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Armor/AFV: Early Armor
WWI and other early tanks and armored cars.
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Oh MOTHER !!
SlapHead
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Posted: Wednesday, June 07, 2006 - 11:19 PM UTC
Hi guys

Progress so far with this (for me) major project.

I Panzershop Mk1 Male is the base ( I know, how could I !!! ) but as MOTHER was made of lighter plate than the production ones, the rivet runs are not the same and the spacing being almost double that of the kit !!..but not quite !! (so no I could'nt just double up !! darn it )

So here it is at an early stage

I have had to , other than using the NUTTER with the (Not yet released) Dome Head type rivet tips (about 6/8 weeks till release).
New Hex only tips first, f they are in the factory BTW so will be out soon.

1. changed the sponsons
2. Added a "vaux" interior with engine and one sponson detaied, moved hatches and doors, roof detail changes, bow plate , tow hooks, and some more detail stuff.

So here it is, whatda ya think guys , fire away..


AJ (Slaphead)











now thats CLOSE !!!....VERY CLOSE note how the primer has "blended the thin edges in



wbill76
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Posted: Wednesday, June 07, 2006 - 11:39 PM UTC
Definitely a labor of love!

I'm always fascinated by the WW1 tank designs, looking forward to seeing your efforts come to life.
Torchy
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Posted: Thursday, June 08, 2006 - 12:31 AM UTC
Alasdair ,You are a "nutter"
Thats one superb piece of work my man
How many rivets????
I like the "paint by numbers " bit :-) :-)
Andy
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Posted: Thursday, June 08, 2006 - 01:37 AM UTC
WOW

Cant wait to see more of this beauty especially the interior detailing , great work

P.S. love the paint by numbers paint scheme :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)


Ian

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Posted: Thursday, June 08, 2006 - 04:41 AM UTC
AND dont forget to "buy your war bonds" see that one ? yep I was trying somthing that really did not work out he he

Cheers for the comments guys

AJ
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