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Nashorn kit - Another kit In Progress
Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2017 7:51 pm
by AlwynTurner
Having decided to produce the kit, I have started preparing the components for the first kit. The print quality is much better than the prototype (printed in thinner layers and more slowly) and needs very little sanding/finishing.
Anyone interested in scratch building from the bare components please pm me and I'll organise a price. I'm waiting for the chassis from Forgebear so the price will include a modified bare chassis.
For those looking for a more 'assembled' kit then please bear with me and I'll advise those interested with a price as assembly proceeds. Obviously the more build I do the more the 'kit' costs so jump in if it reaches the stage you feel comfortable with finishing.
Alwyn

Re: Nashorn kit - a new beginning
Posted: Mon Jan 02, 2017 9:54 pm
by c.rainford73
Looking excellent Alwyn. Once your production line starts pumping out at full speed I'm sure many folks ( myself included) will want one. Hoping that your wife feels better soon
Carl
Re: Nashorn kit - a new beginning
Posted: Tue Jan 03, 2017 7:43 am
by B_Man
Great work
If I pull my finger out this year and put a dent in my current build and rebuild backlog I will likely throw an order in myself.
Re: Nashorn kit - a new beginning
Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2017 9:22 am
by Raminator
I'm not normally a huge fan of German armour, but you're really tempting me here Alwyn. After all, my T-34 and SU-152 are going to need an opponent, aren't they...?
Re: Nashorn kit - a new beginning
Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2017 10:07 am
by AlwynTurner
Hi Raminator, the kit progresses so watch this space.
I've printed off more of the detailing rather than building from styrene. The structural/major bits will still be styrene sheet though as printing is not so good for larger or flat items. next major progress will be when I get the chassis from Forgebear.
Alwyn

Re: Nashorn kit - a new beginning
Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2017 8:27 pm
by AlwynTurner
Some progress on the kit assembly with more items being printed
All the lessons learned from the prototype mean that some parts are cut properly and are assembled in a different order, and some parts cut messily from styrene are nicely printed in quick time. Of course it also helps to lubricate proceedings with a nice full-bodied red wine!
So onwards and upwards
Alwyn

Re: Nashorn kit - a new beginning
Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2017 7:59 pm
by AlwynTurner
The gangs hard at work in the munitions factory

Just hope we don't have a visit from the RAF
Should get the rest of the PAK 43 done tomorrow
Alwyn

Re: Nashorn kit - a new beginning
Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2017 9:44 pm
by c.rainford73
Those fellows in your pictures if they keep producing at this rate they're going to ask you for a raise
Re: Nashorn kit - a new beginning
Posted: Wed Jan 11, 2017 7:00 am
by Cruiser133
Interested in the price, I want a Nashorn bad!!!
Re: Nashorn kit - a new beginning
Posted: Sat Jan 14, 2017 1:08 pm
by AlwynTurner