Hi Guy`s

Well after a few years in the making its finally cast. I just got the first batch of parts back from Graham...who has done an exceptional job of casting.. This is where i am after a few hours work cleaning up the parts and attaching them. I will hopefully find the time to finish the mock up in time for Telford. Many thanks to Charlie Pritchett, Nic Cortese, and Tim Roberts for there help along the way. Apologies for the rather poor pics, they were done in a rush due to time.





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Thanks for looking
Andy

may even get one myself...

I'm supposed to be saving money and focus on what I still need to build (stacks about 30-35 kits). I can't afford something this good man.

Honestly though: Great work. I understand this has been in the works for a while and the result is worth every agonizing, painstaking and rewarding minute.

Sincere congratulations.

Now get back to that T-62!

Cheers man

Benjamin

History is Cynical

Where can I buy that?

Andy-
man you must be on top of the world! This has been a long time coming- I hope it is the first of many from you.

The casting is beautiful- Congrats to you and Graham!

Steve

Gday Andy

Mate it looks fantastic, cant wait to get my hands on this one!

SD

www.schwerpunkt.com.au

Hi Andy,

looks very convincing! Nice parts from the T-expert! I love what I see!

Cheers
Lars

Hi Andy,
this is THE KIT that I want.....
Please let you know where and when we can buye it.

TIA
Cheers



pascal bausset

Andy,

Looking good mate, can't wait to see the boom shields on as well.

See you Saturday,

Olaf

When Andy gave me the parts to cast he handed over the complete boom shields i.e. with all four sides completed.

I had to break them down and will start to do the molds for them this weekend, the problem is that the parts are so fine that I will probably only have one shot at molding them. But I like a challenge !

Graham

Remember the friends, Andy!!
cheers
Ciro

Great looking stuff! Whose label will this be available from?

Which is me.

However Andy & I have yet to decide if this is to go commercial. At the moment I have cast up enough parts to only keep Andy happy and to supply those on his e-mail list.

Quite a few parts need to be broken down and simplified to enable commercial casting, so it is over to Andy himself for if, and when, he wants to remake his masters.

Please note though that he received yesterday three test casts of the turret with instructions on what to modify. Also, what you see photographed above is about a half of what has been mastered. There are lots more parts to this and Andy is rushing to finish it in time for the IPMS Nationals this weekend.

Graham

nice work

GD

Great job Andy.
DK

Dmitry Kiyatkin
Baltimore, Maryland
http://www.ww2models.com

Congrats on you and Graham producing this set. The cottage industry thrives with work like this. I definitely would love to do one of these.

Best of success with it and enjoy Telford.

Best,

Mike

Hey Andy,
this looks amazing!...casting is superb!.. an excellent job of this very much awaited variant!!
Nic

My dear Andy...first all, congratulations because finally your dreams come true, but I would like to say..our dremas come true if finally it is released under any brand.

I asume that something bad happened because you are not releasing this under Mig productions, and I guess Adam sent you back (the masters).

It is a big, big pain.!!!

Is funny to see the history of this master, because many of us have tried, but with not sucess. First me, second, Charlie Pritchet, Nick Cortese too (I think) and finally....YOU!!

When I saw the masters I was very happy. The look was perfect, and was only necesary to add a nice PE set for headlight covers and...of course, under my opinion, the sideshields. Specially to make the Burn out version, you know me

But anyway, I am happy to see that some one made a initial copy for you, and ...I hope see it painted by you.

Of course, my dream still the same: make a Type 69 II C some day, because is MY FAVORITE tank.

Very good work Andy, and was a great pleasure work with you in the begining. I only feel sorry because I was not at Mig Productions to make the final product.


We will stay in tocuh now. Remember that you must help me with my EGyptian T55...

Bye bye

MIG

I sure will see it built and painted by you.
I wish to see the "new" MIG....or the "old" one...with a 55 or his versions.Thank you for the years at Mig Production.
I wish you all the best.
Ciro

Dude, you NAILED it! I'm so happy to see this here. The casting quality is superb. Great job guys! Andy, you have a hot seller on your hands! I really look forward to seeing this tank painted by you, Miguel, and everyone else for that matter! Oh yeah, I'm looking forward to painting one myself too

You made my day man!

www.verlindenonline.com

Great to see this one finished Andy.

Looks great. I am sure that you will paint it equally well.

Always a pleasure.

ANPW

Hi Andy!
Great work!
One comment...drivers hatch must be w/o applique anti-radiation armor i think.

Hope this helps.

I/we appreciate all the fantastic response for this conversion... It has been a labour of love and hope to have it finished for Friday...Maybe see some of you there. As Graham mentioned this a small run of sets until we modify some of the parts.
Mig i hope you find enjoyment in the hobby again, i am sure your methods have inspired most modellers at some point.
Taras, here is a pic of the Baumholder Type 69... it has the same drivers hatch as the Tamiya one i fitted to the model?



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Thanks again to all of you
All the best
Andy

that was my mistake
This is drivers hatch w anti radiation armor



All the best!

Hi Andy,

It's not getting me quite as excited as the other guys! Ah maybe the modern bug will bite again one day....

Seriously though, I can see it's a beautiful piece of work, some real finesse with your scratchbuilding, particularly those skirts. Graham's casting is none too shabby either.

Look forward to seeing you at the weekend mate,

All the best,

Darren.

Please make these available.

Roy

Beautiful castings and an unusual subject matter.

Cheers,

Christophe

I love it, seeing the T-story is going on. Cool subject, as ever, with really looking fantastic parts. Clean build and good fit over all. I'm very eager what you doing here this time !?

best regards

Erik

I should have worn diapers before I opened this becuase I just Sh%$t myself!


Fatastic work my friend-

As always-

JD

Thank you, I like it a lot.
Good to meet you again today.
Best Wishes
Tim

Best Wishes
Tim Roberts

I know this isnt the right place...but if anyone would like a set please contact me or Graham by e-mail.Its a first come first served basis at the moment. Hopefully around 30 sets will be available at first.

Cheers
Andy