Soviet T-64 MOD 1972 1/35 WIP Detail Work

[Swordsman]

Here you go start photos & a Placeholder

There's the Kit all the nice styrene bits sealed in Plastic, Permission to Roll Mr. T

 

[135engineer]

Soviet T-64 MOD 1972 1/35 Trumpeter Start Pics

that's a great kit. Good luck my friend

 

[jknaus]

Soviet T-64 MOD 1972 1/35 Trumpeter Start Pics

You'll like it, nice choice
James

 

[Swordsman]

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Thanks Fellers, Now If I could just paint like the General.

 

[Sherman 18]

Soviet T-64 MOD 1972 1/35 Trumpeter Start Pics

Cool!

 

[Swordsman]

Soviet T-64 MOD 1972 1/35 Trumpeter Start Pics

Thanks Jeff, I started this a bit ago, yes parts are in the soap, soaking, How long does that take or how long do ya'll soak your parts?

 

[Swordsman]

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Ok spent some time cleaning bench, seems I have a lot on my Plate/Bench So trying to get My space so I can turn around in it.

Parts Soaking, How Long does this take?

 

[Gator]

Soviet T-64 MOD 1972 1/35 Trumpeter Start Pics

Parts Soaking, How Long does this take?

You know, this is something I have never done. I do wipe my model down with some 91% alcohol before I start painting to get any sanding particles off. I also soak photo etch in vinegar to clean it and give it some tooth.

Kenny

 

[Swordsman]

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Thanks Kenny, I've never done it either, but the Half track SPG is giving Me fits, it is that yellow-orange trumpeter styrene, that reminds Me of the old Lindberg/MPC Kits it is very slick and refuses to take paint. the only way I got it to work was to spray it with Krylon, then the paint sticks to that. I will try the Alcohol, and the vinegar may work on Plastic as well, as it does a micro-etch via the acid in it.

Thanks Gerry

 

[Gator]

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91% alcohol is my go to cleaner for everything. Many, many years ago I was in a pinstriping, vinyl pinstriping, class and our instructor said that rubbing alcohol was the only cleaner he uses. His reasoning was that alcohol has none of the additives other "cleaners" have. It leaves no residue at all and strips wax and other contaminates easily.

I keep it on my workbench in one of those push top alcohol dispensers you see in a doctor's office. Mine are plastic, not the nice brown glass one.

 

[135engineer]

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When I run into that problem I shoot it with allclad micro filler primer. Does the trick everytime

 

[Swordsman]

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Yeah, I think I'll try the 190 proof stuff, I used to use it for cleaning laser optics. You could see the oil & dirt run away, thanks fellers

 

[lupanzer]

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Luiz

 

[Swordsman]

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Thanks Luiz, I'll have to go get some of that 95% stuff if the painting doesn't take, I've been clearing the bench, this morning for this build. I love the nice Gray styrene.

 

[Swordsman]

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Ok folks, I've got so much going on, I need to get organized, before starting this one. It looks like a very nice kit, I'm thinking I can (an AC Guy & Car Guy) do this kit as well as the Uppity Up's :woohoo: :woohoo:

So get ready, Some serious Armor building going On Here Parts are drying, bench is being cleared.

 

[Swordsman]

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I couldn't resist the urge to get a start on this, photos in the morning. I've built all the road wheels & half of the hull, I had to stop, as I didn't stop by the liquor store for the 95% alcohol. Also I ran out of ready to roll parts

 

[Swordsman]

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Well Good Morning, Folks !!! I worked on this MBT a little last night

Drive wheels look very Good

Then I assembled 14 road wheels & attached the wheel center cover

Worked on Suspension components, So side is done and safely tucked away in the protective Styrene, I love The General Dollar store.

Cheers - Gerry C&C Welcome

 

[moon puppy]

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[135engineer]

Soviet T-64 MOD 1972 1/35 Trumpeter WIP Hull

Now that your building armor. Welcome to the dirt side and now you can be a uppity up. lol

 

[MrT]

Soviet T-64 MOD 1972 1/35 Trumpeter WIP Hull

"Uppity Up's"

You're not really going to paint it with that shade green are you. That is so last year.