FrancisGL Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Stunning job, very nice, i like a lot , cheers mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 love the work on the engine. The spark plugs really add extra *zing* 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Just knew it would not be an OOB build engine looking sweet and much better for all the small additions. Beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaubar Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Nice start of the build here. Great detail added to the engine bay. /Stefan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted November 17, 2016 Author Share Posted November 17, 2016 15 hours ago, beefy66 said: Just knew it would not be an OOB build engine looking sweet and much better for all the small additions I knew that you knew that................ Well I didn't want to let you down Thanks guys, it's your encouragement that helps me to keep stretching myself Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 On 17/11/2016 at 09:05, longshanks said: I knew that you knew that................ Well I didn't want to let you down Thanks guys, it's your encouragement that helps me to keep stretching myself Kev We knew that you knew that we knew that! More please! Martian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted November 19, 2016 Author Share Posted November 19, 2016 (edited) I've got to admit that I was surprised to see that Meng put all that effort into the engine and then put two closed doors over it. They must be the only doors/hatches that don't offer the choice of open or closed............. go figure You knew that was never going to happen, so a bit of scratching and we have a couple of open doors or my interpretation of same. They appear to me to be a two part door the bottom flap opens up over the upper and then the whole lot swings up. The central panel in each section is an asbestos mat. Note I wont be fixing these until the units ready to fix and I know its not going to clash with anything on the roof, hence the tape Thanks for looking in Kev Edited November 19, 2016 by longshanks 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Great job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 The way this build is going, I can see myself getting suckered into getting this kit and I haven't bought a tank kit in over forty years! Martian 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 Do it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted November 19, 2016 Share Posted November 19, 2016 very nice detailing. The engine looks very at home in it's nest 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Very impressive work Kev, the asbestos lagging looks magic, can't wait to see more progress 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Not sure if you can do it but would it be worth installing an LED inside the body of the tank to make sure there is enough light to be able to see the wonderful work you are doing. Stand the tank on a base and hide the power source there... If you choose a miniature led with a yellow cast it might add a bit of atmosphere to the scene... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted November 20, 2016 Author Share Posted November 20, 2016 Thanks for your comments Guys Grey Beema I must admit the thought has occurred to me. Need to see how it all develops as to the need/possibility of LED's Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Hi Kev - late to the party - apologies. Really like what you are doing with this - the paint finish on the engine and chassis is superb. Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Rene 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeKay Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Great work Kev, really enjoying this ride! Brian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted November 22, 2016 Author Share Posted November 22, 2016 Thanks folks for your kind comments Small update, though it seems a lot has been going on............. Drivers position now in place, chassis still to be weathered Thanks for stopping by and your continued support Kev PS Have you bought it yet Martian? 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 That's coming along nicely Kev, nice work on the engine cover indeed and the added details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 nice weathering on those seats. Believably buttocked ! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Nice progress, would be very warm there ...lol , cheers mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Well that's coming on a treat Kev mate. Like the hatch idea on the engine, more Idea's please, did mine engine hatchs closed, yours is much better, also like the paint job over all. Those seats look comfortable but were not in the real thing, noisy and death traps from fumes. Cheers foxy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Quote Those seats look comfortable but were not in the real thing, noisy and death traps from fumes Very brave men to be sitting in one of these things what with all the shells and bullets going off outside as well Detailing looking good though Beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 On 22/11/2016 at 17:32, hendie said: nice weathering on those seats. Believably buttocked ! A bit like me then! Sorry armour types, some of us escaped when they let Longshanks out from the maritime section. We'll go away when he has finished this build: promise! Martian 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Why not stick around Martin.....You might find you like it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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