MiniArt Grant Mk.1

[JSteinman]

From the manual:

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Regards,

so 20 thousandths of an inch, yeah, no sag on the model.

 

[paddy]

Thanks for that, i will see what i can do. 20thou is just under 1mm but obviously you cant do that with the model as the tracks cant be tensioned as they are not strong enough however i take your point 100% and thats a great answer to my question.

 

[paddy]

I decided to splash some paint around the undercarriage so i can get the side skirts on ( excuse my ignorance with the proper names of these things.

Problem with yellow is it really does show up cracks that need filling

 

[JSteinman]

Sand sheilds, I believe...

 

[Iron Mike]

Better to find them now. Looking good.

 

[paddy]

that would make since, i gather they tended to fall off in use but as i have them i will fit them.

 

[moon puppy]

 

[paddy]

Hold your breath, shut your eyes and pray and the tracks with 79 links will go on if fitted to the front sprocket first off the hull and then carefully manoeuvred over each wheel.......I didn't think plastic would stretch...but i did here
for comparison with the previous picture of 80 links here it is with 79. Quite a difference for one link but that is about 5mm.

 

[errains]

Good Job Paddy!!! This is moving along nicely.

 

[moon puppy]

Looks great, press on!

 

[Iron Mike]

Much better!

 

[sharkman]

Looking great Paddy!

If tracks were as easy as your method, I'd try a tank again!

 

[Rhino]

An inspiring job on overly complex track, I must say! Jolly Good!

 

[paddy]

I am really busy with work at the moment so priority is elsewhere but i keep grabbing a few minutes here and there with the Grant.

I have been doing the turret, its ver detailed but its hard to really go full on with it as it will not be seen except through a hatch.

 

[Iron Mike]

Looks good, nice details.

 

[moon puppy]

Nifty...

 

[paddy]

A couple of pictures
1st one is a round up of where i am and the 2nd one is the second half of this project which arrived from china today
this model is just not available over here and has been out of stock for months so really pleased to get my hands on this one

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[Iron Mike]

Very interesting! I'll look forward to seeing that one too.

 

[paddy]

As soon as i get time i will put some pictures on latest acquisitions Mike.

 

[Rhino]

There all that STUFF that goes in there! The turret interior is exceptionally interesting. The Thompson is a nice touch. Jolly good, old boy! My hat is off to you!