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Good morning, Les! No worries at all-sometimes it can be a bit of a journey navigating through videos! I appreciate your patience and glad to hear you’re enjoying the build. Cutting out that circle was definitely a challenge, but I had a lot of fun with it, and I’m really happy with how the red primer turned out too. Stay tuned for the next update; it’s going to be exciting as we dive into the painting process! Best regards from here, and I hope you have a great day!

Thanks,man- glad to hear the effort is liked by somebody LOL - honestly if I included all the audio I would get demonetized lol. I think I only used the smoke grenade tubes, (which aren't that much of an improvement on the kits) a couple antenna and the Aber barrel- that's it.

hey there thank ! the corner posts will be seen being atttached in upcoming vids- they are notoriously fragile so they will go on near the end...the aftermarket antenna mounts may well be an improvement- I haven't seen them so..and ya- as I'm retired and on a fixed budget - gotta watch the costs. As well it enjoy the physical side of model building- that is, using the kit parts for the most part but do my own homemade mods. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for the kind words! I'm glad you're enjoying the journey with me. 😊 I really appreciate your suggestion about using electric guitar strings for the antennas; that's a fantastic idea! As for the *stabantenna*, They were typically made from copper tubing, and they have a constant taper from about 18-20mm at the base down to around 10mm at the tip. For a 1/35 scale model, that translates to roughly 0.51mm at the base and 0.29mm at the tip. Guitar strings in my humble view aren't appropriate if you are going for accuracy as the thickness is constant. I can’t wait to dive into the painting next-stay tuned for more updates!

Morning, Les! Thanks for the kind words! I appreciate your feedback on the build and the PE work. You're right about the interior details-sometimes they get hidden away, but I enjoy adding them for that extra touch of realism. Also the interior can add to ones knowledge base of what these things were made of . It’s all part of the fun! Best regards to you too, and I hope you're enjoying the modeling journey down under!

yes and the dead ends on process i did to myself didn't help lol

You know, I didn't think of that. I was just basically following the drawings in the instructions, but yeah, that may be a good reason.

Thanks for the suggestion! I’m familiar with Tamiya and Mr. Color metal primers - both are solid choices for prepping surfaces. But in my experience, everything tends to flake off eventually, so I’ve found it easier to stick with paints like Vallejo or other water-based acrylics. Their plasticity seems to work best for me with minimal issues. Appreciate the tip, though!"

@@JETScaleModels I'm suggesting using it to prime the pe only

@@SLICK-GLN Yup i'm hip but I don't like to use that stuff cheers! You will see in the future vids that its been resolved to my satisfaction!

Haha, I know exactly what you mean! These MiniArt kits can be a handful, that’s for sure. Tamiya kits are fantastic - I’ve built plenty over the years, starting with their Sd.Kfz. 8-ton back when it was a new release in the ’70s. I remember that one well! But maybe it’s just my build style that gets me into trouble with all the extra parts and detail.As for the burnishing fluid.... I guess you can tell how I feel about ever using that again lol

I’m sorry I don’t follow what you’re trying to say

Yeah, that was by pure accident, but it worked out great

You never know until you try and thank you very much

Hey man, glad you’re really liking the videos. Yeah I’m no expert by any means I’m just stumbling through this stuff. I have different sources mostly on the web. Also there’s an interesting thread on missing links that talks about it and one of the suggestions is that the power from below gets to the turret through the seat as in the Case of the panzer one, but in any case I would think it would be pretty impossible to actually build and or see that connection on this model kit because how do you get your fingers in there to attach everything if the turret is on the roof anyways, mostly just digging around here and there And guessing for the most part😅

Thank you so much! I really appreciate your kind words. I’m glad you found it informative-there’s a lot to learn about the equipment used by the Germans, and it’s great to hear that the details come through. But I am no expert so much I don’t know Thanks for watching!

Hey, glad you like it! I actually bought mine off Amazon-there are a few different stiffness options. They’re really useful for cleaning up solder work and great for smoothing out pebbly paint too. Definitely worth picking up if you can find one. Thanks for the feedback!

Haha, good call! I’ll have to check inside the Puma and see if it’s hiding in there. Wouldn’t be the first time a part went rogue! Appreciate the heads up!

