FrancisGL Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 You're right!, with their size,,,and inside does not seem to fit a pin , cheers mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt182 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Great work Kev, certainly building up well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 Starting to look the part now Kev, not the smallest of AFV's but looks really cramped inside.  Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichO Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Been watching this for a bit Kev. I have the same problem,  I can't build straight OOB.  Nice job with the engine and interior. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted November 30, 2016 Author Share Posted November 30, 2016 On ‎28‎/‎11‎/‎2016 at 11:24 PM, Martian Hale said: I am on MVS duty at the Tank Museum on Sunday  Go on put me out of my misery what's MVS duty?  Thank you all for your kind thoughts  Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 16 hours ago, longshanks said:  Go on put me out of my misery what's MVS duty?  Thank you all for your kind thoughts  Kev Maritime Volunteer Service. The Poole unit is fund raising there and Gill and I got the gig. I hate this sort of thing but one can only duck one's responsibilities for so long.  Martian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted December 1, 2016 Author Share Posted December 1, 2016 3 hours ago, Martian Hale said: Maritime Volunteer Service   Hate to be a kill joy but you do know there are no boats at Bovington Tank Museum,,,,,,,,,,,,,   Sorry but some muppet had to say it  3 hours ago, Martian Hale said: I hate this sort of thing but one can only duck one's responsibilities for so long.  At least its in good location. I've not been to the museum in years and keep looking for an excuse. Roll on the model show in February  Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 56 minutes ago, longshanks said: Â Â Hate to be a kill joy but you do know there are no boats at Bovington Tank Museum,,,,,,,,,,,,, Â No but our Head of Unit, an ex Royal Marine works there and its turn up or else............................There doesn't seem to be a smiley for the drawing and quartering part! Â Martian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted December 1, 2016 Author Share Posted December 1, 2016 Well knock me down with a feather, Meng have made a mistake! Section 53 (sponson) tells you fit the rear door, then side panel and finally front panel and it ends up twisted and doesn't fit the side chhek. So I reversed the order (more logical as the front panel locates more securely). Low and behold there is a gap between the rear panel and floor   Top, centre of image. A slip of plastic card all sorted and the sponson fits the side cheek ..... so it must be right  Job I was not looking forward to was painting all the shell case ends, all went well using some brass printers ink I bought over 20 years ago at Euromilitaire. Beautiful finish, far superior to Humbrol and Vallejo metallic.   Thinking of the display base I thought I'd jig it up and see what's what.......... This roughly what I'm thinking. Port sponson attached. Starboard detached.   View through the detached sponson   and the port sponson door   and of course the detached sponson interior is beautifully detailed.....  Happy with that, its going to be worth the effort on the interior. The roof will be fixed but there are hatches in that where you'll be able to catch a glimpse of the inside.   Thanks for stopping by  Kev   9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Looking mighty fine Kev, I do think that you are really enjoying this little foray into the armour side of the hobby  1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Lancaster Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 Excellent work! I like the work on the engine bay and how you've pinned it open. Clever! On another note the beauty i suppose about the Mk.V is that it has so many hatches! So at least the majority of that brilliant work will be on show 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 tis a thing of beauty indeed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Cracking stuff there Kev the close up shots make it come to life  Beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Very nice job for now..., cheers mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Wow that does look good Kev Regards Richard 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted December 3, 2016 Author Share Posted December 3, 2016 Cheers Guys  Your kind comments are much appreciated  Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Looking good there Kev, the interior is fantastic although for the crews it must have been hell on tracks..................... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted December 3, 2016 Author Share Posted December 3, 2016 (edited) Bits and pieces.......... on PMMS build blog there are a few points raised http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/vehicles/meng/ts020.html  1. The bottom of the sponson doors should be open, empty shell cases disposal of.   2. There should be a platform for the commander under his cupola   3. He feels that the 6 pounders supplied have toooo large a bore, hence after market reqd. I've measured the kit bore and it scales at 60mm shd be 57mm, close enough for government work. I would argue (gently) that perhaps the outside diameter of the barrel is under size. Either way I'll stick with the kit part.  Made some progress with the lid and I'm well happy that plenty of the internal detail will be visible with all the hatches open   Thanks for looking in  Kev Edited December 3, 2016 by longshanks 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Looking real nice looks much better than the old Emhar kit I did might have to indulge myself after the festive season   Beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 Great job indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 14 hours ago, beefy66 said: Looking real nice looks much better than the old Emhar kit I did might have to indulge myself after the festive season   Beefy  There is a world of difference between them Keith. I am amazed at the detail Meng have included and considering that the price is very reasonable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Your build is looking great Kev, like the commander's platform. How is the fit of the sponsons, any chance of being able to remove one of them to take a look inside cheers, Julian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted December 4, 2016 Author Share Posted December 4, 2016 Thanks for the comments guys...  Good to be able to lead others astray  56 minutes ago, Gremlin56 said: I am amazed at the detail Meng have included and considering that the price is very reasonable.  I must admit I was nearly put off by the price. Glad I wasn't ! The detail inside is truly amazing and there in lies the caveat. To justify the cost / work the interior really needs to be displayed.  1 hour ago, Gremlin56 said: any chance of being able to remove one of them to take a look inside.  I've not attached the lids on the sponsons yet but the initial snug fit would lead me to think it's a good possibility. I will keep this in mind as the build develops. It might also be possible to detach the roof.  Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Another escapee hiding in this thread and enjoying the build. If you were to stick a couple of small wings on it........ Â Duncan B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted December 4, 2016 Share Posted December 4, 2016 Someday I'll try a Meng kit, see if they're as good as they say ... really good work so far ..., cheers mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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