Dads203 Posted October 11, 2020 Author Share Posted October 11, 2020 Just now, Jasper dog said: I do know of procrastination but really, still no tie downs..... I know, me bad I’ll have to sort them before the next update, I just hate doing them, did I tell you that before ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 7 minutes ago, Dads203 said: I know, me bad I’ll have to sort them before the next update, I just hate doing them, did I tell you that before ? Yes you are, and you might have alluded to having a slight aversion to them but it's no excuse! Says I, completely ignoring the fact I've left most on my Chally....which I really must finish... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 23 minutes ago, Jasper dog said: A wiff of paint is still paint and I do like what you've done with the ammo boxes. I do know of procrastination but really, still no tie downs..... Atb You can't hurry perfection Darryl 🤣 Stay safe Roger 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 24 minutes ago, Hamden said: You can't hurry perfection Darryl 🤣 Stay safe Roger Flippin heck Roger, don't give him excuses, I'm trying to encourage and cajole him nicely....the weighted sock is there but only as a last resort!😉 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Moving forward at a nice steady pace. I like the ammo box with the X marks the spot. Neat work. What did you do, scrape it flat on one side? John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted October 11, 2020 Author Share Posted October 11, 2020 Cheers guys, I used evergreen half round strip stretched over a tea light to get the right size, For the ammo box, it keeps its profile quite well when you carefully stretch it out. I used Tamiya quick setting extra thin cement to glue it as it flashes off really fast, the plastic doesn’t have time to melt too much so it keeps its definition well. Not sure why Tamiya missed this detail as it’s on the real thing Still it’s an easy thing to correct. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 We have paint !!!!!! Always exciting to have paint !! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3talpig Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Well Dan this is coming on very nicely indeed....like the extra detail on the ammo storage boxes and i see your doing the bolts and washers for the spare wheels...and finally a whiff of undercoat...must feel nice to be getting near the end of the tunnel build wise, not long now and it's fun time with the final finishing touches. Great stuff mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Another cracking update looking superb as far as detail goes this is great stuff 👍 👌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 Very poor update tonight, been mad busy with life so this is just to prove I'm still working away on this build Tie downs !!! Current state of the build ... Like a junk yard !! Cheers for now Dan 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Every little bit helps Dan as I'm currently finding out 🙂👍. I had to smile at the pic of your work bench looks remarkably similar to mine 😆👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Strewth mate, your turret has collapsed, I generally find Tamiya Extra Thin is quite good.... Things must be desperate if you've started on the tie downs, not running a temperature I trust! Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3talpig Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 (edited) Crackin on Dan...all lookin fantastic mate Edited October 18, 2020 by M3talpig because i'm an idiot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Tie downs! The bane of my (model building) life! But they look neat Dan (or is it Roger. Sorry Steve). John. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 1 hour ago, Bullbasket said: Tie downs! The bane of my (model building) life! But they look neat Dan (or is it Roger. Sorry Steve). John. You think Steve @M3talpigknows something we don't?? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Coming along now👌 You always knew you wouldn’t get any peace on the tie downs once you mentioned them😂 Ivan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 21 hours ago, Dads203 said: Current state of the build ... Like a junk yard !! I wish my junk yard looked like that the missus has just complained about it again but I told her I know where everything is so keep off and that was just before I ducked to avoid the feather duster Looking great so far Dan 👍 Stay Safe beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 Cheers Guys, been a while since I've managed any time at the bench, so another micro update I'm afraid. Started on the tool tie downs, still need to add the axe and pick head straps. Chain for the securing pin on the track adjusting wrench lock. And the headlight dust caps brackets, the lights are removable so these things stored the dust caps for when they are removed. Not much more than that chaps Dan 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 As they say progress is progress, who they are I've absolutely no idea though! However, lovely details, as we've come to expect.... Atb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 Very Tidy Matey Avoid the numpties and stay safe Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M3talpig Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 Very nice Dan all coming together.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted October 23, 2020 Share Posted October 23, 2020 Neat work Dan. A lot of people forget those dust cap brackets. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo1966 Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 What do you use for the tie down straps please? George Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted October 24, 2020 Author Share Posted October 24, 2020 12 minutes ago, Geo1966 said: What do you use for the tie down straps please? George I use the foil from a jar of Nescafé Azera Coffee , it’s free The buckles are from an old Eduard PE set, M113 I think, it had plenty of straps with buckles, just cut off the buckle and CA glue it onto the foil strap. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo1966 Posted October 24, 2020 Share Posted October 24, 2020 Nice one! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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