IMG_20180224_161935 by Robert Worth, on Flickr
IMG_20180224_161948 by Robert Worth, on Flickr
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Miniart 1/35 AEC Mk1 Armoured Car
robw_uk
Joined: June 22, 2010
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Posted: Friday, February 23, 2018 - 09:30 PM UTC
only just got round to posting photos of this build.... most of the build done... need to paint the inside of the drivers hatch and its opening mechanism then i think it can be all buttoned up. upper hull/turret and wheels just placed in position for now.....
IMG_20180224_161935 by Robert Worth, on Flickr
IMG_20180224_161948 by Robert Worth, on Flickr
IMG_20180224_161959 by Robert Worth, on Flickr
IMG_20180224_161935 by Robert Worth, on FlickrIMG_20180224_161948 by Robert Worth, on FlickrIMG_20180224_161959 by Robert Worth, on Flickr
PRH001
Joined: June 16, 2014
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Posted: Friday, February 23, 2018 - 11:18 PM UTC
Looking very good. This is one of my not too distant future projects. I’m looking forward to seeing your completed build.
Cheers,
Paul H
Cheers,
Paul H
robw_uk
Joined: June 22, 2010
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Posted: Saturday, February 24, 2018 - 03:42 AM UTC
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Looking very good. This is one of my not too distant future projects. I’m looking forward to seeing your completed build.
Cheers,
Paul H
thanks... some very delicate parts... and watch the wheel assembly. It has been pointed out elsewhere that the front left tyre has the tread reversed... need to work out how to unglue without ruining.... (or leaving it as is)
tankmodeler
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Posted: Saturday, February 24, 2018 - 03:56 AM UTC
Nice job. Always liked the AECs for some reason. It's certainly not because they are pretty or anything...
panzerbob01
Joined: March 06, 2010
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Posted: Saturday, February 24, 2018 - 04:57 AM UTC
Rob;
Don't fret about that reversed tire! Pics are out there showing reversed tires and mixed brands / types of tires on these things back during WWII- took me about a minute of Google look to find this pic of one with mixed rubber up front... Right back on the ol' home ground in England back in 1943!
Image obtained from public web site and posted HERE for discussion purposes ONLY!
Cheers!
Bob
Don't fret about that reversed tire! Pics are out there showing reversed tires and mixed brands / types of tires on these things back during WWII- took me about a minute of Google look to find this pic of one with mixed rubber up front... Right back on the ol' home ground in England back in 1943!
Image obtained from public web site and posted HERE for discussion purposes ONLY!
Cheers!
Bob
sgtreef
Joined: March 01, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, February 24, 2018 - 05:17 AM UTC
Nice looker.
Great work going on.
Great work going on.
robw_uk
Joined: June 22, 2010
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Posted: Saturday, February 24, 2018 - 01:55 PM UTC
thanks all, and thanks Bob.... going for "tyre recovered from another vehicle during a lull in fighting... not had chance to remount the rubber on the hub so its backwards".... would explain it ;-)
tankmodeler
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Posted: Sunday, February 25, 2018 - 08:37 PM UTC
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going for "tyre recovered from another vehicle during a lull in fighting... not had chance to remount the rubber on the hub so its backwards"...
"Finally got the sodding thing on and couldn't be arsed to change it", also explains it!
robw_uk
Joined: June 22, 2010
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Posted: Sunday, February 25, 2018 - 09:03 PM UTC
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Quoted Textgoing for "tyre recovered from another vehicle during a lull in fighting... not had chance to remount the rubber on the hub so its backwards"...
