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Must have been BIG shells. Can't imagine .50 Cal or 20mm shells in 1/350.

That is kind of like what I found with my 251 distributor. What came in the kit looks like a starter. The real thing is a really weird complex shaped item that is a bit larger than the kit POS.

I have no "War Dept" thus it is up to me, myself, and I. :bigrin:

I should get it in January. Have most of the accessories with it as well. "Should" do about anything I can foresee doing at least hobby wise. Might even be able to make small parts like the distributor I just did for the 251. At this point I don't really have any photos to post, but all of...

That is one REALLY NICE tool Paddy! They have some small precision vices that I will probably jump on next year. As a watchmaker, I have looked at the drill press and this micrometer unit myself. These are very finely make pieces and to be honest if I were going to be doing watch repair for...

Interesting! I can see all kinds of ways to show this beastie going BOOM! That could be a fun build. Weather folks agree or not, "My Opinion" is that anyone with distribution amounts of the "Evil Chemicals" should get the long sleep as there WILL be people harmed from those chemicals. So, no...

Thanks for asking Alex. So far so good though I am looking forward to another surgery to remove a Lipo Sarcoma in my left thigh. This will be surgery #3 for this. The big problem is that the tumor is wrapped around the sciatic nerve that runs down the leg. So far it hasn't been an issue but...

I don't think that they are actually tires so much as bonded solid rubber around the wheels.

I have been following this manufacturer for a little bit and their stuff looks really nice. It is good to see that you think the same of their products. Yeah pricey but very well designed and made. I have been eyeing the version with the micrometer feed on this.

@Sharkmouth Saúl on the Das Werk SdKfz 251 kits there is lettering "DUNLOP" and sizing on the bogie wheel rubber. The driving wheel also has rubber on it but no lettering. Not sure if I have noticed any lettering on the rubber for the Panzer IIIs in my limited references.

That is looking really good Paddy!

All I can say is that is one VERY busy ship. Build the hull in a week. Take the next 6-8 months to do all the superstructure and STUFF.

Looking really good Doc! Hope all is going well for you as you were having life difficulties the last time you posted.

I am a bit surprised that there isn't a decent interior available for this. Recently I discovered that several of the quite expensive Trumpeter 1/16th kits have full interiors which explains partly why the are so pricey.

The Pak 40 was almost ALL castle nuts. Which after seeing a real one fired on Utube I can understand why they would need castle nuts and split pins to keep things from coming loose.