BlackMax12 Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 My first Kinetic kit. Doesn't look too bad compared to the Meng M3A3. Going to try it without all of all of the reactive armor add-ons. The running gear is really hidden with the upper hull sitting in place. Link and length tracks which is much better than Meng's individual links on their Bradleys. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted April 22, 2018 Author Share Posted April 22, 2018 (edited) Got the running gear done on both sides and one run of track in place. The track looks ok but most will be hidden. Started on the turret and positioned some of the hatches. Without the ERA there are 35 bolt heads to add to the glacis and another 18 for the sides. They give you lots of bolt heads on one sprue runner but not looking forward to adding them at all. They did a decent job on the anti-slip which is good after I botched the anti-slip on that Merkava a while back. Here it is this AM. Edited April 22, 2018 by BlackMax12 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted April 22, 2018 Share Posted April 22, 2018 Looks nice & clean building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted April 22, 2018 Author Share Posted April 22, 2018 Thanks Phil Yes it looks ok so far. That second track can wait until tomorrow though. Other than a little warping at the rear of the upper hull which some clamps and rubber bands will fix the fits have been good. My first Kinetic kit and it's not bad, lots of detail and excellent moulding. Take care, Lloyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsman Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Are the bolt heads the slice-off-the-sprue-and-glue-on type, or are they moulded as separate pieces with little tails? I'm suspecting the former. If so, why not get hold of some bolt heads from EDM? These have tails and you will need to drill holes in the right places for them, but they are a lot easier to deal with. I always find it difficult to get the slice-off type completely flat and a consistent thickness. http://www.ngtrains.com/Pages/Details/NBW/nbw.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted April 23, 2018 Author Share Posted April 23, 2018 Hi Das Yes they are the slice-off the sprue bolt heads and not fun to work with but I'll try. Thanks for the tip about the NBW bolt heads. I'm thinking I might mount the brackets for the ERA but not the armour itself and thus not need as many bolt heads. I'll do a trial fit of the brackets only and see what they look like. Lloyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Looks like a good start Lloyd. Not seen this kit so I will be interested to see how it builds up. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted April 24, 2018 Author Share Posted April 24, 2018 Thanks Stix It's all assembled now except for the second track run and all of those bolt heads on the glacis and the sides. There must be 100 parts in that turret, even without the ERA armour. Pretty involved and I'll have to add the armour glass plates around the commander's hatch after painting as they would be tricky to mask. Not a bad kit at all, right up there with Meng and Takom. The instructions are a little vague in spots but everything fits. Take care, Lloyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted April 25, 2018 Author Share Posted April 25, 2018 All it needs now is those bolt heads on the front and sides and some paint. Not very good pics today, operator error. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Another nice looking model Lloyd did it fit together ok. Regards Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted April 25, 2018 Author Share Posted April 25, 2018 (edited) Hi Richard Yes it just falls together. The turret is a bit tedious with all of the detail and the "cut off the sprue and glue on" bolt heads are going to be fun but I didn't want the version with the ERA armour. This one will be in a NATO scheme rather than the more common desert sand. The carpet monster got one antenna base so it has an antenna off an Abrams, will look ok with paint I hope. Take care, Lloyd Edited April 25, 2018 by BlackMax12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted April 27, 2018 Author Share Posted April 27, 2018 Finally got those 53 bolt heads in place. Not too much fun. No ERA armour. Here it is in mostly black tonight and maybe some NATO Green and NATO Brown tomorrow. Needs a black touch up in spots but the camo should cover most. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 Looks sharp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 One week and you already painting - that's the tempo. Waiting for next colours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted April 28, 2018 Author Share Posted April 28, 2018 Thanks Phil Thanks Chris No enthusiasm today so you will have to wait a bit on the next colors. Lloyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted April 28, 2018 Author Share Posted April 28, 2018 Finally got my act together today and here it is with a rough camo job. Looks some better in three colors than just black. Not sure I like Tamiya's version of NATO Brown, seems kind of orangish/reddish. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Good job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted May 1, 2018 Author Share Posted May 1, 2018 Here it is today with a little dust and dirt. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Looks good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted May 2, 2018 Author Share Posted May 2, 2018 (edited) Thanks Chris Thanks Phil Going to put this away until I can get some storage and junk....er, stuff...to make it look lived in. Take care, Lloyd Edited May 2, 2018 by BlackMax12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Looks fantastic with camo colours on! Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Dusting went OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted May 2, 2018 Author Share Posted May 2, 2018 Thanks Stix Thanks Chris Looks ok but rather boring, needs some dressing up yet. Lloyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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