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Nice work Phil, some cool mods and scratchbuilding going on here, well done. 
Kev  Per Ardua Ad Astra
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Phil Like the work on the turret bins. Some neat lines of rivets you have put in place. Need a steady hand and eye for that. Tony Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
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This is already a historical renovation, almost archeology what you do here ... Respect!  These 2 words open all doors in your life:
Press and drag!
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Thanks Guys appreciate the kind comments regards Phil  COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
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So added the lids and hinges i have left one side open for some crew belongings to add later and need to add some latches more soon Phil tigerace attached the following image(s): COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
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Nicely done Phil, lovely work as usual...  Regards Alan
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Very nice work Phil  Mark
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Thanks Alan ,Mark regards Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
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Just got this off ebay for £60  started but only first stage bargain regards Phil tigerace attached the following image(s): COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
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Lovely find Phil, lucky you.... Regards Alan
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You jammy devil Phil
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Nice find.Those 1/25 kits are pretty rare these days.
Carl
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Phil Keep going at that rate and you will soon have your own battalion :-) Looks to be a good find for the money. Tony Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
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Yes was a good find guys regards Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
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I then punched some discs from plastic card for the tops of the exhaust`s tigerace attached the following image(s): COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
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then on the turret sides i cut out small rectangles were the weld seams are missing tigerace attached the following image(s): COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
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Then onto the turret roof here i added weld bead round the commanders cupola this was made from stretched sprue then given a couple of coats of tamiya thin poly and using model knife to simulate the weld bead more soon Phil tigerace attached the following image(s): COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
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Loving the detail you're applying Phil, great work on those weld seams..... Regards Alan
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Excellent work Phil, loving how this is coming together. Mark
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Thanks guys thought i`d give it a go with the weld seams was going to buy the resin ones from Archer buy £17.50 per strip seems quite alot regards Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
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