Bullbasket Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 OK Darryl, now I'm seriously taking notes having bought this up at Telford. Don't forget to flag up anything untoward. 1 hour ago, simmerit said: A bit late for me, but where did you source that 3D glacis plate just out of interest? After having a quick shufty through the box contents, I think that it comes as part of the kit. There are other 3D printed items included such as part of the 105mm barrel. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 10 minutes ago, Bullbasket said: OK Darryl, now I'm seriously taking notes having bought this up at Telford. Don't forget to flag up anything untoward. After having a quick shufty through the box contents, I think that it comes as part of the kit. There are other 3D printed items included such as part of the 105mm barrel. John. Ta. Its looking like I'll have to cut the track guards off the glacis plate on mine and refit them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted December 6, 2021 Author Share Posted December 6, 2021 5 hours ago, simmerit said: A bit late for me, but where did you source that 3D glacis plate just out of interest? Came with the kit, along with the gun barrel and poss something else I can't just remember off hand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted December 6, 2021 Author Share Posted December 6, 2021 3 hours ago, Bullbasket said: OK Darryl, now I'm seriously taking notes having bought this up at Telford. Don't forget to flag up anything untoward. Will do, it's pretty good so far. As mentioned earlier you might want to replace the catches and handles on the tool boxes and the instructions are a bit vague regarding positioning of brackets. Probably me but I've a slight gap on the hull roof above the driver where it meets the next panel behind it. Watch the periscopes on the drivers hatch, I wasn't paying attention and have glued them at a weird angle. I'd assumed, stupidly, the hatches fitted square to the hull... Can I get those bleeders off without damaging them, can I flip! (You can see the slight gap on the same panel behind the filler cap just going off the picture). So basically the kit is fine, all the failings are of my own doing... 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazy Modeller Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 Well nothing that cant be corrected with some putty. I use Deluxe Materials putty and it can be applied easily without too much sanding... Anyway is goin fine... much better than one 1/16 i have built many moons ago! 🤣 Cheers LM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diablo rsv Posted December 6, 2021 Share Posted December 6, 2021 2 hours ago, Jasper dog said: I wasn't paying attention and have glued them at a weird angle. Nice to see your progressing with this one. I wouldn't worry about the angle of the periscopes as they rotate I guess they could be left at different angles. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted December 6, 2021 Author Share Posted December 6, 2021 21 minutes ago, diablo rsv said: Nice to see your progressing with this one. I wouldn't worry about the angle of the periscopes as they rotate I guess they could be left at different angles. Wayne Thanks Wayne, I'd have liked to of had them either both facing forwards or at a more pronounced angle off centre but you can see how the plastic started to deform when I tried to remove it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Love the look of the shot kal, this one has been giving me the come on at the local model shop for a couple of weeks now , you might tempt me into taking it home for christmas darryl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echen Posted December 13, 2021 Share Posted December 13, 2021 Even got me looking at 1/72 Shot Kals. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted December 14, 2021 Author Share Posted December 14, 2021 14 hours ago, Hewy said: Love the look of the shot kal, this one has been giving me the come on at the local model shop for a couple of weeks now , you might tempt me into taking it home for christmas darryl 14 hours ago, echen said: Even got me looking at 1/72 Shot Kals. Temptation is a terrible thing...... I can see it coyly looking over its shoulder giving you the come on.... Can't speak for 1/72 but I'm quite liking this AH kit, when I can get to it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted December 14, 2021 Share Posted December 14, 2021 On 06/12/2021 at 19:11, Jasper dog said: (You can see the slight gap on the same panel behind the filler cap just going off the picture). That's what God created Milliput for. Watching your build has made me think about (maybe) getting my Centurion lll kick started, once the A/C is finished. John. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted December 18, 2021 Author Share Posted December 18, 2021 Well still no progress on the Shot Kal to report, haven't even got the Christmas Tree and decs up yet! However, what's the ideal quick build kit to acquire for someone with flip all modelling time.....Sure this could be thrown together really quickly.. Really nice box art though.... It was a good price, cool box art..... Has anyone felt the weight of this thing, must be the heaviest kit I've picked up, talk about a box full of plastic! Does developing the stash count as modelling???? Does anyone have the contact details for Modellers anonymous..... 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echen Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Jasper dog said: Does developing the stash count as modelling???? My modelling seems to vary between ordering and looking up potential orders on-line, mostly looking them up or the bank account would soon be empty - and I'd run out of storage. 1 hour ago, Jasper dog said: Does anyone have the contact details for Modellers anonymous. When you get the contact details please could you pass them on to me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted December 18, 2021 Author Share Posted December 18, 2021 6 minutes ago, echen said: My modelling seems to vary between ordering and looking up potential orders on-line, mostly looking them up or the bank account would soon be empty - and I'd run out of storage. When you get the contact details please could you pass them on to me. I had no intention of buying anything but came across this, good price, cheaper than the Tamiya offering and I think I'd just become used to buying stuff. I'd been doing the Christmas shopping and one more purchase wouldn't hurt now would it.... Does look cool! I have dared yet take the contents out of the box as I doubt I could repack it again it's so full! