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Wittmann98_VN
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Posted: Thursday, November 10, 2011 - 02:52 AM UTC
Hi there, This is my project BT-5 fast tank. The kit is from Zevezda, I bought it from Mr.Hoa_ro with 200.00VND (about 10$ ).I've been building it for 3 months. So this is it:






I'll post the rest next time. Thank you for watching.

Huy.
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Posted: Thursday, November 10, 2011 - 06:08 PM UTC

Testing the parts:


This is a Zevezda kit, So it didn't fit very well...what could I ask for?
I used Blanking pen instead of epoxy putty to make it fit...:



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Posted: Thursday, November 10, 2011 - 08:43 PM UTC
Hi May, you've been doing a nice job so far, done on a model kit which is not the best

It's the first time that i've seen a blanking pen used as a putty

Would you explain your method?

Thanks in advance

Cheers



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Posted: Thursday, November 10, 2011 - 09:06 PM UTC
Ah yes. Why I use blanking pen as putty?

In my forum in Vietnam they told me that the blanking pen is just like liquid putty, but it needs less time to dry. The blanking pen is only for small holes and splits.

P/s: my English isn't very good
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Posted: Thursday, November 10, 2011 - 09:12 PM UTC

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Ah yes. Why I use blanking pen as putty?

In my forum in Vietnam they told me that the blanking pen is just like liquid putty, but it needs less time to dry. The blanking pen is only for small holes and splits.


Interesting indeed!
Can I sand it down whith any problems?
Should I use it also to replicate weld seams?

Thanks a million. You should write here on the site a tutorial about in my opinion
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Posted: Thursday, November 10, 2011 - 09:44 PM UTC

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Interesting indeed!
Can I sand it down whith any problems?
Should I use it also to replicate weld seams?

Thanks a million. You should write here on the site a tutorial about in my opinion


I have no idea, you should try it yourself or you can ask my frend Hoa_ro.
Anyway, thanks!
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Posted: Thursday, November 10, 2011 - 09:53 PM UTC

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Interesting indeed!
Can I sand it down whith any problems?
Should I use it also to replicate weld seams?

Thanks a million. You should write here on the site a tutorial about in my opinion


I have no idea, you should try it yourself or you can ask my frend Hoa_ro.
Anyway, thanks!


While I was waiting for your answer, I tried on a spare part.

Well I think is quite good fto fill scratches. I've notice that you can sand it down quite easily with a cotton swab wet with Tamiya lacquer thinner.
It seems to me that It doesn't work to replicate weld seems because the blanket doesn't grip on smooth plastic surfaces
I think I'll use your tip.

Many thanks to you

cheers
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Posted: Thursday, November 10, 2011 - 10:35 PM UTC
it looks like Vallejo water based putty.
Wittmann98_VN
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Posted: Friday, April 20, 2012 - 10:35 PM UTC
Hello , long time no see, I was very busy last few months. And after that I had to finish this "Iron Lady" for our forums' Campaign :

And now, some Shading works:





Huy.
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Posted: Saturday, April 21, 2012 - 06:38 AM UTC
I love that T-72BV ! SWEET !
Nice RPG cages added. Send more shots of that plz.
You do great work.

John
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Posted: Saturday, April 21, 2012 - 01:51 PM UTC
Thanks, glad you like it, the cages is homemade, I've almost finished wheathering.
Here is some more pics:


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Posted: Tuesday, May 08, 2012 - 09:45 PM UTC
Track fitting today:


It doesn't fit much...any advice?

Huy
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Posted: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 - 08:05 AM UTC
It looks like the front idler wheels are on crooked, that will make the track not fit. Perhaps if you remove them and fix them in straight ahead position the track will fit.
Best Wishes
Tim
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Posted: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 - 10:17 AM UTC

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It looks like the front idler wheels are on crooked, that will make the track not fit. Perhaps if you remove them and fix them in straight ahead position the track will fit.
Best Wishes
Tim


I agree, you must have some problems with the idler wheel especially that on the right side

Anyway you can easily fix it.

That's a very nice job!
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Posted: Saturday, March 16, 2013 - 09:57 AM UTC
Nope, not a problem with the wheel alignment. The tracks are just a tad too long. I have the same kit put out by someone else with a cast resin turret and aluminum barrel. Same problem. I spent a month futzing about trying to get them to fit, and finally got the port side on but with a huge sag off the front idler and lots of sag across the top between the road wheels. I gave up, and only just now got my interest rekindled in it by playing with one in World of Tanks. The fit is still the pits. I'm debating on getting the metal tracks for it. Or I may just leave the one side on and do a diorama of them repairing the other side.

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Posted: Saturday, March 16, 2013 - 01:42 PM UTC
Thanks for the pictures. I've seen this one in the hobby shop pretty cheap. Passed on it several times, but after seeing this. Doesn't look that bad. It'll go nicely with my Eastern Express BT-7A.
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Posted: Sunday, March 17, 2013 - 08:48 PM UTC
Thanks for the comments everyone! I'm trying to fix it, but still not working very well
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Posted: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 - 10:05 AM UTC
I have had the same problem with the tracks. They are just a tad too long. Can't take out a link, too short. i was thinking about adjusting the idler but gave up. Metal tracks? Maybe.
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Posted: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 - 12:20 PM UTC
Huy, looking at your BT-5, I see you did a lot of seam filling. I think you will save much work and get a better model if you work at carefully fitting the parts together before cementing them. It is easier to fit the pieces and sand or scrape them a little several times than it is to fill and sand even once.

KL
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Posted: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 - 06:28 PM UTC
Quick question. Did you have any trouble with the parts at the front of the tank? Where you attach the idlers. The supports on mine were really crooked and have huge gaps.
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Posted: Saturday, April 27, 2013 - 06:29 AM UTC

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Track fitting today:


It doesn't fit much...any advice?

Huy


Hi Huy,

Is it possible the guide horns are too high? You could reduce their height a little by sanding etc...

This is the part that sticks up on the tracks...

Paul

PS Now that I look again, I doubt that is the issue...
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Posted: Saturday, April 27, 2013 - 06:38 PM UTC
Hi all, could you not just put the tracks on top of the fenders? Could it not travel on just its wheels? That is what I'll be doing with mine. Just to be diffrent. Anyway good luck and have fun. Rick
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Posted: Saturday, April 27, 2013 - 07:50 PM UTC
The two center wheels are too high. Neither of them are touching the ground. Adjusting the tracks may alleviate the problem.
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Posted: Monday, April 29, 2013 - 08:54 PM UTC
Thank you all my friends very useful for an amateur like me


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Hi all, could you not just put the tracks on top of the fenders? Could it not travel on just its wheels? That is what I'll be doing with mine. Just to be diffrent. Anyway good luck and have fun. Rick


:) Thank you Rick, great suggestion I think I'll do it your way! Thanks again!

Huy
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