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Re: M48 MBT – The Cold War Warrior – scratch built report

Posted: Thu May 18, 2017 4:44 pm
by Ecam
Wowza! Your work makes me look like a rookie!

Keep it up.

Re: M48 MBT – The Cold War Warrior – scratch built report

Posted: Thu May 18, 2017 5:03 pm
by 43rdRecceReg
Bumbling through the Cromwell build allows me to really appreciate the skill and enterprise that went into this conception. This, like the Matilda, is an actual joy to behold :thumbup: :wave:

Re: M48 MBT – The Cold War Warrior – scratch built report

Posted: Tue May 23, 2017 12:00 pm
by Panzerjaeger66
BarryC wrote:More Awesomeness! :thumbup: :thumbup:

I am hoping to hold out for the M60 but I may not be able to! :O

Barry
there was an idea of a well known company in the east, probably will be releasing an M60, but after all the project was canceled…but who knows, maybe another one grabs this task 8O

Re: M48 MBT – The Cold War Warrior – scratch built report

Posted: Tue May 23, 2017 12:05 pm
by Panzerjaeger66
Thanks a lot, guys! Glad you enjoy my build 8)
43rdRecceReg wrote:Bumbling through the Cromwell build allows me to really appreciate the skill and enterprise that went into this conception. This, like the Matilda, is an actual joy to behold :thumbup: :wave:
:thumbup: ... never stop learning; I'll get more experience with every following kit ;)

Greets,
Freddy

Re: M48 MBT – The Cold War Warrior – scratch built report

Posted: Wed May 24, 2017 10:22 pm
by Panzerjaeger66
Starting to assemble the upper hull.

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For the air vent covers…

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…some fins are needed.

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Hinges for top vent covers:

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… the upper hull is roughly finished.

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Re: M48 MBT – The Cold War Warrior – scratch built report

Posted: Wed May 24, 2017 11:30 pm
by BarryC
Awesome!

Barry

Re: M48 MBT – The Cold War Warrior – scratch built report

Posted: Wed May 24, 2017 11:41 pm
by c.rainford73
Absolutely beautiful work

Re: M48 MBT – The Cold War Warrior – scratch built report

Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2017 5:47 pm
by Panzerjaeger66
Some cast surface improvements:

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Attaching the backside parts at the hull…

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…additional parts for the hull…

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…and now the hull is completed ;)

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Freddy

Re: M48 MBT – The Cold War Warrior – scratch built report

Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2017 5:58 pm
by c.rainford73
Freddy looks excellent top job with this one Super work

Re: M48 MBT – The Cold War Warrior – scratch built report

Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2017 7:27 am
by HERMAN BIX
Sheesh!..............and the turret is going to be another epic :crazy: :crazy: