In Progress
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The full kit
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Treads......how to assemble?
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Answer: track fixture. Copied a commercial design but added a top-clamp so I can press the links together without them moving.
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Tracks going on. Not super easy but not nearly as difficult as I thought. The glue keeps them together pretty well and there's a decent amount of time to tweak everything.
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Tracks completed and top deck dry fit
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Removed the wheels and tracks for the next steps. Will re-mount once painted. First of the PE is on, also built some stowage.
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Tread guards and fuel barrels glued together. Also the tricky headlight cage. Filled in the ERD mounting spots on the turret. Got this kit on a discount and would rather have an older style without the ERD armor. Going to leave the side skirts off so can see the treads better. Wish I had a DsHK to mount on the turret but havn't had luck finding a standalone kit.
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Turret mostly completed and test fit
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First test fit. Going with a more generic tank look instead of the ERD armor.
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Tamiya fine primer
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Burnt umber, should have been more red but good enough for a chipping base layer.
Opmerkingen
10 10 December 2023, 05:12