Takom 1:35 FV432 Mk2/1

[wasdale32]

Takom FV432 Mk2/1 built OOB - a nice kit but some fit issues with the interior - I don't think the partitions lined up properly and it was too late when I came to fit the roof so I had to do some judicious trimming. I would definitely build another but might not be too bothered about the interior.

 

[adt70hk]

Very nicely done!!!

 

[Mini Me]

Great result Mark

 

[Mark1]

A nice looking build.

 

[wasdale32]

Just noticed - at some point I've knocked the flash-hider & foresight off the GMPG - have to look for a replacement.

 

[Airborne01]

Have exactly the same 432 awaiting rescue from the Shelf of Doom as a result of the defects you highlighted Mark; you've done a lovely job on this one though! Nice one mate!
Steve

 

[Ian M]

Nice one Mark.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Yep,looks excellent.
Are those rubber band tracks?!... If so, then you've made a superb job of them

 

[wasdale32]

Yep,looks excellent.
Are those rubber band tracks?!... If so, then you've made a superb job of them

They are link & length but if I do another one I would be inclined to ignore the instructions and swap some of the links round to get a slightly better fit

 

[Scratchbuilder]

The fit problem I found was where the inside of the roof met the engine bulkhead.
On the shelf at the moment,

 

[Richard48]

Very nice 432.My father drove them with Royal signals when they first came out early 60s.Must do one myself.
Rich

 

[banjer]

Very nicely done. Got this in the stash for when I find the courage to start it.

 

[wasdale32]

The fit problem I found was where the inside of the roof met the engine bulkhead.
On the shelf at the moment,
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Same here - I had to skim off the tops of the bulkhead and storage bins to get the lid on... Can't understand why unless the hull was warped or the sides should have been mounted higher

 

[Lee W]

Nice one Mark, I was debating which to do, the FV432 or the Bulldog, the Bulldog won, maybe the 432 next time!

 

[Del640]

That's a cracking finish.