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A39 Tortoise

a build story by Darren Baker of a Meng Model kit
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Stage Seven
Here the glacis plate is attached, and one concern I had was getting the angle of the glacis plate right. The good news is that the supports inside the lower hull have been shaped to position the plate at the correct angle. The six parts added at this stage are easy enough to install, but there are ejector pin marks on parts D27 and 28 which will require sanding.

Stage Eight
This stage consists of just adding five periscopes into the upper hull fighting compartment, and it is clearly shown which way round they attach. One issue I did encounter was that when one of the parts was inserted, a stress mark was created on the underside of the hull, so some care is needed.
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About Darren Baker (CMOT)
FROM: ENGLAND - SOUTH WEST, UNITED KINGDOM

I have been building model kits since the early 70’s starting with Airfix kits of mostly aircraft, then progressing to the point I am at now building predominantly armour kits from all countries and time periods. Living in the middle of Salisbury plain since the 70’s, I have had lots of opportunitie...


Comments

zontar
Darren: Nice review. Any overall shots of your build? Or is it too big to fit in the camera frame?
NOV 08, 2012 - 09:11 AM
CMOT
Thank you for your comment Zon and I wish I could provide pictures of the finished vehicle, It was when I was bringing the finished painted model down stairs that a combination of stairs, cat, and gravity came together with a less than pretty result.
NOV 08, 2012 - 09:52 AM
zontar
Ouch!!! Sorry to hear that. Perhaps a "What-if?" with battle damage is in order then? Bummer. Happy Modeling, -zon
NOV 08, 2012 - 10:20 AM
TankSGT
Close range tactical nuke? Tom
NOV 09, 2012 - 11:45 AM
vonHengest
I will simply say that you are not the only one who has had this problem during this time of year. Thanks for what the great notes that you have been able to put together for the build, it would be nice to be able to download them in a compressed file or pdf. Perhaps your experience would provide adequate justification for obtaining a new Tortoise? Perhaps wishful thinking, but it's worth a shot
NOV 10, 2012 - 02:31 PM
CMOT
I am afraid it was well beyond economical repair and so I saved some parts the rest was binned.
NOV 10, 2012 - 07:42 PM
adam4445
Darren, on behalf of AFV club ( a Taiwanese model kit vendor) . We would like to know if you are willing to help us to provide the photos per our request. thanks
DEC 20, 2012 - 04:30 AM
CMOT
Please check your PM box Adam.
DEC 20, 2012 - 06:28 AM
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