TomN
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Post by TomN on Sept 1, 2014 15:11:24 GMT -5
Hi Guys, This is the Tamiya Schwimmwagen in 1/35 scale. Great little kit, but I can't leave well enough alone, so I'm adding Aber PE, DEF off road tires and a figure from Evolution. Also using the canvas cover update from Mantis.  Started with the front axle.  Boy, these Aber steering linkages sure are easy to put together!      Looking back, this probably wasn't necesarry, but I wanted to turn the wheels to right. I added pins to the front wheels for a more positve attachment point.  Early mockup, with wheels dry fitted.  Since it would be hard to get inside to paint the interior, I built it in sub-assemblies.   Nice PE screen in the back...that no one will ever see!  Little tiny dashboard..     More work on the interior, I found that I had to make the grey color pretty light, to keep the interior from looking like a giant black hole.  Masking, to paint the cross bar.  More masking!!! The reason for this is I had already weathered the interior and didn't want overspray.  Detailing the...hood? bonnet?...whatever it is... What you don't see is there is actually a piece of brass rod soldered to the little bracket that holds the belt that holds the propeller up. It runs through the hood, is bent and held in place with a blob of Apoxie. I knew it would be a struggle to install that belt and didn't want it to keep popping off.  And here I am struggling with that belt...Ain't gonna work, I ended up using lead foil with a PE buckle glued to it.  More masking, nice little stencil included in the Aber set. The Tamiya decal sheet includes this, but only in black, I thought white on grey would look better.  Came out pretty good, I was worried though...  And here it is, ready for paint. Most of the resin bits and some other doodads are only dry fitted.   There's the lead foil strap, I really like it.    Hope to give it some more paint this afternoon, thanks for looking!!! Comments, questions, critiques and heavy sarcasm most welcome! Tom |
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Post by TRM on Sept 1, 2014 15:18:43 GMT -5
Nice looking haul of goodies there Tom! Made some great progress too!!
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Post by richardcraig on Sept 1, 2014 17:09:34 GMT -5
Very nice job on the PE .. Who makes the windshield cover and the canvas top??? They look great...If I were to make one comment ... (And I'm sure it could happen especially in the GD Division )it is the winter uniform of the figure is more commonly known as an SS anorak ,but I'm sure someone will have a picture to prove me wrong...lol
Keep up the awesome work !
Rick
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Post by wbill76 on Sept 1, 2014 19:50:30 GMT -5
Pretty nice work so far on the Schwimmer there Tom, looking forward to more on this one. That stencil marking in particular came out fabulous.
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Post by Leon on Sept 1, 2014 20:32:17 GMT -5
All of the above Tom.Looking really good.
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TomN
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Post by TomN on Sept 2, 2014 10:41:50 GMT -5
Thanks Guys!
Hey Rick Thank you, the cover and top are from Mantis. I couldn't find them anywhere so ended up ordering direct.
I'm afraid research is my weak point, can never get straight which unit, division was what where...etc.
I've ordered some SS markings from Archer, I'm thinking this will be a Kharkov vehicle.
Any suggestions as to which unit would be most appreciated!
Thanks again, Tom |
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Post by tobias5555 on Sept 2, 2014 13:34:56 GMT -5
Really great work so far.
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Post by TomN on Sept 2, 2014 18:36:10 GMT -5
Thank you Tobias, I'm glad you like it.
Tom
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Post by richardcraig on Sept 2, 2014 19:21:56 GMT -5
Hi Tom ...All three of the Big SS divisions were at Kharkov.(1st,2nd and 3rd)... I have seen pictures of schwims with the 1st ss division for sure.
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Post by TomN on Sept 2, 2014 19:37:09 GMT -5
Thanks Rick!
I think I'll go with that, just planning a small dio with a few other figures.
Tom
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Post by deafpanzer on Sept 2, 2014 22:56:43 GMT -5
B-R-I-L-L-I-A-N-T work!!!
