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  • rtfoe
    • Apr 2018
    • 9111

    #121
    Originally posted by Stefee
    What kind of witchcraft is this, morphing plastic extrusions into mini persons?
    Seriously though the results of your skilled fettling is wonderful.
    Thanks Stefan...no sorcery involved I swear. Lots of kneading though.
    Today I primed the rest of the figures. I count 25 so far

    Cheers,
    Wabble

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    • rtfoe
      • Apr 2018
      • 9111

      #122
      Hi Guys,
      Figures mounted ready for painting after zinethalling. So while I prepare my wet pallette, I worked on bringing the tank destroyers up to date...
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      The Academy kits I used for the Tank Destroyers was basic and my building wasn't up to today's standards but I'll just keep it simple with minor improvements like the gun sight on the mantlet with it's cover...
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      Then removing seam lines from the gun barrel...
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      And the gun cradle attachment at the rear which was not on M10s.
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      I will probably add stowage to hide the molded on tools.
      Putty filled some bad fits ...
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      Open periscope covers and grab handles from bent wire...
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      That's about it...next to paint it up again and weathered.

      Cheers,
      Wabble

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      • rtfoe
        • Apr 2018
        • 9111

        #123
        Covers to the periscopes done...
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        Decided to add new bolts to the front glacis as well.

        Cheers,
        Wabble

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