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted December 18, 2021 Share Posted December 18, 2021 21 minutes ago, Jasper dog said: I have dared yet take the contents out of the box as I doubt I could repack it again it's so full! No, it's impossible. The Miniart box packers have to go on a three year, intensive course on how to get a quart into a pint pot. I like your sense of humour Darryl. I had to laugh when you said that you were looking for a quick build.........and you chose a Miniart Tiran. That's like giving a novice piano player The Minute Waltz to play. Bonne chance! John. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted December 19, 2021 Author Share Posted December 19, 2021 22 hours ago, Bullbasket said: No, it's impossible. The Miniart box packers have to go on a three year, intensive course on how to get a quart into a pint pot. I like your sense of humour Darryl. I had to laugh when you said that you were looking for a quick build.........and you chose a Miniart Tiran. That's like giving a novice piano player The Minute Waltz to play. Bonne chance! John. You arn't wrong, I've a non interior T54 and that's packed nicely but this.... How much interior I'll do is anyones guess, not my thing but for the price it was cheaper than buying a Tamiya kit even before you start adding AM to it. Now you mention it I gave up on the piano lessons nearly 40yrs ago... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted December 20, 2021 Author Share Posted December 20, 2021 Tiny bit done, blindly assembled and fitted the tool boxes onto the fenders....then had a thought....! Being pressed steel those boxes really shouldn't have all those extra panel lines on them... And that is what you get for rushing at the opportunity for 30mins at the bench. They'd have been far easier to deal with off the fender but never mind. I'm beginning to see the advantage of the pe ones even if it would have ment folding and possibly learning to solder. Muppetry.... (Sure Tamiya would have made the box in one piece rather than separate front and sides...) 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted January 2, 2022 Author Share Posted January 2, 2022 Found the bench again! I know it's down there somewhere.... That's better... Now I've found the bench, progress! Fenders fitted, no major issues to report! And the turret... Shell awaiting fitment of the DEF mantlet cover. Front hacked away, if this goes wrong its goodnight Vienna for the Shot Kal! Bit of filling required but its superglued in situ. The only issue being the DEF cover is little too small width wise, note the gap down the r/h side... Happy New Year folks! Darryl 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 It looks good Darryl and will look even better with a dab of filler. Now, about your kit stash. Two questions. What's your address, and when will the house be empty? John. PS. And a Happy New Year to you and yours. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 1 hour ago, Jasper dog said: Found the bench again! I know it's down there somewhere.... That's better... Now I've found the bench, progress! Fenders fitted, no major issues to report! And the turret... Shell awaiting fitment of the DEF mantlet cover. Front hacked away, if this goes wrong its goodnight Vienna for the Shot Kal! Bit of filling required but its superglued in situ. The only issue being the DEF cover is little too small width wise, note the gap down the r/h side... Happy New Year folks! Darryl just looking at that mantlet and the gap. I filed my turret back a further 2ish mms to get shot of the moulded steel retainers, which are used to bold down and secure the mantlet cover on the big ones. I see you are leaving yours in place. Here’s a real one if you leave it as is, the mantlet will protrude too far forward. There was a bit of filling to do, but not much. Here’s mine I left the plastic in place below the mantlet -no other reason than personal preference. when I but the turret back the extr 2mm ish, the DEF mantlet was fine. sorry for the thread hijack and no offence meant if you are cracking on. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted January 2, 2022 Author Share Posted January 2, 2022 2 hours ago, Bullbasket said: It looks good Darryl and will look even better with a dab of filler. Now, about your kit stash. Two questions. What's your address, and when will the house be empty? John. PS. And a Happy New Year to you and yours. Thanks John, address, no worries, acc number and pin too... The worrying part is the other half of the stash is in the loft.....problem moi?? That's the goal for the coming year, thin the hoard! All the best for 2022 too. Darryl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted January 2, 2022 Author Share Posted January 2, 2022 Thanks @simmerit I left the moulded on retainer in situ as otherwise I figured I'd have an even bigger gap to fill. Must admit I hadn't considered it protruding to far forwards.... Fits ok on the left and I can remove some of the moulded retainer. I'll have another look at it later and give it some thought... 37 minutes ago, simmerit said: sorry for the thread hijack and no offence meant if you are cracking on. Not at all, any input is appreciated, might not always act upon it but good to know. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simmerit Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 1 hour ago, Jasper dog said: Thanks @simmerit I left the moulded on retainer in situ as otherwise I figured I'd have an even bigger gap to fill. Must admit I hadn't considered it protruding to far forwards.... Fits ok on the left and I can remove some of the moulded retainer. I'll have another look at it later and give it some thought... Not at all, any input is appreciated, might not always act upon it but good to know. Cheers I know exactly what you mean about the ‘gulp factor’ as well. I have a to say I was concerned about the extent of the surgery on the turret as get it wrong and the model is stuffed. What I did was take it down about half a mil at a time. This is where I ended up if that helps. now that I’m sober, I’m just about to look at the 30 cal! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 4 hours ago, Bullbasket said: Now, about your kit stash. Two questions. What's your address, and when will the house be empty? John. Funnily enough i was thinking the same! Mighty fine stash you have there mate 👍 Great work on the Shot too. Regards, Steve 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 1 hour ago, Jasper dog said: The worrying part is the other half of the stash is in the loft Oh, come on!! I don't mind a bit of B&E, but I'm beggared if I'm going to start climbing ladders at my age! John. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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