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[PanzerWomble]

5 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said:

It's definitely not small, especially since it's 1/35.

Is this the new Thunder Models one Carl ? I quite fancied having a go at it myself 

[FullArmor]

12 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said:

I've finally got to spend some time at the bench after getting back from our big family trip. I'm continuing to work on the Diamond T wrecker. Definitely not an easy kit but for some reason, I'm still enjoying my time working on it. 

The front suspension is together. I used some 0.3 mm brass rod to make the steering posable. 

The rear bogies are almost done. I've lost track of how many parts there are here but it's a silly number. The bogies pivot for the moment but once the linkages get fitted, it'll be locked in place. 

I might use some brass rod and make it posable as well. We'll see.

Here's an overview of the chassis so far. 

Looking good👍

I have built many truck models. I like building the frame the most.

[BlrwestSiR]

2 hours ago, PanzerWomble said:

Is this the new Thunder Models one Carl ? I quite fancied having a go at it myself 

It's the Mirror Models Diamond T. I have the Thunder Models La France wrecker in the stash as well. 

[FullArmor]

I started a new project. 

The first dragon kit and the first panther tank.

This time I'm also trying to create a simple camo pattern. Wish me luck😀

[belugawhaleman]

Been working on this.....Technically a squirrel, because I had intended to finish another model this weekend, but there

You go.. It's Tamiya's M2A2 ODS. I added resin drive housings. These help cover slots in the hull meant for an apparent

motorized version, although, I've never seen a motorized Tamiya Bradley. I also modified the resin parts to take Friulmodel

sprockets...They're more accurate. The kit sprockets don't have the openings on them. Anyway, some pics...added a Squirrel as well😀

Known as "Handsy" this little creature always pats my finger tips with his paws when I hand feed him. This is the tiny squirrel that

I mentioned in one of my earlier posts.😀

 

 

 

 

"Handsy" the Eastern Gray Squirrel 😀

[FullArmor]

14 minutes ago, belugawhaleman said:

Been working on this.....Technically a squirrel, because I had intended to finish another model this weekend, but there

You go.. It's Tamiya's M2A2 ODS. I added resin drive housings. These help cover slots in the hull meant for an apparent

motorized version. Although, I've never seen a motorized Tamiya Bradley. I also modified the resin parts to take Friulmodel

sprockets...They're more accurate. The kit sprockets don't have the openings on them. Anyway, some pics...added a Squirrel as well😀

Known as "Handsy" this little creature always pats my finger tips with his paws when I hand feed him. This is the tiny squirrel that

I mentioned in one of my earlier posts.😀

 

 

 

 

Looks very high quality and accurate kit👍. 

[belugawhaleman]

5 minutes ago, FullArmor said:

Looks very high quality and accurate kit👍. 

Yes, it's not bad. Tamiya used their earlier Bradley and added new parts. The upper hull is new.....in fact most parts are except the lower hull and wheels This was released in

the early 2000s. Parts fit is excellent😀

[KevinM]

Tamyia's Easy Eight Sherman started a couple days after the Taifun about to clear,decal and not screw up the weathering.

[BlrwestSiR]

3 hours ago, belugawhaleman said:

Been working on this.....Technically a squirrel, because I had intended to finish another model this weekend, but there

You go.. It's Tamiya's M2A2 ODS. I added resin drive housings. These help cover slots in the hull meant for an apparent

motorized version, although, I've never seen a motorized Tamiya Bradley. I also modified the resin parts to take Friulmodel

sprockets...They're more accurate. The kit sprockets don't have the openings on them. Anyway, some pics...added a Squirrel as well😀

Known as "Handsy" this little creature always pats my finger tips with his paws when I hand feed him. This is the tiny squirrel that

I mentioned in one of my earlier posts.😀

 

 

 

 

"Handsy" the Eastern Gray Squirrel 😀

I remember building the original M2 release with the interior. Don't recall a motorized version either. 

The updated ODS one looks nicely detailed. 

Same with Handsy. 

[BlrwestSiR]

More work done on the Diamond T. 

Rear suspension is done except for the linkages. 

I decided now was a good time to make sure things are square and did a test fit of the wheels. I have the resin ones but they're just copies of the kit wheels with no additional detail so probably not worth the money. 

[belugawhaleman]

44 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said:

More work done on the Diamond T. 

Rear suspension is done except for the linkages. 

I decided now was a good time to make sure things are square and did a test fit of the wheels. I have the resin ones but they're just copies of the kit wheels with no additional detail so probably not worth the money. 

I would like to build a kit that has a detailed chassis like that.  As a kid I used to build the ENTEX kits of the Model

A Ford in 1/16, and their 1/16 Packard ......full chassis on both. I would also study the suspension types of our family cars and

later my own. I'm interested in a couple of Zvezda that show great chassis detail. I would love to get one of the big Tamiya 1/14

RC semi. Well, your doing a great and I'll be following😀

[belugawhaleman]

58 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said:

I remember building the original M2 release with the interior. Don't recall a motorized version either. 

The updated ODS one looks nicely detailed. 

Same with Handsy. 

I saw a listing for Tamiya's first release Bradley on EBAY, still sealed, but I went for this version from Amazon because the shipping

Was free. I saw somewhere a very comprehensive.PE Detailing set for the interior for the early releases.

[BlrwestSiR]

53 minutes ago, belugawhaleman said:

I would like to build a kit that has a detailed chassis like that.  As a kid I used to build the ENTEX kits of the Model

A Ford in 1/16, and their 1/16 Packard ......full chassis on both. I would also study the suspension types of our family cars and

later my own. I'm interested in a couple of Zvezda that show great chassis detail. I would love to get one of the big Tamiya 1/14

RC semi. Well, your doing a great and I'll be following😀

The Thunder Models Scammell Pioneer is a nice kit. The fit is better than this one and it's just as detailed. 

Thunder Models also does the Ward La France wrecker I mentioned previously. 

The Tamiya 1/14 trucks are impressive too. I saw a built up Heavy Wrecker in Hong Kong and that has some presence. 

I've got the Tamiya Bruiser in the stash, my Grail RC kit. 

It has a metal ladder chassis, actual leaf springs and a 3 speed transmission. 

[belugawhaleman]

1 hour ago, BlrwestSiR said:

The Thunder Models Scammell Pioneer is a nice kit. The fit is better than this one and it's just as detailed. 

Thunder Models also does the Ward La France wrecker I mentioned previously. 

The Tamiya 1/14 trucks are impressive too. I saw a built up Heavy Wrecker in Hong Kong and that has some presence. 

I've got the Tamiya Bruiser in the stash, my Grail RC kit. 

It has a metal ladder chassis, actual leaf springs and a 3 speed transmission. 

NICE!!!!!!!