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Been busy last few months with work and the lead up to the holidays. But have put some time in on this build over the last few weeks. Built new storage bins for each side. Here they are test fit to the fenders Except for the spare track holders, new rear bulkhead extension for the Continental engine is pretty much complete. The Armored Models conversion set included a lower portion of this bulkhead but it seemed easier to me to build a whole new unit rather than adapt the 3D printed part. Here's how it all looks tied together with the Armored Models conversion engine deck. Thats all for now. Hope everyone had a great Christmas. NFL is really heating up. Go Bills! Cheers! Dave/Ironman1945
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Mark, I found them on FB. I believe they only have a FB page. https://www.facebook.com/p/Armoured-Models-100057730896823/ Thats a great conversion of the 1/25 kit! I actually have that kit and was going to do the same thing, but then the 1/18 kit came out, and my mind went "bigger is better". Very kind offer to burn me a CD with photos, yes I would love that. Will PM you my address. I've also been using the AFV club Shot Kal Dalet kit for ref. Cheers! Dave/Ironman1945
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Hey all Having just completed re-finishing the Tamiya JS2, Im in to the Centurion. Converting it with the help of a conversion set from Armoured Models out of the UK. The conversion set will still require modification as it was designed for the Haya 1/16 Centurion. I've started assembling the hull. Here is where the first modification takes place. Armoured Models gives you the new rear extension, which was needed for the replacement of the Meteor engine with the Continental diesal and Allison Transmission. You can see the grey 3D printed section below, alongside the sheet styrene part I've manufactured. While I didnt use the 3D printed part, I will likely lift some of of the details off of it for my scratch built secton. Here's the new section temporarily taped on to the hull. Really enjoy these Tamiya RC kits. Nice to fiddle with the electronics and drive them over the front lawn when they are finished. Looking forward to a day of building tomorrow while watching NFL games. Normally a Saints fan, but cheering for the Lions too! And was lucky to be able to attend a Bills game 4 weeks ago. A blast being with Bills Mafia, great experience to share with my son!
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HAHA Tim I'm not sure if I have the space... but... building it anyway! And I still have the 1/32 B-17/Lancaster/A-20/B-25/Ju 88/He 111 monsters in the wings... no clue where they will go.. likely hanging from the ceiling. Cheers! Dave/Ironman1945
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Got really lucky, bought a partially competed Tamiya RC 1/16 JS-2 from our local hoppy shop a few months ago. Picked it up along with the Tamiya 1/16 RC Jagdpanther and King Tiger, which were fully built. Bought all 3 for $750 Canadian. quite a deal! Looking to re-finish all of them. Just completed the JS-2. Cut back parts of the fenders based on pictures of JS-2s in Berlin 1945. Repainted and weathered it, and am the middle of completing a commander figure for it. Great fun, and I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. Cheers! Dave/Ironman1945
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Finished the weathering, have run her around the yard a few times. Gents, except for the commander figure I am working on, I'm calling her done. Of note, the tracks. I had added mud/grass effects to them, but as I figured first time I ran her outside they all came off. Also, the track sag you see here is with the track tension loosened up quite a bit, for display purposes only. To properly run/function the tension has to be tightened up , otherwise you run the risk of throwing a track. Dont ask me how I know... I will say it was a PIA to deal with. Now to decide what's next. Got a 1/32 Hurricane to finish... maybe finally build one of the WNW kits I have in the ridiculous stash. Or maybe another 1/12 RC Tamiya Tank, I have a built JSII I bought, waiting to be refurbished. Nice to have the choice! Cheers... and only 42 days left till the start of the NFL regular season! Dave/Ironman1945
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Well done on it being a manual! Dying breed, but the only way to drive!
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Started the weathering process. Its always a brush up for me as my build rate is slow, and hence dont get to actually use weathering skills that often. Also sorted the track sag issue. The tracks are stock from the Tamiya kit, and as such are really for the Tiger I early. Been thinking about replacing them with metal mid/late tracks, but ... cost being what it is, may just leave it for now. Next up, some dirt/dried mud on the running gear, dust, maybe a few rust marks, and soot/exhaust build up on the engine deck. Its endless, but I'm enjoying it. Cheers! Dave/Ironman1945
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Decided to upgrade spray booths a few months ago. Wanted something with more power. Came across this from PACE Industries... used it on my 1/16 Tiger conversion. Excellent! Cant smell a thing, great vacuum power. Wish I'd purchased one sooner. Cheers! Dave/Ironman1945
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Its been since end of Jan since I've posted any updates on this project. Most of the time was spent waiting for a new spray booth, and parts ordered from Germany....spare track link brackets for the turret and a tow cable set. Not sure why but the items from Germany could only be shipped via seaborne shipping container... took months to arrive. Anyway finally got the camo on... here are some pics. She's sitting on a wooden block under the chassis, just to save some wear on the suspension. Finally, shout out to PACE Enterprises for their amazing spray booth. Has the most powerful exhaust fan I've ever seen in a booth, works great! So glad I purchased it. Just big enough to fit this beast in it. On to fitting of pioneer tools, unit markings, weathering, etc etc. Having loads of fun with this build.' Cheers! Dave/Ironman1945 PS: Only 88 days until the start of the 2023 NFL season!
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It must be the end of the world... hard to believe its here.... The Modelling News: Trumpeter's two new kits for August finally revealed...
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Wingnut Wings shipment has arrived at my local hobby shop
ironman1945 replied to ironman1945's topic in LSP Discussion
Hey Ernest. Its likely in part because were on an island, and all the modelers here had already purchased most of the WW kits they wanted back when it was first announced that they were going out of business. I suspect most of these kits will be sold via mail order. Dave/Ironman1945