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meng's Merkava 3d i know !!!!!

dvarettoni

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Posted: Monday, August 20, 2012 - 04:50 PM UTC

yea all oyu m ight be get sick of seeing this kit but hay it has been a long time since the last time that i have done a Israeli kit !!! this is the first time at i have done a Ming kit and i have to say that it is well done if they keep this quilty up i think that hay will be a mager player. so here is were i am hope you like

thanks for looking dave

Spiderfrommars

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Posted: Monday, August 20, 2012 - 05:54 PM UTC

Apparently, we buy the same kits Dave

How are you going to make the anti slip surfaces?

I'll follow your build for sure

cheers

Warsawpact

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Posted: Monday, August 20, 2012 - 09:56 PM UTC

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Apparently, we buy the same kits Dave

How are you going to make the anti slip surfaces?

I'll follow your build for sure

cheers

I second that...just got my hands on the same kit.

Concerning the anti-slip surface, are you planning on using Rust-Oleum Texture Surface Spray? ( Here's an example:http://www.idf-modelling.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=78&t=3129 )
Tamiya Diorama Texture paint works too...

Keep on building Dave, i'll follow your progress!

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Posted: Tuesday, August 21, 2012 - 02:24 AM UTC

So tell me, how do you guys feel that the rustoleum textured primer looks scale wise? Think it would be ok on the British Challenger 2 deserted? What are some other options?

Thanks in advance,
EasyOff

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Posted: Tuesday, August 21, 2012 - 03:28 AM UTC

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So tell me, how do you guys feel that the rustoleum textured primer looks scale wise? Think it would be ok on the British Challenger 2 deserted? What are some other options?

Thanks in advance,
EasyOff

My opinion on non-slip texture effect is that rust-oleum gives the best effect. But Tamiya Texture Effect gives you a bit more controll on the amount of texture since it's applied by brush.
Concerning the Challenger 2...i have no idea i'm afraid.

pseudorealityx

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Posted: Tuesday, August 21, 2012 - 07:11 AM UTC

I'll follow along Dave. As you know, I'm not super interested in modern stuff, but this looks like a really nice kit.

Spiderfrommars

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Posted: Tuesday, August 21, 2012 - 07:28 AM UTC

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Tamiya Diorama Texture paint works too...

Yes, it does!

http://www.idf-modelling.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=78&t=3269

jwest21

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Posted: Tuesday, August 21, 2012 - 02:25 PM UTC

I used the Rustoleum Multicolored Textured paint (has a grittier texture than the regular Rustoleum)

dvarettoni

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Posted: Tuesday, August 21, 2012 - 07:14 PM UTC

hay all thanks for looking mauro were are the updates??????
jesse thank do you have any think on the bench ???
as for the anti slip i'm going to use a very fine sand and white glue that i found at a craft store i will get a pic later this week
dave

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Posted: Tuesday, August 21, 2012 - 07:57 PM UTC

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hay all thanks for looking mauro were are the updates??????

I have TOOO many unfinished projects on my bench which I'd like to finish before start building this beast! Morover,although I love its agressive shape, I'm not an IDF expert at all. I'd really prefere to follow some builds as your before start mine.
Great start so far. Carry on!

cheers

EasyOff

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Posted: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 - 07:28 AM UTC

Thanks for the responses, I have this Merkava too, I'm getting psyched about building it.

jwest21

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Posted: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 - 09:29 AM UTC

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Thanks for the responses, I have this Merkava too, I'm getting psyched about building it.

It goes together very nice- only problem I seemed to have was repeatedly tweezer-pulting small parts

Karl187

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Posted: Thursday, August 23, 2012 - 11:26 PM UTC

Looks like a nice kit Dave- great progress so far. Good luck with the build!

pseudorealityx

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Posted: Friday, August 24, 2012 - 12:06 AM UTC

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jesse thank do you have any think on the bench ???

Hey Dave,

Right now my workbench has 2 big projects.

1) Academy Grant ( http://armorama.com/forums/194558&page=1 )

2) I'm leading our AMPS club build of the Bronco Chaffee.

dvarettoni

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Posted: Monday, August 27, 2012 - 05:44 PM UTC

Jesse
i forgot about the grant just when and look at what you had done looks great i put the meng to the side for a bit a buddy of mine from work ask me to fins a m41 for him and his son i should have pis up later this week
dave

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Posted: Monday, October 22, 2012 - 09:11 PM UTC

hay all now that i'm done with the M-41 build i can get on with this i did get some goddy in the mail thought. here are some pic

thanks dave

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Posted: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 - 10:39 PM UTC

Great work so far Dave, I'm looking forward to seeing the resin and metal tracks attached.

dvarettoni

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Posted: Wednesday, October 31, 2012 - 08:53 AM UTC

hay all got some more work done over the last day or two hope you like

dave

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Posted: Monday, November 19, 2012 - 09:01 AM UTC

hay a;; got a small update for you'll hope you like

rhanks dave

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Posted: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 - 01:33 PM UTC

I must say that kit has some grate detail. An you doing some grate work man.

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Posted: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 - 11:59 PM UTC

This Meng kit really does look brilliant- super job Dave!

dvarettoni

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Posted: Friday, November 23, 2012 - 03:09 AM UTC

trhanks all for the kind words
dave

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Posted: Monday, November 26, 2012 - 12:33 PM UTC

Dave,

The primer really ties it all together!

Those weights on the ends of the chain-curtain armor came out looking great, too.

Very nice all the way around.

I'll be looking forward to seeing this at our next meeting.