M1070 HET & M1000 Trailer
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still working on the chassis
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Some of the sprues needed for step 1
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62pcs and no big pieces yet.
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93pcs and still working on the chassis
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Tiny details on the brake slack adjuster, crazy
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That's a lot of drive line
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220pcs and it's just the driveline on the frame rails.
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Seriously, separate horns
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Tanks and radiator built. 10 of the 11 pieces of the radiator.
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All the photo etch in this kit
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Battery box latches.
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Padlock, really?
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Tiny little metal etch pieces. Not sure why they are on the kit but I put them on.
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Mock up of 308 pieces of plastic
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Got a little done tonight.
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Cab walls coming along slowly
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Photoetch added to the fenders and radiator
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Interior tub coming along
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This is just plain crazy
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All I had time for tonight was a little primer.
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Seriously, metal etch cab roof? Uggh
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Couple winches and the controls
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Assembled the wheels and did a little mock up. Fits so far.
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Tiny treadplate but nice detail
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Most of the winch control tower done tonight.
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73pcs so far in this assembly, nuts!
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Applied decals to the interior tub tonight, getting ready for cab assembly
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Some more parts painted.
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Hood cab and winch tower finally assembled to the chassis.
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Windows masked for final coatings
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Did a dusting of color and then flat clear for great results!
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Finished up the truck today.
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757 pieces of plastic, photoetch, rubber, and decals.
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I took it to a show this weekend and pulled a second place in the wheeled armor division. I'm happy.
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21 13 August 2022, 00:24