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Leclerc is now done (I will post some pics soon). So I thought I would have a go at something with wheels for a change!!  
I am also building a 1:16 T-34/85 which I will post up shortly, but it is a very intense project, so I am building other things in between to break up the major build!! 
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Looks like something from an oil refinery..
Look forward to seeing this build as like you say its an unusual subject and look forward to seeing your T-34/85.. 
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Hi unhinged this is certainly a change from the norm ,I will be putting my Morser Loki build up soon [ when it arives from china] and il look forward to the diary regards Andy Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Looking forward to seeing how this develops and how you weather her
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arpurchase wrote: Hi unhinged this is certainly a change from the norm ,I will be putting my Morser Loki build up soon [ when it arives from china] and il look forward to the diary regards Andy Hi Andy, Which kit did you get? The Dragon one has some glaring faults with it and the detail is not as in depth as the Trumpeter kit. I have both the Trumpeter kits in my stash, the transport version, which I will be doing with a loco, and the combat version, which I have got the Trumpeter munitionsschlepper. Looking forward to seeing your build start!!!!
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Ger C wrote:Looking forward to seeing how this develops and how you weather her I will be doing the quad camo with this, so its all new to me!!!
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Hi unhinged I got the Dragon kit with the free crew and yes it has some problems around the wheel mounting positions being wrong as far as I have read, after I got it I found the Trumpeter kits and liked the transport version but not its price  ,as for the combat version with the munitionsschleper another great kit as the supply tank is hard to find I have only come across a scratch built one on a Dutch forum, apparently there were 3 supply tanks per mortar as they could on carry 4 rounds each. I have also got the full 4 part Big Ed etch kit for the mortar, decks ,railings , main mortar and the masks .As for the tracks I will be getting Fruil but there are two available a late and early version so il wait for the kit to arrive before I decide regards Andy arpurchase attached the following image(s): Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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Hi Andy. This is the Munitionsschelpper kit I will be using. Only 1 though as I am tight on space!!  If they give you the option like Trumpeter do, you should be able to build both versions, and if you have the Big Edd kit aswell then it is going to be a stunning build!! Looking forward to seeing it!!
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Right, on with the show! This is my build but due to problems with IP address................blah blah.....................This is the camo scheme I am going to be doing!! Or this! Made a start on the cab. Loads of clean up to do on this kit. :evil: Later kits are much crisper with the moldings. It does come with a nice P.E set though!
I will be building it along the lines of the instructions, but it will also be done for ease of painting, so I will make up the assemblies and paint them, then build them onto the main cab and chassis.       Engine is built. It came with wire to make the injector pipes but it was too thick to allow the manifolds to fit, so I used some thinner gauge. Yes the engine is that colour, although I will be painting it as its not ALL that colour!!!     
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I have modified the front suspension so that the steering is movable. I have to also modify the steering damper yet, as that is one piece and will not allow movement.   Chassis is built up and some parts primed and ready for paint. The front chassis rail has not been glued yet to allow the engine to be fitted.
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I have started to assemble the chassis components  The steering seems to work ok  
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Cab interior fitted 
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Well it looks like this build is on hold for now. I am building the rear axles and the parts for them are missing!! Not broken off, but completely missing!!! There are 2 sprue 'C' and part 55 is not there!!!! The part No. tag is there, but it looks like the actual part was not cast!!!
I will be onto Pocketbond the importers tomorrow for replacements, but Its gonna be a while!!! Oh well, time to go look in the stash for another to build!!!!
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How frustraighting  loverly build mate nice to see someting less mainstream J “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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At last I have the missing pieces!!!! On with this in between the T-34/85!!!!
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Both rear axles are now built and painted and the rear mud guards are done with some nice PE parts. Hoses to do on the axles and then they can be fitted to the chassis. 
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Nice to see this one resurrected Daran and glad to see that you've now got the missing parts. I'll certainly be looking forward to watching this build develop once more with renewed interest my friend - keep up the good work!! 
Kev
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Lots of sub assemblies done now, ready for primer and paint. Some nice PE parts in this kit. Tractor unit is nearly complete, then on with the trailer!!
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Great stuff as always Daran and well done on the build so far mate, I'm really looking forward to seeing the finished model - gonna be another military masterpiece from you methinks!!
Kev
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Nice work, it's great to see this progressing again
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