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Bob m8ty i keep telling you dont keep putting your self down you are a good modderler now say that a 1000 times an it should stick in your memoryThere's another PE set by the way, railings and cranes!!
Will not use it all, my sanity would not allow it but the Tamiya kit is rather basic in many areas, the secondary battery turrets for example, so will add when I think it will improve. Ideal chance to improve my below average PE skills!
Wow, a relatively modern battlewagon. Always thought the turret arrangement was a bit weird on these….
Should be a good build though. Must be pretty big when it’s complete
WELL Bob mate i think drill them out as they can be difficult to paint black an lets face it its not goin on the water is it as tigers port hole are a bit bigger an have glass fitted in them an looks great when the light is reflected off themIts underway!
Started with the secondary battery, the partial base fitment is not good, a large gap is left, so added filler. Not ready yet.
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The turrets are not detailed so will try to improve with PE, these photos show the turrets on Duke of York.
On the front are 3 vision ports, 2 ladders and 2 plates. On the rear is a large door and ladder.
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Sanded the seam on its bum, next remove the boot topping scribed lines.
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Been using this glue for the first time, like a lot of new glues its red so you can see it. Working ok but my god its so thin lol
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Then do I drill or leave the portholes????
Thanks lolBob.
Rather you than me on that PE......
Andrew
Hi Jim, I agree some bits are hard to see with a magnifier, the secondary turrets certainly require a attempt at improving but a can see a lot not being used!Hi Bob
All the best with the pe. Some of the very tiny bits are probably not worth it.
Jim
Evening John, sound and sane advice, the glue is good to be fair, just touch a join and its in like a ferret up a trouser leg!!Bob I think choosing the pe as and when you think its worth doing . You want to enjoy the build not be put off . Your gaining in experience as you complete these ships .
Never seen that red glue, I've got some Mr Hobby Black , certainly shows where you've been in my case ! Good luck with the build .
Will sit somewhere warm and dry .
Having been luckily enough not to experience a ferret up the trouser leg I'll take your word for that Bob .Thanks lol
Hi Jim, I agree some bits are hard to see with a magnifier, the secondary turrets certainly require a attempt at improving but a can see a lot not being used!
Evening John, sound and sane advice, the glue is good to be fair, just touch a join and its in like a ferret up a trouser leg!!
If it scares you, then I must get behind the settee, and quick lolBob,
Seat at the front mate. You know I like my PE but that lot would scare the beejeebers out of me.
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