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HobbyBoss T-40 Amphibious Tank

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It's still too cold to paint out in the garage so I started another kit to keep my bench occupied.

This is the Hobby Boss T-40 Amphibious Tank. I nice little kit. I replaced a few rivets that were either malformed, too faint, or erased with sanding. I wanted to build this OOB but have the Voyager PE set on order to replace the kit fenders since they are too thick.

The tracks have been the biggest issue. First they are super tiny and have three attachment points per link. They are indy link with no locating nubs so the only thing holding them in position was the glue. I had to stretch and pull to get the last links to join. I used 5-6 fewer links than what they called out in the instructions. Hopefully paint and dirt will deal with any track issues. Every time I use kit plastic tracks I remember why I prefer indy metal ones. ;)

The upper and lower hull has not been assembled yet so ignore the gap.

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I plan to paint it like this example. Note how the headlights are painted over too. Perfect since HB didn't include any clear parts. :lol:

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Very nice build Bryan! Love that winter scheme! :D

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Thanks Philipp.

Construction is done. I used the Voyager T-30 PE set to add the fenders and misc details. Took some decent photos this time.

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Size maters...

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Now I get it, the big one is a mobile garage for the small one with an unusual ventilation funnel at the front :P :lol:

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Mama bear is protecting her cub. :D
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Fun little kit.

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That's all? :shock: :lol:

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Nice work Bryan, that came together beautifully. Love the winter camo job :D
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The camo looks awesome Bryan! I suppose the net pattern is brush painted? :o :D
Really don't know why exactly but the T-40's sihoutte really causes my mind to bring up the whippet... :roll: :lol:

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