John Masters Posted May 19 Author Share Posted May 19 I'm back and I want to dig deeper into this build and really make some headway. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoftScience Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 you can do it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted May 19 Share Posted May 19 3 hours ago, John Masters said: I'm back and I want to dig deeper into this build and really make some headway. Yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted May 20 Author Share Posted May 20 19 hours ago, SoftScience said: you can do it!! And I must. I am going to Leeds on June 8th for a long weekend so I have a few that need wrapping up before then. Back on the 16th and it always takes a coupe of days to back into the swing of things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted May 28 Author Share Posted May 28 It is May 28th. I depart for Leeds on the morning of June 8th, Athens to Manchester direct. That gives me 11 days to complete this kit and post it in the gallery. I think I can do it. Lots of fiddly bits. Did this... I am leaving all the tools that are attached until the end, I want to paint and assemble them separately. This... That...there are some PE pieces that need to go on. I'll do that tonight. And here it is, before all the above are attached. I want the glue to set up. Going out to meet friends for parea. Once I attach all the bins and the tow bits on the back end, I'll start the turret and the winch/hoist assembly. Fingers crossed gents (and ladies)! --John 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted May 30 Author Share Posted May 30 Progress...turret, the beginning of the crane/winch/hoist system...very complex stuff. Be patient. The turret was pretty easy. Be warned that the cannon fits one way better than the other. It points slightly down and is molded to fit the turret that way. So don't drill the hole perpendicular to the turret. While building the crane/hoist, study the plans carefully. There are persnickety bits. It's really a model unto itself. Lovely detail. I left it at that for the night. So many pieces already and I wanted the glue to be secure and set before I proceeded. I am thinking ahead to painting, because I'm close to that stage. I might try to paint some of this before I attach it to the turret. I have not decided yet. And another thing...I will be using Tamiya paints for this build. Should I prime the kit first? Tamiya paints seem to stick better than Vallejo Air. Please advise... --John 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 Hi John. Looks like you are making excellent progress and I do hope you get chance to finish it - it is looking superb already! I'm afraid I can't help with advice for the Tamiya paints. Might it be worth checking in the painting section of Britmodeller? Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted May 30 Author Share Posted May 30 36 minutes ago, PlaStix said: Hi John. Looks like you are making excellent progress and I do hope you get chance to finish it - it is looking superb already! I'm afraid I can't help with advice for the Tamiya paints. Might it be worth checking in the painting section of Britmodeller? Sounds like a plan. I’ll do that thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arfa1983 Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 I use Aqueous / Acrylic Tamiya and Gunze paints almost exclusively. I tend to prime with a laquer based primer always, but it probably isn't totally necessary. I used to thin both with Tamiya acrylic thinner but nowadays for large areas like the overall colour I will thin them with laquer thinner. If you're confident of your finish there's probably less need for primer when using laquer thinner but I like priming first as it works for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 4 hours ago, arfa1983 said: I used to thin both with Tamiya acrylic thinner but nowadays for large areas like the overall colour I will thin them with laquer thinner. If you're confident of your finish Exactly what I do, I will use X-20A occasionally but prefer the Tamiya yellow cap lacquer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted June 3 Author Share Posted June 3 On 5/30/2022 at 9:44 PM, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Exactly what I do Thanks Dennis. I'm not using lacquer but the regular thinner seems to be alright. I'll prime it first. The bad news is that I am so busy right now (summer work) that the bench has been neglected. I'm pretty sure I won't finish this on time, nor some of the others. I will finish slowly and others might end up on the KUTA shelf. We'll see. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 Sorry to hear its a busy time and the bench isn't available for relaxation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 Hi John. That's a shame because it's going to eventually be a stunning model. I will watch out for it in future. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted June 13 Author Share Posted June 13 Thanks @PlaStix. I’m on my way back from Yorkshire tomorrow. I’ll move it into the WiP thread this week sometime. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted June 15 Author Share Posted June 15 OK. I'm home and I see I have 3-4 days to do some more work on this and maybe finish it in time. I will try my best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted June 17 Author Share Posted June 17 2 days left. I might almost finish this. I finished assembling the hoist. Thus was difficult. Many small parts and many parts that didn't require cement. I will add the cable later. Yes, I know it will be difficult but the supplied copper wire is too large and unwieldy. I will use thinner string, stiffened with paint, etc... I will have the hoist pointing towards the rear, I think. I haven't decided. The wire... Onwards...I think I might have to paint this soon. And all the little bits not already onboard. Tracks. Egads... --John 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted June 18 Share Posted June 18 Good luck John!! I'm really hoping this makes it into the Gallery in time!! Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted June 18 Author Share Posted June 18 Thanks @PlaStix. If the deadline is tomorrow then no dice I’m afraid. I’ll press on and post it in the Armour RFI thread. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 Hi John. That is a shame. Please let me know if you want me to move your thread to the main AFV WIP section. Thank you for taking part in this GB. Your finished build would have made an excellent addition to the Gallery. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted June 21 Author Share Posted June 21 Thanks @PlaStix. That would be very nice and helpful. Please migrate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 @John Masters Sorted! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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