Soviet Tank Build GB Chat

[Mark1]

Mark I’m hoping that is the case I’m sure it will be

You'll find out soon enough! Im looking forward to getting started on this

 

[Lee Drennen]

You'll find out soon enough! Im looking forward to getting started on this

Yeah I’ve built a few of these 1/48 Tamiya kit and really like them

 

[GerryW]

Closer that we're getting, the more 'nervous' I'm getting - the kit that I've picked has a lot of PE in it, and I've never even had a kit with it before!

 

[adt70hk]

Closer that we're getting, the more 'nervous' I'm getting - the kit that I've picked has a lot of PE in it, and I've never even had a kit with it before!

Just take it slowly and one step at a time!!

 

[Tim Marlow]

Well I haven’t even opened the box yet LOL…..made sure I can source better barrels if I need them though….

 

[GerryW]

Just take it slowly and one step at a time!!

Will be reading up on the use of it and how to work with it, saw that one part has to be bent into a circle for the machine gun fitting round the hatch.
Probably should have gone with a T34 - have done tracks before, so wouldn't have to break fresh ground

 

[Dave Ward]

Will be reading up on the use of it and how to work with it, saw that one part has to be bent into a circle for the machine gun fitting round the hatch.
Probably should have gone with a T34 - have done tracks before, so wouldn't have to break fresh ground

Gerry,
trying new things & techniques is good! With PE, you just have to be methodical! and just because it's on the fret, doesn't mean you have to use it. I take the attitude, if it's too small to handle easily - forget it, also, does the part actually add anything to the model? Sometimes bits seem to be added to the fret, just to fill it up!
Dave

 

[GerryW]

Gerry,
trying new things & techniques is good! With PE, you just have to be methodical! and just because it's on the fret, doesn't mean you have to use it. I take the attitude, if it's too small to handle easily - forget it, also, does the part actually add anything to the model? Sometimes bits seem to be added to the fret, just to fill it up!
Dave

Will have a closer look at it later, other than it forming the ring, if I remember right, most of it makes the angle plates for the 'armour' and the ski fittings.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Well Gerry maybe this will help. She has helped JR on many occasions. Anyone else before we begin?????

 

[minitnkr]

Nooooooooooooo..........

 

[GerryW]

Well Gerry maybe this will help. She has helped JR on may occasions. Anyone else before we begin?????View attachment 443987

Ermmm, not right at the moment, thank you

 

[Lee Drennen]

Nooooooooooooo..........

You’ve been there haven’t you Paul

 

[minitnkr]

I'm now back in JRs' ward as the multiple straight jackets were not effective in restraining me, and due to my 60s experience, pharma has unexpected results when administered, so as he's known as a calming influence on me, I'm back.

 

[David Lovell]

30th tomoz will post up what I'm bringing to the show probably won't start it though till little armoured car is done.

 

[Mark1]

Will be reading up on the use of it and how to work with it, saw that one part has to be bent into a circle for the machine gun fitting round the hatch.
Probably should have gone with a T34 - have done tracks before, so wouldn't have to break fresh ground

I would just find something fractionally smaller than the circle to bend it round, I say smaller because I find the pe will spring open a tiny bit after.

 

[JR]

Closer that we're getting, the more 'nervous' I'm getting - the kit that I've picked has a lot of PE in it, and I've never even had a kit with it before!

Probably find you don't need half of it Gerry. I think most of the really small parts are there to just make up the sheet !

 

[JR]

I'm now back in JRs' ward as the multiple straight jackets were not effective in restraining me, and due to my 60s experience, pharma has unexpected results when administered, so as he's known as a calming influence on me, I'm back.

Hang in there buddy , we'll get through this , Matron is arming herself up with the new multi purpose A10 Wart Hog derived injection system !

 

[Lee Drennen]

Ok gang just hours before we start is you glue and tools ready? Remember let’s have fun I’m sure we will this looks like a fair crowd. I appreciate everyone who has joined in. Thanks for making this happen.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Here’s the list one final time

Mark 1. 1/35 Zvezda MSTA-5 SP/152 mm Howitzer.

John Race 1/35 Trumpeter KV-2

Tim Marlow. 1/35 Trumpeter KV-7 model 1941

Dave Ward. 1/35 ICM T-34/76 Late 1943

adt70k. 1/72 Valentine

therapy. 1/35 ICM T-34/85 (April 1945)

Rick H. 1/87 SU100/45 with Figures

Allen Dewire. 1/35 Trumpeter SU-152 late

David Lovell????

Graeme C. 1/35 Dragon T-34/76 Model 1941

Spanner570. ???

yak face.Zv Soviet tank flamethrower OT-7

Gerry W. 1/35 trumpeter Soviet NKL26 Armored Aerosan.

Lee Drennnen 1/72 Italeri KV-1 M-41

Greg. 1/35 Zvezda Soviet Light Tank BT-7

Jon Heptonstall 1/35 Trumpeter T-62

 

[therapy]

Ok gang just hours before we start is you glue and tools ready? Remember let’s have fun I’m sure we will this looks like a fair crowd. I appreciate everyone who has joined in. Thanks for making this happen.

All set here, Lee. Even managed to get the couple of builds I wanted to sort out finished before we start...

Nick.