Dads203 Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 Cheers for all the very kind words they are very much appreciated indeed. So a bit more done, more tie downs this time on the rear for the jerry cans and I've also added the two on the front for the shovel Richard E also pointed out that the rear mud flap on the left had side was wrong in the Tamiya kit so instead of fixing the old kit part I found in my spares box one from the Academy kit. I ripped off the old Tamiya kit part and added the new -old part I reckon I have had the Academy part for 30 odd years kicking around in my spares box. I think the reason for the change in the channel on the fender is that the fuel tank drain plug is probably at the top? Answers on a post card to GeeksRus.com More later Dan 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 Top work as usual Dan 👍 sorry about your news it always happens around Christmas! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted January 28, 2020 Author Share Posted January 28, 2020 Cheers All, Last few bits being done to the external areas now, packed out the engine hatch as the gap was quite big, added the carbon fibre antenna to its base. Enjoy Dan 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Looking great Dan- aerials really set vehicles off Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted January 28, 2020 Share Posted January 28, 2020 Your 113 is really coming together I didn't have the patience to do all those etch tie downs on mine. Looking forward to seeing yours with its war paint on. Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntPhillips Posted January 30, 2020 Share Posted January 30, 2020 Superb modelling as always Dan, got to love all those little tie downs, they are a PITA but its little details like those that turn a model into a masterpiece. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted January 30, 2020 Author Share Posted January 30, 2020 Cheers chaps, I tested the Hataka lacquer paints last night and happy to report back they are very good, I only sprayed the cupola with green and it goes down well. I then tested a few more colours on some scrap plastic and I can get quite tight demarcation so I’m happy. Regards Dan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted February 3, 2020 Author Share Posted February 3, 2020 Very slow progress I'm afraid chaps, Adding the troop compartment hand holds to the inside of the roof I've also scratched up the second interior light that will get fitted later. Regards Dan 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 You're going to great lengths with this one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted February 11, 2020 Author Share Posted February 11, 2020 Cheers chaps, Another small update, I've added the weld around the troop hatch, Archer decals again. I've also added a few more bits of PE around the exterior. More later Dan 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaoinas Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Slow but steady. It's good to see such an attention to detail. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Very neat photoetch work Dan - curious what the purpose of the strap (?) to the right of the Commander's Cupula is ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Kudos for getting all those tie-downs nice and straight Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 Its been a while gents, many apologies for the delay but I've not had the time or inclination recently to do much on the build. I've managed to do a bit but not much. The straps in the upper hull are for the .50 cal tripod so I'm making these up out of lead foil. Brackets added for the pioneer tools and a scratch built crowbar, the kit part was not that good and broken, easy build though. Drivers hatch gets more detail Cam net and tarp More later Dan 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Very nice progress Dan, I just wish I had the patients and skill to use all the p.e. you are taking this to another level Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Great progress Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaastav Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Great work Dan. I came across a photo of these in Indian Army use as well. So now I follow even more eagerly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaastav Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 Here, found it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted February 23, 2020 Author Share Posted February 23, 2020 4 minutes ago, Vaastav said: Here, found it. Cheers buddy, the Wagon in your photo is a British FV432, I didn’t know the Indian Army used them TBH Regards Dan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaastav Posted February 23, 2020 Share Posted February 23, 2020 1 minute ago, Dads203 said: Cheers buddy, the Wagon in your photo is a British FV432, I didn’t know the Indian Army used them TBH Regards Dan Oh wrong picture. Here is the right one: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 As ever, great detail Dan. It's a beggar when the inclination goes awol!! John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 Thank you chaps, A bit more done lately, More PE to the roof area. And interior painting Rear hatch interior Cheers for dropping by chaps, more to follow later. Dan 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 Lovely job on the interior greeblies laa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted March 1, 2020 Author Share Posted March 1, 2020 Just sorting the .05 cal mount. Cheers Dan 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted March 2, 2020 Author Share Posted March 2, 2020 So the main paint job, jury is out on this one, the Hataka paints looked good on a test run but I suffered from tip dry even with adding a lacquer paint retarder, lots of over spray and a bit of bounce back on a few things. Colours look good and close to the real deal but it need tidying up yet, its far from finished yet. More later today. Dan 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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