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simon_manning
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Post by simon_manning »

this part of the box grill build is nearly finnished,just some painting,next step is to fit the secondry grills underneath these,i used 9ba nuts and bolts to fix to the deck,thanks to per sonnervik for the description of how they fitted.


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Works of art Simon. The grills fit right in with the rest of your superb build.

Tim
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Post by Jeffrey Goff »

Simon your KT looks fantastic, and the grills are a work of art, will you be taking orders :evil:
regards Jeff

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Simon, I have the same question with Jeffrey: "Will you be taking orders on this part?" :D
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Post by simon_manning »

great to get some feedback,it was quite straight forward to construct the grills not as bad as i thought they would be,pre cut brass strips of the right width helped,any kingtiger builders on here could make them with ease,all the best simon manning

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Grills fitted and painted and under-grills fitted.

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Post by leesellars »

Hello Simon

Great work so Far. 8)

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Hi Simon,

Did you get my PM or have I been all fingers and thumbs again.

Cheers Jeff Hyder.

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Post by Tim McCarthy »

Incredible work
The Top Deck is amazing.
How do you get the rust look?
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Post by simon_manning »

these anti mine shields at least i think thats what they are,were tricky to make and fit having no good photos to go by,made again from brass and soldered together,a bit more finnishing off required and that will do,thanks fellow builders for the good feedback ,simon.

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Hi Simon,
Thanks for the PM.You have made a great job on the rear grills and added the extra guard hanging down from under the turret.This I will have to do along with adding the aerial tube.
Cheers Jeff Hyder.

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Simon

Its a bit late but this is all i have...

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Post by Tim Bowman »

Just incredible looking work Simon. I really like your detailing, texturing and painting. WOW. Well done.

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Post by simon_manning »

no such thing as late sven,alterations can be made as i only bolted them on,in future i will consult you on the build if i get stuck on something,if thats o.k. with you.great photos,no doubt a big help.thanks sven simon.

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Post by Sven Strobbe »

Simon

Glad i could be of help...
In the future i'll go back to Full and hopefully i get something new to see.
For now everything is a bit on a hold.
Lack of material as plans and measerments, museums closed, funds, time, ...

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Sven
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