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Sorry to hear about all the issues John, I'm sure you'll lick it into shape one way or another.
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A few photos .
Did manage to get some PE on !
Pleased with that.
Base with the PVA on , then some drywall adhesive, which as you can see is staring to crack.
The internal of the turret is ok , pity about that damned gun.
I know there are mould release tabs, but quite honestly by this time when its going to be in the dark why bother !
Now the turret outside.
A load more sanding to be done, but first the base to sort out.
More later.
:upside:
Did manage to get some PE on !
Pleased with that.
Base with the PVA on , then some drywall adhesive, which as you can see is staring to crack.
The internal of the turret is ok , pity about that damned gun.
I know there are mould release tabs, but quite honestly by this time when its going to be in the dark why bother !
Now the turret outside.
A load more sanding to be done, but first the base to sort out.
More later.
:upside:
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John,
Stick at it, no pun intended... it will work out... as for the cracks a dirt covering should fill those out.
Tell me - why is a kid going up the street in the pouring rain doing a Billy Elliot impersination ????
Mike.
Stick at it, no pun intended... it will work out... as for the cracks a dirt covering should fill those out.
Tell me - why is a kid going up the street in the pouring rain doing a Billy Elliot impersination ????
Mike.
Coming on well John, in spite of the mishaps.
Pete
Pete
Evening Mr R,
Well, I’ll have to make a note to avoid this particular Kv-2 kit!
looks to be a bit naughty!
Nice work with the PE though mate :thumb2:
Well, I’ll have to make a note to avoid this particular Kv-2 kit!
looks to be a bit naughty!
Nice work with the PE though mate :thumb2:
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Blimey, you are a battler John. You just keep going no matter what a kit throws at you Kudos!
Well John you're a persistent chap that's for sure. I have no doubt you'll tame this. Your bases are always excellent.
Keep at it :smiling:
Jim
Keep at it :smiling:
Jim
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Cheers, as for the kid remember you live in Luton , says it all ! :smiling2::smiling2::smiling2:.
Thanks Pete. Just annoyed at my inability !
Thanks Si, yes believe it or not that part was a dream, of course I didn't use the small curved parts that were in the PE kit, nor did I remove the plastic moulding either ! But it looks ok .
Thanks Peter, it nearly ended up in the bin but I hate to be defeated .
Mark, welcome to the mad house. Is your attempt on here ? I'd love to see it .
John .
This afternoon having purchased a tube of suitable insulation foam sealant / adhesive I covered the area where the water will be, and added some more foam to the open edges. Covered all the other areas in PVA and then applied some sieved garden soil ( microwaved when I first mined it ) This has covered the white of the sealant, will probably need another layer when dry.
Thanks for commenting. Certainly helps with the mo jo.
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Hi Jim, thanks, the most enjoyable part is the base. Crossed, you posted as I was still writing.
John
Mine was the Trumpy version - https://www.scale-models.co.uk/threads/waterlogged-kv2-abandoned-in-river.34055/
Mark
Mine was the Trumpy version - https://www.scale-models.co.uk/threads/waterlogged-kv2-abandoned-in-river.34055/
Mark
110% for hard work and effort John !!!
Your 2016 dio is still one of my favourites of yours. This build has been a bit of a slog for you but its all heading in the right direction.
I have now resumed my bar tending duties and your ticket sales will increase with an advertising campaign on YT and other media outlets showcasing your stunning builds and modelling skills.
Keep the red flag flying comrade.
I have now resumed my bar tending duties and your ticket sales will increase with an advertising campaign on YT and other media outlets showcasing your stunning builds and modelling skills.
Keep the red flag flying comrade.
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Mark hi .
Yes remember it well, going to use the same photo. Like those figures, last time they were looking a Tractor that had gone through the bridge on one of my dio's.:smiling:
Hope my water comes out as well as yours. I've had leaks before so this time It's filled the whole area with a sealant, just hoping it works. I once lost half of a pour due to the thinnest of cracks. Time will tell as going to leave it for a week to dry out .
Thanks Bob :smiling3:
Hi Steve, and thank you .
Payment made to Paul off shore account !
Never let the bastidsgitchadown John. PaulE
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Thanks Paul, this one is bit of a b** but as its going to be half submerged in water it should pass muster.
No your right there Paul, nearly did , but thinking about those poor souls in Aus this is nothing.
G
Just a short update.
The base has been sealed using that hybrid sealant
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Other types are available !
Bit of fun trying to spread it as you can imagine, but managed in the end, them using the snow sieve I put a couple of layers of that soil on. Now the adhesive is supposed to paintable in any paint, but not wanting to risk it thought this was a better bet.
Going to be completely surrounded in the boggy river by plants, shrubs, and trees.
Should get some paint on the turret tomorrow, brown primer, then a coat of chipping before the top coat of good old 4BO .
Thanks for the support on this, appreciated greatly
John.
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The base has been sealed using that hybrid sealant
.
Other types are available !
Bit of fun trying to spread it as you can imagine, but managed in the end, them using the snow sieve I put a couple of layers of that soil on. Now the adhesive is supposed to paintable in any paint, but not wanting to risk it thought this was a better bet.
Going to be completely surrounded in the boggy river by plants, shrubs, and trees.
Should get some paint on the turret tomorrow, brown primer, then a coat of chipping before the top coat of good old 4BO .
Thanks for the support on this, appreciated greatly
John.
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