Peterpools Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 Ralph Nice progress. Catching up and enjoying following your progress. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted April 7 Author Share Posted April 7 Finished the track boogie assembly along with adding several parts to the chassis. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted April 7 Author Share Posted April 7 Chassis assembly completed. Lots of fiddly parts but again the fit was perfect making it a joy to assemble. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 Ralph Mighty fine progress and looking so good. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted April 7 Author Share Posted April 7 6 hours ago, Peterpools said: Ralph Mighty fine progress and looking so good. Thanks Peter. I’m extremely pleased with the fit of this aging kit. It’s almost as good as a new tooling!!! If I get a chance I’ll prune and paint the chassis then I can begin weathering it before starting the truck body. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted April 7 Share Posted April 7 Ralph, that's great progress that you've made. Nice to hear that the fit is still good all these years later. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CANicoll Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 Nice work! Question - the yellow highlighting on the instructions. Is that something you do? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 Ralph Looking forward to the next update 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted April 9 Author Share Posted April 9 On 4/7/2024 at 7:57 PM, BlrwestSiR said: Ralph, that's great progress that you've made. Nice to hear that the fit is still good all these years later. Yeah I’m very pleased!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted April 9 Author Share Posted April 9 23 hours ago, CANicoll said: Nice work! Question - the yellow highlighting on the instructions. Is that something you do? Yes that’s how I keep track of the parts I install so I don’t miss any!! Been doing it for years. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted April 9 Author Share Posted April 9 12 hours ago, Peterpools said: Ralph Looking forward to the next update Coming soon, lol!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted April 9 Author Share Posted April 9 Chassis priming! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted April 9 Author Share Posted April 9 Chassis coat of XF-49 Khaki Drab 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted April 9 Author Share Posted April 9 Test fit of front tires and tracks to check alignment. Looking good!! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 Ralph Looking mighty good and nice steady progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted April 9 Author Share Posted April 9 5 hours ago, Peterpools said: Ralph Looking mighty good and nice steady progress. Thanks it’s getting there. I need to rust up the exhaust system and weather the chassis a bit plus start the body itself. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted April 26 Author Share Posted April 26 This morning I returned to step 6 and installed the exhaust pipes and muffler on the chassis. A little rust effects and some heat blueing and it’ll look the part! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted April 26 Author Share Posted April 26 Sometimes I think kit manufacturers build “torture” into there kits just for the fun of it?? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted April 26 Author Share Posted April 26 Wow it fits!!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted April 26 Author Share Posted April 26 Another fiddly affair!! Cutting, folding and aligning the hinges so the door halves appear to be open!! As seen in step 17. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted April 26 Author Share Posted April 26 Assemble the rear body bulkhead in step 12. Not sure I’ll fold the panel as shown or not!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted April 26 Author Share Posted April 26 Completed step 14 building up the front body section of the M16. I’m really impressed with the fit of this old kit. I’ve had no issues what so ever! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted April 27 Author Share Posted April 27 Installed and masked the windshield plus attached the front cab to the chassis. Also sprayed a coat of XF-51 (Khaki Drab). 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted April 27 Share Posted April 27 Admiring your build, I pulled out the Dragon kit of the M16 I have in the stash and look in the box. When I picked it up, it came as a bundle from Dragon USA with the Griffon PE set. Which basically replaces half the body with PE along with the entire engine hood. Which leads me to put it back on the shelf and I'll just keep following along with your build. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RalphSarc Posted April 27 Author Share Posted April 27 1 hour ago, BlrwestSiR said: Admiring your build, I pulled out the Dragon kit of the M16 I have in the stash and look in the box. When I picked it up, it came as a bundle from Dragon USA with the Griffon PE set. Which basically replaces half the body with PE along with the entire engine hood. Which leads me to put it back on the shelf and I'll just keep following along with your build. Oh thanks. I have all three of the Tamiya 1/35 M16 variants with the quad mount being my favorite. I’ll most likely build the other two at some point. The quad has been a great kit. Highly recommend it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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