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GI Combat The Haunted Tank
- Thread starter Iron Mike
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Iron Mike
Master At Arms And Resident Curmudgeon
Found a little bench time today, thought I'd post what went on. The brass machine gun barrels from RB are top notch and go together with little issue.
The one on the left is assembled, the barrel and shroud are separate pieces. I ran a drill bit through the shroud to allow the barrel to slide in place.
I added the kit stars to the turret and used a dab of Dr Mike's Glue to bond the tracks prior to installation.
Barrels in place temporarily.
I cut the barrel off the kit part and drilled a hole for the new barrel. A little Dr Mike's and good to go.
The upper hull is still not attached permanently until I weather a little further, but the brass really adds over the kit parts.
Stay tuned, if you dare!
:drinks
The one on the left is assembled, the barrel and shroud are separate pieces. I ran a drill bit through the shroud to allow the barrel to slide in place.
I added the kit stars to the turret and used a dab of Dr Mike's Glue to bond the tracks prior to installation.
Barrels in place temporarily.
I cut the barrel off the kit part and drilled a hole for the new barrel. A little Dr Mike's and good to go.
The upper hull is still not attached permanently until I weather a little further, but the brass really adds over the kit parts.
Stay tuned, if you dare!
:drinks
Saw where Dr. Mike's account was pending the other day, I went ahead and approved it. Looks good Mike.
Skinny_Mike
Well-known member
iambrb
Well-known member
Found a little bench time today, thought I'd post what went on. The brass machine gun barrels from RB are top notch and go together with little issue.
The one on the left is assembled, the barrel and shroud are separate pieces. I ran a drill bit through the shroud to allow the barrel to slide in place.
I added the kit stars to the turret and used a dab of Dr Mike's Glue to bond the tracks prior to installation.
Barrels in place temporarily.
I cut the barrel off the kit part and drilled a hole for the new barrel. A little Dr Mike's and good to go.
The upper hull is still not attached permanently until I weather a little further, but the brass really adds over the kit parts.
Stay tuned, if you dare!
:drinks
CAN'T WAIT FOR THE NEXT ISSUE!!!!
centaur567
Well-known member
Great job!! I have 2 issues of GI Combat I bought at a comic book store yrs ago. My favorite as a kid. Gary
135engineer
Active member
Wow mike that is nice :yipee
:drinks 
Brokeneagle
Master at Arms
B) 
Iron Mike
Master At Arms And Resident Curmudgeon
Many thanks to all for checking in, it's been a long time between updates. Last night's cold front moved in some cooler weather this AM, so I hit the garage to spray some paint. I had already modified the headlamps in an earlier session, so took the opportunity to get them painted. I hate the look of molded headlights, so I used a drill and my Dremel burr to hollow out the ugly to make way for a new MV lens.
Kit parts 10-11
Modified
Side by side
MV lens #128 installed with 3M Quick Dry adhesive.
The lenses are about a buck apiece, but well worth it. Will install them after flat coat goes on. More to come soon, got wash drying.
:drinks
Kit parts 10-11
Modified
Side by side
MV lens #128 installed with 3M Quick Dry adhesive.
The lenses are about a buck apiece, but well worth it. Will install them after flat coat goes on. More to come soon, got wash drying.
:drinks
Sherman 18
Master at Arms
phantom II
Master at Arms
Good outcome on the lenses Mike . I love those things. 
Much easier than making your own
Cheers, Christian B)
Much easier than making your own
Cheers, Christian B)
What cold front??
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