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Nice model batcode, can I ask you whether you have any information about this mbt as I am in the process of restoring an original one.

That's a really nice model.

Hi all Does anybody have or know any details, beyond what you can Google, about the Chinese built, Iraqi Type 69 MBT? I am a volunteer at a museum here in Essex and we are restoring said tank but it's impossible to find out anything about it. Any information would be gratefully received.

Many thanks for the instructions, another model back onto the to-do list. Nick

Hi Smudge That's awesome, I got it many years ago and instructions however grey and faded would be greatly appreciated..! Nick

Hi all, I have this model of a train/loco and tender the trouble is I have no idea what sort of train it is and there is no manual etc and for some strange reason I de-sprued it. Can anybody shred some light on it?

light the blue touch paper at arms length and retreat to a safe position....

Nice pair lol

Now this is something I look forward to following as I used to drive Chieftain... Nick

Ok, I have now primed the chassis, got a tad primer blind and realised twice that some primer had missed the nooks and crannies. Nick

Awesome

A lovely model and a pleasure to drive. Nick

Its a great model, look forward to seeing the finished item. Nick

WOW nice pressie. Check out recent editions of MIS as they do the build. Look forward to watching this monster develope. Nick

That is a really nice model, the panzer grey looks great. Nick

Thanks Iain, i'm leaving the tracks to the last possible moment....i wonder what my kids are up too lol Nick

Hi all, now where was I... The chassis is all but complete just got to add the external stores etc. The rails and the motor at the rear of the chassis was a bit of a pain to work on as both rails were warped but after some swearing and gentle talking too fitted on ok. The quality of this kit is great, even the jack comes in 6 pieces and if like me you are a fan of the pzIV there seems to be a lot of spares for later projects including a drivers 'cab'. More to come soon... Nick

Hi Last month I was given a Etch-Mate 3c as a birthday present and it does exactly what it is suppose to do, I have been able to bend PE into what its supposed to look like. My only con was that I thought it was made of metal rather than resin. Nick

Hi Malcolm Thanks for your reply. I was with Huntsman from 1987 - 1988 then went over to Verden before I transfered to the Royal Signals. Do you remember Sgt Jackson the RP Sgt ' Jacko" he lives near me. Regards Nick

Hi all Does anybody know whether you can get a replacement 17 pdr barrel and ammo for this wonderful model? Regards Nick

Hi all My hand now finally recovered from its unscheduled attack from my scalpal I thought I would share my next venture with you, part of my collection of 'different' vehicles. Another fine kit from Dragon. Regards

Thanks for the reply, I've tried to get into planes but always go back to armor. Drove Chieftain and Challenger 1's in British Army and got sort of hooked. If you ever need some reference I have pretty much every Osprey and Squadron Signal book, Waffen-Arsenal the list is endless and they are all .pdf files. Nick

Hi all, I am posting these example images who are drawn by a good friend and are possible available to buy, so I am seeing whether or not people would be interested in this sort of art / reference. They are high quality images and would be printed on glossy A4 photographic paper. The examples shown are: UK Fuze No. 223 Mk2 http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa401/...82mmHEAT-FS.jpg 82mm HEAT-FS http://i1196.photobucket.com/albums/aa401/.../MTSQM501A1.jpg If you are interested email me and I will see what can be done. Nick

Hi all I have been away from this build for a couple of weeks due to a very silly thing I did. I tried to catch a scapel which I had dropped, needless to say the desk stopped the falling scapel but not my hand which continued to move down and only stopped when the blade was well and truely up to the handle in my palm...very bloody, very painful and stitched successfully the second time, with a local anaesthetic. Cant think why the doctor in A&E wanted to try without it to start with....