LSP_K2 Posted June 25, 2022 Author Share Posted June 25, 2022 All of the road wheel and drive sprockets now given some primer. While they do look better, there's unfortunately more work to do, and the primer doesn't mess around in revealing those things. phasephantomphixer, LSP_Matt, Jim Barry and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 BTW, Sprue Bros has Takom (and Kitty Hawk) as their specials for the weekend, including nearly all the 1/16th kits. For example, the 1/16 PzI's are about $60ea, which is a pretty good price. Rick Griewski, LSP_K2 and LSP_Matt 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted July 4, 2022 Author Share Posted July 4, 2022 Happy news for me. I hadn't realized that the idler arms had never been glued in place (and perhaps shouldn't be), but I glued them on now, in a sort of neutral position, so hopefully any "track slack" can be dealt with by the addition or removal of a track link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted July 4, 2022 Author Share Posted July 4, 2022 And this arrived Saturday, the needed parts for this kit, compliments of Andy's Hobby Headquarters Many thanks to the folks at Andy's, it's such an excellent gesture on their part. Uncarina, phasephantomphixer, Ryan and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josebagasteiz Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 On 5/7/2022 at 0:41, LSP_K2 said: Y esto llegó el sábado, las piezas necesarias para este kit, cortesía de la sede central de Andy's Hobby. Muchas gracias a la gente de Andy's, es un excelente gesto de su parte. I don't know what those parts are or where they are placed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted July 6, 2022 Author Share Posted July 6, 2022 33 minutes ago, josebagasteiz said: I don't know what those parts are or where they are placed. Two are lifting hooks, placed either side of the hull, and the other is a lifting ring that attaches to the jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josebagasteiz Posted July 6, 2022 Share Posted July 6, 2022 Ok, now I see it. LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted July 11, 2022 Author Share Posted July 11, 2022 I assumed the turret was as close to ready as I was going to get it before testing, so spritzed on some primer to check. All in all, just two tiny areas that need a spot of putty, as far as individual piece join seams are concerned, which is great. (Closer inspection today does reveal a few more tiny issues that need straightening out, but they're very minor.) However, the two vertical ghost seams remain visible, so will need some additional putty and/or surfacer to eliminate. Once that's done, it'll be ready for paint, along with the hull/chassis, which is so close to being finally finished. scvrobeson, josebagasteiz, N.H.71 and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted July 13, 2022 Share Posted July 13, 2022 This is looking great! Cheers, Tom LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted July 15, 2022 Author Share Posted July 15, 2022 My Aber brass MGs for this baby, from Poland. Roughly two weeks for delivery, but well worth the wait. TankBuster, Gazzas, LSP_Ray and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josebagasteiz Posted July 15, 2022 Share Posted July 15, 2022 (edited) Hace 5 horas, LSP_K2 dijo: Mis MG de latón Aber para este bebé, de Polonia. aproximadamente dos semanas para la entrega, pero vale la pena la espera. Excelente producto!! ¿En qué sitio web hizo su pedido? Edited July 15, 2022 by josebagasteiz LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted July 17, 2022 Author Share Posted July 17, 2022 On 7/15/2022 at 1:23 AM, josebagasteiz said: Excelente producto!! ¿En qué sitio web hizo su pedido? Ebay. Here's the link. They are the correct two different lengths too, and gorgeous. When I tackle the Panzer IA, I'll be ordering some more, as well as some other desired items; coil springs, breather tubes, tool clamps, etc. LSP_Ray and Rick Griewski 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted July 21, 2022 Author Share Posted July 21, 2022 Big shout of thanks to Rick Griewski for putting me onto these substitute metal track pins. Bought four packages today (including extras for my Panzer IA), and they were delivered today. The pins are a tad to long, but I'm assured that trimming them to a better length, will be a snap. Rick Griewski, Ryan, LSP_Ray and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted July 22, 2022 Author Share Posted July 22, 2022 Oh boy, new paints. Much to my surprise, the "Panzer Grey", is actually marked as Swedish army, but still appears to be an OK match for the look I'm after. The MRP grey specifically for German AFVs, is almost black, so I avoided that, at least for now. mustang1989 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted July 22, 2022 Author Share Posted July 22, 2022 Good news and not so good news. Hull primer is on and the results are even better than I had hoped for. Problems (that I've seen thus far) are very minor and will be easy fixes. mustang1989, Rockie Yarwood and Greg W 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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