Panda Hobby Panzer 38(T)

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silversurfer1947 wrote:
Son of a gun-ner wrote:I purchased a large rectangular white plastic tray from Ikea for my grandson to make his Lego models on, only has a shallow rim, and wasn't expensive, it was some time ago, and was only two or three quid. Would be excellent for assembling small parts :thumbup:
Sounds like a good idea.
This is the one.
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I always work on a cheap white bed sheet (which could be laid on any flat surface, such as that tray) so that small parts can be easily seen but, most importantly, parts don't roll or move too easily and if parts are dropped they don't bounce onto the floor. This may all sound trivial but sheets are cheap and it really does work :)
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General Jumbo01 wrote:I always work on a cheap white bed sheet (which could be laid on any flat surface, such as that tray) so that small parts can be easily seen
Sorry, having reread this l should clarity that I'm talking about model making. :{
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General Jumbo01 wrote:
General Jumbo01 wrote:I always work on a cheap white bed sheet (which could be laid on any flat surface, such as that tray) so that small parts can be easily seen
Sorry, having reread this l should clarity that I'm talking about model making. :{
Too late now, you've already admitted to needing help in seeing your small parts. . . .
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General Jumbo01 wrote:
General Jumbo01 wrote:I always work on a cheap white bed sheet (which could be laid on any flat surface, such as that tray) so that small parts can be easily seen
Sorry, having reread this l should clarity that I'm talking about model making. :{
:/ :haha:
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Just a few photos to indicate the current state of play. It was a little intimidating when it came to cutting the sides apart, but it went fairly well. I am now debating at what stage to start painting proper. It would seem to make sense to paint the wheels and suspension before assembly. This in turn would mean painting at least the sides of the lower hull.
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I now have the inner chassis and gearboxes in place.
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Beautiful work Richard
Tanks alot.... :wave:
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A quick update. I wanted the turret hatch to be openable so initially I used the hinge from the Voyager brass etched set. This proved not to be practical, so I have used one of the miniature hinges. hopfeully, it will not look too out of place.
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The cupola has been painted with Vallejo Panzer Grey Primer. It looks very dark to me, but it says it is the correct RAL number. Such research I have done does indicate that the grey was very dark and had a tendency to bleach from the sun. Again, I hope that by the time I have finished, it will look more the part.

Working on the running gear at present.
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Very nice again!
Tanks alot.... :wave:
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