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Post by vindicareassassin on Dec 4, 2015 15:01:17 GMT -5
So, here is the start of my build log for my first foray into 1/48 scale.... I'm building a Mobelwagen Flakpanzer IV..... This one....  I managed to spend a couple of hours on it the other night and have got this far so far......   Its gone together surprisingly easily, but then it is a Tamiya kit and I'd expect nothing less from them. More to follow as ever..... ATB Sean |
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Post by TRM on Dec 4, 2015 15:06:25 GMT -5
LOL..not wasting any time on this one!! Looking great already!! Pop that gun together and you're off to the races!!  |
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Post by wbill76 on Dec 4, 2015 15:32:56 GMT -5
Off and running Sean! One thing for you to be aware of on these Mobelwagens potentially going off your current set of pics...the sides were held together in different positions using hooks that could be positioned at one of 3 different angles (fully flat, partially raised, fully raised for transport) but they couldn't stand alone on their own like you have the one currently. They just had simple hinges on their bases. Looking forward to seeing what you do with this one! I built the 1/35 version a while back but it's the ancient Tamiya kit vs. this little beauty in 1/48.  |
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Post by Deano on Dec 4, 2015 18:28:38 GMT -5
Super fast construction mate , take it you are having fun |
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Post by Leon on Dec 4, 2015 18:32:15 GMT -5
Looking really good Sean! |
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Post by vindicareassassin on Dec 4, 2015 18:59:34 GMT -5
Super fast construction mate , take it you are having fun Yes mate, sorta fun, but I don't feel as challenged as I do with the Braille scale stuff.... All a bit to 'simplified' for my liking in the bigger scales, feels like I'm just sticking stuff together randomly and then the next time I look up I've built a tank, not alot of thought process to it.... if that makes any sense  ..... Maybe I should of started on a really basic kit, where I had to scratch build loads of stuff to get it up to Tamiya standard!? To prove a point..... Took me a hour and a half to finish the chassis, assemble the gun shields and build the gun, it took me longer than that to scratch build the chassis plate, 2 chairs and snorkel cover on the Cromwell/Bofors kit bash .... Anyhoo..... Not sure I've been converted to this scale yet  So, build finished, paint in the near future....   ATB Sean |
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Post by vindicareassassin on Dec 4, 2015 19:03:23 GMT -5
Damn it!!
Just noticed in the pics the shells have been pushed over.... off to correct it before its to late!....
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 4, 2015 23:10:06 GMT -5
Looking real good!!!!! I didn't push the shell... somebody did but not me! |
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Post by 406 Silverado on Dec 5, 2015 7:55:45 GMT -5
Good old Tamiya shake and bake kits. Nice clean building Sean. Fun part is ahead....painting.
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Post by desertrat on Dec 6, 2015 13:49:36 GMT -5
good ol'tamiya, have you checked out HAULER, they do loadsa stuff for this scale, PE etc..
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Post by armorguy on Dec 7, 2015 1:40:45 GMT -5
Two days to build this beauty...stunning ! Can't wait to see some paint on it !
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Post by vindicareassassin on Dec 10, 2015 17:14:18 GMT -5
First paint is on..... Primer, pre-shade and pre-highlights and base colour.....   Camo.....   Going to leave this to dry for a couple of days now, then finish the base colours before the gloss coat. ATB Sean |
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Post by Leon on Dec 10, 2015 18:15:51 GMT -5
Paint is looking really good Sean! |
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Post by wbill76 on Dec 10, 2015 20:26:56 GMT -5
Always loved these 'swirly' patterns, you nailed it. Looking good!
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 10, 2015 21:27:24 GMT -5
Great work on the camo!
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Post by Deano on Dec 11, 2015 10:13:11 GMT -5
Uber nice camo job mate , looks spot on !
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Post by adt70hk on Dec 11, 2015 10:16:41 GMT -5
Sorry missed the update!! As usual, another amazing job!!
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Post by vindicareassassin on Dec 18, 2015 18:15:31 GMT -5
First round of weathering done. First coat of clear matt drying as I type this.    |
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Post by deafpanzer on Dec 19, 2015 11:22:40 GMT -5
Looking good!
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Post by dierk on Dec 19, 2015 12:51:44 GMT -5
it is indeed!
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Post by Leon on Dec 19, 2015 13:51:12 GMT -5
First round looks good Sean!
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Post by adt70hk on Dec 19, 2015 14:32:55 GMT -5
Sean
Yet again a great job!!
Andrew
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Post by vindicareassassin on Dec 19, 2015 16:17:01 GMT -5
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Post by Leon on Dec 19, 2015 16:48:15 GMT -5
Great finish Sean! Very nice work all around. |
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Post by desertrat on Dec 20, 2015 4:02:00 GMT -5
looks fantastic, nice chipping, and the mud on the running gear looks great, as for the matt coat, it looks fine from ere!!!!!
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..... Maybe I should of started on a really basic kit, where I had to scratch build loads of stuff to get it up to Tamiya standard!? 
...... Except I may give it another coat of matt clear, I'll wait and see what its like in a couple of days time.
