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Re: Let's try this again shall we?
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2025 11:37 pm
by Panzermechaniker
Nice winter project. My favourite Tamiya kit. Just one tip as it's one of the first things you assemble is to reinforce the glacis under where the shovel goes as it is unlike the HL and Taigen models fixed in place as the top covers the gearboxes eventually and is a bugger to get at once you press too hard with your thumb and it bends in. Easily pulled up but if I knew what i know now I would have reinforced it with some Evergreen sheet which I did when i tore it down and rebuilt it. Also if it's your first Tamiya the instructions are poor as regards the torsion bar/suspension arm assembly. Best to come here when you get to those as their is a trick to it which requires a slight tap with a small hammer/screwdriver handle
Re: Let's try this again shall we?
Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2025 5:56 pm
by MrChef
Panzermechaniker wrote: ↑Tue Dec 23, 2025 11:37 pm
Nice winter project. My favourite Tamiya kit. Just one tip as it's one of the first things you assemble is to reinforce the glacis under where the shovel goes as it is unlike the HL and Taigen models fixed in place as the top covers the gearboxes eventually and is a bugger to get at once you press too hard with your thumb and it bends in. Easily pulled up but if I knew what i know now I would have reinforced it with some Evergreen sheet which I did when i tore it down and rebuilt it. Also if it's your first Tamiya the instructions are poor as regards the torsion bar/suspension arm assembly. Best to come here when you get to those as their is a trick to it which requires a slight tap with a small hammer/screwdriver handle
I will soak up ALL advice and suggestions like a sponge as this is uncharted territory. It's an adventure that I am very excited to explore.
I'm still taking all suggestions for radio transmitters. Keeping in mind the next slippery slope of potential swapping to a new control board. I've read alot and though Clark seems to be the more common, I very much like the idea of a Beier unit.
Re: Let's try this again shall we?
Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2025 6:01 pm
by MrChef
TankDriver wrote: ↑Tue Dec 23, 2025 10:50 pm
This whole post can be used as evidence against you in the court of Xmas gift sneak-peeking
Stormbringer wrote: ↑Tue Dec 23, 2025 10:22 pm
Looks like your Mrs is a keeper mate
Who's kiddin who? I'm blessed she keeps me
Re: Let's try this again shall we?
Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2025 6:39 pm
by Son of a gun-ner
MrChef wrote: ↑Wed Dec 24, 2025 6:01 pm
Who's kiddin who? I'm blessed she keeps me
I am also a kept man, must be because of my striking good looks and physique, along with my wit and charm....