Got Wheels? Campaign 2020
North Carolina, United States
Joined: January 20, 2005
KitMaker: 916 posts
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Posted: Monday, March 02, 2020 - 01:44 PM UTC
Old Chinese Proverb:
The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step…
Old Modelers Proverb:
The building of a thousand kits begins with the first sprue…
France
Joined: February 20, 2012
KitMaker: 1,932 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, March 03, 2020 - 05:40 AM UTC
Nice work Neo, good idea with this bogged down vehicle. Congrats for the finished campaign.
Some update on my model.
For the machine gun mount, I didn't used parts given in the kit. And I guess Kinetic parts are wrong. Why a front shield in the kit ? There is not any front shield on the MK3 version.
I have built my own gun mount with the help of some pics.
On the gunner protection, all bolts were rebuilt because Kinetic made a complete mess of the bolts molding.
M2 machine gun is from Live Resin.
Ammunition belt is from AFV Club.
Duke antenna is from Blast Models.
Queensland, Australia
Joined: August 06, 2005
KitMaker: 3,353 posts
Armorama: 3,121 posts
Posted: Tuesday, March 03, 2020 - 08:34 AM UTC
The finished dio is great Tom. Love the action poses. Thanks for joining in.
Coming along very nicely Alex.
On the Bench:
Dust, styrene scraps, paint splotches and tears.
France
Joined: February 20, 2012
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Posted: Tuesday, March 03, 2020 - 09:57 AM UTC
Peter thank you.
Your last post advertises a lot of work !!
Correze, France
Joined: June 10, 2004
KitMaker: 5,329 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, March 04, 2020 - 07:27 AM UTC
Nice job on the gun mount Alex.
Tom, you're a fast builder ! Congrats for cross the finish line
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Napoléon
France
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Posted: Thursday, March 05, 2020 - 05:36 AM UTC
Thank you Olivier.
Nice work on your M-ATV. Impressive wiring step !
North Carolina, United States
Joined: January 20, 2005
KitMaker: 916 posts
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Posted: Sunday, March 08, 2020 - 12:34 PM UTC
Thanks Guys, much appreciated.
Watching the other builds here, great stuff.
Old Chinese Proverb:
The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step…
Old Modelers Proverb:
The building of a thousand kits begins with the first sprue…
Correze, France
Joined: June 10, 2004
KitMaker: 5,329 posts
Armorama: 5,204 posts
Posted: Sunday, March 15, 2020 - 04:01 AM UTC
Hi all
I managed to add all the missing accessories and the model begins to be a pain to handle. The final weathering stage won't be a piece of cake I fear.




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Napoléon
GulfWarrior
Campaigns AdministratorTexas, United States
Joined: January 05, 2010
KitMaker: 1,051 posts
Armorama: 1,029 posts
Posted: Sunday, March 15, 2020 - 11:45 AM UTC
Current campaigns:
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Western Australia, Australia
Joined: January 01, 2019
KitMaker: 81 posts
Armorama: 33 posts
Posted: Sunday, March 15, 2020 - 03:23 PM UTC
Very nice Olivier and Tom.
Some progress on my AMD-35.


Correze, France
Joined: June 10, 2004
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Posted: Monday, March 16, 2020 - 01:52 AM UTC
Nice job Stephen. For your information, the handle of the MG magazines was leartherclad. The full metal handle is a post-war feature.
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Napoléon
Western Australia, Australia
Joined: January 01, 2019
KitMaker: 81 posts
Armorama: 33 posts
Posted: Monday, March 16, 2020 - 08:53 AM UTC
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Nice job Stephen. For your information, the handle of the MG magazines was leartherclad. The full metal handle is a post-war feature.
Olivier
Thank you for the info Olivier much appreciated.
France
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Posted: Monday, March 16, 2020 - 09:28 AM UTC
Great work Olivier. There are white lines around front glasses. Do you know what they are ?
Texas, United States
Joined: June 04, 2017
KitMaker: 503 posts
Armorama: 477 posts
Posted: Monday, March 16, 2020 - 10:44 AM UTC
My entry into the got wheels.

