A Soft Top... Without the top!!

[outrunner]

A VERY brief interjection from me here.......
Thanks VERY MUCH to "Outrider",(AKA Andy!),for pointing this out,I probably should have realised by reading the instructions further on,but,in my defence,i was looking at speeding up the build after encountering,and getting over a few problems along the way!!
All seemed well,so i primered,base coated and continued.... only to notice THIS,after Andy`s post.....
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I fitted the parts ALA the left hand place,struts into upper chassis box.....HOWEVER,(And surely it`s not just my eyes?!!),in the right hand place,it`s in the LOWER box section!!
Not sure it`s perfect yet,we`ll just have to see! THANKS ANDY though.... that could`ve ended up a complete kit muncher!!
Andy

No worries mate, I have made far worse mistakes in the past by not looking far enough through the instructions. I have built a few trucks and it just did not look right to me, luckily it was an easy fix. The instructions do seem to be slightly misleading on that part.

Andy.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

So then,after the frantic time that is Christmas..... i`ve actually made some progress on this one.........
I won`t pretend it`s been an easy build,the warnings from you guys early on certainly proved correct!!........

A bit of a warp in the sub frame as you can see there........ nothing that some serious clamping and super glue can`t fix mind.........

With the clamps removed,steps and fuel tank fitted along with the basic cab assembly........

Started painting up the dash and interior,a long way to go on this,but i can still carry on with the sub assemblies of the load bed,and quad gun pack in between times.....which is nice!!
That`s it for now,but more to come in the next day or two.
It`s a nice kit,but for me,having heard much praise for AFV kits in the past,i don`t think the fit/instructions/lack of certain details make them worth the money.....
..... give me a Tamiya/Italeri kit ANYTIME .... and i`ll enjoy adding bits myself!!
Thanks for looking in,and welcome to 2022!!
Andy

 

[Mark1]

Shaping up nicely.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Just read through this Andy. It’s looking great, despite the mistake in the instructions….it looks a really nicely detailed kit, but it seems AFV club need to do a bit more critical checking before final release. I’ve only made one of their kits before myself, but that one also had a couple of errors in the instructions and a small part that was simply not supplied on the sprues…requiring a scratch replacement.
Bodywork will bring this along nicely now though…..bring it on !

 

[Jakko]

I like AFV Club kits — sure, they don’t fall together like Tamiya’s do, but they cover much more niche subjects (plus some more mainstream ones) and generally have better than average detail. Certainly for their age — remember that kits like this M35 were released 25–30 years ago, when they were a long way ahead of pretty much everyone else in respect to detailling.

 

[adt70hk]

Coming on nicely Andy.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Shaping up nicely.

Cheers Mark!
There have been many tribulations along the way mind
Andy

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Just read through this Andy. It’s looking great, despite the mistake in the instructions….it looks a really nicely detailed kit, but it seems AFV club need to do a bit more critical checking before final release. I’ve only made one of their kits before myself, but that one also had a couple of errors in the instructions and a small part that was simply not supplied on the sprues…requiring a scratch replacement.
Bodywork will bring this along nicely now though…..bring it on !

Indeed Tim.... the entire build has been very problematical !
Not impressed if i`m honest.... and they ain`t the cheapest of kits!!
Andy

 

[The Smythe Meister]

I like AFV Club kits — sure, they don’t fall together like Tamiya’s do, but they cover much more niche subjects (plus some more mainstream ones) and generally have better than average detail. Certainly for their age — remember that kits like this M35 were released 25–30 years ago, when they were a long way ahead of pretty much everyone else in respect to detailling.

Yeah,i get what you`re saying Jakko......
But but this particular kit is awful mate ...... it really is one i'd NOT recommend!!:
Andy

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Coming on nicely Andy.

Thanks Andrew,
It`s certainly a challenge of a build!!
Andy

 

[Mickc1440]

Making a great job of this Andy despite the problems

 

[The Smythe Meister]

OK then Chaps.....
Despite a complete cock up with the instructions,(Not my fault,i could put up the pics quite easily!!},
Here`s where i`m at at the moment.......



Obviously a WIP going on paintwise.....It`s kinda coming along though.... and here`s the Gun Mounts,(LOADS A BITS involved here!!)....

That`s it for now guys.... I know it doesn`t look that impressive ...... but i WILL get there!!
Thanks for looking in!!
Andy

 

[Jim R]

Hi Andy
Well despite instructions and the intricacies of AFV kits the chassis is looking good. Neat and well detailed.
Jim

 

[outrunner]

Looking the part now Andy, nothing like a few fiddly bits to sharpen the mind.

Andy.

 

[adt70hk]

Coming on very nicely Andy!!

 

[scottie3158]

Andy,
This is really starting to look the part.

 

[Mark1]

Look forward to the end result, a good looking truck emerging here.

 

[Jakko]

this particular kit is awful mate ...... it really is one t9o NOT recommend!!

It’s been so long that I built it, that I don’t remember whether I had any trouble with it

 

[JR]

I think you've done well, 6 wheels and all on the ground ! I have trouble with 4 .
Very nice Mr Smith .

 

[Mini Me]

Carry on Smitty......will be worth it in the end!