Its Done !

Steve Norris · Post by **Steve Norris** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 3:37 pm

Finally finished the 222, Very pleased with the way its turned out

Regards

Steve

Adrian Harris · Post by **Adrian Harris** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 3:49 pm

Excellent looking beast

Love the crosses and numbers "showing through" the paintwork

Did you section the tail to get the effect of the rear armour

Adrian.

Antony Rowley · Post by **Antony Rowley** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 3:52 pm

Hi Steve,

Looks great

DAK too, I like the tan over grey effect especially around the crosses and the numbers

Are you bringing your 222 on Sunday

It'll be interesting to see how it drives. BTW did you run out of Jerry cans or were the US cans on there on purpose as I have a couple of spare German ones

Thanks Antony

Tim Bowman · Post by **Tim Bowman** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 4:18 pm

HI Steve

You should be very pleased! It's beautiful. I agree with the above comments. The tan over grey is a great touch!

Super work Steve.

Tim

Steve Norris · Post by **Steve Norris** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 4:45 pm

Adrian,
The rears not sectioned, all i did was add steel sheet over the top of the existing steel, i also rebuilt thelower rear to include the cooling vents and access covers.

Antony,
Should be there Sunday with the 222, Just need directions

. Your right i did run out of jerry cans and if you have a couple of spares i would like to buy them off you.

Tim,Antony,Adrian
Thanks for the nice comments, It makes completing a kit all the better when other builders appreciate your work.

Thanks

Steve

Adrian Harris · Post by **Adrian Harris** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 6:06 pm

> all i did was add steel sheet over the top of the existing steel

I see - thanks for the explanation.

I notice you've also added all the props and supports for the anti-grenade grid. In fact, there's a huge number of tweaks on there

It's not until you own one of these models that you can appreciate what comes as standard and what has been designed, built and fitted by the poster

Adrian.

Steve Norris · Post by **Steve Norris** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 7:36 pm

Adrian,
Your right, The basic kit is good but to get the most out of it you need to spend a lot of time adding improvements. i suppose the additional work you do to these kits is part of the attraction in making what becomes your own creation.
The 222 has taken nearly as long as my Panther did and i guess that makes it very good value for the money.

Time to get going on my late Tiger 1 now.

Steve

Antony Rowley · Post by **Antony Rowley** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 8:05 pm

Hi Steve,

I'm meeting Ian at Charnock Richard services on the M6 northbound at 10.00am on Sunday. It's only about 15 mins to Richie's from there then we'll follow Richie to the docks. The weather forecast looks quite good too

Any probs ring 07855855156 anytime.

See you on Sunday, Antony

Steve Norris · Post by **Steve Norris** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 8:36 pm

Antony,
See you at Charnock Richard services at 1000 (dont forget the jerry cans

).
Steve

Robert E Morey · Post by **Robert E Morey** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 4:40 am

Great looking rig Steve! Nice paint and weathering! A little mud in the wheel wells to cover up the gray would be cool!

Seems a shame to paint those beautiful latches and brass details you made.
Bob

Allan Richards · Post by **Allan Richards** » Sat Dec 06, 2008 4:20 pm

Very nice looking model and superb paint job