Stikpusher 92 Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 (edited) So. Cal. AMPS is doing a 12 hour online build challenge. It’s not so crazy as it sounds- build a model over the course of three four hour build sessions during zoom meetings, one session per month. Previously we had done four hour build challenges, but that limited the choices of kits one could reasonably take on to complete within a four hour window. So for my build I chose the ESCI 1/35 Leopard 2 kit, I will be doing mine as a Dutch Leopard 2, since they had a nice overall Gelboliv scheme Trying to cram a complete build into 3 four hour sessions meant no time to stop and take photos during the first session this past Saturday, so I took the photos this morning due to a busy weekend. I was able to complete the suspension, one side of the link and length tracks, and most of the second side’s tracks I added most of the major add ons to the upper hull, just left off a few bits that would easily be broken during assembly handling... And the turret is about 95% complete. I was not happy with the bore of the main gun tube, so I replaced it with some appropriately sized tube styrene. And here it all is fitted together... looking like a Leopard 2 to me for the most part Not bad for four hours work. Next progress update will be after the February session. We are on the honor system not to work on our projects during the intervening weeks between sessions. Edited 6 hours ago by Stikpusher Update Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Deliduka 362 Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 Way to go! Since I missed this first one, I'll try to join the next with an "8 Hour Online Build"! Link to post Share on other sites
Stikpusher 92 Posted January 28 Author Report Share Posted January 28 Thanks Mark. Can’t wait to see what sort of rabbit that you pull out of your hat for this one. Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Deliduka 362 Posted January 28 Report Share Posted January 28 Yeah, it should be interesting. I need to start looking... Link to post Share on other sites
Stikpusher 92 Posted January 28 Author Report Share Posted January 28 1 hour ago, Mark Deliduka said: Yeah, it should be interesting. I need to start looking... Im sure that it’ll be a good one. Link to post Share on other sites
Bradley25mm 41 Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 At four hours, I’d still be cutting and sanding parts😂. Way to go. Chris Link to post Share on other sites
Stikpusher 92 Posted January 29 Author Report Share Posted January 29 That’s my usual pace Chris... 😉 Link to post Share on other sites
Stikpusher 92 Posted 6 hours ago Author Report Share Posted 6 hours ago Session 2 finished up a little while ago, and it was mostly smooth sailing. There were no major surprises along the way, and even my planned modifications and additions went without trouble. At 3 hours in to the session I had all construction completed. The gray parts are Hobbyboss, from a sprue that I bought online to provide missing detail items And 45 minutes later I had a nice coat of Mig One Shot Black Primer on... and my airbrush cleaned! I have four hours left in the next session to paint, decal, and weather. I just might pull this off! Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Deliduka 362 Posted 5 hours ago Report Share Posted 5 hours ago Rock and roll Carlos! It was a blast watching you get that done! Link to post Share on other sites
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