Test fit the tool box and finished up the last of the PE fittings on the hull. Tools will go on once it's painted. It's time to move on to the turret.
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PRH001
New Mexico, United States
Joined: June 16, 2014
KitMaker: 681 posts
Armorama: 603 posts
Joined: June 16, 2014
KitMaker: 681 posts
Armorama: 603 posts
Posted: Wednesday, September 28, 2016 - 09:03 AM UTC
Posted: Sunday, October 02, 2016 - 04:26 AM UTC
Starting on cab and bed painting.
GaryKato
California, United States
Joined: December 06, 2004
KitMaker: 3,694 posts
Armorama: 2,693 posts
Joined: December 06, 2004
KitMaker: 3,694 posts
Armorama: 2,693 posts
Posted: Sunday, October 02, 2016 - 04:38 AM UTC
Nice progress, guys.
Any fit problems on the Matador?
I am hoping to make progress on the Wiesel tonight. I managed to cut out the teeth from the PE fret. Tried a new blade in my X-Acto but that didn't seem to have any effect. I ended up using a wire cutter.
I also tried painting the wheels with NATO Green but it does look too dark. I will try some RLM80 Olive Green (as per instructions).
I still need to cut out those supports on the suspension arms, although they would be hidden behind the wheels.
Any fit problems on the Matador?
I am hoping to make progress on the Wiesel tonight. I managed to cut out the teeth from the PE fret. Tried a new blade in my X-Acto but that didn't seem to have any effect. I ended up using a wire cutter.
I also tried painting the wheels with NATO Green but it does look too dark. I will try some RLM80 Olive Green (as per instructions).
I still need to cut out those supports on the suspension arms, although they would be hidden behind the wheels.
PRH001
New Mexico, United States
Joined: June 16, 2014
KitMaker: 681 posts
Armorama: 603 posts
Joined: June 16, 2014
KitMaker: 681 posts
Armorama: 603 posts
Posted: Sunday, October 02, 2016 - 08:17 AM UTC
Posted: Sunday, October 02, 2016 - 03:48 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Any fit problems on the Matador?
@Gary - so far, I have found no fit issues. I have found a few part numbers issues in the instructions, but that is it.
Ironclaw
Washington, United States
Joined: May 20, 2016
KitMaker: 73 posts
Armorama: 58 posts
Joined: May 20, 2016
KitMaker: 73 posts
Armorama: 58 posts
Posted: Sunday, October 02, 2016 - 03:52 PM UTC
Here is my entry
I `ll post some progress shots along the way
I `ll post some progress shots along the way
Thirian24
Oklahoma, United States
Joined: September 30, 2015
KitMaker: 2,493 posts
Armorama: 2,344 posts
Joined: September 30, 2015
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Armorama: 2,344 posts
Posted: Wednesday, October 05, 2016 - 05:03 AM UTC
Posted: Wednesday, October 05, 2016 - 05:21 AM UTC
Looks to be a beast, Dustin! Looking forward to your build!
Thirian24
Oklahoma, United States
Joined: September 30, 2015
KitMaker: 2,493 posts
Armorama: 2,344 posts
Joined: September 30, 2015
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Armorama: 2,344 posts
Posted: Wednesday, October 05, 2016 - 06:22 AM UTC
Thank you, Clayton.
GaryKato
California, United States
Joined: December 06, 2004
KitMaker: 3,694 posts
Armorama: 2,693 posts
Joined: December 06, 2004
KitMaker: 3,694 posts
Armorama: 2,693 posts
Posted: Wednesday, October 05, 2016 - 03:50 PM UTC
Good to see Strykers coming on board! When will the first M60s show up?
Ranger74
Tennessee, United States
Joined: April 04, 2002
KitMaker: 1,290 posts
Armorama: 658 posts
Joined: April 04, 2002
KitMaker: 1,290 posts
Armorama: 658 posts
Posted: Thursday, October 06, 2016 - 08:08 PM UTC
Paul,
Did you make a jig or use a piece of plastic strip to form the tie downs?
Jeff
Did you make a jig or use a piece of plastic strip to form the tie downs?
Jeff
PRH001
New Mexico, United States
Joined: June 16, 2014
KitMaker: 681 posts
Armorama: 603 posts
Joined: June 16, 2014
KitMaker: 681 posts
Armorama: 603 posts
Posted: Thursday, October 06, 2016 - 09:11 PM UTC
Jeff,
I put one end of the tie down under one of the fingers on one of my PE
bending tool and bent that side up. Then I created a form from copper sheet that was cut to the right width. The strips were stacked to the right height to act as a form and soldered together. I butted that form up against the piece clamped in the PE bender and used a straight edge to force the bends over the form. Since my examples weren't etched symmetrically I need tweezers to tweek everything into alignment.
I tried styrene strip as the form first, but it deformed very easily and produced sloppier bends.
I'm away from my bench, but if you need some pics I can make them this evening. Just let me know.
Hope this helps
PH
I put one end of the tie down under one of the fingers on one of my PE
bending tool and bent that side up. Then I created a form from copper sheet that was cut to the right width. The strips were stacked to the right height to act as a form and soldered together. I butted that form up against the piece clamped in the PE bender and used a straight edge to force the bends over the form. Since my examples weren't etched symmetrically I need tweezers to tweek everything into alignment.
