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MLD
Joined: July 21, 2002
KitMaker: 3,569 posts
Armorama: 2,070 posts
Posted: Tuesday, April 05, 2016 - 07:48 AM UTC
Got a bunch of basic assembly stuff done on the hull and turret tonight, pics to follow. This kit is pure Skif.. which I think is an acronym for 'subjects more easily carved from a frozen turd'
Monte
Joined: December 08, 2002
KitMaker: 833 posts
Armorama: 601 posts
Posted: Tuesday, April 05, 2016 - 08:16 AM UTC
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Monte- Never new tamiya did this kit will have to keep look out.
Good luck finding one my friend. The kit has been oop (out of production)for some time now. Fine Molds released a Type 61 about a year ago that is available.
The date stamp on the inside of the hull of this kit is 1970. It doesn't give me a warm fuzzy feeling inside.
ComradeMP
#0
Joined: July 31, 2011
KitMaker: 472 posts
Armorama: 453 posts
Posted: Wednesday, April 06, 2016 - 10:28 AM UTC
I'm entering with the Aeroplast BM-8-24 kit. Thing is I have two of these kits. I ordered some AM stuff from Poland and saw this kit for a few bucks, so I was like, why not? Weeks went by and nothing came. I contacted the seller and he shipped out a replacement right away. Months down the road, the original package finally arrived well after I got the replacement!
In this kit the T-60 turret parts included, so I'll be building this one as the T-60.
Started with the turret. Added some detail with some evergreen and brass. Drilled a hole out for the pistol port.
Plugs in the pistol ports from spares bin, removed molded lever and added my own from spare PE and some evergreen.
After lots of sanding and some filling, added the missing rivets, and reworked the hatch hinges and positioned the hatch in the open position.
I'll be working on and off, got other campaigns. Here's to a good start.
Lakota
#123
Joined: November 17, 2008
KitMaker: 1,202 posts
Armorama: 635 posts
Posted: Thursday, April 07, 2016 - 04:11 AM UTC
Monte:
Are you using one kit for two campaigns?
Take care,
Don "Lakota"
Are you using one kit for two campaigns?
Take care,
Don "Lakota"
Monte
Joined: December 08, 2002
KitMaker: 833 posts
Armorama: 601 posts
Posted: Thursday, April 07, 2016 - 09:22 AM UTC
Yes I am Lakota. Didn't see any rule against it in either campaign.
Cantstopbuyingkits
Joined: January 28, 2015
KitMaker: 2,099 posts
Armorama: 1,920 posts
Posted: Thursday, April 07, 2016 - 10:00 AM UTC
I'm pretty sure the basic guidelines for campaigns on this network prohibit entering the same kit into multiple campaigns.
Nito74
Joined: March 04, 2008
KitMaker: 5,386 posts
Armorama: 4,727 posts
Posted: Friday, April 08, 2016 - 03:13 AM UTC
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I'm pretty sure the basic guidelines for campaigns on this network prohibit entering the same kit into multiple campaigns.
You are right.
One build per Campaign.
Except one there is a specific guideline from the Campaign Manager, which is not the case here.
Lakota
#123
Joined: November 17, 2008
KitMaker: 1,202 posts
Armorama: 635 posts
Posted: Saturday, April 09, 2016 - 05:16 AM UTC
Howdy Y'all 
I got some work done on my KV-2. Lots of ejector marks but otherwise a nice kit to build, so far.
Take care,
Don "Lakota"
I got some work done on my KV-2. Lots of ejector marks but otherwise a nice kit to build, so far.
Take care,
Don "Lakota"
Removed by original poster on 04/10/16 - 03:56:57 (GMT).
Monte
Joined: December 08, 2002
KitMaker: 833 posts
Armorama: 601 posts
Posted: Saturday, April 09, 2016 - 09:01 AM UTC
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Quoted TextI'm pretty sure the basic guidelines for campaigns on this network prohibit entering the same kit into multiple campaigns.
You are right.
One build per Campaign.
Except one there is a specific guideline from the Campaign Manager, which is not the case here.
OK Gents. Apparently I broke an unwritten rule by entering the same kit it two campaigns. Since it is not my intention to piss anyone off I will play by the unwritten rule and change my entry to a different kit.
I trust this will be a satisfactory solution?
joepanzer
Joined: January 21, 2004
KitMaker: 803 posts
Armorama: 740 posts
Posted: Monday, April 11, 2016 - 04:27 AM UTC
Finally getting around to posting my Doggie!!
tatbaqui
News Writer#040
Joined: May 06, 2007
KitMaker: 2,713 posts
Armorama: 2,451 posts
Posted: Monday, April 11, 2016 - 05:28 AM UTC
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Quoted TextQuoted TextI'm pretty sure the basic guidelines for campaigns on this network prohibit entering the same kit into multiple campaigns.
You are right.
One build per Campaign.
Except one there is a specific guideline from the Campaign Manager, which is not the case here.
OK Gents. Apparently I broke an unwritten rule by entering the same kit it two campaigns. Since it is not my intention to piss anyone off I will play by the unwritten rule and change my entry to a different kit.
I trust this will be a satisfactory solution?
Good on you Monte.
Wolverine2
Joined: April 07, 2006
KitMaker: 64 posts
Armorama: 62 posts
Posted: Monday, April 11, 2016 - 06:55 AM UTC
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I'm entering with the Aeroplast BM-8-24 kit. Thing is I have two of these kits. I ordered some AM stuff from Poland and saw this kit for a few bucks, so I was like, why not? Weeks went by and nothing came. I contacted the seller and he shipped out a replacement right away. Months down the road, the original package finally arrived well after I got the replacement!