Queensland, Australia
Joined: August 06, 2005
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Posted: Monday, March 16, 2020 - 09:36 PM UTC
Superb work Olivier. Looks fantastic as it is.
Yours is coming along very well too Stephen. Will you see much of what you have achieved?
On the Bench:
Dust, styrene scraps, paint splotches and tears.
Correze, France
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Posted: Tuesday, March 17, 2020 - 07:58 AM UTC
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Great work Olivier. There are white lines around front glasses. Do you know what they are ?
Sorry I don't know. Did you notice that those lines are not running all around the windows?
Good and original choice Kelly.
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Napoléon
France
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Posted: Tuesday, March 17, 2020 - 11:44 AM UTC
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Great work Olivier. There are white lines around front glasses. Do you know what they are ?
Sorry I don't know. Did you notice that those lines are not running all around the windows?
Good and original choice Kelly.
Olivier
Yes I have noticed that, thank you. One side of the windows and the windscreens without line. Nothing on rear windows.
Western Australia, Australia
Joined: January 01, 2019
KitMaker: 81 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, March 17, 2020 - 12:50 PM UTC
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Superb work Olivier. Looks fantastic as it is.
Yours is coming along very well too Stephen. Will you see much of what you have achieved?
Well I am hoping to display that some of the interior will be visible.
Queensland, Australia
Joined: August 06, 2005
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Posted: Tuesday, March 17, 2020 - 03:37 PM UTC
Okay, some update pics on the ShKh Dana. Proportions on this kit are way out so I am doing the best I can to work around the major components to fix the glaring issues. This means repositioning the access hatch, increasing the height of the depression, adding a more to scale support in the correct position, as well as reworking and adding general details to one turret half:
opening the window, lengthening the stowage door and adding the missing handle (part of which is now AWOL!) adding a port cover and positioning the button control in the correct place right up against the depression wall and making its recess and cable.
a lot more to go before I even finish these.. will post better pics when they are done.
On the Bench:
Dust, styrene scraps, paint splotches and tears.
Singapore / 新加坡
Joined: August 30, 2012
KitMaker: 265 posts
Armorama: 186 posts
Posted: Tuesday, March 17, 2020 - 03:51 PM UTC
I'm in with this model.

God created Arrakis to train the faithful.
Correze, France
Joined: June 10, 2004
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Posted: Wednesday, March 18, 2020 - 06:36 AM UTC
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I'm in with this model.

Certainly a better choice than mine as far as part fitting is concerned. Which decoration will you choose? If it's the Polish one, take note that at least the BFT should not be present which is not clearly stated in the instructions.
Peter,
your dedication to improve this Dana draws you all my respect

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Napoléon
Queensland, Australia
Joined: August 06, 2005
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Posted: Wednesday, March 18, 2020 - 09:05 AM UTC
Thanks Olivier. Getting the respect of an accomplished modeller like you really means something.
Welcome aboard Damian. Good to see you join in another campaign build. Looking forward to seeing your work.
On the Bench:
Dust, styrene scraps, paint splotches and tears.
Correze, France
Joined: June 10, 2004
KitMaker: 5,329 posts
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Posted: Friday, March 20, 2020 - 03:33 AM UTC
Hi all
I consider this one finished. I added more dust to the lower part of the vehicle. Sand over tan is not really noticeable but there is more dust, believe me



Don't know if I'll give Panda Hobby kits another try.
Now I just need to find the gallery of this campaign. Enjoy your builds fellow members!
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Napoléon
Västra Götaland, Sweden
Joined: May 29, 2018
KitMaker: 397 posts
Armorama: 388 posts
Posted: Friday, March 20, 2020 - 05:56 AM UTC
Oliver, after seeing the result I would say that you WILL buy another Panda model. You just showed that that extra ingredient needed for good looking model - is not in the box. Good job, keep on...
Queensland, Australia
Joined: August 06, 2005
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Posted: Friday, March 20, 2020 - 07:58 AM UTC
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You just showed that that extra ingredient needed for good looking model - is not in the box.
Here. Here. Well said Bogi.
Olivier superb build. Thanks for sharing.
On the Bench:
Dust, styrene scraps, paint splotches and tears.