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Kate Ward
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4 29 September, 22:20
Kate Ward
If I do them in batches of 8 I need 11 batches for each side. That helps me keep count.
If I do them in batches of 8 I need 11 batches for each side. That helps me keep count.
29 September, 22:21
Kate Ward
Oh good, peer pressure, that'll keep me from slacking off. ^_^ I'm up to six 8-link sections of track so far, 16 to go. I had a panic moment where I was afraid I'd bought the wrong tracks, so the first thing I assembled from the Trumpeter kit proper was the sprocket wheels. And whew they do fit! Got a start on the lower hull too before bedtime.
Oh good, peer pressure, that'll keep me from slacking off. ^_^ I'm up to six 8-link sections of track so far, 16 to go. I had a panic moment where I was afraid I'd bought the wrong tracks, so the first thing I assembled from the Trumpeter kit proper was the sprocket wheels. And whew they do fit! Got a start on the lower hull too before bedtime.
30 September, 03:02
Ben M
I've been curious about metal tracks. I find the plastic individual links hard to work with but maybe I just need more practice.
I've been curious about metal tracks. I find the plastic individual links hard to work with but maybe I just need more practice.
30 September, 14:37
Kate Ward
I'm still figuring this website out, is the 2nd photo visible? I'm halfway there with the track, 11 of 22 sections, and in addition to the sprockets I've got the idlers and all the road wheels assembled. I was hoping to finish all of Step 1 as well, but I had some fit problems with the upper deck. Did it have to be in 3 pieces, Trumpeter? 😛
For one part of the rear, there's a choice of plastic or PE parts, and I had a go at trying the PE, using a tool handle that was about the right diameter as a mandrel. It didn't come out perfect, but I was looking at photos online of a real KV-85 on display in St Petersburg--the kit instructions were a little unclear about how it should look once assembled--and the real flange has a good big dent in it too. So I figure I'm good. ^_^
Following some old advice I remember from ~20 years ago when I first heard of Friul tracks, I'm using sewing pins rather than the softer wire that comes with the tracks. The fit is snug enough that I can press two links together and they will (4 times out of 5) stay put long enough to slide the pin in. Couple things I've learned the hard way: 1) gotta use a pin vise to drill them out, as hard as it is on my poor old wrists. Using a Dremel, it's too easy to do irreversible damage too fast; 2) don't cut off the pin heads and glue the pins down until I'm REALLY REALLY sure I've got them in the right order.
Two days, 11 sections totaling 88 tracks, and I've only stabbed myself with a pin 3 times. Go me.
I'm still figuring this website out, is the 2nd photo visible? I'm halfway there with the track, 11 of 22 sections, and in addition to the sprockets I've got the idlers and all the road wheels assembled. I was hoping to finish all of Step 1 as well, but I had some fit problems with the upper deck. Did it have to be in 3 pieces, Trumpeter? 😛
For one part of the rear, there's a choice of plastic or PE parts, and I had a go at trying the PE, using a tool handle that was about the right diameter as a mandrel. It didn't come out perfect, but I was looking at photos online of a real KV-85 on display in St Petersburg--the kit instructions were a little unclear about how it should look once assembled--and the real flange has a good big dent in it too. So I figure I'm good. ^_^
Following some old advice I remember from ~20 years ago when I first heard of Friul tracks, I'm using sewing pins rather than the softer wire that comes with the tracks. The fit is snug enough that I can press two links together and they will (4 times out of 5) stay put long enough to slide the pin in. Couple things I've learned the hard way: 1) gotta use a pin vise to drill them out, as hard as it is on my poor old wrists. Using a Dremel, it's too easy to do irreversible damage too fast; 2) don't cut off the pin heads and glue the pins down until I'm REALLY REALLY sure I've got them in the right order.
Two days, 11 sections totaling 88 tracks, and I've only stabbed myself with a pin 3 times. Go me.
1 October, 02:39
Ben M
Yes, the second photo is visible. You can go into the album, click edit, then for "teaser" select "use last image" and then click "save and close" if you want the newest picture to always show.
I would never have guessed to use sewing pins for this, yeah I think drilling all those holes with a pin vise sounds like fun for my arthritis.
Yes, the second photo is visible. You can go into the album, click edit, then for "teaser" select "use last image" and then click "save and close" if you want the newest picture to always show.
I would never have guessed to use sewing pins for this, yeah I think drilling all those holes with a pin vise sounds like fun for my arthritis.
1 October, 02:54
Kate Ward
Finished Step 1, not counting some gaps to fill and other cleanup. Oh god, those tiny tiny engine deck lift rings. Thank god the kit came with spares, I yeeted at least 6 of them into oblivion. 😛
Finished Step 1, not counting some gaps to fill and other cleanup. Oh god, those tiny tiny engine deck lift rings. Thank god the kit came with spares, I yeeted at least 6 of them into oblivion. 😛
2 October, 02:13
jaero
hey, was curious. does any one know if there are any kits of russian tank turrets in 1/35?
4 October, 09:38
Steven Van Dyck
CMK got some T34 adaptations of turrets.T-34/85 model 1943 conversion set (CMK 3070, 1:35)
CMK got some T34 adaptations of turrets.T-34/85 model 1943 conversion set (CMK 3070, 1:35)
4 October, 11:07
Jeramy Boileau
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VF-1A Valkyrie Vermilion Squadron Maximilian Jenius' / Hayao Kakizaki's Fighter Plamax 10th Anniversary Max Factory 1:72
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Jeramy Boileau
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B61 Air-launched Nuclear Bomb (2 Pieces)
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Eddy Marshall
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Hobbyboss T-26 - ConstructionNuovo: 4 October, 12:44 1:35
Went back and checked the box this thing came from... I did order a tank didn't I...?? Tiny..!
Progetto: Hobbyboss T-26
3 4 October, 12:13
Clair Greenwood
Precision approach, Im loving it. Is that putty around the bogies to hull fitment? Just curious 🙂
Precision approach, Im loving it. Is that putty around the bogies to hull fitment? Just curious 🙂
4 October, 15:17
Eddy Marshall
Cheers Clair... Just for fitting to the hull... The connections between the running gear and hull are extremely loose... Not to mention the rocker arm assemblies have a tendency to be misaligned... Just mocking it up at the moment and see where I need to shore things up... Happy modelling...
Cheers Clair... Just for fitting to the hull... The connections between the running gear and hull are extremely loose... Not to mention the rocker arm assemblies have a tendency to be misaligned... Just mocking it up at the moment and see where I need to shore things up... Happy modelling...
5 October, 01:25
Clair Greenwood
Ahhh ok, doing it the smart way, thats something I probably wouldn't think to do.
Ahhh ok, doing it the smart way, thats something I probably wouldn't think to do.
5 October, 01:37
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