In this kit the T-60 turret parts included, so I'll be building this one as the T-60.
Started with the turret. Added some detail with some evergreen and brass. Drilled a hole out for the pistol port.
Plugs in the pistol ports from spares bin, removed molded lever and added my own from spare PE and some evergreen.
After lots of sanding and some filling, added the missing rivets, and reworked the hatch hinges and positioned the hatch in the open position.
I'll be working on and off, got other campaigns. Here's to a good start.
Looks great so far! The only thing I've got done as of yet on my Trumpeter Abrams is fixing the antislip coating with Rustoleum textured spray on the hull. Will do the turret this weekend and upload photos.
Hudson29
#460
Joined: September 16, 2014
KitMaker: 1,156 posts
Armorama: 1,024 posts
Posted: Wednesday, April 13, 2016 - 09:41 PM UTC
I'm certainly enjoying seeing some of these doggies come to life. Many of these kits are unknown to me. How old is that Lindberg half track?
Cantstopbuyingkits
Joined: January 28, 2015
KitMaker: 2,099 posts
Armorama: 1,920 posts
Posted: Thursday, April 14, 2016 - 01:18 AM UTC
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I'm certainly enjoying seeing some of these doggies come to life. Many of these kits are unknown to me. How old is that Lindberg half track?
It most be over 5 decades old by now.
ComradeMP
#0
Joined: July 31, 2011
KitMaker: 472 posts
Armorama: 453 posts
Posted: Monday, April 18, 2016 - 10:42 AM UTC
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Looks great so far! The only thing I've got done as of yet on my Trumpeter Abrams is fixing the antislip coating with Rustoleum textured spray on the hull. Will do the turret this weekend and upload photos.
Thanks. Tried building an Italeri Abrams myself some time ago and gave up.
Some minor work done. Ditched the kit driver's hatch and made my own with some evergreen and added some hinge detail and bolts. Also added the missing pistol port and plug.
BMCTomcat
Joined: September 13, 2014
KitMaker: 73 posts
Armorama: 56 posts
Posted: Thursday, April 21, 2016 - 02:58 AM UTC
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Tom-those tamiya jeeps are ancient cant wait to see how it comes out!
thanks Steven .. me too ..
BMCTomcat
Joined: September 13, 2014
KitMaker: 73 posts
Armorama: 56 posts
Posted: Thursday, April 21, 2016 - 03:08 AM UTC
my progress so far ...
fitting and details : bad ... I feel like assembling a kit that is cheap ... and ... of course ... boring straight style wheels ...
old figures ...
fitting and details : bad ... I feel like assembling a kit that is cheap ... and ... of course ... boring straight style wheels ...
old figures ...
spoons
Joined: January 09, 2008
KitMaker: 527 posts
Armorama: 500 posts
Posted: Sunday, April 24, 2016 - 08:31 PM UTC
Hi Everyone
Finally got done the jungle diorama i was working on, now its all systems go on the Tiger ll.
Had a re-think on the zimmerit done with wood filler as it seems a bit on the grainy side so will stick with Epoxy putty.
Only pain was the missing etch in the royal model detail set but thats is on its way.
Finally a big thanks to jpeddinghause decal for a custom print decal set for this tank.
Fitted some plasticard under the upper hull.
Abit of reinforcement on the front of the hull..
Turret was a bit of a mission with the front needing little putty..
Finally got done the jungle diorama i was working on, now its all systems go on the Tiger ll.
Had a re-think on the zimmerit done with wood filler as it seems a bit on the grainy side so will stick with Epoxy putty.
Only pain was the missing etch in the royal model detail set but thats is on its way.
Finally a big thanks to jpeddinghause decal for a custom print decal set for this tank.
Fitted some plasticard under the upper hull.
Abit of reinforcement on the front of the hull..
Turret was a bit of a mission with the front needing little putty..
BMCTomcat
Joined: September 13, 2014
KitMaker: 73 posts
Armorama: 56 posts
Posted: Tuesday, April 26, 2016 - 07:44 AM UTC
turn left, turn right .. more photogenic 
next ..
next ..
spoons
Joined: January 09, 2008
KitMaker: 527 posts
Armorama: 500 posts
Posted: Tuesday, April 26, 2016 - 10:55 PM UTC
What paints you using tom?
BMCTomcat
Joined: September 13, 2014
KitMaker: 73 posts
Armorama: 56 posts
Posted: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 - 03:58 AM UTC
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What paints you using tom?
mix of Tamiya olive drab (xf-62), a touch of nato green (xf-67) and a tiny drop of the flat white (xf-2) ..
spoons
Joined: January 09, 2008
KitMaker: 527 posts
Armorama: 500 posts
Posted: Thursday, April 28, 2016 - 10:28 PM UTC
Good thing about tamiya paint it drys out nice and flat!
Wolverine2
Joined: April 07, 2006
KitMaker: 64 posts
Armorama: 62 posts
Posted: Friday, April 29, 2016 - 09:18 PM UTC
I have been temporarily derailed by painting/moving/schlepping boxes and belongings. The next month will be nuts, but I shall return! I have not gotten far into my build, but I'll be back.
Monte
Joined: December 08, 2002
KitMaker: 833 posts
Armorama: 601 posts
Posted: Sunday, May 01, 2016 - 02:36 AM UTC
Ok Gents. As promised,this one's out:
And this one's in:
And this one's in:
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