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    Post  alexbb Sun Mar 18, 2012 8:57 pm

    At last i managed to finish this one. temptation to smash this model against a wall, pick up the pieces and shred them into granules and then burn and bury the ashes six feet under where great but i resisted.the kit by eastern express is a lie except for the turret the model is a mix and match of 4 different versions none of which the model on the box art (just about the only decent thing of the lot)
    anyway here are some pics. anything which is not grey is scratched except for the wheels which are tank workshop and do not deserve the disgrace of being stuck to this horrible piece of plastic.

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    now a good clean up and some primer

    at last after more than a year im building something again
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    Post  skyhigh Sun Mar 18, 2012 9:43 pm

    insomma your the man Alex....... cheers
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    Post  Wayne Sun Mar 18, 2012 9:49 pm

    It might have given you a hard time but the effort was worth it as it's looking gr8. Very Happy



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    Post  Dottore Sun Mar 18, 2012 11:38 pm

    the master in scratch work as always...can't wait to see some paint on it cus...

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    Post  Guest Mon Mar 19, 2012 7:58 am

    As you said the kit might have been not that good but you are building another masterpiece. Like the scratcbuilt parts.
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    Post  Ray Mon Mar 19, 2012 5:28 pm

    Poor girl, why are you are so mean on her Sad when with your magical additions, you transformed her into a sweet n sexy chunky girl queen

    Alex, apply the make up ASAP so she'll be a showgirl in no time cheers
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    Post  Tancred Tue Mar 20, 2012 6:35 pm


    Ben tornato Alex! cheers


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    Post  iCocker Tue Mar 20, 2012 8:00 pm

    Alex the Great back in action!

    Fl-ahhar ... horrible kit but lovely model, lokve this BA version and yes you made a gem out of it! Gonna be a Polish Campaign version?
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    Post  Paul Salomone Wed Mar 21, 2012 8:17 am

    Prosit Alex, Very Happy

    A very good job indeed. Basketball

    Just one question, I see that you have added the rivets. From where do you purchase the rivets ? and how do you fix them in place - using super glue? Question

    I am asking, as I need hundreds of those thing for my ship and they seem to bethe correct size. Rolling Eyes

    Just can't wait to see your model ready for action. cheers
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    Post  alexbb Wed Mar 21, 2012 8:56 am

    Paul Salomone wrote:Prosit Alex, Very Happy

    A very good job indeed. Basketball

    Just one question, I see that you have added the rivets. From where do you purchase the rivets ? and how do you fix them in place - using super glue? Question

    I am asking, as I need hundreds of those thing for my ship and they seem to bethe correct size. Rolling Eyes

    Just can't wait to see your model ready for action. cheers


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    master club of russia produce an incredible variety of resin rivets as well

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    Post  Dottore Wed Mar 21, 2012 9:29 am

    Brass rivets...round and hex...different sizes...

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    I just yesterday purchased a hex punch and die from this site...even there Photoetch folding tool looks quite nice...

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    Waldron puch and dies are virtually impossible to find. Historex don't do them anymore either as I was told at last Euro...

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    Post  bcauchi Wed Mar 21, 2012 6:43 pm

    Awesome detail Alex, it is going to look great in paint, brilliant work as usual!
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    Post  Carius Sat May 10, 2014 7:51 pm

    Very very nice work, cracking job on the scratch and details.
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    Post  Ray Sun May 11, 2014 1:35 pm

    KNOCK KNOCK KNOCK  bounce  bounce  bounce 

    WE WANT PAINT ASAP  Twisted Evil Twisted Evil Twisted Evil 
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    Post  alexbb Mon May 12, 2014 9:20 pm

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    Post  Ray Mon May 12, 2014 9:27 pm

    Ah, the knocking have been answered  Twisted Evil  Twisted Evil Twisted Evil 

    And the revelation looks Amazingly Painted & Weathered as Usual  cheers cheers cheers 
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    Post  skyhigh Tue May 13, 2014 5:26 pm

    Your fast and very good work.............. cheers 
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    Post  bcauchi Tue May 13, 2014 10:35 pm

    Exceptional work Alex, looking real.
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    Post  Dottore Wed May 14, 2014 1:07 am

    Turning out a treat cous!

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