Hi everyone,
I started to assemble this Meng kit
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to make the Tank 223 s.H.Pz.Abt. 501 SS Battalion
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A quick look inside the box:
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First steps …
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The swing arms can be problematic on that kit, check yours before you get too far along. They tend to droop down, causing the road wheels to fit skewed.
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Assembling the upper hull …
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I’ve finished assembling the main components, now it’s time to start putting and sanding…
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… and after putting and sanding, I applied a coat of Mr. Surface black primer…
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For the RAL 7028 I used for the first time the MRP-037 and here is the result after the paint job …
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… I have to say that I am having some difficulties with the MRPs … I have to correct some overspray and the paint did not come out very evenly …
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Camo phase one almost completed …
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Track Assembly …
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Ambush Camouflage almost finished …
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Almost ready for weathering …
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Weathering first phase …
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Panzer almost completed … what do you think?
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