Takom 1/72 D9R

[Steve Brodie]

very impressive

 

[Mickc1440]

Thanks Paul & Mick but I suppose I should have said, it was personal choice so it's all good.

I've sold off my business as it was doing my mental health no good. I'm planning a month or so off (more if I can sneak it passed her indoors lol) before I decide what I'm doing next. I have a few irons in the fire but need some time to get myself back together

Your health definitely takes priority just don’t push it with swmbo

 

[Andy T]

Thanks Mick. She knows I need a bit of time but will definitely tell me when it's time to go back to work lol. We have a jolly mid August so I'm probably on reprieve until after that.


I fitted the cab this morning. It needed a little squeeze to stay in place while the glue dried. I couldn't find a suitable way of using tape so the big guns came out



And this is the last time I'll see most of the interior so took a few pics. A bit rough & ready but it will do given the scale and visibility I reckon.

 

[Andy T]

With the rain still spoiling other plans I cracked on with the painting. Still a way to go but I'm happy so far.

I've lost track of how many times I've knocked a grab handle off....





Edit: Thanks for your comment Steve. So sorry, I missed it earlier.

 

[JR]

The Committee are getting ready Andy, that is one well made and painted kit.

 

[scottie3158]

Andy,
That looks great. As to the grab handle I always drill holes and glue the wire into the holes it makes them very strong.

 

[Andy T]

Thanks chap.

I'd better not slack off then John!

Paul - I did that with the wire ones but I keep knocking off the few kit ones I didn't replace. Lesson learned - I'll do them all next time rather than going half arsed lol.

 

[Andy the Sheep]

Wow! I love the rust effect on the blade... but the rest is really nice too!

 

[Andy T]

Wow! I love the rust effect on the blade... but the rest is really nice too!

Thanks Andrea, although I've covered a lot of it over now as the bottom section can look almost polished with use.



Not quite what I'm after yet but I'll keep working on it.

 

[Scratchbuilder]

That is looking so much better now you are into the paint stages. The blade is really good with the rust effect. The poor thing looks naked without the bar armour all around the cab - you have to do the bigger version....

 

[Andy T]

Thanks Mike, although I've stuffed the blade up a bit since then. Should have left well alone!

Nothing that can't be fixed though.

As for the bar armour, I think it'd be a bit beyond me at any scale

 

[Scratchbuilder]

Thanks Mike, although I've stuffed the blade up a bit since then. Should have left well alone!

Nothing that can't be fixed though.

As for the bar armour, I think it'd be a bit beyond me at any scale

(Whisper), they do one with moulded bar armour - Meng I think.