minitnkr's 1/87 Trident 250/9

minitnkr

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I was hoping to complete a dio of the whole company, but the LAVs took longer than anticipated so we'll see how far I get. Box, instructions & sprue shot.
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Cleanup in progress while interior, non-skid flooring and side view slits are done. For some reason, interiors & side view slits are not provided by Trident on this version.
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Comments & criticisms are welcomed. PaulE
 
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WOW can’t believe I used to build this stuff you the man Paul
 
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Hi Paul, What methodology did you employ to open you side view ports. and how large did you make them? (thou. of an inch plz.)
I've not built this version yet and have 30+ in the stash so any before hand knowledge is useful. thnx, Rick H.
 

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Almost done. Need to alter these guys some more, add some details, decals & weather a bit.
Rick, I used mark one eyeball to line up w/lower half of front view block & drilled 3 holes .024 / #73 then #11 blade to connect & make them into a rectangle. I usually use a #76 drill, but I broke them all. It also is a tad too far back as I usually end it at the end of the lock recess. HTH.
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C&Cs welcomed. PaulE
 
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Thanks Paul. I have a #76 drill so it will be good to have this info when I start building these vehicles. Good progress, looking close to the business now. Rick H.
 
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Hi Paul how you modify your work at this scale is beyond me, it's just missing one thing, where are they your not telling me are you allowed them tea breaks :smiling5: .
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Totally missed this one Paul. Nice to see the bench is up to your usual clean standards. Looks like another piece of magic in the offing.
 
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Gonna be a nice addition to the group. Rick H.
 

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Thanks guys. Here's the plan for the "C" Type Recon Company dio. HQ & HW zugs are halted while 1st & 2nd zugs move at speed to recon any routes out of town.
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wip C type recon co 1.JPG
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I am amazed PaulE at your builds just how small are the halftracks ? brilliant work
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Evening Paul .Nice job on that mod, so small yet looks so neat Well done.
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I got one of these Trident kits - can't remember if it is this one with the Neu bonnet or the original style

Nice looking kit though

Co-ax mg looks a little chunky - that's not the original kit version is it?
 

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Love the house model with the roof damage very realistic modelling PaulE
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