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I have seen some reference photos of the Cromwell having the pots and pans hanging across the back of the tank. Will you be doing that with yours Mike??Comment
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Hi Steve,
The guys that came back from the desert first tried to hang the stuff on the sides and soon realised that would not work, so hang the goodies on the front and back of the vehicle. The burner and the billy can are already on the back, undecided about the frying pan. A pan of that size would be a prize possesion....
MikeComment
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Update,
Have strted work on the Hessian cam net, and after a few deliberations I decided to use a Hemp colour (Panzer Aces 314), under the light it looks very pale, but under natural light is seems to work.
So first job was to pick out the material - tissue would fall apart, epoxy putty you have to paint after, so decided on Air Mail letter paper. This is really thin, takes paint nicely, can be cut into strips and does not leave a white edge as the paint soaks in.
Once dry the paper was cut into scale 2" and 3" wide strips but this was not regulated, so looked at the 35 scale ruler and then cut accordingly. I mixed up at thin white glue (PVA) and water mix, cut the strips into 3 foot lengths approx, some are longer, some are shorter and let these soak in the glue mix for 24 hours. Then I cemented with white glue the cam net suitably dyed before hand onto the turret and cut, trimmed and folded as I went round.
That was 24 hours or more ago and today I added the first layer of strips. Once this is dry then I will repeat the process starting with cam net and then 'hessian' strips... pics below.
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Glue mix with strips in to soak....
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Starting to lay on the strips...
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Roght side....
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Left side... All now set aside to dry and then onto the second layer.
Cheers,
Mike.Comment
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Hi Mike
Looks great. I would have imagined that soaking for 24hrs the paper would have started to disintegrate but it looks spot on. Love the kitchen ware.
JimComment
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Gee Whiz Mr. Oldtimer Geriatric Type Sir,*
Are there no boundaries to your talents Mike??? This whole Comet project is just a masterpiece in the making. From the build, the etch, to the paint job, the weathering, cammo net and now to all the little tiny tidbits to go with it......
Absolutely stunning and jaw dropping stuff!!!!!!!
Prost auf Dich
Youngtimer
* My Mom always told me to respect my elders…………………….Life's to short to be a sheep...Comment
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Hello Youngster still with hair where it should be and not coming out of your nose and ears,
There I was just off to have my bag changed and saw your comment. Hell of a job trying the do a 'U' turn in the hallway with the zimmer frame....
Well it beats standing outside the pub with an icicle on the end of your nose while trying to get enough in your tin cup to buy a pint.
Very pleased you like it.
Gotta go, nurse is coming, don't know if it is Capri Sun orange or she has changed the person in the next room, got caught with that mistake before...
Take care yourself Youngster
Mike.Comment
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Lovely work. I will give that technique a try.Comment
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Mr. Mike,
I am sending you all my cleaning bills for the stuff I've ruined spitting out my drinks when reading your replies. So far, we are at €3,87 and rising. You will not get the bills for my injuries from falling on the floor, dying from laughter. For them, I have medical insurance Sir. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter....
Why would Scottie want to stand outside a pub with an icicle hanging from his nose trying to get enough in his tin cup for a pint??? I am starting to worry about him a bit…….Life's to short to be a sheep...Comment
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That’s a remarkable build you have there Michael! I did the Comet some years ago, but it’s not a patch on yoursComment
and my accountant:nerd:
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