 04, 2008
KitMaker: 5,386 posts
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Posted: Friday, June 14, 2013 - 04:39 AM UTC
Nice Pershing.
I'm still slowly working on this little beast...
Front details.
Filled those holes with white glue
I know there's still one missing, but I've just added the PE part, and in the process broke the base of the headlight (again).. so I didn't want to push my luck.
After taking those photos I was reboxing some of the items and my Panzer 38(t), I'm doing it for another Campaign just took a dive to the floor...
this one..
Broke the ideler wheel, bent a wheel and that was it..
That's enough modelling for one day.
I'm still slowly working on this little beast...
Front details.
Filled those holes with white glue
I know there's still one missing, but I've just added the PE part, and in the process broke the base of the headlight (again).. so I didn't want to push my luck.
After taking those photos I was reboxing some of the items and my Panzer 38(t), I'm doing it for another Campaign just took a dive to the floor...
this one..
Broke the ideler wheel, bent a wheel and that was it..
That's enough modelling for one day.
didgeboy
Joined: September 21, 2010
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Posted: Friday, June 14, 2013 - 04:42 AM UTC
Thank God it wasn't worse. Cheers.
SgtRam
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#197
Joined: March 06, 2011
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Posted: Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 07:13 AM UTC
Getting close to finishing this one up. Just need to add a few more details, and little more weathering.
Lonewolf7usa
Joined: March 24, 2009
KitMaker: 312 posts
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Posted: Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 08:15 AM UTC
Nice Leopard so Far. Can't wait to see it done!! I got a 1A4 as well and I want to finish it like the ones I saw in Germany when I was stationed there, camo nets and brush!
IrishGreek
Joined: October 17, 2010
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Posted: Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 10:03 AM UTC
Some really nice work. That Leopard looks great! Pershing is really nice too!
Well, I know I have been missing for a while. Got frustrated again with this Type79. Well it took about 3 tries, but finally have an un-ditching log that I am happy enough with.
Here it is in a couple photos:
Well, I know I have been missing for a while. Got frustrated again with this Type79. Well it took about 3 tries, but finally have an un-ditching log that I am happy enough with.
Here it is in a couple photos:
DazzaD
Joined: June 17, 2007
KitMaker: 235 posts
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Posted: Sunday, June 16, 2013 - 04:01 PM UTC
Fantastic builds guys, I love this era of tanks... If I had the shelf room left I would start on them... but the man cave is only so big 
IrishGreek how did you make the trenching log? It looks spot on for the scale of the tank!
IrishGreek how did you make the trenching log? It looks spot on for the scale of the tank!
1721Lancers
Joined: March 21, 2012
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Posted: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 03:38 AM UTC
Kevin, cool Leo there 
are you going to do a base for it or leave it just as it is?
John, great looking Type 79
, and the log is fabulous 
. What Bonsai did you cut it from 
?
John (Nito74) take it easy mate, some builds are just cursed from the start, even more so if you to rush things
MBR, nice M26 but why is it in German hands?
Ok. I´m calling my Chieftain done, got the yard brush and shovels on and also the winky wanky (warn light on the turret). I´ll try and get a simple base done for her, something a cobbled bit of road:-
Paul
are you going to do a base for it or leave it just as it is?John, great looking Type 79
, and the log is fabulous . What Bonsai did you cut it from ?John (Nito74) take it easy mate, some builds are just cursed from the start, even more so if you to rush things
MBR, nice M26 but why is it in German hands?
Ok. I´m calling my Chieftain done, got the yard brush and shovels on and also the winky wanky (warn light on the turret). I´ll try and get a simple base done for her, something a cobbled bit of road:-
Paul
vanize
Joined: January 30, 2006
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Posted: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 04:32 AM UTC
The Tamiya T-55A builds up remarkably quickly (or perhaps have been doing Dragon kits for too long?).
I am essentially done with the kit build. I went with the Polish version, but discovered too late it needed a slightly different engine deck - oh well, i'll forget about that in a few months so i am not worrying about it.
I added a home-made coaxial MG barrel to the right of the main gun, and I have decided the next step before painting is to add some fuel lines to the external tanks.
I am essentially done with the kit build. I went with the Polish version, but discovered too late it needed a slightly different engine deck - oh well, i'll forget about that in a few months so i am not worrying about it.
I added a home-made coaxial MG barrel to the right of the main gun, and I have decided the next step before painting is to add some fuel lines to the external tanks.
TankSGT
Joined: July 25, 2006
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Posted: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 09:32 AM UTC
Well work has eased up a bit and I can update my progress. I'm still debating how heavy to weather the Cent. I did go with a bit of bronze green wearing through, and some pin washes. Any suggestions?
Tom
Nito74
Joined: March 04, 2008
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Posted: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 11:17 AM UTC
Nice work Tom !!!
Some light chipping & dust maybe.
Some light chipping & dust maybe.
Nito74
Joined: March 04, 2008
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Posted: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 11:27 AM UTC
Some Centurion photos, hope it helps to spot on the weathering
SaxonTheShiba
Joined: February 01, 2009
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Posted: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 12:03 PM UTC
MBR-----I like your M-26. Nicely done.
John---Great details on the Magach. That's alot of mods on the bow of that tank!
Kevin---Great looking Canadian Leopard.
Paul---Your Chieftain looks outstanding. Your conversion was really well done.
