Bonhoff Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 One box. Contents. In theory, everything I need in the one box. Base is nicely moulded, tanks less so, soldiers don't appear to be armed. One of two Abrams tanks, can anyone tell me what the pipelike object is meant to be on the back of the engine bay before I commit adhesive to it.? Desert air filtration? Wading Gear? Building taped together - It's now glued and the visible ejection marks have been filled, the roof has been engraved to represent pavers in the absence of any further information of middle eastern roof construction - I've assumed it's a patio. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Hi Bonhoff and welcome to the Vignette GB. That is an impressive set you've got there - and I like the presentation dome! I'm afraid I can't help with the pipe-like object but I'm sure someone will know one way or the other. The detail on the tanks may be alright with some dry-brushing. Looking forward to seeing this in progress. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 The pipe on the rear of the M1 is the wading gear , only found on the USMC Abrams , would probably be removed before going further ashore. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Looks very interesting,what are the prop's on the sprue for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonhoff Posted July 4, 2016 Author Share Posted July 4, 2016 Looks very interesting,what are the prop's on the sprue for? Not props - Palm tree fronds. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teeradej Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Nice kit of an interesting subject. Can't wait to see more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blastvader Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 Interesting indeed. Looking forward to seeing more of it. Might even pick one up if I ever find one cheap as it would scale with my HG Gunpla stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philp Posted July 4, 2016 Share Posted July 4, 2016 As Dads said, the pipe is wading gear, ditch that. As for the building roof, I would leave it flat. http://www.middleeastpdx.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_1329.jpg https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/middle-east-buildings-houses-amman-morning-jordan-38296575.jpg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonhoff Posted July 4, 2016 Author Share Posted July 4, 2016 The pipe on the rear of the M1 is the wading gear , only found on the USMC Abrams , would probably be removed before going further ashore. Thanks. Thought they might be. They'll stay off then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonhoff Posted July 4, 2016 Author Share Posted July 4, 2016 As Dads said, the pipe is wading gear, ditch that. As for the building roof, I would leave it flat. http://www.middleeastpdx.org/blog/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_1329.jpg https://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/middle-east-buildings-houses-amman-morning-jordan-38296575.jpg Confirmed what I thought already too, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Hi Bonhoff. Just thought I would check in to see if there's been any progress with your dome project? Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 If you fancy some rather nice modern US Infantry: http://www.shapeways.com/product/HHR8VXT6W/1-144-army-modern-uniforms-set2 http://www.shapeways.com/product/3KPRQ9F47/1-144-army-modern-uniforms-set3?optionId=59223034 Loads more 1/144 stuff at their site: http://www.shapeways.com/search?q=-144&type=product 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonhoff Posted July 12, 2016 Author Share Posted July 12, 2016 Hi Bonhoff. Just thought I would check in to see if there's been any progress with your dome project? Kind regards, Stix Hi Stix, Only a little bit of painting - Been concentrating on a Home Bargains Spitfire PRxix this last week but will be able to get some done at the weekend as I'm being left home alone. IanJ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 H Ian. Any progress is progress! Hope the Spitfire is going well and I look forward to a possible update at the weekend. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Hi Ian. Just checking again if you'd had chance to get any more done? Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonhoff Posted July 23, 2016 Author Share Posted July 23, 2016 Hi Stix, Spitfire now completed so will hopefully be able to crack on with the vignette this w/e. IanJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonhoff Posted August 1, 2016 Author Share Posted August 1, 2016 Progress of sorts..... I gave the tanks a quick brush coat of Tamiya "Buff" over a black background to start off the painting process but then realised something wasn't right. Not with the paint - With the way the tanks sit That's not right - It looks like the Abrams is taking off down the 1/4 mile drag strip! Way too high at the front. One investigation on the interweb thingy later I came to the conclusion that the locating pins on the track assembly are most definitely in the wrong place. I removed the track assemblies off both tanks to see if I could make them sit a bit lower. The one on the right looks better heightwise although it needs a little more adjustment. More news as it happens. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Hi Ian. Drag racing with Abrams tanks?!! .........now there's a sport I'd watch! Yeah the one on the right certainly looks more like it should! Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Definitely looks a lot more poised.....For all I hate it, the Abrams really is a mean looking SOB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Glad things can be sorted OK Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonhoff Posted August 10, 2016 Author Share Posted August 10, 2016 That's betterer..... Both now sorted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 11, 2016 Share Posted August 11, 2016 Well done on getting them both sorted! Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Hi Bonhoff. I'm just checking to see if you have had chance to do any more work on this project? Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonhoff Posted August 23, 2016 Author Share Posted August 23, 2016 Hi Stix, Not had much time I'm afraid, weekends have been spent scratchbuilding metalwork on a 1:1 Ford Fiesta. Hoping to get one evening in this week, as I'm at the painting stage it has to be done at home, kit assembly can be done at work at lunchtimes but I think my colleagues would complain if I rocked up with a compressor and spray booth. KR's IanJ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Hi Ian. Hope the work on the Fiesta is going well and that you find some time for some painting. It's my lunchtime here and I'm currently making up some tracks from individual links for one of my GB projects. Bit dull but it means I don't lose valuable modelling time at weekends! Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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