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Simon, always a treat to see your latest. Inspiring stuff when you realise how much went into producing a scheme like that. I particularly like the way you've extended the camouflage and weathering down into the trolley.....

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Very nice paint job Simon, its been a pleasure to watch it all come together 8) This Porsche turret build of yours is really making me wish I hadn't sold my Porsche turret kit. :cry:

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thank you all for posting, its good to know the build generates some feedback even though its been on before in some form or another, i am going to finish of the inside of the tank, tidy the paintwork ready to fit the motion pack then back to the last stage to finish the model, is there such a thing as a finished model?, thanks again simon.

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Hi Simon,

Nice job, like always.
Do you come to tankfest with your KT?
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another beauty. Hope I see it in the flesh sometime.

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hi all, now i am at the difficult stage having to blend it all together, still plenty to do, thanks for taking the time to post, regards simon.
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Hi Simon.

Bloody good that mate :) not much else to say .... everywhere you look you see something different and new ... well done indeed.
See you in October.
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thanks paul, its always hard to get to a point on these models when your "happy" with what you have created?, all the best simon.

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Simon, I must have some form of incurable addiction to your builds, one photo just isn't enough. People with my condition need one of those clever 3D things where you can rotate and look at it from every angle. Just means we'll have to see it in October. Inspiring stuff as ever, you're really pushing the art of finishing these models to new heights. State of the art ....

All the best.

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as denny would say, its just a carpet muncher, not fit for action, regards simon.

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With more positive language, the alternative is a 'Gravel Cruncher' or more simply, a 'Track Breaker' model of a Tank. Denny knows how to demonstrate those terms :D .
It certainly keeps the public entertained as people work to refit a new link, people just love watching others working 8)
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Great job Simon, looking forward to seeing it October.
No chance of getting my paint job anywhere near to yours so I am now considering just blasting it with some old Halfords rattle cans (orange and silver should stand out) :D
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i don't believe you steve, you can pull the stops out when you want, trouble is iv'e been attending a plastic model making club and thier paintwork is fantastic, you come away with your brain buzzing, regards simon.

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:D :lol: :roll: its not built to come out of the garage!!!!!!! wilton or axminster.....i can,nt wait to see you lift that out of the boot of your car.

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fantastic work Simon 8) As Stephen says, it would be nice to see it all round with the barrel fitted :D

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