I tried styrene strip as the form first, but it deformed very easily and produced sloppier bends.
I'm away from my bench, but if you need some pics I can make them this evening. Just let me know.
Hope this helps
PH
Ranger74
Tennessee, United States
Joined: April 04, 2002
KitMaker: 1,290 posts
Armorama: 658 posts
Joined: April 04, 2002
KitMaker: 1,290 posts
Armorama: 658 posts
Posted: Friday, October 07, 2016 - 02:46 AM UTC
Paul,
I would appreciate some photos. Thanks.
Jeff
I discovered that I do not have an AFV kit in my ready-rank (closet), but they are all in temporary storage. Once the temperature drops over the weekend I can go recover some of the kits. I had moved out most models to make room for contractors to build out 2nd floor of my house. Delays in finance department has slowed down the work. Hope to get something on this site in next couple weeks.
I would appreciate some photos. Thanks.
Jeff
I discovered that I do not have an AFV kit in my ready-rank (closet), but they are all in temporary storage. Once the temperature drops over the weekend I can go recover some of the kits. I had moved out most models to make room for contractors to build out 2nd floor of my house. Delays in finance department has slowed down the work. Hope to get something on this site in next couple weeks.
tommedic
Komarom-Esztergom, Hungary
Joined: May 20, 2008
KitMaker: 10 posts
Armorama: 9 posts
Joined: May 20, 2008
KitMaker: 10 posts
Armorama: 9 posts
Posted: Friday, October 07, 2016 - 03:24 AM UTC
Posted: Friday, October 07, 2016 - 03:35 AM UTC
PRH001
New Mexico, United States
Joined: June 16, 2014
KitMaker: 681 posts
Armorama: 603 posts
Joined: June 16, 2014
KitMaker: 681 posts
Armorama: 603 posts
Posted: Friday, October 07, 2016 - 04:01 AM UTC
PRH001
New Mexico, United States
Joined: June 16, 2014
KitMaker: 681 posts
Armorama: 603 posts
Joined: June 16, 2014
KitMaker: 681 posts
Armorama: 603 posts
Posted: Friday, October 07, 2016 - 10:26 AM UTC
Armored76
Bayern, Germany
Joined: September 30, 2013
KitMaker: 1,615 posts
Armorama: 1,500 posts
Joined: September 30, 2013
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Armorama: 1,500 posts
Posted: Friday, October 07, 2016 - 12:42 PM UTC
Paul, your PE work amazes me again and again! (is that the smiley for salute or coockoo? )
LinusB
Western Australia, Australia
Joined: March 21, 2016
KitMaker: 247 posts
Armorama: 126 posts
Joined: March 21, 2016
KitMaker: 247 posts
Armorama: 126 posts
Posted: Friday, October 07, 2016 - 03:45 PM UTC
Am starting on my AFV Centurion Mk5/1
Posted: Friday, October 07, 2016 - 06:27 PM UTC
GaryKato
California, United States
Joined: December 06, 2004
KitMaker: 3,694 posts
Armorama: 2,693 posts
Joined: December 06, 2004
KitMaker: 3,694 posts
Armorama: 2,693 posts
Posted: Friday, October 07, 2016 - 08:29 PM UTC
And now we add a pair of Centurions to the campaign. Welcome guys.
LinusB, don't forget to enlist in the campaign!
AFV Club Campaign
LinusB, don't forget to enlist in the campaign!
AFV Club Campaign
PRH001
New Mexico, United States
Joined: June 16, 2014
KitMaker: 681 posts
Armorama: 603 posts
Joined: June 16, 2014
KitMaker: 681 posts
Armorama: 603 posts
Posted: Friday, October 07, 2016 - 08:36 PM UTC
@ Cristian. Cuckoo, is probably the most accurate, but that has nothing to do with the PE... Thanks for the multi-use emoji and the nice comment
@ Clayton, I really glad you found the info useful!
@ Clayton, I really glad you found the info useful!
Ranger74
Tennessee, United States
Joined: April 04, 2002
KitMaker: 1,290 posts
Armorama: 658 posts
Joined: April 04, 2002
KitMaker: 1,290 posts
Armorama: 658 posts
Posted: Saturday, October 08, 2016 - 01:43 AM UTC
Paul,
Excellent tutorial. Actually much simpler than what I was thinking. Thanks.
Jeff
Excellent tutorial. Actually much simpler than what I was thinking. Thanks.
Jeff
PRH001
New Mexico, United States
Joined: June 16, 2014
KitMaker: 681 posts
Armorama: 603 posts
Joined: June 16, 2014
KitMaker: 681 posts
Armorama: 603 posts
Posted: Saturday, October 08, 2016 - 03:39 AM UTC
Jeff,
Glad you found it useful. I do some things that are needlessly complicated, but I try to limit the insanity whenever I can.
Cheers
PH
Glad you found it useful. I do some things that are needlessly complicated, but I try to limit the insanity whenever I can.
Cheers
PH
Posted: Sunday, October 09, 2016 - 08:38 PM UTC
A little more work done on the Matador with the cab interior done.