Bomber_County Posted June 12, 2021 Author Posted June 12, 2021 31 minutes ago, Peterpools said: I also check with Scalemates and download instructions to see what I'm Scalemates is now becoming compulsory reading, they didn’t have the H full interior instructions on last week and I spent hours trying to find them 4 1
Bomber_County Posted June 12, 2021 Author Posted June 12, 2021 18 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said: Just catching up Phil and it looks really good. I've got a Border Models Panzer IV in the stash so it will be interesting to see how they compare Thanks Carl, Border Models is another company I haven’t built yet. I think Dragon have some serious competition now, especially on price….be great to see your build…. 5
Daniel_Roxy Posted June 13, 2021 Posted June 13, 2021 Looks good. Also looks bigger than my Panzer IV even though there the same scale. Looks like some nice detailing on the engine too. Can't wait to see more. 5
Bomber_County Posted June 13, 2021 Author Posted June 13, 2021 48 minutes ago, Gaming Dragon32 said: Looks good. Also looks bigger than my Panzer IV even though there the same scale. Looks like some nice detailing on the engine too. Can't wait to see more. Thanks, really impressed with RFM, for the amount of money there’s a lot of plastic….. 7
Daniel_Roxy Posted June 13, 2021 Posted June 13, 2021 Yeah it looks really good. Iv been looking at there models and they do a nice Sherman. I haven't done one of those yet 7
Peterpools Posted June 15, 2021 Posted June 15, 2021 Phil So a Sherman seems to be in your plans for upcoming builds. Nice choice. Keep 'em comin Peter 3
Bomber_County Posted June 20, 2021 Author Posted June 20, 2021 The good news I’ve had some work this week so no benchtime but did grab a little this weekend. So on to tracks, 200 odd tracks to cut and wipe over with a sand stick and then add the pins…….it’s going to be a long road…..engine and gun mantel and breech are in the spray booth….. 10
Peterpools Posted June 21, 2021 Posted June 21, 2021 Phil Glad to see you had some work this week. 200 track parts ... patience of a saint for sure and looking mighty good. Keep ‘em comin Peter 2
mark31 Posted June 21, 2021 Posted June 21, 2021 nice start on the tracks. Good luck with the rest take your time Mark 3
DocRob Posted June 21, 2021 Posted June 21, 2021 That's why I always liked the Panzer III variants better, shorter chassis, less track links. Only 180 to go . Cheers Rob 4
Bomber_County Posted June 21, 2021 Author Posted June 21, 2021 4 hours ago, Peterpools said:Glad to see you had some work this week. 200 track parts ... patience of a saint for sure and looking mighty good. Thanks Peter, it’s quite therapeutic in a strange way….. 3
Bomber_County Posted June 21, 2021 Author Posted June 21, 2021 8 minutes ago, mark31 said: nice start on the tracks. I know what you mean Mark, spoilt three of them already… 3
Bomber_County Posted June 21, 2021 Author Posted June 21, 2021 5 minutes ago, DocRob said: That's why I always liked the Panzer III variants better, shorter chassis, less track links. Only 180 to go . Thanks Rob, what’s two dozen track links between friends……… 3 2
Bomber_County Posted July 18, 2021 Author Posted July 18, 2021 So actually found some al fresco modelling today, nice weather in Blighty for a change. RFM have missed a beat here, the pure “external “ kit as I said before has a lot of “ interior” parts on the sprues. But, in the exterior boxing they do not mention them, for instance the cupola hatch has all the catches in the box but no reference. I looked at the full interior instructions and there they are……. 6
Kaireckstadt Posted July 18, 2021 Posted July 18, 2021 With all the interior parts this will be a complex build! Will you prepare the model to look into the hull with all the details after completion? What about the tracks? Already finished? 3
Peterpools Posted July 18, 2021 Posted July 18, 2021 Phil Always a bonus to find more details in a kit then the manufacturer lists on the box. Keep 'em comin Peter 3
Bomber_County Posted July 20, 2021 Author Posted July 20, 2021 On 7/18/2021 at 8:14 PM, Kaireckstadt said: With all the interior parts this will be a complex build! Kai, there is only a few of the parts. The main armament is fully detailed but when the turret is complete it disappears. Not really sure about full interior AFV’s as there is no way to display, bar cutting the sides off……a few more links to complete…..glad I found out prior to buying the full interior boxing…. 4 1
Bomber_County Posted July 20, 2021 Author Posted July 20, 2021 On 7/18/2021 at 8:15 PM, Peterpools said:Always a bonus to find more details in a kit then the manufacturer lists on the box. Thanks Peter it is, just wish they would include the relevant instructions… 2
Peterpools Posted July 20, 2021 Posted July 20, 2021 Phil Absolutely. Never understood why a manufacturer would include extra parts that can be used for the version being built and no mention of it in the instructions at all.Sometimes, the wish is for accurate instructions, which is part of what we are paying for. Keep 'em comin Peter 3
KevinM Posted July 20, 2021 Posted July 20, 2021 On 6/21/2021 at 7:38 AM, Bomber_County said: Thanks Peter, it’s quite therapeutic in a strange way….. Kinda like sanding,when I get to the point in some wood work music in the background and a sanding block in hand is a peaceful repertoire. 6
Bomber_County Posted August 5, 2021 Author Posted August 5, 2021 Found a couple of hours today also general update……..I doubt if I’ll ever do a full interior, just cannot see any of it when buttoned up……it’s fun having a small delve into it though…… 12
BlrwestSiR Posted August 5, 2021 Posted August 5, 2021 Phil, what you've got done on that interior looks great to me. I like the slightly oily look the engine has. Carl 3
Rodolfo Torres Vazquez Posted August 6, 2021 Posted August 6, 2021 Excellent WIP Phil! Regards! Rodolfo 2
Bomber_County Posted August 6, 2021 Author Posted August 6, 2021 16 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said: Phil, what you've got done on that interior looks great to me. I like the slightly oily look the engine has. Carl Thanks Carl, the engine was fun, you could go to town on it but within this boxing not all of parts are available. The fans, for instance are missing. I’ll pose the engine hatches open so you will get a glimpse…… 2
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