Tamiya merkava 1:35

[John Huggins]

Some of you may remember i dont like doing modern tanks, so this one is going to be a double trouble.

Well this is what was in the box when i opened it, seem's my boss likes to start them then give it away.

I think me & Mr S. knife need a talk again, lol.

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Going to try & split the turret & get the hatche's to work and get a better fit with the barrel & go from there.

Wish me luck.

John

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[John Huggins]

Well that was not as bad as i thought it would be, if you plane to build this kit you might like to know the barrel is fixed in the turret & has no elevation.

I will try to remady this (try).

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Till next time have fun.

John

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[John Huggins]

Well that's about it for the turret, as u can see im not to fussy, now for the barrel.

I'll need to think about this one, bit of brain teaser this one.

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John

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[CDW]

I feel for you having to dis-assemble before even getting on with the build mate ...

Still it looks ok so far in your images John, keep us up to date ok.

 

[aaron]

Good luck bro, Even tho it looks like a breeze as youve done a bit after a few hrs work.

I think im a little slow on the building of my models.

 

[Keith9657]

I've considered this one myself, John. I'm sure it will be a great build.

Keith

 

[papa 695]

I John i'm doing this kit for the Modern armour GB so will watch this and nice work so far

 

[John Huggins]

Thanks Ian & good luck on the build.

John

 

[John Huggins]

Made a start on the barrel, about all i could think of.

Will use cloth for the cover into the turret.

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Above all have fun.

John

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[John Huggins]

Made a start on the hull.

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Could be better but ha ho.

Enjoy

John

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[Keith9657]

Could be better?? Looks pretty good from where I am standing, John!

Keith

 

[VermontGuy]

I'm not worthy

Mike

 

[John Huggins]

This one is just a practise for my GB Chieftain build.

Thanks for your very kind comments.

Have fun out there.

John

 

[papa 695]

I think i will just throw mine away if your just practiceing John. Looking good so far

 

[John Huggins]

I've seen your work Ian & it's bye far better then mine.

Look forward to seeing your build.

John

 

[Centurion3RTR]

John, in your first post you say you "dont like doing modern tanks", do me a favour and keep at it. This is looking great bud.

Have fun, John

 

[John Huggins]

SWMBO is working tonight so i got the kitchen all to myself, so out with the spraygun.

Decided to re-do the hull as it looked a bit to dark for my tast.

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Decided not to play any more with the barrel as im not to fused with this one it's just to practice my wethering for my GB.

John

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[John Huggins]

Ok took to work today and did a little more work on it, applyed decals & Klear coat.

All wheels have been painted & ready to fit, just got the weathering to do. (i hope to do this tonight).

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Have fun.

John

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[mobear]

love the detail in the suspension,your going to nail this tank beautifully

mobear

 

[John Huggins]

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Still playing but it's getting there.

John

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