SimonT - Hobbyboss 1/35 Russian T-18 Light Tank
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No, they are for keeping my a*** off the ground - but they also double as a workbench
Managed to get a coat of Halfords primer on followed a few hours later by a coat of Mig Ammo One Shot black (which I must say they have put in a bottle with a stupid lid - rather than the usual screw type it has a push flip action. Great when opening but to close you have to push the messy paint covered bit - paint splatters everywhere then dribbles down the side)
very nearly covered the added link with the track guard however under paint it doesn't look too bad
Managed to get a coat of Halfords primer on followed a few hours later by a coat of Mig Ammo One Shot black (which I must say they have put in a bottle with a stupid lid - rather than the usual screw type it has a push flip action. Great when opening but to close you have to push the messy paint covered bit - paint splatters everywhere then dribbles down the side)
very nearly covered the added link with the track guard however under paint it doesn't look too bad
You gotta love the better mouse trap crowd out there!! I suppose now one must cover the d*mned thing with a tissue or towelette to prevent errant spatter from projecting itself all over the place. I guess the more product you waste closing this mess up the more they get to sell you in the future. Nice close up of the missing link...fantastic result also. Cheers, Rick H.
Jim R
SMF Supporter
Hi Simon
Fenders and that link look perfect. That paint looks to have gone on nice.
Manufacturers tricks to get you to waste stuff so you buy more
Jim
Fenders and that link look perfect. That paint looks to have gone on nice.
Manufacturers tricks to get you to waste stuff so you buy more
Jim
Nope. If they can't use sensible packaging then I don't buy their products. Simples.
Pete
Thanks Jim - yes, the paint sprayed nicely straight from the bottle so no problem there
If they have used a standard thread on the bottle I should be able to swap the lid for a more usual eye dropper type from an old bottle
If they have used a standard thread on the bottle I should be able to swap the lid for a more usual eye dropper type from an old bottle
Steve Jones
Steve Jones Scale Modelling Site
Nice paint job Mr T. Looking forward to seeing what colour scheme/camo pattern you choose.
Simon.
Yes I agree about those flip lids, I just unscrew the whole thing now and pour it in to a mixing plastic shot thing, having done what you had.
Some very nice mods there, don't suppose the rest of the guys realise just how small and thin those links are, so brilliant that you were able to make one. Agree as well about the track support bar, of course not being a member of the Dark Side my track guards just hang !
Great build.
Yes I agree about those flip lids, I just unscrew the whole thing now and pour it in to a mixing plastic shot thing, having done what you had.
Some very nice mods there, don't suppose the rest of the guys realise just how small and thin those links are, so brilliant that you were able to make one. Agree as well about the track support bar, of course not being a member of the Dark Side my track guards just hang !
Great build.
Steve - there could be some green involved
John - cheers. Probably a good idea with the lid. Have checked and the thread is like nothing else I have so can’t swap top
Think the link was 8x5mm
Odd that they didn’t get the support bar the right length
John - cheers. Probably a good idea with the lid. Have checked and the thread is like nothing else I have so can’t swap top
Think the link was 8x5mm
Odd that they didn’t get the support bar the right length
Simon.
Well there were quite a few big errors when you come to think of it let alone that bar. Think it was a troublesome build, but am pleased with the outcome esp in my dio where the ground work hides a lot of of mine .
Glad you suggested it.
John - well, only the entire suspension, engine deck, front hatches, guard supports...... 
hmmm, ok that's quite a bit for such a small beastie 
I still rather like it though
Got their BT-2 now - looks ok in the box
hmmm, ok that's quite a bit for such a small beastie I still rather like it though
Got their BT-2 now - looks ok in the box
scottie3158
SMF Supporter
Simon,
Some lovely additions as one would expect.
Some lovely additions as one would expect.
