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Bob C

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A13 Cruiser Tank
« on: February 13, 2022, 06:37:26 PM »
Next on the line is the 1/35 scale Bronco A13 Cruiser tank.
I've started putting the suspension and hull together, the upper hull on this kit is twisted so will need a bit of fiddling and extra glue to hold it down.
I remember Jeff building one of this a few years ago saying the tracks where a little short, some kit reviews say the same, so I've tried a little bit of stretching of the tracks and it slowly seems to work will see how good this turns out when i try to fit them.

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Re: A13 Cruiser Tank
« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2022, 07:02:31 PM »
Hi Bob,
Plenty to keep you occupied with this one.
Look forward to it getting the 'Big Bob' treatment.
Cheers,
Bigkev
I hope my next is always better

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Re: A13 Cruiser Tank
« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2022, 07:17:54 AM »
Always too many bits on a Bronco kit, but they are nice.
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Re: A13 Cruiser Tank
« Reply #3 on: February 14, 2022, 01:30:33 PM »
Should be good. Which theatre?
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Re: A13 Cruiser Tank
« Reply #4 on: February 22, 2022, 01:36:36 PM »
One of my themes at the moment is the BEF Chris.
It's a bit of a pain at the moment but slowly getting there.

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Re: A13 Cruiser Tank
« Reply #5 on: February 24, 2022, 11:02:37 AM »
Done a bit more and so far this is one of the worst armoured kit I've built.
Hull top twisted, short tracks, as can be seen from the picture the engine covers are short all so far can be fixed, but only continuing because it's one that is needed for the theme. I have another one that will probably go for sale.
Must have been a Friday afternoon press and quality check.
Any way less moaning this is it so far.

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Re: A13 Cruiser Tank
« Reply #6 on: February 24, 2022, 01:15:42 PM »
Real modelling eh!!

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Re: A13 Cruiser Tank
« Reply #7 on: February 24, 2022, 03:14:22 PM »
No doubt you'll show it who's Boss by the end of the build!!

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Re: A13 Cruiser Tank
« Reply #8 on: February 25, 2022, 08:02:30 AM »
Stop moaning and get modelling.
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Re: A13 Cruiser Tank
« Reply #9 on: February 27, 2022, 03:00:10 PM »
Your skills will prevail Bob.
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Re: A13 Cruiser Tank
« Reply #10 on: June 28, 2023, 08:38:46 PM »
finally finished after hiding it away.

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« Last Edit: June 28, 2023, 08:40:51 PM by Bob C »

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Re: A13 Cruiser Tank
« Reply #11 on: June 29, 2023, 07:34:16 AM »
Love the background and setting.
Nice model.
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Re: A13 Cruiser Tank
« Reply #12 on: June 29, 2023, 07:43:20 AM »
All 3 photos are great but the last one just does it for me - well done Bob
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Re: A13 Cruiser Tank
« Reply #13 on: July 01, 2023, 01:34:54 PM »
Excellent Bob.
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Re: A13 Cruiser Tank
« Reply #14 on: July 03, 2023, 01:40:32 PM »
Another gem set in a great diorama, well done.