Vance---Like the T-55. Everyone I have talked to raves about that kit............and yes, you are right....they seem, to go together a tad quicker than Dragon.
Thomas---Centurion really looks good. The work you did on the gun mantlet really adds a nice touch to the turret detail.
Best wishes, Ian
John---Great details on the Magach. That's alot of mods on the bow of that tank!
Kevin---Great looking Canadian Leopard.
Paul---Your Chieftain looks outstanding. Your conversion was really well done.
Vance---Like the T-55. Everyone I have talked to raves about that kit............and yes, you are right....they seem, to go together a tad quicker than Dragon.
Thomas---Centurion really looks good. The work you did on the gun mantlet really adds a nice touch to the turret detail.
Best wishes, Ian
Nito74
Joined: March 04, 2008
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Posted: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 02:13 PM UTC
Quoted Text
MBR-----I like your M-26. Nicely done.
John---Great details on the Magach. That's alot of mods on the bow of that tank!
Kevin---Great looking Canadian Leopard.
Paul---Your Chieftain looks outstanding. Your conversion was really well done.
Vance---Like the T-55. Everyone I have talked to raves about that kit............and yes, you are right....they seem, to go together a tad quicker than Dragon.
Thomas---Centurion really looks good. The work you did on the gun mantlet really adds a nice touch to the turret detail.
Best wishes, Ian
Thanks Ian,
and it's still missing the blazer armour blocks, just a few steps after those photos...
Those instructions should have some links to the Tamyia's instructions, it's very hard to miss some detail or glue something from the original kit...
blake_500ci
Joined: January 09, 2012
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Posted: Monday, June 17, 2013 - 07:42 PM UTC
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Hey mate gorgeous leo she scomin along nicely, just a quick question what and how did u make ur little cammo netting out of, thats on the rear left of turret? Cheers blakeGetting close to finishing this one up. Just need to add a few more details, and little more weathering.
IrishGreek
Joined: October 17, 2010
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Posted: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 01:47 AM UTC
Continued nice work gents!
Dazza and Paul, for the "log" I found a piece of a shrub near my house that had a long enough straight and snipped it off. Then drilled a couple holes in the right place for some wire to hold it to the tank. Then used some plastic to create the mounts and straps. The wire goes thru the center of the mounts into the tank.
Dazza and Paul, for the "log" I found a piece of a shrub near my house that had a long enough straight and snipped it off. Then drilled a couple holes in the right place for some wire to hold it to the tank. Then used some plastic to create the mounts and straps. The wire goes thru the center of the mounts into the tank.
keo
Joined: January 30, 2006
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Posted: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 08:01 PM UTC
Here is an update on my Leopard. Hope you like it.
IrishGreek
Joined: October 17, 2010
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Posted: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 - 11:31 PM UTC
Kenneth, WOW. That PE and scratch building look great. Well done!
TankSGT
Joined: July 25, 2006
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Posted: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 01:18 AM UTC
Kennth, all I can say is WOW!! Amazing work.
Everyone is really putting up some great work. This has really broke my modeling log jam and got me back to my work bench. Thanks guys. Can't wait to see how all thses kits come out.
Tom
Everyone is really putting up some great work. This has really broke my modeling log jam and got me back to my work bench. Thanks guys. Can't wait to see how all thses kits come out.
Tom
LarryLawler
Joined: March 30, 2010
KitMaker: 139 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 02:21 AM UTC
[quote]Hi Larry,
we started out with crosses but these were soon (4-5days manouvers) reduced to ribbons or just straight bits of tape.
Very interesting! I always thought it was pretty interested ting that we would go through great lengths to camo vehicles in the field only to slap bright maneuver markings on them! Thanks for the info!
Larry
we started out with crosses but these were soon (4-5days manouvers) reduced to ribbons or just straight bits of tape.
Very interesting! I always thought it was pretty interested ting that we would go through great lengths to camo vehicles in the field only to slap bright maneuver markings on them! Thanks for the info!
Larry
didgeboy
Joined: September 21, 2010
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Posted: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 02:27 AM UTC
Kenneth;
Dude, that's a whole lotta scratch! Beautiful especially love the engine compartment. Looking forward to seeing this guy with some paint on it. Cheers.
Dude, that's a whole lotta scratch! Beautiful especially love the engine compartment. Looking forward to seeing this guy with some paint on it. Cheers.
1721Lancers
Joined: March 21, 2012
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Posted: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 03:44 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Very interesting! I always thought it was pretty interested ting that we would go through great lengths to camo vehicles in the field only to slap bright maneuver markings on them! Thanks for the info!
Larry
Larry yes, I know what your getting at. Now think of this, world war III :-
After all our training, the only way to recognise the "iron curtain Forces" in the 80´s was to look out for red tape
.I hope they also had their winky wankys turned on when travelling on public roadways
Kenneth, holy sugar dude, that is fabulous
Paul
keo
Joined: January 30, 2006
KitMaker: 613 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 05:17 AM UTC
Thank you guys for your kind response – I need it to tackle the turret interior.
DazzaD
Joined: June 17, 2007
KitMaker: 235 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 - 12:07 PM UTC
Thanks for the info on the log Irish, no wonder it looks so real... IT IS! The best part is it looks perfectly to scale too.
Fantastic builds guys, watching the detail in this thread daily!
The best part is it looks perfectly to scale too. Fantastic builds guys, watching the detail in this thread daily!
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