Texas, United States
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Posted: Saturday, May 12, 2012 - 03:43 AM UTC
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Nice work on the radio Gary. On the tracks, are all the Tamiya 250 version have this material used in the kits? If not, would the 250 plastic tracks work on the other versions?
Not an expert on these vehicles, so I ask if you would know. I want to get one but would be disappointed if they were not like yours are, plastic.
Thanks man for any answers you can provide. 
~ Jeff
Hey Jeff S.,
I reall dont know if they do. I would assume they would have the link and length as did the GREIF. It would be rediculous if they didnt, and disappointing. I would post in Axis WWII and see what they say. If i find out someting concrete on the matter ill PM you.
Later Jeff!
Gary
Indiana, United States
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Posted: Saturday, May 12, 2012 - 04:00 AM UTC
Oh, don't go to too much trouble. I just think these links make the model look good so I guess I'll just look for the kit to get them and build it!
Thanks Gary!
~ Jeff
Hawaii, United States
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Posted: Saturday, May 12, 2012 - 03:54 PM UTC
Gary: Great looking build. And thanks for the SBS on the radio wires.
Happy Modeling, -zon
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California, United States
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Posted: Saturday, May 12, 2012 - 04:23 PM UTC
very cool!
Belgrade, Serbia & Montenegro
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Posted: Sunday, May 13, 2012 - 02:03 AM UTC
Nice going so far, keep it going and I`ll keep it looking!
Texas, United States
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Posted: Monday, May 14, 2012 - 03:52 PM UTC
Hi Gentlemen,
Zon, Greg, and Stefan - Thanks for the kind comments!
I made a little progress this evening. Hopefully ill have this little stuff painted by tomorrow night. Well see.
Got the rifles primed but forgot to take a pic of them. Oh well.
Gary
Pennsylvania, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 12:23 AM UTC
Gary, I'm loving your detailing!!!
Quebec, Canada
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Posted: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 01:30 AM UTC
Sweeet! Nice details Mace. This greif is getting more and more love it seems.
Keep it up bro.
Phil.
Modeling...
I rest my case.
Texas, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 02:58 AM UTC
Neal, and Phil - Thanks for the kind words guys.
Gary
Texas, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 10:40 AM UTC
Hi all,
Got the radios and gauge panel painted. Still need to seal and pinwash. More to come late tonight.
Thanks for looking!
Gary
England - South East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 11:01 AM UTC
Gary, very nice job with the radio painting.
Georgia, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 11:04 AM UTC
Alright, how did you paint those details on the dash?
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Texas, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 11:37 AM UTC
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Alright, how did you paint those details on the dash?
Hey Jesse,
The radio and dash panel were both detail painted with Vallejo model color. I used a silver Prismacolor pencil to highlight the little black gauges neddle and marks.
Thanks Matthew!
Gary
Quebec, Canada
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Posted: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 11:53 AM UTC
Wow bro! seems you've been busy modeling today! nice progress.
Phil.
Modeling...
I rest my case.
Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 12:08 PM UTC
Gsry,
Loving the build thus far. Your turning this ancient kit into a thing of beauty. Nice paint job on the instruments.
I would have been too lazy and went with these.
http://ghmicro.wix.com/twis-first-cut
Texas, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 12:16 PM UTC
Phil - Thanks my friend! Yeah, i got the itch to get some stuff done on this bad boy.
Dave - When your a $BROKE$ fella such as myself, you got to ruffit!
Gary
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Posted: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 12:31 PM UTC
Gary, your dials look better don't worry !!
Great work there !!
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Indiana, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 12:47 PM UTC
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Hi all,
Got the radios and gauge panel painted. Still need to seal and pinwash. More to come late tonight.
Gary
Yup! Those look sweet!
~ Jeff
Texas, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 12:54 PM UTC
John, and Jeff S. - Thanks fellas! Im happy you guys are following along.
Gary
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Posted: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 01:04 PM UTC
Top notch once again Gary, beautiful work! If I tried to paint that dash it would have looked like a pre-schooler with a jumbo crayon.
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Posted: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 01:14 PM UTC
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California, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 03:03 PM UTC
@BBD468 - Gary,
Excellent job on the hand painting. The dash and radio are going to look that much more enhanced when you give them the 'wash and glow' treatment. You sure have crammed that small interior full of color and detail and it's not even finished yet! Go Mace, go!
~ Eddy
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Texas, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 03:29 PM UTC
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@BBD468 - Gary,
Excellent job on the hand painting. The dash and radio are going to look that much more enhanced when you give them the 'wash and glow' treatment. You sure have crammed that small interior full of color and detail and it's not even finished yet! Go Mace, go!
~ Eddy
Hey Eddy!!! Thanks for stopping by.
Thanks for the nice comments. You know, I did feel the FORCE a bit while painting it.
Gary
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Posted: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 06:38 PM UTC
Hi all,
Made some progress this evening. Getting close to glueing the upper to the lower hull. Got to attatch a couple rifles and a bit of weathering. I also have begun shaving and sanding off the moulded on stuff on the fenders and filling and smoothing. Here are a couple pics.
Thanks for looking gentlemen.
Gary
England - South East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 - 07:00 PM UTC
Very nice work on the radio and drivers instrument panel.
The entire model is very well done.
S
