So, not a ton accomplished today but I’ve finally tucked into the Legend kit.
This is my first time working with one of their kits and so far I’m both thrilled and a little stunned.
PE looks to be top notch and the resin material they use is beautiful to work with. Almost styrene like in terms of feel and workability. I’m wondering if it’s 3D printed. No more brittle chunky stuff that needs endless sanding!
Downside is the “instructions” are about as vague as it gets. Reference material is essential as is constant back and forth between the kit and the detail directions. I’m defiantly learning as I go, and for the quality I’m willing to measure 6 times and glue once (or twice).
Got a little bit done on the glacis. I’m starting to regret my decision with the weld beads. I need to find a mule to practice on more. It felt good to try something new though.
Also managed to (finally) get the PZB 200 night sight and it’s protective cage in place. First step was removing the existing locating marks from the mantlet. The Meng kit builds up with the sight on the opposite side from the C1.
Here’s where I ran into a dilemma. The Lengend set is technically for a late model C1. This means it comes with the expanded protective cage which is meant to cover a thermal pointer as well as the night sight.
The cage that is supplied with the kit just wasn’t doing it for me. It doesn’t line up with any of the reference photos I have in either shape or mounting. It was also meant to mount on the other side and the mantlet isn’t symmetrical.
I had briefly consisted scratching one out of copper wire or something but couldn’t figure out how to do that without soldering and I’m just not set up for that. Then I had a moment of clarity.
I just cut down the larger cage into something that worked.
PSA kids. Always check the alignment and orientation of your parts before gluing…
It’s not perfect my any means, in either shape or construction, but it’s still better than the supplied parts.
I’m waiting on some reference material to arrive before I go any further.