'Project Cromwell' - 1/16 Cromwell MK IV

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'Project Cromwell' - 1/16 Cromwell MK IV

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Well after receiving the kit from Chris3 nearly 2 weeks ago I've finally managed to make a start on my first ever semi-scratch build;
- Basic Kit - check
- Cannon - check
- running gear(mix of PIV, Tiger, T-34) - check
- a box full of accessories and donor parts - check

Got to say the basic kits looks great, its going to make a great looking and solid tank.

I have no timeline for this, it will take as long as it takes
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Axis -H/L Panzer III, H/L Panzer IV, H/L Stug III, H/L Stug III (Schurzen), H/L Panther, H/L Tiger 1(early and late) and a H/L King Tiger(Porsche)
Allies - WSN T-34/85, H/L KV-1, H/L Sherman and a scratch Cromwell(in progress)
(all 1/16th scale)
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Re: 'Project Cromwell' - 1/16 Cromwell MK IV

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Decided to start on the turret, still waiting for a few running gear parts. The parts are very precise and fit together perfectly, giving a solid and strong assembly. Couldn't wait to get the rivets in!! Leaving the top plate loose for access.
TTD -1.5 hours
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Axis -H/L Panzer III, H/L Panzer IV, H/L Stug III, H/L Stug III (Schurzen), H/L Panther, H/L Tiger 1(early and late) and a H/L King Tiger(Porsche)
Allies - WSN T-34/85, H/L KV-1, H/L Sherman and a scratch Cromwell(in progress)
(all 1/16th scale)
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Re: 'Project Cromwell' - 1/16 Cromwell MK IV

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Hi Macman, great start, good luck with the build and enjoy! Will be following along with great interest - lots of pics please? Alwyn :thumbup: :thumbup:
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Re: 'Project Cromwell' - 1/16 Cromwell MK IV

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Hey where did the rivets come from?
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the rivets came courtesy of Chris, he's just added them to his range of parts - go to the bottom of the page, pos11

http://www.ludwigs-hobby-seite.de/Briti ... Parts.html
Axis -H/L Panzer III, H/L Panzer IV, H/L Stug III, H/L Stug III (Schurzen), H/L Panther, H/L Tiger 1(early and late) and a H/L King Tiger(Porsche)
Allies - WSN T-34/85, H/L KV-1, H/L Sherman and a scratch Cromwell(in progress)
(all 1/16th scale)
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Re: 'Project Cromwell' - 1/16 Cromwell MK IV

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Upper hull coming together nicely. Can't over emphasize how nice the kit is........

TTD - 2.5hrs
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Axis -H/L Panzer III, H/L Panzer IV, H/L Stug III, H/L Stug III (Schurzen), H/L Panther, H/L Tiger 1(early and late) and a H/L King Tiger(Porsche)
Allies - WSN T-34/85, H/L KV-1, H/L Sherman and a scratch Cromwell(in progress)
(all 1/16th scale)
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Re: 'Project Cromwell' - 1/16 Cromwell MK IV

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That's a great start macman, like it a lot.

Will follow with great interest.

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Re: 'Project Cromwell' - 1/16 Cromwell MK IV

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I'm getting the basic kit for Xmas so will be following along with great interest love the sprockets for it on Christians site very sexy.,
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Heng long sherman
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Re: 'Project Cromwell' - 1/16 Cromwell MK IV

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The problems is all the stuff on Christians site looks great, every time I look their is something else I'd like to buy!!
Axis -H/L Panzer III, H/L Panzer IV, H/L Stug III, H/L Stug III (Schurzen), H/L Panther, H/L Tiger 1(early and late) and a H/L King Tiger(Porsche)
Allies - WSN T-34/85, H/L KV-1, H/L Sherman and a scratch Cromwell(in progress)
(all 1/16th scale)
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Re: 'Project Cromwell' - 1/16 Cromwell MK IV

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Do you use t34 road wheels??
Taigen Tiger 1 full option rctank.de special edition airbrush paint IR equipped
Type 90 1/24
WSN T34
Heng long leopard 2a6
Heng long panzer 4 platinum
Heng long sherman
Grantham Light Armoured Division RCTC
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