Hi Les, Thanks so much for the kind words! Yeah, it’s always bittersweet when the interior detail gets sealed up, but that’s part of the fun. The two halves actually went together pretty well. The clamps and elastic bands were helpful to make sure eveything was always in contact. I appreciate you watching, and best regards to you in Australia from a Canuck! Take care, Jet

Watch the following vids and you’ll see all fits perfectly

Hi there! Thanks for watching and for your kind words, really glad you're enjoying the videos! The suspension on this kit doesn’t quite allow for turned wheels like the RFM kit-at least not out of the box. With a bit of modification, you might be able to get it there, though. As for comparing this build to the Stuart, I’d say the fit on this one is a bit trickier in some spots. The Stuart felt more straightforward overall, but both are rewarding builds in their own way. I get what you mean about the vision ports-would’ve been nice to have the open slats, but like you said, not a huge deal. I did not consider using magnets for this one It’s always an option for future builds, though! Thanks again for the support and great questions! Jet

Thanks for the positive feedback! The African Tiger I build is definitely on my list. I’ve been working on a few other projects recently, but I’ll be getting back to the Tiger soon. Stay tuned, and I appreciate your interest! Jet

@@jamesschrom317 yep it comes with both white and black racing stripes. I have to get back to this kit one of these days.

@@JETScaleModels Thanks for the reply! I'm gonna get it.

I believe so

Thanks, Les! Glad you're liking how the armoured car is coming along. Yeah, there's definitely a hefty PE count on this one, but it's all part of the fun. The engine was a tricky bit, but I'm happy with how it turned out. Appreciate the support, and I’ll have more updates coming soon. Best regards from across the pond! Jet

Thanks Jeff- hope all is well with you and miss your vids

Thanks for your feedback! I’m fully aware that *Elfenbein* refers to an ivory or pale creamy color, not white. If I said white in the video, that was a slip of the tongue-I've been building German armor model kits since the 1990s, so it’s definitely something I’m familiar with. If you check my earlier videos, you’ll see I do mention the correct interior color for German AFVs. But I appreciate your comment, and glad you enjoyed the video otherwise! Thanks for watching!

Thanks! Great tip with the plastic Q-tips! I’ll have to give that a try-sounds like an easy way to get custom-sized tubing. Appreciate the suggestion!

Hey Jeff, thanks so much! I'm really glad you're enjoying the details on the engine. It's always fun to add those extra touches. Appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment. Have a great day too! Cheers! -Jet

Sure! Here’s a friendly and professional reply: --- Hi @duanebarkakoti3999 Thanks so much for the suggestion! That sounds like a great approach, especially with how quickly the evergreen strip bonds using extra thin cement. I appreciate the tip on securing both ends-definitely a smooth solution compared to wrestling with wire on styrene. While I’ve had some success with the wire method, I’m always open to trying new techniques to improve the build process. I’ll keep this in mind for future projects! Thanks again, and happy modeling! Best regards, JET

I found the engine color in the kit's paint schedule. The Takom 250-1 sounds like a tough build-hang in there!

Thank you kindly

Thanks again Jeff!!

Hey there! Thanks so much for watching and for your kind words. I’m really glad to hear that you found the video informative, even if I wasn’t fully satisfied with it. As for the copper wire, I used 32-gauge-it’s thin enough to be flexible, but still holds its shape well for detailing. Big shoutout to your buddy Jeff Donahue for sending you my way! Hope you continue to enjoy the content. Stay tuned for more! Cheers, Jet

Cheers and welcome 🤗 I dont have any yet but hope to in the future

Thank you so much! I completely understand your hesitation with MiniArt kits-they can definitely be a bit daunting with all the tiny parts. But once you get into it, the level of detail is really rewarding. I'm glad the build has helped change your mind, and I appreciate you subscribing! There's more to come, so stay tuned! Cheers!

Unfortunately this video was pretty music heavy- lots of dead air to fill😅 Thank you so much for the generous offer and for supporting the channel! I really appreciate the feedback, and it’s great to know you enjoy the narration. I’ll definitely keep that in mind for future videos. Your support means a lot! Best, Jet

Yep I guess you missed it @around 24:08 pretty boring video so I don’t blame you 😅

Thank you so much! I’m glad you’re enjoying the series. It definitely takes a bit of patience (and a good magnifier doesn’t hurt either!). Appreciate your support and thanks for watching! More to come!