Jeepgirl Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 My first build in over 20 years, I learned alot, I only wish I had looked into the forums before it started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slusher Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Real nice build Amanda... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danno Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Not bad, Amanda. Not bad at all. It's a nice kit and builds up well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigjeff Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Sweet! I got a kit for that one in my stash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PappyD340 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Very NICE Amanda!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris White Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry P. Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Not bad after a 20 year layoff... but those front spring shackles must be magic, because they're not connected to anything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpier Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 and the machine gunner must be really tall! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
62rebel Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 the pintle for the MG isn't fully pushed into the mount, and the MG itself is backwards in the swivel (easy to get that mixed up due to MPC's less-than-brilliant instruction sheets); the MG was intended for anti-aircraft use primarily and needed to swing through a high arc for that. with the receiver positioned properly behind the swivel, the muzzle would easily point high for the gunner. traveling locks would have been used to keep the MG fixed in place so it wouldn't inadvertently knock the driver unconscious swinging around during driving! pretty well done for someone absent from building for 20 years, Amanda! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie8575 Posted October 31, 2013 Share Posted October 31, 2013 For twenty years off-duty, you did a very good job, Amanda. You have nothing to be ashamed of, and you've (re)learned for the future. Charlie Larkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ford guy Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Nice build Amanda! Not really one of MPC's best kits, especially the instruction sheet. That being said, I say you've done a terrific job with what you had. With a well manufactured kit, you'll do great. A couple pointers: You need to sand down the mold lines, like the ones in the middle of the tires and the fuel can. They're on just about every part. Use Elmers or some kind of white glue when you put the "glass" in. Super glue and model glues tend to fog the glass. Test fit the parts before you paint them and after you paint them. You can glue some of the pieces together before you paint them if they're to be the same color. (like body pieces) Google the vehicle before you build it to have reference pictures to go by for painting and part placement. Have fun and keep it enjoyable. You're doing good, and I hope to see lots more from you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 Nice work. This is a well detailed kit for it's vintage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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