ivan-o Posted October 14, 2019 Author Share Posted October 14, 2019 9 hours ago, Tim Reynaga said: Looking good, Ivan. Getting all those wheels to touch the ground is a challenge on this one! I already like yours a lot better than my own Stalwart built from the AB kit in 1/76th... 😄 Hi Tim,yep the wheels are a bit of a problem but as you can see the file has been out 😀still not quite right but I am going to heat the bottom of the wheels and give that a try. Ivan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted October 15, 2019 Author Share Posted October 15, 2019 (edited) Hi,another update or rather correcting a mistake! In my haste to get the wheels etc on I forgot to add the water jet intake grills. I got the grills into position and they are an exact fit for the recess in the hull so a bit of packing was required to get them to sit flush. Cheers mote later 😀 Ivan Edited October 27, 2019 by ivan-o 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted October 15, 2019 Author Share Posted October 15, 2019 (edited) Just started on the upper body,fairly straightforward but the rear bulkheads needed the heat treatment to straighten them. And the inner bulkhead was to wide so the knife was out no idea why it should have been cast that way, so a bit of detail lost there! Thanks for for all the likes and comments,hope you are all still interested! Ivan Edited October 27, 2019 by ivan-o 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 What's not to like? Nice subject, great workmanship awaiting the next instalment! Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 You can really go to town weathering up that flatbed Ivan, that area you can really let go fella 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottie3158 Posted October 15, 2019 Share Posted October 15, 2019 looking good so far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted October 17, 2019 Author Share Posted October 17, 2019 (edited) Hi guys, more done today,dropsides on,again not many issues ,a bit of filing and some filler in the corners but otherwise straightforward. Thats is it for now,cheers Ivan (anybody see the obvious mistake 😉) Edited October 26, 2019 by ivan-o 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted October 18, 2019 Author Share Posted October 18, 2019 (edited) Right one side corrected Teach me to look at the instructions properly. both sides done! Ivan Edited October 27, 2019 by ivan-o 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 (edited) A bit of an update, the rear end done. What a nightmare the airlines were the parts are minuscule! I ended up having to scratch my own. I hope they look ok. One for you Dan recognise this chap? 😀 Cheers, Ivan Edited October 26, 2019 by ivan-o 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 I do indeed Ivan, M113’s and their ancillaries seem to be in fashion these days once you clean up the seems and sharpen up the details a little they scrub up really well. Going for a nice Hornet head? Coming together really well and fast for an AA kit mate, keep it up 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 For one 'orrible minute then, I thought that he was saying that you were familiar with headless cadavers. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 (edited) 24 minutes ago, Dads203 said: I do indeed Ivan, M113’s and their ancillaries seem to be in fashion these days once you clean up the seems and sharpen up the details a little they scrub up really well. Going for a nice Hornet head? Coming together really well and fast for an AA kit mate, keep it up Thanks, I can’t say it’s going fast but I’m getting there! If the cab parts are as small as those pesky airlines then are we going to have fun !!😀 I have a couple of heads with berets on and the Tamiya stretcher party to play with, see if they can carry Jerry cans instead of a stretcher. Ivan Edited October 20, 2019 by ivan-o 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 You’ve had a few days Ivan, surely it’s update time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted October 27, 2019 Author Share Posted October 27, 2019 18 hours ago, Dads203 said: You’ve had a few days Ivan, surely it’s update time Been a busy few days Dan,probably get some done this afternoon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted October 27, 2019 Author Share Posted October 27, 2019 (edited) Ok here’s a bit more done today,etch,light clusters and drop handles added. Edited October 27, 2019 by ivan-o 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted October 28, 2019 Author Share Posted October 28, 2019 Hi guys, A bit of a summary of the build so far,sorry about the slow progress but I will get there eventually 😀 The kit itself is in the main very good and the only issues I have had are mainly of my own making,however there a parts that are so small ie:the airline taps,that once off the block it is virtually impossible to make out which way they go on.The carpet monster got mine so I had to make my own! The resin is very brittle on some of the parts and need careful cutting and handling,very sharp knife required!The inner rear bulkhead was to wide and the tailboard is also to wide although of course you can’t cut that. To get the wheels to sit properly was fairly easy just heat the suspension with warm water and move the wheels about. To see me through this build I have got the Tankograd Stalwart book and a gem it is for seeing where parts fit as AAs instructions are not the best! Thanks for all the comments and likes they are appreciated.any questions anybody has are more than welcome. cheers Ivan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 These AA kits do take a bit of extra effort but they are worth it in the end Ivan as you know, hang in there buddy and keep us updated 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 It's looking very nice indeed. I don't know if you ever saw this.... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJWDi2cJddE Could be worth a watch. A couple of years ago it was a nice surprise to see a Stalwart filling up at the local petrol station. Glad I wasn't paying! I have one of those 1/76th Stalwarts, minus the wheels though. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted November 2, 2019 Author Share Posted November 2, 2019 Hi guys,dropside handles and etch side tie downs on today. more to come tomorrow when I have got some proper light to work with. cheers, Ivan 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted November 3, 2019 Author Share Posted November 3, 2019 Oh dear a bit of a fight today! Side tie downs on this side,went to find the drop handles not anywhere to be found 🤔 out with the plastic card and scratch my own! One down another to do. Ivan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbox Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Thank you for the wonderful in process pictures and building issues/insights. I have a few Aa kits in my stash including the Stalwart so your information is invaluable! The thing I like best about AA assembly instructions is that they plenty of room for your imagination! Keep up the progress and postings. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted November 10, 2019 Author Share Posted November 10, 2019 Hi guys another hour or so grabbed,started on the cab pretty straightforward.Probably done till next weekend so I hope you can be patient 😀 thanks, Ivan 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted November 10, 2019 Share Posted November 10, 2019 Coming together nicely now Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsman Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Good lord! Did the driver really sit with his back to a Really Big Radiator? Presumably the airflow was in through the cab and out into the load bed. Must have been a mite chilly. And a cab heater which pre-heats the air before entering the radiator seems counter-productive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 Really starting to look like a stolly now fella, nice work indeed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now