Pantherman
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Hi, are you still up for the group build. Looking to start around 10th Feb if you're still in ? Pantherman
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Are you still in and ready to start around the 10th Feb? Pantherman
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Hi Neon like to see where you are at with the build. Anything we should be looking out for?
Post some photos if you can. Pantherman
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Hi bear, are you up to starting around 10th Feb? No worries if not. You know the way we work so just join in when you're feeling better. PanthermanMy kit arrived today and oh boy..... What did I get myself into?
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I'm still in and ready to go.
GaryG64
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I may start the build after this episode of The Tourist.
"A man wakes up in the Australian Outback with no recollection of who he is, and he must try to piece together his memory as merciless figures from his past pursue him."
It has sucked me right into the story.
"A man wakes up in the Australian Outback with no recollection of who he is, and he must try to piece together his memory as merciless figures from his past pursue him."
It has sucked me right into the story.
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The wife and I watched the first three episodes last night.
It's a good one.
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It is. I watched 3 episodes today and tomorrow the last three.
I think he might have been a hitman or spy.
Netflix puts out some decent shows.
Beef was pretty good too.
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Sorry, I just couldn't wait. Just like a kid at Christmas.
No pun I tended... well, maybe a little bit. But, these tracks are a snap!
One side has pegs with small pins and the other side has holes.
These are probably the easiest tracks to assemble
No pun I tended... well, maybe a little bit. But, these tracks are a snap!
One side has pegs with small pins and the other side has holes.
These are probably the easiest tracks to assemble
Pantherman
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Yeah, they are the easiest tracks to assemble and join on the tank in place. PanthermanSorry, I just couldn't wait. Just like a kid at Christmas.
No pun I tended... well, maybe a little bit. But, these tracks are a snap!
One side has pegs with small pins and the other side has holes.
These are probably the easiest tracks to assemble
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I might have to make a start as well because if someone else is opening their presents early then it's only fair that we all can...hehe PanthermanSorry, I just couldn't wait. Just like a kid at Christmas.
No pun I tended... well, maybe a little bit. But, these tracks are a snap!
One side has pegs with small pins and the other side has holes.
These are probably the easiest tracks to assemble
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Jump in, brother.
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I gave in and got a bit carried away. I really like the details and fit of this takom kit. Pantherman
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Also a little warning to others. The spokes on the track drive wheels are very fragile, several of mine were bent over flat but still just barely attached.
I CA glued them back upright apart for one which must have broken off and into the bag that the sprue was in. So check your bags before they get bined.
I had to make my missing spoke, no biggy, but annoying. Pantherman
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You got quite a bit done. Looking good brother.
I have never built a Takom, much less heard of the company. They seem to have really good quality and great detail.
After physical therapy, today, I heading upstairs to my hideout to start the road wheels.
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Thanks. I'll be on the lookout
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I was poking around in mine a little early as well. Guess we'll start on the 7th
I bought the Aber Gun Barrel set for it from scalehobbyist.
I went ahead and worked on the guns being as that isn't part of the normal kit. The Aber PE is microscopic. Between the end of the brass gun barrel and the point of the hobby knife there is a spec that is actually the blade for the top of the gun sight. The brass piece above it is one of the four legged brass pieces bent to make a mount for the blade.
Even with all my n scale experience I don't think I could work with anything smaller. But it is actually possible to use these. Here is the finished gun. With the site on it
After Pantherman (Thanks) mentioned it, I assembled the center section over the side plate.
When I mounted the front machinegun, I decided to add reinforcement. I was concerned those two tiny pins on the sides of the gun in the kit wouldn't hold if I accidently hit the barrel. I guarantee my five fingered wrecking ball will hit the barrel on the gun and knock it back inside as soon as I seal it up if it isn't reinforced. I just cut the additional piece from the side of the sprue, and glued it under the receiver to reinforce it.
I noticed the same drive wheel issue in my kit. Mine also had some of those pins broken. After studying the kit I realized it was a Mark IV kit with some additional parts for Building a Mark 1. There appears to be quite a few extra parts in the Takom Mark 1 kit. There is a set of Mark IV drive wheels that are not used people can steal the pins off of if needed.
Here's the Mark 1 on the right and Mark IV on the left. I put the broken pin on the left on the drive wheel on the right.
I bought the Aber Gun Barrel set for it from scalehobbyist.
I went ahead and worked on the guns being as that isn't part of the normal kit. The Aber PE is microscopic. Between the end of the brass gun barrel and the point of the hobby knife there is a spec that is actually the blade for the top of the gun sight. The brass piece above it is one of the four legged brass pieces bent to make a mount for the blade.
Even with all my n scale experience I don't think I could work with anything smaller. But it is actually possible to use these. Here is the finished gun. With the site on it
After Pantherman (Thanks) mentioned it, I assembled the center section over the side plate.
When I mounted the front machinegun, I decided to add reinforcement. I was concerned those two tiny pins on the sides of the gun in the kit wouldn't hold if I accidently hit the barrel. I guarantee my five fingered wrecking ball will hit the barrel on the gun and knock it back inside as soon as I seal it up if it isn't reinforced. I just cut the additional piece from the side of the sprue, and glued it under the receiver to reinforce it.
I noticed the same drive wheel issue in my kit. Mine also had some of those pins broken. After studying the kit I realized it was a Mark IV kit with some additional parts for Building a Mark 1. There appears to be quite a few extra parts in the Takom Mark 1 kit. There is a set of Mark IV drive wheels that are not used people can steal the pins off of if needed.
Here's the Mark 1 on the right and Mark IV on the left. I put the broken pin on the left on the drive wheel on the right.
