Beyond The Sprues
Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Land => Topic started by: Rod The Fixer on April 27, 2021, 10:35:50 PM
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Hi all,
I started to build this "old" Tamiya kit:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51121014919_75307b1345_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kToyGX)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
as usual a quick look inside the box:
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
To better detail the kit I'll try to use this aftermarket PE: Part P35-127 Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.L
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51142280498_4ae8236179_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kVgydS)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), su Flickr
and I would like to use this friulmodel track:
(https://friulmodel.hu/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/atl_04_mod_and.jpg) (https://friulmodel.hu/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/atl_04_mod_and.jpg)
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Nice simple Tamiya kit! Plus it doesn't have the old nasty electric motor gubbins' to deal with. 8)
Like? ??? You would LIKE to use Fruilmodel tracks? :-\
Been there. Done that. You is crazy, Brother Fixer! :o
OK, sure, they're better than the old rubber band tracks but almost anything is! Modelkasten (https://www.bnamodelworld.com/military-vehicles-tanks-tracks-wheels-modelkasten-mk-k-3?zenid=16cbf3e4a5a68e39bd999c7cff75ff4f) do styrene indy links that, at least, just glue together. :smiley:
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First steps ... lower hull
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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OK, sure, they're better than the old rubber band tracks but almost anything is!
At least if one ever gets a model kit of the Hanwha Defense AS21 Redback, rubber band tracks will be the way to go since that's what the real vehicle has ;):
(https://www.joint-forces.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Redback-IFV-6.jpg)
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I'm detailing the top of the hull...
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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Detailing Top hull ... terminated
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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Turret assembled
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51180438297_dc248f9df2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kYD8cX)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51181340508_6b6921e002_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kYHKpj)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
Cupola detailed...
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51182211610_bd9bd31370_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kYNdmj)
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
Rear hull modified ......
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51181913119_3caa98f86b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kYLFBV)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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You sure there's enough PE on that tiny tank? ??? ;)
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Nice simple Tamiya kit! Plus it doesn't have the old nasty electric motor gubbins' to deal with. 8)
Like? ??? You would LIKE to use Fruilmodel tracks? :-\
Been there. Done that. You is crazy, Brother Fixer! :o
OK, sure, they're better than the old rubber band tracks but almost anything is! Modelkasten (https://www.bnamodelworld.com/military-vehicles-tanks-tracks-wheels-modelkasten-mk-k-3?zenid=16cbf3e4a5a68e39bd999c7cff75ff4f) do styrene indy links that, at least, just glue together. :smiley:
Hi mate,
I made this tool, based on instruction published by producer, to make faster the Friulmodel Tracks assembling phase .. what do you think about it?
Any tip, as usual, is welcome ... :D
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51182873028_b93cfcac8a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kYRAY5)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
Cutting area:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51183738085_4a229ce354_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kYW37R)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
Assembling area:
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51183441199_b1c5c2affa_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kYUvS8)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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Looks like a good idea! I came up with something similar, using a steel ruler taped to the modelling mat. :smiley:
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Nice gadget.
I like Fruils.
This kit is viceless and look quite good out the box. With a bit of Aber/Eduard love even better. Just a bit, there is always stuff on those sets that replace stuff that does not need replacing or is a backward step like replacing a plastic hinge with a much flatter, more 2d version.
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I painted the model with a layer of Black Primer ...
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
After allowing the base color to dry, (and after dusting the light box ... 8) )
I gave the model a thin layer of paint, this time usinf Tamiya XF-60 - Dark Yellow ...
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51189577663_cb69ff9e74_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kZrY2e)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
Meanwhile I assembled the Friulmodel Track
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51190126764_85c914a130_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kZuMfu)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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:smiley: :smiley:
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Weathering ... Metallic layer
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51194152303_32bb14e492_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kZRpUk)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
... Dark washing ...
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51194708559_3e0a157ab3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kZUgfX)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51194708524_e4719abe62_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kZUgfm)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51194708494_572669d18d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2kZUgeQ)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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Looking good.
Your work here makes me think again of using the Panzer III as the basis of an Australian tank. Basic back story would be to have one captured and shipped back to australia for reverse engineering. End result would be slightly different but you get the idea.
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Moving along nicely! :smiley:
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... Desert Sand layer ...
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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Hi mates,
I think it is almost completed ...
As usual any tip to improve the model is welcome ...
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51203597252_105b67dc8b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m1FPyh)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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A great looking build, nice colors and fantastic weathering. :smiley: :smiley:
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Nice work Rod. Neat as a pin all around
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A great looking build, nice colors and fantastic weathering. :smiley: :smiley:
Nice work Rod. Neat as a pin all around
What these gentlemen said! 8) :smiley:
'Though maybe not "Neat as a pin", 'coz she's rather worn & dusty & gritty. ;)
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The vignette is ready ... I just have to add two figures... ;)
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51210749706_f802e41b16_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2m2jtJs)
by Rodolfo Masti (https://www.flickr.com/photos/rodthefixer/), on Flickr
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Oh, that is nice! The weathering is subtle - looks like this Panzer has only been in North Africa long enough to get dusty :smiley:
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Outstanding!
Always liked the look of the Panzer III but that is a superb rendition.