Graeme's Tamiya Puma

[Deleted member 7181]

Sure looks a lot more complex than the little 1/48 232 I'm building. Coming on well though.

 

[Mini Me]

I like these and have a few in the stash in 1/87 scale. I will want to see how this goes and maybe jump on mine if I can keep the MOJO up! cheers, Rick H.

 

[Graeme C.]

Andy, Rick, Good to have you along, the Puma does seem a bit of a complex beast, look at the suspension & all wheel steering.
A bit more progress, the interior is in, ok, it's just a couple of seats, steering & gearlevers. Yes two sets, one for each direction! Next the hull top to attach.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Graeme
As Andy noted this is quite a complex kit. That suspension does look rather fiddly and delicate. The turned barrel is nice and gets rid of the worry of warping. Is it fixed with CA or epoxy?
Jim

 

[scottie3158]

Graeme,
Coming on nicely mate.

 

[Graeme C.]

Jim, thanks, the barrel is fixed using CA, the suspension is a bit complex, but went together quite nicely, the steering arms were the worst bit, just needed a bit of patience.
Thanks Paul, it's just finding the time to build it.

 

[BattleshipBob]

Good job Graeme

 

[Mini Me]

Looking good so far. I think you are lucky to have the fiddly suspension. It adds a lot of detail that is missing completely in my scale of choice (1/87). Cheers, Rick H.

 

[Steve Jones]

Nice update Graeme. All heading in the right direction

 

[Graeme C.]

Bob, Rick, Steve, Thanks guys. I think the suspension would be very fiddly in 1/87!
A bit more progress, the hull has been joined together and the mudguards fitted, a bit of care had to be taken with joining the top & bottom of the hull with not much to locate them together. A couple of pictures, the wheels are dry fitted for the pictures.

 

[Si Benson]

Getting closer to paint What colour are you going for?

 

[Mini Me]

Getting there. Have you decided on a paint scheme for this beauty? Rick H.

 

[papa 695]

Looking good Graeme

 

[adt70hk]

Looking good Graeme

 

[Steve Jones]

Good luck with the wet stuff

 

[Graeme C.]

Thanks Guys, I'm going for the three colour scheme, plenty of scope to hide errors!
Still plenty of bits to go on though, bumper, numerous jerrycans on mounts, not to mention a couple of crew.

 

[Steve Jones]

Figures as well!! Your just showing off now mate. LOL

 

[Graeme C.]

Afraid so Steve, they are in the box!

 

[Graeme C.]

Not much done since last time, busy with work around the house, a couple of small bits added to the hull, the jerrycans & holders made up, the jack assembled, have to find a bit of time to get on with it!

 

[Steve Jones]

Hope life gives you some more time at the bench soon Graeme. Nice work with the small stuff