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  • Airborne01
    • Mar 2021
    • 4165
    • Steve
    • Essex

    #1

    Airborne's next build Hetzer w/interior

    I'm still in the process of working on my 200mm Para with Gimpy and I need a diversion; therefore I thought I'd take the plunge and start my Takom 1/35 Hetzer with full interior (Takom 03.01.2171). Moulded in typical light grey plastic with a high parts count on 19 sprues(at least 517 plus metal barrel and cable, clear parts and decals), link and length tracks, superbly fine details and clean mouldings, plus the usual clear, well organised instruction booklet. I'll post sprue shots if people want to see them and a build log as i go! Wish me luck
    Steve
  • Jim R
    SMF Supporters
    • Apr 2018
    • 16026
    • Jim
    • Shropshire

    #2
    Sounds like a kit that will need time, patience and skill. I'm sure your up to it. Front and center please.

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    • stillp
      SMF Supporters
      • Nov 2016
      • 8222
      • Pete
      • Rugby

      #3
      Originally posted by Airborne01
      I'll post sprue shots if people want to see them and a build log as i go!
      Yes please!
      Pete

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      • pjgtech
        SMF Supporters
        • Dec 2023
        • 1174
        • Peter
        • Swale Kent UK

        #4
        Cool, sounds good.

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        • HAWKERHUNTER
          SMF Supporters
          • Feb 2012
          • 1906
          • Steve
          • Halifax, West Yorks.

          #5
          I wouldn't mind a box shot Steve. Havent got a clue what one of these looks like.
          Steve

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          • scottie3158
            SMF Supporters
            • Apr 2018
            • 14424
            • Paul
            • Holbeach

            #6
            Sounds good to me mate, I will follow along.

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            • Airborne01
              • Mar 2021
              • 4165
              • Steve
              • Essex

              #7
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ID:	1258795 ​​​​​​​As requested sprue shot, box art and instruction booklet, and ... one I made earlier (but not this maker!)
              Steve
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              • HAWKERHUNTER
                HAWKERHUNTER commented
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                Thanks for these pictures Steve.
            • DLH635
              • May 2024
              • 69
              • Darren
              • Kent

              #8
              Well good luck with, Steve, I'm sure it will turn out ace....
              I'm half way through painting a Takom Pz1B and like you, I think the detail on Takom kits is top notch. Looking forward to seeing your Hetzer come to life!

              Darren

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              • Richard48
                SMF Supporters
                • Apr 2018
                • 2104
                • Richard
                • Clacton on Sea

                #9
                Looks great Steve.Id be interested to see the Para.Definately an interest of mine.
                Richard

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                • Airborne01
                  • Mar 2021
                  • 4165
                  • Steve
                  • Essex

                  #10
                  Originally posted by Richard48
                  Looks great Steve.Id be interested to see the Para.Definately an interest of mine.
                  Richard
                  I'll post a couple of progress shots Richard, its quite slow going as there's large chunks of resin that need drilling and pegging for security. I've spent a considerable amount of time cleaning up, undercutting pockets etc and working out the order of painting and detail construction. The three major elements are almost finished I'm glad to say!
                  Steve

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                  • Airborne01
                    • Mar 2021
                    • 4165
                    • Steve
                    • Essex

                    #11
                    Not strictly Hetzer but here's the progress on the Para for Richard
                    Steve
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                    • Richard48
                      SMF Supporters
                      • Apr 2018
                      • 2104
                      • Richard
                      • Clacton on Sea

                      #12
                      Nice one Steve.Thats a hell of a chunk of resin fellla.The old Bergen must weigh a ton.If you fancy doing a Falklands 1.10th para in bust form let me know.Ive got one with Para helmet and Beret as head choices.
                      Richard

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                      • HAWKERHUNTER
                        SMF Supporters
                        • Feb 2012
                        • 1906
                        • Steve
                        • Halifax, West Yorks.

                        #13
                        Some serious detail on that para Steve.
                        Steve

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                        • Airborne01
                          • Mar 2021
                          • 4165
                          • Steve
                          • Essex

                          #14
                          Originally posted by Richard48
                          Nice one Steve.Thats a hell of a chunk of resin fellla.The old Bergen must weigh a ton.If you fancy doing a Falklands 1.10th para in bust form let me know.Ive got one with Para helmet and Beret as head choices.
                          Richard
                          Sounds very interesting Richard! - are you offering to sell or just supply the details so that I can source one mate? Either way I'm very interested!
                          Steve

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                          • Richard48
                            Richard48 commented
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                            No not sell mate.You can have one buckshee fella.Part of my figure range.Got quite a few busts kicking around.
                        • Airborne01
                          • Mar 2021
                          • 4165
                          • Steve
                          • Essex

                          #15
                          That's an amazing offer Richard, thanks! My address is:
                          Steve Warren
                          8 Clarendon Road
                          Little Canfield
                          DUNMOW
                          Essex CM6 1GA

                          Let me pay postage and sort out something for you in return.
                          Steve

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