simmerit Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 As I'm sick to death of the Wokka, I've decided to take Dan's advice and bang something out 'out of the box', and what better place to start than with a Meng Leopard + some bits Its sat there for a year on the shelf. The mrs got me these for my last birthday so what the hell. I've not had a proper go at a tank for a long long time, so here goes.. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Nice stuff..., cheers mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wogga Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Looking forward to this. Must do the finished touches to mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 (edited) I've got three Meng kits on the shelf and this is my first. Everything they say about them is correct. The quality is stunning. I was waiting for the Chiefy, but I've finally succumbed and bitten the bullet with this one Everything about this kit is quality Edited October 13, 2016 by simmerit 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 This has got my attention! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panzer Vor!!! Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Got my chair so ready here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 So I said 'out of the box', but I may do one or two bits to it Just on with the wheels at the minute. This is a very nice kit. Can't wait for the Chiefy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted October 13, 2016 Share Posted October 13, 2016 The Takom Chieftan Mk10 is pretty awesome. Lloyd 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted October 14, 2016 Author Share Posted October 14, 2016 small investment last night whilst throwing bricks at the tele - Question Time..... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted October 14, 2016 Author Share Posted October 14, 2016 So I've managed to get all the wheels done and one half of the suspension and torsion bars Its an absolute breeze to put together 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted October 15, 2016 Author Share Posted October 15, 2016 I managed to get half an hour in last night and an hour today. This thing is flying together. Dare I say it goes together too easy for my liking. I'm used to having to put shed loads of efftort in Things about to go downhill fast............................. Champagne and Voda coctails. Two of these is enough. The last time the mrs had 4, we ended up in A&E all night aftre she walked into a 6 foot high mirror in the bedroom. Five minutes later she shouts 'Siiiiiiiiii'. I says 'your bleeding'. 1 paramedic later................. Watford A&E. Shes class 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted October 15, 2016 Share Posted October 15, 2016 A short build for you then Si ? Looking forward to seeing it take shape buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted October 15, 2016 Author Share Posted October 15, 2016 52 minutes ago, Dads203 said: A short build for you then Si ? Looking forward to seeing it take shape buddy. The kit is so good, its flying together. I'm enjoying it - its a breeze, but it doesnt task the old modelling skills in any shape or form. I cant decide if that's a good thing or a bad thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted October 16, 2016 Author Share Posted October 16, 2016 Well that's me officially minging. proper jaded this morning.. Ordered one of these to go with it. 50% off @ wonderland models on them Still hugely impressed with everything about this kit. Even the etch packagign is OTT Pressing on sticking stuff at the minute, so little to report progress wise that's of any intertest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted October 16, 2016 Author Share Posted October 16, 2016 (edited) Made a bit more progress, but have put off the tracks, but need to make a start now I suppose Upper and lower hull have mostly gone together OK. This join is the only major issue. Upper half of was slightly warped also, which was disappointing given the quality of it overall Edited October 16, 2016 by simmerit 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted October 17, 2016 Author Share Posted October 17, 2016 These have turned up today and very nice too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted October 18, 2016 Author Share Posted October 18, 2016 I was doing a bit more sticking yes I know I need to fill that. Anyway. I thoughts I'd have a crack at these Bronco tracks without glue. I have to say I dont like them one little bit. Well tacky. Its Fruil tracks for me I think. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted October 23, 2016 Author Share Posted October 23, 2016 having looked at the price of the Friuls for the Leopard 2, I'm cracking on for now..... one down................................. One to go................. track bash. I'd rather stick pins in my eyes. Still, its got to be done.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted October 23, 2016 Author Share Posted October 23, 2016 well thank god for that this is the best way of doing them, as it makes it easier keeping one side V tidy when you remove the spruce 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 It seems you do not like much the Bronco tracks, I try to make some for Sherman, and apart from not bring pieces to fit in and make it easier, were very brittle, when I was one, also had to add the teeth end one one .... for spares, never more buy a Bronco track,,,, Cheers mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted October 24, 2016 Author Share Posted October 24, 2016 7 minutes ago, FrancisGL said: It seems you do not like much the Bronco tracks, I try to make some for Sherman, and apart from not bring pieces to fit in and make it easier, were very brittle, when I was one, also had to add the teeth end one one .... for spares, never more buy a Bronco track,,,, Cheers mate Yep. I'm not a massive fan of Bronco or Meng, now that I've assembled a set. I think Bronco are a better track than Meng as at least they are glued. I dont like Meng tracks at all. Just a personal opinion, and I'm hugely disappointed as people seemed to be raving on forums about how wonderful the Meng tracks are. Either I'm massively negative, or they are building different Meng tracks to me!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brodiebear Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Can vouch for the Leopard Club bits and bobs - excellent quality, those tow eyes and T-hooks work a treat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 I'm plugging away at the build at the minute, which is pretty uninspiring stuff as its basically sticking bits - very nice bits, but its sticking bits. This is the first Meng kit I've built and my expectations were really high as all the reviews rave about them and they look top banana when you open the box. Some slight warping in the turret which is irritating but sortable. This is strange one This is the optional turret rear - the molding is slightly different to the one I fitted To bit that bin, you have to cut off part of the molded plastic or the bin doesnt fit flush I'd been waiting for the Meng Chiefy, but I may go for a Takom Mk 11 one now as I'm not convined the Meng one will be worth the wait. Just a gentle moan/whinge..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted October 25, 2016 Author Share Posted October 25, 2016 sneaky reference shot and Leopard Club barrel. Its really quite nice 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viper-30 Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 Looking good mate ......still chuckling about the mirror terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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