135engineer
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This gem from trumpeter is next up in the bench. A few reference photos are added here for kicks and giggles
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BTM-3 High speed trencher
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135engineer
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James. I am fully expecting this to be a nice kit. It's trumpeter with their usual degree of over engineering. The build starts with the engine and the detail is absolutely beautiful. I plan to do a bit of super detail. I will post progress as I go......... on a different note its good to be back amongst friends
I seriously doubt, dragging that thing behind it, that this could be "high speed"...but or a trencher..
Looking forward to it Chris.
Looking forward to it Chris.
phantom II
Master at Arms
Well, that's an interesting looking gadget
Cheers, Christian B)
Cheers, Christian B)
135engineer
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Started work on the BTM 3 engine bay, It is Spartan , Trumpeter supplies the engine and nothing else except the tanks on either side. I am using some parts bin items from a T-34 and doing a bit of scratch detail
#phantommodelworks
The rear wall was moved back to acomodate the extra detail work
The extra goodies are from the afv t34
The top deck is just on to show the fit
The radiator is from two different radiators to give it more depth .....still more work to do to it
#phantommodelworks
The rear wall was moved back to acomodate the extra detail work
The extra goodies are from the afv t34
The top deck is just on to show the fit
The radiator is from two different radiators to give it more depth .....still more work to do to it
135engineer
Active member
Started work on the BTM 3 engine bay, It is Spartan , Trumpeter supplies the engine and nothing else except the tanks on either side. I am using some parts bin items from a T-34 and doing a bit of scratch detail
#phantommodelworks
The rear wall was moved back to acomodate the extra detail work
The extra goodies are from the afv t34
The top deck is just on to show the fit
The radiator is from two different radiators to give it more depth .....still more work to do to it
#phantommodelworks
The rear wall was moved back to acomodate the extra detail work
The extra goodies are from the afv t34
The top deck is just on to show the fit
The radiator is from two different radiators to give it more depth .....still more work to do to it
phantom II
Master at Arms
Looking interesting already . That engine looks really well detailed .
I'm surprised they stopped there :hmmm
Cheers, Christian B)
I'm surprised they stopped there :hmmm
Cheers, Christian B)
135engineer
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Christian . There are a ton of t34 parts that cross over on this vehicle. it surprises me as well that they left so much out of the mix. I started wiring the engine , fuel cells and radiator. Will get pics up soon. Other than the engine and transmission and tanks all the other stuff I have added. The insanity continues
135engineer
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Mike . I would say that's the end of that leg
phantom II
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Christian . There are a ton of t34 parts that cross over on this vehicle. it surprises me as well that they left so much out of the mix. I started wiring the engine , fuel cells and radiator. Will get pics up soon. Other than the engine and transmission and tanks all the other stuff I have added. The insanity continues
I sort of thought that but was not sure . Must of been over budget
Cheers, Christian B)
135engineer
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The insanity continues. the engine is wired . Added lines to the fuel cells. The radiator is now stepped and the lines added . The remainder of the exhaust will needed to be added later
135engineer
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The engine bay is done with the exception of making new exhaust pipes
#phantommodelworks
#phantommodelworks
135engineer
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I thought the same things . I tried smaller line and it pretty much disappeared when I put the top hull on. I did go oversize to let them show up when you look down into the bay witht he hoods open. Hopefully it works and I didn't screw everything up
135engineer
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Mike . this is the cab setting on it. most of this is hidden . maybe the wires are a little big. I think if I tone the color a little it will help them look smaller
Iron Mike
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I wouldn't sweat that, although that radiator hose could use a dab of filler around it where it attaches to the engine. Radiator hoses usually go over a neck, not into anything. Unless you plan to open the hood, it won't get noticed except in the build photos. I am not trying to pick, just helpful suggestions.
135engineer
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Mike I am grateful for the feedback. that's how we all help each other. The radiator will get fixed soon
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