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Post by TomN on Sept 3, 2014 21:51:41 GMT -5
Hey thanks Andy!
Stayed tuned, hope to have more paint on soon.
Tom
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Post by TomN on Sept 22, 2014 17:23:15 GMT -5
Hi Guys Got some painting done, but not before some very tedious masking:  And paint:    The DEF Models wheels come with some handy masks, they almost fit. No matter though, they worked great!  I've started the weathering, and am at the stage where you go "Ah crap, I just ruined the whole thing"...hopefully not... Comments, critiques and questions most welcome. Tom Oh and just had to add this: www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lXV3p_c5PU |
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Post by wbill76 on Sept 22, 2014 17:59:00 GMT -5
Very nice work on the masking and painting Tom, well worth it with all that detail and finish!
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Post by Leon on Sept 22, 2014 18:02:04 GMT -5
Great job on the paint Tom.  |
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Post by dupes on Sept 22, 2014 18:18:25 GMT -5
Wow, talk about some masking! Looks good, though.  |
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Post by TomN on Sept 23, 2014 16:34:30 GMT -5
Thanks guys! I thought this would be a quick little project, but it never seems to work out that way.
Tom
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Post by pantherf on Sept 23, 2014 18:30:55 GMT -5
Aahhh, the Schwimmwagen Type 166 is truly one of the rarest and most desirable Vintage VWs on the PLANET! And besides our own JEEP is my favorite! Please keep us updated on your awesome build here so I can get some good tips and ideas! Jeff |
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Post by TomN on Sept 23, 2014 22:20:34 GMT -5
Will do Jeff, thanks!
Tom
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Post by deafpanzer on Sept 24, 2014 22:46:33 GMT -5
I am with the guys... it is looking real good!
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Post by pantherf on Sept 25, 2014 6:49:48 GMT -5
I have the Eduard 1/16 kit and want to do it up right, so PLEASE... HELP ME OUT! (just kiddin') Right now I'm looking for a RC donor and must figure out if I can just do a body drop, or cut it up and retro fit the tub. 4WD makes this all even more difficult as the WB is the tough task. So let's see more when you get the chance! I think I'm going to get a book on it to help even more.  Jeff |
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Post by TomN on Sept 25, 2014 18:30:34 GMT -5
Hey Jeff Sorry, I'm not much of an expert on Schwimmwagens, mostly I used this site for reference: schwimmwagen.co.uk/Sounds like a cool project, are you going to make it amphibious? Tom |
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Post by Rick on Oct 1, 2014 13:34:11 GMT -5
Fantastic work Tom. Superb detail. This kit is tiny which makes the results all the more great. Well done!
Rick
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Post by TomN on Oct 9, 2014 23:25:57 GMT -5
Fantastic work Tom. Superb detail. This kit is tiny which makes the results all the more great. Well done! Rick Thanks Rick! Sorry I didn't see this earlier. Tom |
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Post by TomN on Oct 9, 2014 23:26:11 GMT -5
Hi Guys Just a quick update, I wanted to add some stuff to the backseat of my schwimmwagen, so I made a blanket out of Kneadatite and stuck a couple things under it, helmet and mask cannister...  Now...how to paint it Tom |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 10, 2014 0:09:02 GMT -5
Squeezing a lot of detail into this one .
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Post by wbill76 on Oct 10, 2014 12:53:04 GMT -5
Nice little stowage addition to the back seat area Tom. No help on the painting dilemma unfortunately!  |
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Post by bigjohn on Oct 10, 2014 17:14:13 GMT -5
Nice!!!!
Gonna have this ready for the show in the morning???
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Post by TomN on Oct 10, 2014 20:23:19 GMT -5
Thanks guys! Nice!!!! Gonna have this ready for the show in the morning??? Hey John It's looking like a definite...not a chance! See ya tomorrow. Tom |
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Post by tommy1drop on Oct 11, 2014 2:01:00 GMT -5
Nice build Tom, looking forward to seeing more.
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