Thanks Peter
Tamiya M20
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Hi Steve, Glad you like it mate. The insert was fashioned from a strip of pewter as the etch one just didn't look right. The straps are all part of the etch set.
That reminds me when I started algebra in school the teacher said pi r squared I said Pie is round cornbread is square
Apart from making the stowage and a few more tweaks the actual build is now done. The wheels have been built and suitably worn. The MG and ring have been built, These will be painted separately and fitted later.
Hopefully I will make start on the stowage tomorrow and bore you with some more pictures.
cheers
Scottie
Hopefully I will make start on the stowage tomorrow and bore you with some more pictures.
cheers
Scottie
Hi Steve,
The gun mount on the ring had 7 pieces of etch and 2 pieces of copper wire and the MG was 18 and a few bits of copper wire and evergreen. I'm looking forward to the junk as it will give my eyes a rest lol.
Scottie, beautiful job on the etch. I don't remember the 50cal. ammo cans being that busy though. Carrying handle on cover, latch on one end & hinge on the other. Did they add some stuff? PaulE
Paul,
Not sure I have seen this on a few etch sets I think its a weight or sprung arm to help feed the belt when the lid is open to stop the belt chattering as its fed in.
Stu, Thanks a lot mate and a warm welcome to the forum. I look forward to seeing you and your work about the forum in the future.
Did a little on the stowage today not sure if I am 100% happy but that is how it stands at the moment I might rip it of and start afresh I will see how it dries. Comments or suggestions welcome.
cheers
Scottie
cheers
Scottie
Hi Scottie
How do you actually go putting PE together as its blemish free - in my case its normally swamped in glue with an erroneous digit stuck to it!!
Hi Stuart,
Normally with a lot of swearing lol. Firstly the PE gets washed in warm soapy water. Before removing it from the fret study the part and the instructions as to how to fold the part as its not always clear. Next work out the sequence of folds. Then with a sharp scalpel I scratch the parts to be joined to give a good keyed surface. When it comes to the glue less is more don't worry to much about any over spill as this can be scraped off with a sharp blade. Then finally when completely dry I use a fibre pen to clean everything. But wear a mask as the fibres can cause irritation. I hope this helps.
Normally with a lot of swearing lol. Firstly the PE gets washed in warm soapy water. Before removing it from the fret study the part and the instructions as to how to fold the part as its not always clear. Next work out the sequence of folds. Then with a sharp scalpel I scratch the parts to be joined to give a good keyed surface. When it comes to the glue less is more don't worry to much about any over spill as this can be scraped off with a sharp blade. Then finally when completely dry I use a fibre pen to clean everything. But wear a mask as the fibres can cause irritation. I hope this helps.
I forgot to say a good pair of tweezers and the ability to grow a third hand helps as well :tongue-out3:
It would be a shame to cover up that MG with a full cover.. maybe peel it back a bit to show off some of the bling?? Just a thought.... and the other stowage fits perfectly and looks fantastic your scratchery is a work of art
Looking great Scottie, fantastic work. A hint, if I may....if you use a fibreglass scratch brush keep a saucer of water with a drop of washing up liquid in it on your bench and dip the brush in just before you use it....hey presto, no flying fibres....
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