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Posted: Monday, March 02, 2009 - 05:26 AM UTC
that is looking like a cracking little model there , looking forward to seeing it finnished ,
Singapore / 新加坡
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Posted: Monday, March 02, 2009 - 05:36 AM UTC
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Thanks for the comment Russell!.
They are indeed I went in one a couple of years ago and I sat in the Gunners seat and it was such a pain trying to get in and even worse to get out ! LOL
In fact... Methinks all armoured vehicles are kinda cramped to work in, only except the Merkava IV, SEEMS pretty spacious lol.
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England - West Midlands, United Kingdom
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Posted: Monday, March 02, 2009 - 06:00 AM UTC
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that is looking like a cracking little model there , looking forward to seeing it finnished ,
Thanks Buddy glad you like it Paint will be coming soon then the finish line
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In fact... Methinks all armoured vehicles are kinda cramped to work in, only except the Merkava IV, SEEMS pretty spacious lol
LOL Yeah it doesnt seem it, the engine is at the front and i know it can carry some extra crew. Also They've made the comfort for the Crew a top priortiy
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Posted: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 - 09:37 AM UTC
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Posted: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 - 10:35 AM UTC
Its starting to look good James.
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England - South East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 - 10:37 AM UTC
hi jim
you mentioned a camo net but where is it ? or will you be adding it after paint ?
also will you use a primer coat and what type/brand of paint will you use ?
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England - West Midlands, United Kingdom
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Posted: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 - 11:00 AM UTC
Hiya mate, ahh the camo net i knew i forgot something
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I still need to make it but i've been stuck on how to
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I will be using Tamiya paints for the tank and probably tamiya's primer or Games workshop primer.
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Posted: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 - 11:18 AM UTC
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I still need to make it but i've been stuck on how to .
hi jim
try boots the chemist "sterile gauze swabs bp" you get 5 swabs and they measure 7.5cm x 7.5cm and they are 8 ply thick so you'll get a lot for your money.......
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England - South West, United Kingdom
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Posted: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 - 11:23 AM UTC
Great Build so far!! i know tht PE part is a pain, !
waiting for colour!
cheers!
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England - West Midlands, United Kingdom
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Posted: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 - 11:59 AM UTC
Thanks Neil!. i'l try them !
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Great Build so far!! i know tht PE part is a pain, !
waiting for colour!
cheers!
Yo Jimbo! Thanks mate ! I cant wait to paint the little thing
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I heated the exhaust guard up then bent it over a screw driver, it was graeat until my dad
picks it up and bends out of shape.
Thanks for the comments guys.
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Posted: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 - 04:50 PM UTC
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[Yo Jimbo! Thanks mate ! I cant wait to paint the little thing .
I can't wait to see it. I though by the time this thread reached 4 pages, it would have least been base coated.
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Posted: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 - 08:30 PM UTC
Thanks for your kind words
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I do not want to rush this blog, this hobby isn't about seeing if you can produce batch productions at speed not unless your a wargamer
. Also I cannot control how many people decide to have an imput on the build
I wil maybe start the Paint job this weekend im not sure
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Posted: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 - 04:54 AM UTC
hello james ,, i just want to ask which tracks will you be using ,,, the bands my kit are far too tight , so i bought a set from AA i havent started them yet but i'll keep you posted if i make a start on them...
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Posted: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 - 12:22 AM UTC
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hello james ,, i just want to ask which tracks will you be using ,,, the bands my kit are far too tight , so i bought a set from AA i havent started them yet but i'll keep you posted if i make a start on them...
Hello Ian!. I tried one of my bands and they are Tight!, so I think I will use AA tracks!.
Let me know how they are please
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Posted: Thursday, March 26, 2009 - 09:02 AM UTC
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hello james ,, i just want to ask which tracks will you be using ,,, the bands my kit are far too tight , so i bought a set from AA i havent started them yet but i'll keep you posted if i make a start on them...
Hello Ian!. I tried one of my bands and they are Tight!, so I think I will use AA tracks!.
Let me know how they are please .
hi mate , i started cleaning the flash off the lengths of track delicate work ,but armed with a new no,11 blade im my swan morton,i made light work ,then it came to ,,,,do i paint or assemble then paint ,,, blah blah ,, dam im stuck again ,,, any ideas mate ,,, i was waiting for you to do it so i could follow ,, did you have the same thought ????
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Posted: Thursday, March 26, 2009 - 09:44 AM UTC
Hi james
Have you decided how your going to paint the scimitar and when are you going to start ?
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Posted: Thursday, March 26, 2009 - 10:23 AM UTC
The Million doller question
. Im waiting for some netting to come so i can make the camo net on the front and then hopefully by the time i have done it you will have painted your chally 2 so i can use your method and paint it the same way you paint your chally 2.
But it depends when I pull my finger out to sort my airbrush out aswell
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Posted: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 - 05:31 AM UTC
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Posted: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 - 05:42 AM UTC
Looking good james.
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Posted: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 - 05:56 AM UTC
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Looking good james.
Thanks Scott, I hope to sort out the turret tomorow
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Posted: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 - 05:44 PM UTC
Before you re-paint the turret you should cover up those giant sink holes in the turret hatches, add proper padding inside the Commander's hatch with putty, and add straps to the inside of the hatches.
If you can correct the turret hatch angle do so as well....they don't sit flat when they are open....they are at a slight angle when they lock down.
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Posted: Thursday, April 09, 2009 - 12:35 AM UTC
Thanks jason ! i thought the angle was abit off,
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Posted: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 01:10 AM UTC
hi jaymes .
ive got the fruilmodels metal track set for my scimitar they are fantastic and coming along nicely , im going to add this build to the british armour campaign which has just opened , july 2010 it might hurry me along a bit to finish this little beasty ....
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Posted: Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 02:03 AM UTC
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Thanks jason ! i thought the angle was abit off,
It's a bit late in the game but the Chieftain bin is too far back and it's in the way of the driver's hatch which moves parallel to the hull as it swings open. If you move it forward so the left side fire extinguisher can be mounted in it's normal position then it should be good.
Paul
