222 rebuild
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222 rebuild
I purchased a 222 year or so ago that was in need of some major restoration.
After a few weeks of disassembly, paint stripping, sanding and general defect rectification I have now got a chassis in fairly good order. I will be putting this to one side and carrying on with other projects but I am pleased with the results so far.
I should have taken some photos before I started but completely forgot.
The 222 is a nice kit and I think a reissue by Armortek would sell well.
Regards
Steve
After a few weeks of disassembly, paint stripping, sanding and general defect rectification I have now got a chassis in fairly good order. I will be putting this to one side and carrying on with other projects but I am pleased with the results so far.
I should have taken some photos before I started but completely forgot.
The 222 is a nice kit and I think a reissue by Armortek would sell well.
Regards
Steve
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Re: 222 rebuild
Is that the very same 222, I may have a photo of how it came to me! I'll have a look, nice work Steve, regards Phil.
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Re: 222 rebuild
Thought I would post a couple more photos of the 222 slow time restoration
If anyone has any spare 222 parts they would like to be relived of please let me know, I particularly need a full set of hinges for the doors and access panels plus the boxes for the rear mudguards.
Regards
Steve
If anyone has any spare 222 parts they would like to be relived of please let me know, I particularly need a full set of hinges for the doors and access panels plus the boxes for the rear mudguards.
Regards
Steve
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Re: 222 rebuild
It's great to see these old kit's getting revamped, interesting topic, regards simon.
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Re: 222 rebuild
Hi Steve,
What size batteries are you using? Nice neat electrics.
John
What size batteries are you using? Nice neat electrics.
John
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Re: 222 rebuild
A little update on the 222 rebuild.
Most of the hull details are ready to attach so hopefully progress will be quite quick from this point on.
The turret will need a full rebuild so that part may take some time.
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Steve
Most of the hull details are ready to attach so hopefully progress will be quite quick from this point on.
The turret will need a full rebuild so that part may take some time.
Regards
Steve
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Re: 222 rebuild
You have done lot of very nice work to the 222, the ability to open and close the drivers visors gives a lot of depth to the model The turret will take a lot of time and work to complete but will be worth it in the end.
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Re: 222 rebuild
I have applied a initial coat of paint to give me a feel for how it’s going to look when completed, lots of weathering required I think.
Quite pleased with the results so far but a Simon Manning Weathering master class Is required.
Regards
Steve
Quite pleased with the results so far but a Simon Manning Weathering master class Is required.
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Steve
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Re: 222 rebuild
Amazing transformation steve, are those doors the ones I cut out that were missing as they do look good! I think I want one in my collection.
It looks good with no weathering, I think you would need the hair spray technique to do it justice.
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It looks good with no weathering, I think you would need the hair spray technique to do it justice.
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Re: 222 rebuild
Hi Phil
Glad you like it, yes they are the doors you cut so saved me some work there.
I think the 222 should be in everyone’s collection, nice size and plenty of detail.
You never know it may be re-released in the future.
Regards
Steve
Glad you like it, yes they are the doors you cut so saved me some work there.
I think the 222 should be in everyone’s collection, nice size and plenty of detail.
You never know it may be re-released in the future.
Regards
Steve
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Re: 222 rebuild
Does anyone have a set of turret mesh Granada screens for the 222 that they are willing to sell ?
Regards
Steve
Regards
Steve
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