BIG X Posted January 19, 2018 Author Share Posted January 19, 2018 I 'think' the gun is finished??? Well I can't see anything else to do - so it's matt varnish time... ...just need glue the 2 bits together now I think - we are getting there... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted January 20, 2018 Author Share Posted January 20, 2018 OK I finally plucked up the courage to put the dusty coat on the chassis... Its drying now - so I'm off to ASDA shortly for the weekly shop and when I get back I'll give it a bit of a wipe with a stiff bristled brush and give the troops a bit of a rub down with a damp sponge. After that it's the final job of a matt sealing varnish - nearly there - 3 weeks or so - not bad for me... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted January 20, 2018 Author Share Posted January 20, 2018 I almost forgot about the 'undercarriage' and tracks - subtle I think... ...nearly there now... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted January 20, 2018 Author Share Posted January 20, 2018 AT LAST... The matt varnish is on and I think its finished... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Another one for the 2018 Yearbook when it arrives... I like the finish on the tracks - quite effective 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted January 20, 2018 Author Share Posted January 20, 2018 Just now, Mike said: Another one for the 2018 Yearbook when it arrives... I like the finish on the tracks - quite effective Cheers Mike - it's the first for 2018 - but it is a 'double header' with the gun - blimey I forgot to take snaps of the finished gun and the carrier with the canopy on 'temporarily' I'll be back - very shortly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 Here she is with the canopy on - I wish I'd put more effort into that canopy now - it looks quite good - but could have been much better - but then again you can't see what's insode when it's on... ...it certainly looks like it would have been 'cosy' when it was raining... I wonder if it's worth repainting the tilt 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 I put the two gun pieces together - but forgot to take some pictures - this was actually a real fun part of the kit for me... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 Whoops - I also forgot the gun crew - well it is late... ...this really slowed down the build - but it was something you can just 'dip into' for a few minutes at a time - so quite relaxing. Here they are... They all balance quite well without having a base - as long as they are on a flat surface. But guess what - tip one over and they go down like dominoes 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 Well I think that just about rounds it up - it is getting very late. As usual I can't resist the penny shot... and here they are together... I'm getting quite a little army going now... Thanks for all the help and advice along the way folks - as always it's most appreciated - team hug Thanks for looking in too - Steve 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arachnid Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Once again bloody good work 😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 1 hour ago, Arachnid said: Once again bloody good work 😁 Thank you my spidery friend - it was a lot of fun - and being a PSC kit - there is still another one left in the box - RESULT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawzer Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 8 hours ago, BIG X said: Well I think that just about rounds it up - it is getting very late. As usual I can't resist the penny shot... and here they are together... I'm getting quite a little army going now... Thanks for all the help and advice along the way folks - as always it's most appreciated - team hug Thanks for looking in too - Steve I was just about to ask for my penny shot 😆 Superb job all round mate! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sairou Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Another nice addition to your little unit. I eagerly anticipate your next build- any ideas what it will be? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 Surely they need someone to play with…. Excellent end result Big. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 45 minutes ago, Sairou said: Another nice addition to your little unit. I eagerly anticipate your next build- any ideas what it will be? Funny you should say that... I have plenty to go at and as usual at this stage - I'm a little undecided - here are the immediate choices... Cromwell Tank 25pdr gun with Quad Carrier Willy's Jeep Universal Carrier Bedford QLR Radio Truck 15cwt Chevrolet Lorry British Infantry ...any requests 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 55 minutes ago, Lawzer said: I was just about to ask for my penny shot 😆 Superb job all round mate! In for a penny as they say... ...glad you like it. I was just looking at the Airfix Cromwell - I know you built one recently and I'm very tempted... what do you think??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PZRGREN Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 A work of art! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawzer Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 13 minutes ago, BIG X said: In for a penny as they say... ...glad you like it. I was just looking at the Airfix Cromwell - I know you built one recently and I'm very tempted... what do you think??? I say go for it! The only pitfall i had was mating the tracks to the rear sprockets. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 5 minutes ago, PZRGREN said: A work of art! Thank you Sir I try my best - but it has taken me over 3 weeks and the gun only had about 10 parts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 8 minutes ago, Lawzer said: I say go for it! The only pitfall i had was mating the tracks to the rear sprockets. oooh interesting... I've just had a quick look at the instructions and it has the ominous Airfix BLACK SQUARE... ...DO NOT GLUE... What was the problem??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 56 minutes ago, Gorby said: Surely they need someone to play with…. Excellent end result Big. Now they are PRETTY... ...Tigers??? ...Panthers??? ...Panzer IV's??? My knowledge of German AFV's is non existent at present - but they do have 'sexy' paint jobs - what are they??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 6 minutes ago, BIG X said: Now they are PRETTY... what are they??? Aye up Steve. They be Pz IV's. Cracking job all round on the gun, carrier and figures. Really like the weathering Why not go for one of the trucks you have for a bit of variety? Regards. Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 18 minutes ago, BIG X said: Now they are PRETTY... ...Tigers??? ...Panthers??? ...Panzer IV's??? My knowledge of German AFV's is non existent at present - but they do have 'sexy' paint jobs - what are they??? Panzer IV's apparently - Fatfingers just beat me to it . Not mine, but I thought they looked coooooool. http://dux-homunculorum.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/the-kursk-project-part-3-plastic.html I just used it cause I think that eventually you might need an opposing team or theses boys are going to get a little bored, playing with themselves. I think you should do a big dio for them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted January 21, 2018 Author Share Posted January 21, 2018 2 minutes ago, fatfingers said: Aye up Steve. They be Pz IV's. Cracking job all round on the gun, carrier and figures. Really like the weathering Why not go for one of the trucks you have for a bit of variety? Regards. Steve How about this for a bit of 'psychology'... All the things I have built recently don't have 'windows'... I've really enjoyed building them... All my recent aircraft builds have been 'plagued' with problems centring on the 'canopies'... They have spoilt the fun of those builds... ...so Doctor - what do you think - do I have a problem have I finally 'lost it' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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