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Forum: RC Tanks
03-24-2019, 02:16 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,907
Posted By neilesmith

Thanks, it is sold already. I also build ships,...

Thanks, it is sold already. I also build ships, my 1st (not a sensible choice) was HMS Victory, followed by USS Chevalier and HMS Fly. Next is a fishing boat as my Wife likes...
Forum: RC Tanks
03-20-2019, 12:40 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,907
Posted By neilesmith

Thanks John

Thanks John
Forum: RC Tanks
03-19-2019, 07:07 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,907
Posted By neilesmith

Video now available: ...

Video now available:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37CKBhkajA0&feature=youtu.be
Forum: RC Tanks
03-19-2019, 06:24 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,907
Posted By neilesmith

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/gopr0047_d820a8b540d5c5191f3c04d9ec5771f2544b2d62.jpg...
Forum: RC Tanks
03-16-2019, 10:24 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,907
Posted By neilesmith

It's nearly there, fully functional, paintwork...

It's nearly there, fully functional, paintwork looking better than I expected (hate painting especially at this time of year when it is so difficult to get the temperature in the workshop right),...
Forum: RC Tanks
03-14-2019, 03:47 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,907
Posted By neilesmith

Thanks for the kind words people. Just back from...

Thanks for the kind words people. Just back from the hospital where they confirmed that there is nothing more that can be done so I'd better crack on with the Tamiya Mercedes-Benz AROCS 3348 6X4...
Forum: RC Tanks
03-10-2019, 01:53 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,907
Posted By neilesmith

Video of the completed model here:...

Video of the completed model here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84Tw9bfFY50&t=504s
Have now sold it and moved on to a truck to keep me occupied.
Forum: RC Tanks
02-04-2019, 06:13 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,907
Posted By neilesmith

I found the Type 10 a bit disappointing as...

I found the Type 10 a bit disappointing as features which were obviously designed into it had been omitted in production, presumably to reduce costs, although the price to the consumer did not seem...
Forum: RC Tanks
02-02-2019, 02:27 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,907
Posted By neilesmith

Thank you. Sadly the health issues are never...

Thank you. Sadly the health issues are never going to get any better, ran out of options last year just making the best of my last months.
Forum: RC Tanks
02-01-2019, 05:27 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,907
Posted By neilesmith

No I don't think so, it just directs the sound to...

No I don't think so, it just directs the sound to the appropriate area for engine noise.
Forum: RC Tanks
02-01-2019, 03:55 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,907
Posted By neilesmith

Sorry for the delay, health issues are dogging me...

Sorry for the delay, health issues are dogging me again. Also my inexperience on posting in forums is evident as the photos do not seem to have uploaded in the order that I expected. My spraying was...
Forum: RC Tanks
02-01-2019, 03:44 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,907
Posted By neilesmith

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vb...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rcuniverse.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/dscn0080_e587c63469629ca52d363f68c8593eed281cb068.jpg...
Forum: RC Tanks
01-29-2019, 08:02 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,907
Posted By neilesmith

Tamiya M1A2 Abrams Tank

A couple of years ago I posted my build of the Tamiya Type 10. I said at the time that I would never buy another Tamiya model. Well I lied and have just completed the M1A2. Like the type 10 we got...
Forum: RC Tanks
06-18-2018, 11:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 605
Posted By neilesmith

Thanks, that's nice to know. I've ordered all the...

Thanks, that's nice to know. I've ordered all the paints I don't already have so I can start it this winter.
Forum: RC Tanks
06-18-2018, 06:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 605
Posted By neilesmith

M1A2 Abrams Bargain

Decided I wanted to get the Tamiya 1:16th Abrams. Wonderland models offer it for £999.99 but not 'till next month. Ordered from: https://www.rcjaz.co.uk/rc-models-other-tanks-t-1_20_23.html last...
Forum: RC Tanks
03-01-2016, 05:58 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,643
Posted By neilesmith

I obtained a very good discount against the...

I obtained a very good discount against the recommended retail price but still paid the equivalent of over $US 1100 and at that price I would definitely say forget it. I cannot compare it with any...
Forum: RC Tanks
02-29-2016, 07:52 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,643
Posted By neilesmith

I took a bit more video, see it here: ...

I took a bit more video, see it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70gyLGu9YE8
Forum: RC Tanks
02-27-2016, 11:03 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,643
Posted By neilesmith

Thank you, there's a lot that I'm not happy about...

Thank you, there's a lot that I'm not happy about but it's about the best I could do.
Forum: RC Tanks
02-27-2016, 10:01 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,643
Posted By neilesmith

Finally

I can never say a model is finished, I can usually find something I've missed or an improvement of some sort, even just looking at these photos noticed a couple of things.....but it's just about done.
Forum: RC Tanks
02-26-2016, 10:26 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,643
Posted By neilesmith

Thanks, the rigging was pretty demanding a LOT of...

Thanks, the rigging was pretty demanding a LOT of research & careful planning of the sequence needed.
If you can fly a MSR you can fly anything, the bigger the better in my experience.
Forum: RC Tanks
02-26-2016, 12:33 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,643
Posted By neilesmith

Why thank you, & well done on knowing the class,...

Why thank you, & well done on knowing the class, a 100 gun ship of the line.
Forum: RC Tanks
02-26-2016, 12:31 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,643
Posted By neilesmith

Respect.

Respect.
Forum: RC Tanks
02-25-2016, 09:53 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,643
Posted By neilesmith

Thank you. I am quite proud of it but it's very...

Thank you. I am quite proud of it but it's very much a one-off, something I always wanted to do. I am working on another ship but in plastic & PE brass the USS Chevalier. This was inspired by a...
Forum: RC Tanks
02-25-2016, 09:01 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,643
Posted By neilesmith

Much of it is scratch built, started it in May...

Much of it is scratch built, started it in May 2014 but spent most of last year in hospital so finished it last month. I estimate somewhere between 1500 to 2000 hours. The ships boats are removable...
Forum: RC Tanks
02-25-2016, 08:06 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,643
Posted By neilesmith

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?att...

http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2149364http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=2149365http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=214936...
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