Cruising around in my A9 CS

[scottie3158]

This is my next build, I picked it up at the Spalding model show. Yes know it's another tracked thing, I must need my bumps feeling.

A first for me a Gecko offering. On opening the very large box a lot of plastic bags with the sprues in. Rather than bore you with a lot of sprue pictures I have posted a picture listing them all.

On first impressions they seem nicely moulded in a softish but very workable plastic with good detail. On looking through the instructions which appear nice and clear I noticed that items are shown assembled that are not included in the kit. For example there are a few rounds on the interior wall that are included but the instructions show a load of ammunition in a circular magazine that are not to be found or shown how to fit them.

I have made a start on construction and will post some pictures later.





cheers
Scottie

 

[Allen Dewire]

Looks like lots of little bits there Paul. Best to keep the fridge stocked with cold ones for the build. This should be veddy interesting!!!..........

Prost
Allen (Ret.)

 

[scottie3158]

Looks like lots of little bits there Paul. Best to keep the fridge stocked with cold ones for the build. This should be veddy interesting!!!..........

Prost
Allen (Ret.)

There are a few bits mate. Good to have you along.

 

[Steve Jones]

Just built the Bronco version Scottie. Its a great tank to build. If you want a walk around of the Bovington one just have a look on my site. Good luck.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Scottie
Front and centre please. I've read good things about Gecko kits. Certainly looks as if it will keep you out of mischief for a while.
Jim

 

[Tim Marlow]

Looks like a good choice of subject Scottie. I’ll follow this one….

 

[outrunner]

Looks good Paul, being a Gecko kit it will have lots of small fiddly bits, don't ask.

Andy.

 

[scottie3158]

Just built the Bronco version Scottie. Its a great tank to build. If you want a walk around of the Bovington one just have a look on my site. Good luck.

Cheers Steve, I will have a look.

Hi Scottie
Front and centre please. I've read good things about Gecko kits. Certainly looks as if it will keep you out of mischief for a while.
Jim

Jim, Chair reserved for you mate next to the choccy buscuits.

Looks like a good choice of subject Scottie. I’ll follow this one….

Tim, I hope so mate as you know not normally a tank person but this grabbed my interest.

Looks good Paul, being a Gecko kit it will have lots of small fiddly bits, don't ask.

Andy.

Andy, I have noticed that already but you know me I love a challenge.

 

[Mickc1440]

You're getting the hang of these now Scottie I'll joing the watchers

 

[BattleshipBob]

Hope theres cake Paul

Got to feel for the crew fighting in one of them!

 

[adt70hk]

Think I'll join the party on this one!

ATB

Andrew

 

[papa 695]

Just pulled up my chair, cake was mentioned.

 

[rtfoe]

Lots of nooks and crannies for painting, Scottie.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[scottie3158]

You're getting the hang of these now Scottie I'll joing the watchers

Mick, If all goes well I may have caught the track bug again.

Hope theres cake Paul

Got to feel for the crew fighting in one of them!

Bob, there is always cake mate. I must admit I think I would have rather walked as well.

Think I'll join the party on this one!

ATB

Andrew

Andrew always welcome.

Just pulled up my chair, cake was mentioned.

Ian, cake will be passed around shortly welcome aboard.

Lots of nooks and crannies for painting, Scottie.

Cheers,
Richard

It certainly has.

 

[BattleshipBob]

Cake, cake, cake, off to get my special turkey sorry cake plate. One greedy boy

 

[scottie3158]

Well managed to cut some plastic yesterday and today. The lower hull has been started it has some basic details inside and has had a coat of silver. I wont be doing much as not much will be seen. As I said earlier the instructions show a lot more inside than is actually included.



The front idlers are a lovely bit of engineering made up of 5 parts and some punched bolts.



The four suspension units again are beautifully detailed. The kit had nicely moulded springs that actually worked but were so fragile I managed to snap 2. I modified the parts and used a couple of springs from the spares box. It all actually works and will allow some movement if being shown on uneven ground. One mistake I made was to attach the wheels I should have left them off for painting.





cheers Scottie

 

[rtfoe]

The Brits just can't keep it simple couldn't they but its got character.
Is there room for any additional improvements Scottie?

Cheers,
Richard

 

[scottie3158]

The Brits just can't keep it simple couldn't they but its got character.
Is there room for any additional improvements Scottie?

Cheers,
Richard

Not sure yet Richard, I am not going to do anything inside and out side is already fairly well done but I'm sure I will find something to do.

 

[Steve Jones]

Nice to see you got springs in your kit. I had to make my own. LOL

 

[scottie3158]

Nice to see you got springs in your kit. I had to make my own. LOL

Steve they didn't come with the kit. There were plastic ones but they were really brittle and I broke two so I found these in my odds and sods box.