"Finally got the sodding thing on and couldn't be arsed to change it", also explains it!
hahahahaha very true... dark in a dust storm doenst make for precision tyre changin ;-)
robw_uk
Joined: June 22, 2010
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Posted: Monday, February 26, 2018 - 12:58 AM UTC
getting close... turret mounted (hmmm the hatch when open stops the turret rotating - hey ho)... turret basket is attached by 2 1mm rods - not the sturdiest - glued up and mow resting for 24+hours (not giving up much hope for that). Dont think I will add the shells as i dont have any suitable paint... you wont see much anyway (lazy i know)
IMG_20180226_194444 by Robert Worth, on Flickr#
IMG_20180226_194422 by Robert Worth, on Flickr
IMG_20180226_194432 by Robert Worth, on Flickr
IMG_20180226_195120 by Robert Worth, on Flickr
IMG_20180226_194444 by Robert Worth, on Flickr#IMG_20180226_194422 by Robert Worth, on FlickrIMG_20180226_194432 by Robert Worth, on FlickrIMG_20180226_195120 by Robert Worth, on Flickrrobw_uk
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Posted: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 - 01:08 AM UTC
managed to get her buttoned up (just - small bit of filling to do once the glue sets). Just the turret roof, 3 turret boxes and then perhaps some extra stowage and if i can find a spare a turret spotlight to go... might get painting started this weekend
IMG_20180227_200056 by Robert Worth, on Flickr
IMG_20180227_200115 by Robert Worth, on Flickr
IMG_20180227_200056 by Robert Worth, on FlickrIMG_20180227_200115 by Robert Worth, on Flickrrobw_uk
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Posted: Wednesday, February 28, 2018 - 02:28 AM UTC
buttoned up... few gaps i need to address then 3 turret boxes then its off to paint shop... going to pre-shade white the upper surfaces to try to get a bit of definition....
IMG_20180228_195716 by Robert Worth, on Flickr
IMG_20180228_195716 by Robert Worth, on Flickrrobw_uk
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Posted: Saturday, March 03, 2018 - 07:36 PM UTC
base painted after slight pre-shade... back ot my usual over-zealous base coating so base inst too varied but dot-filter should ease that... next off gloss (trialling W&N acryllic gloss to see how it goes before using) then all of 2 decals....
IMG_20180304_142913 by Robert Worth, on Flickr
IMG_20180304_142857 by Robert Worth, on Flickr
IMG_20180304_142809 by Robert Worth, on Flickr
IMG_20180304_142913 by Robert Worth, on FlickrIMG_20180304_142857 by Robert Worth, on FlickrIMG_20180304_142809 by Robert Worth, on Flickr
j76lr
Joined: September 22, 2006
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Posted: Saturday, March 03, 2018 - 07:58 PM UTC
I have that in my stash . Think Ill put it on deck !
robw_uk
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Posted: Saturday, March 03, 2018 - 08:32 PM UTC
watch the thin parts - connecting rods, pipes.. but other than that it builds up nicely
maximus8425
Joined: May 12, 2006
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Posted: Saturday, March 03, 2018 - 09:07 PM UTC
Always liked the look of this. Might be time to pick one up at the next show. Are the wheels multi part affairs?
robw_uk
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Posted: Saturday, March 03, 2018 - 09:10 PM UTC
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Always liked the look of this. Might be time to pick one up at the next show. Are the wheels multi part affairs?
thanks
yes they are - so watch the tread... I have 1 week on backwards... "Tommy wasnt blessed with options when picking up a spare wheel in the heat of an advance" (thats my excuse any way)
GTDeath13
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Posted: Saturday, March 03, 2018 - 09:27 PM UTC
Looks very nice. Have had my eye on soem of MiniArt's armored car collection for some time now.
What do you think of MiniArt's plastic?
What do you think of MiniArt's plastic?
robw_uk
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Posted: Saturday, March 03, 2018 - 10:30 PM UTC
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Looks very nice. Have had my eye on soem of MiniArt's armored car collection for some time now.
What do you think of MiniArt's plastic?
thanks for that. Plastic is quite hard, and i cant say enough, care is needed for the thin bits. I had a number shatter at the sight of me trying to remove from the sprue... but I cant fault the kit beyond that
robw_uk
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Posted: Wednesday, June 13, 2018 - 07:03 AM UTC
have been working on other kits so this has stalled... but wheels on (and yes I know the front left is on backwards (basic error) - but I reckon the crew couldnt choose when they needed a spare ;-))
IMG_20180613_195859 by Robert Worth, on Flickr
IMG_20180613_195910 by Robert Worth, on Flickr
IMG_20180613_195859 by Robert Worth, on FlickrIMG_20180613_195910 by Robert Worth, on Flickr
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