Jasper dog Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 Hi Rob, just catching up and I'm glad to see this is progressing really well. Sterling work on the canvas doors! Would look good towing something and I'd say the Tamiya 88 would be ideal and as you say well priced for such a project..could always change it at a later date and keep the 88 as a separate kit. Atb Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaastav Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Looking really nice Rob. Great work and unusual subject Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted September 23, 2020 Author Share Posted September 23, 2020 thanks all.. .NOW the build is complete (well apart from probably having to source replacement tracks - HobbyBoss ones just woot stick with anything (even heat!) - may have to resort to a staple!!!! anyway, done some titivation this afternoon (better securing of the spare wheel, external support for the additional height at the rear and stowage (combination of Value Gear, Redog and AFV fuel cans). it does come out and is in 2 halves to allow for easier painting. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3talpig Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Comin on leaps and bounds mate this should look very busy....great job so far Rob...you must be close to paint time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted September 23, 2020 Author Share Posted September 23, 2020 (edited) 16 minutes ago, M3talpig said: Comin on leaps and bounds mate this should look very busy....great job so far Rob...you must be close to paint time If I can get paint time this weekend will prime her up. Black primer for metal, grey for wood Edited September 23, 2020 by robw_uk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Must !! See !! Paint !! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted September 24, 2020 Share Posted September 24, 2020 Looking good Rob looking forward to paint now! Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Hey, Rob, did you see this photo ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 On 9/25/2020 at 10:20 AM, Longbow said: Hey, Rob, did you see this photo ? very nice... really do want an 88mm so I think I need a santa visit (will probably go Tamiya - dont need the figures but the motorbike would be a fun little build) anyway it has gone grey - seem to have lost a "cushion" which I will either find or make a new one later 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted September 26, 2020 Share Posted September 26, 2020 Cracking on with this Rob, the 88 would look really cool... Its a really great subject too. Any success with the tracks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted September 26, 2020 Author Share Posted September 26, 2020 2 hours ago, Jasper dog said: Cracking on with this Rob, the 88 would look really cool... Its a really great subject too. Any success with the tracks? Stapled.... Mud and positioning should hide them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 10 hours ago, robw_uk said: Stapled.... Mud and positioning should hide them Where's there's a will there's a way! Odd that they wouldn't take glue... wonder if all HB tracks are similar? Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted September 27, 2020 Author Share Posted September 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Jasper dog said: Where's there's a will there's a way! Odd that they wouldn't take glue... wonder if all HB tracks are similar? Good luck! have heard rumours, dont think I have built hobby boss with tracks.... anyway, green on - not 100% happy with the very dark on the bottom so may give it a quick blast of the olive drab base (pain is AK Interactive modulation set)... will be doing internal detailing next then it can be buttoned up... Wood is painted MiG old wood as a pale base to allow darker staining on top... 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 Paint, always a nice mile stone! I'd agree, if I might say, the contrast between top and bottom is a bit stark. The bottom just needs lightened, perhaps a heavily thinned coat of something pale to tie it together? Atb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted September 27, 2020 Author Share Posted September 27, 2020 3 minutes ago, Jasper dog said: Paint, always a nice mile stone! I'd agree, if I might say, the contrast between top and bottom is a bit stark. The bottom just needs lightened, perhaps a heavily thinned coat of something pale to tie it together? Atb yep, and need to double check the wheels/running gear to make sure thats not as dark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 On 27/09/2020 at 14:58, Jasper dog said: Odd that they wouldn't take glue... wonder if all HB tracks are similar? They could well be. I've had to do the same with the tracks on my IDF Super Sherman, especially as they had to be stretched slightly to go over the road wheel assembly. That would have put just a bit too much strain on the glued joint. John. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Looking good Rob !! It's an interesting little vehicle.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo1966 Posted October 1, 2020 Share Posted October 1, 2020 Hi Rob, I have this kit also. Have you noticed that the drive sprokets are really loose when dry fitted, not sure how i am going to rectifiy the problem? Maybe you have a plan? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted October 1, 2020 Author Share Posted October 1, 2020 19 minutes ago, Geo1966 said: Hi Rob, I have this kit also. Have you noticed that the drive sprokets are really loose when dry fitted, not sure how i am going to rectifiy the problem? Maybe you have a plan? I had noticed that yes... and not sure yet - will probably glue them once the track is on - or perhaps pack them with putty and squish them in but that may mean they are not centered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick4350 Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 On 9/29/2020 at 5:06 PM, Bullbasket said: They could well be. I've had to do the same with the tracks on my IDF Super Sherman, especially as they had to be stretched slightly to go over the road wheel assembly. That would have put just a bit too much strain on the glued joint. If they are like the tracks in the Trumpeter STRV-103, they certainly do not want to glue together. With my M-4 HST, I invested in a set of T-49 three bar cleats tracks from Panda Plastics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 37 minutes ago, Mick4350 said: If they are like the tracks in the Trumpeter STRV-103, they certainly do not want to glue together. With my M-4 HST, I invested in a set of T-49 three bar cleats tracks from Panda Plastics. Way to go Mick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted October 3, 2020 Author Share Posted October 3, 2020 more progress on wood/stowage and cushoins/interior 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Nice work on the wood effect and cushions Rob, more I see this M4 HST the more tempting it looks. Atb Darryl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 This is looking very smart Rob, nice job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted October 6, 2020 Author Share Posted October 6, 2020 On 10/4/2020 at 9:06 AM, Jasper dog said: Nice work on the wood effect and cushions Rob, more I see this M4 HST the more tempting it looks. Atb Darryl On 10/4/2020 at 9:25 AM, phildagreek said: This is looking very smart Rob, nice job! thanks both. Slowly building up - engine and radiator in, winch fitted. Need to touch up (and paint missed parts) then I think I will button it all up 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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