discussion papa 695's I.D.F M-51 Super Sherman 1/35

[papa 695]

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Will post sprue shots when it arrives ( around 6th February )

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[Guest]

Nice choice Ian.

Welcome on board!!

Polux

 

[tanktrack]

good luck mate

 

[papa 695]

good luck mate

That sounds ominous anything wrong with the kit Steve ? or is it just a general best wishes ?

 

[tanktrack]

sorry Ian, I meant with the build it looks a nice kit ,that barrel looks menacing

 

[Ian M]

If I saw that coming in the rear view I would go away rather quick.

Ian M

 

[papa 695]

sorry Ian, I meant with the build it looks a nice kit ,that barrel looks menacing

Thanks Steve you got me a little worried at first

 

[papa 695]

If I saw that coming in the rear view I would go away rather quick.Ian M

It doe's look a little intimidating doesn't it

 

[papa 695]

This arrived this morning

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First impressions it looks a very nice kit

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[Guest]

Mmmm...looks nice!

Go for it Ian

 

[Guest]

Looks to be a nice kit mate. Should look like quite a beast.

 

[Guest]

Nice choice, looking forward to following this build.

 

[papa 695]

Started this now Got the lower hull built up and suspension and road wheels cut off and made up

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[Guest]

There are some wheels here!!

Looking a good and tidy start.

Polux

 

[papa 695]

Got all the wheels and suspension on and painted also built up and primed the lower hull

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[Ian M]

You're on a roll dude!

There are a lot more road wheels on the newer marks aren't there!

Ian M

 

[papa 695]

You're on a roll dude!There are a lot more road wheels on the newer marks aren't there!

Ian M

Thanks Ian this kit is going together very well, with loads of detail and as you say loads of wheels

 

[Guest]

Food progress and very very nice.

Francesco

 

[Guest]

The work on the wheels is genial, and the preshade looking very good Ian.

I'm with Francesco, very very nice

Polux

 

[monica]

i will tag along on this one very nice start, nice look with the per shading, you guys are so fast at getting the ball rolling,