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Revell Easykit 1/35 M1A1 Abrams (06490); Jessica's and daddies first 1/35 Tank build
Topic Started: Feb 14 2014, 04:45 PM (905 Views)
DH764
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:) :) Hello :) :)
Im Jessica.....DH764 or Andy is my Dad and I wanted to make the tank with daddy because he is not 8 years old ( Neither are you ! Jessica is 7 but will be 8 in July :D )
This is me with the big box ....

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I wanted to build it but Dad said I had to wait until he took some photos of it :cross:

Heres whats in the box then...

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Instructions set out over 15 stages.

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Tools needed for the build....a pair of side cutters and two snding sticks to clean up the cut areas.


I cut off the parts with the cutter and then daddy helped me clean the part that I cut off. I then crossed out what part i cut off on the paper (instructions ) so i know what part of the tank i am doing. this is me doing the wheels daddy doesnt like lots of wheels. I knew there was a reason I dont normally do Tanks !!

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The only part of the wheel assembly we struggled on was the pair of upper roller wheels....they did not have as firm a fit as the other wheels and will come off quite easily.

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In no time at all , even after putting 21 wheels on ....we had this....

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I liked putting the rubber bands on the wheels :)
I liked making the tank with Dad and I want another one . Must admit to enjoying building this with Jessica :$

Here is me and the Tank .

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I think the build took around an hour to make but was very enjoyable ......fit of the parts was very good except for those runner wheels ( I dont know the correct name ! ) and the gun barrel is also quite a loose fit .....a bit of glue could be needed to stop things falling off.
The kit has a recommended for age 8+ but Jessica managed quite well and only a couple of times did I need to help her .
I would 100% recommended this kit to all ages ......it might even tempt me to do a "proper" 1/35th one !
Here are a few photos of the completed build.

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Many thanks to Revell for the review kit :thumb:


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jacksdad64
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Outstanding work Jessica. :clap:

Looks like the future of modelling is in good hands.

Steve :nerd:


P.s. They are called return rollers. :thumb:
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peebeep
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Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious
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Well done! :clap:

peebeep
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Mark M
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Mark M
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Cracking review jessica

looks better than those tornado things your dad makes
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Disorder
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Still trying my damnedest!
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Great review guys :thumb:
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Johni044
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John
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Thanks for the review guys. Someone I know might get one as a present after reading this.
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DH764
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markmarples
Feb 14 2014, 10:46 PM
Cracking review jessica

looks better than those tornado things your dad makes
Im watching you Mr Marples :yes: :jest:

Now takes pride of place alongside the Zvezda Disney "Planes" kits she made .

Andy
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BGB
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Hello,
Well done nice Abrams !

Cheers
Boris
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jelly071
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Nice Tracky Thing. Or as your Dad calls them Targets. Never knew Revell did tanks as quick build kits
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nashorn
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Fantastic work Jessica. :thumb:

Rich.
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Eric2020
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Nice work :bow: :clap:
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DH764
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Jessica says thank you very much :thumb:

Andy
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