BA-64-3SKh, Gobi desert, May 1947.

[jsteinman]

Ok happy campers, up next is a Vision models kit of the BA-64 with tracks and skis. This is a prototype vehicle, and as far as I know only two were built. If I can find some spare parts I will add an interesting twist.





Some minimal progress and gripes. Kit isn't bad, but the track/running gear assembly is pretty lame, I am going to have to replace all the upper cross members with plastruct, then there is the missing engine, of which at least the oil pan and starter will be visible, and the bottom of the radiator as well. I have filled the LARGE location gaps for the fenders and the front duel spring detents on the frame.











Sorry for the shitty iPhone photos, I shall do better when I figure out how to reset up my camera. It sat so long, that it lost all its settings...

[dierk]

I'll be watching with interest!
Yeah, unfortunately the Vision/Miniart kit is not the best in the world, but with a bit of TLC it can be made presentable.

[chromdome35]

I'm looking forward to following along on this!

Looks like a great and very interesting subject.

[deafpanzer]

Great start... perfect timing we got first snow few days ago! Good start by the way!

[jsteinman]

I have decided to convert it to a personal carry type, so sans the turret. I will be adding a cover over the top, so I do not have to build an interior, or change the opening size.

The engine is a 6 cyl from an old Ital opel blitz that I cut down to 4 cyl, not exact, but close enough to be hidden.

The pics:

[Leon]

Nice start on the conversion John! Looking good so far.

[jsteinman]

Slow, but moar progress:









The ties downs are not in final position, but they are close.

[Leon]

WOW...This is looking good John!

[dierk]

Loving the tarp!
BTW, Minor do a PE set for this kit.

[deafpanzer]

The tarp cover looks GREAT!

[jsteinman]

Thanks guys! hopefully i will get some more bench time and add some updates!

[jsteinman]

Bit more work on the cover.

[TRM]

Outstanding detail popping on this John! Enjoy the Christmas build time!

[panzerjager2]

Really nice work on that tarp......can't wait to see more

[406 Silverado]

Sweet.... Nice work on the tarp, very convincing.

[jsteinman]

Thanks guys, just a get back my sea legs kinda project.  I have really started to veer off into imagination land with this. This model had really only made it to testing stage, and never had a personnel carrier version, but what the heck. Since I am in uncharted waters here, I decided to add the front fenders (instructions and photo evidence say to leave em off, but I like em better), as I am probably going to be adding wheels with chains instead of the skis...

[chromdome35]

Wow, I love what you are doing.

For the handhold by the back door...it looks like you flattened the brass wire? If so, did you just use pliers to do that?

What did you use to make that great tarp?

[jsteinman]

Dec 24, 2016 13:58:08 GMT -5 chromdome35 said:

Wow, I love what you are doing.

For the handhold by the back door...it looks like you flattened the brass wire? If so, did you just use pliers to do that?

What did you use to make that great tarp?

Thanks!

Pretty much, that and some clean up with a file.  As you may not know I am an orthodontist by trade and have access to some neat pliers.  The tarp is made from AVES apoxy sculpt.

[Leon]

Nice work on the straps John! This is coming along nicely.

[jsteinman]

More progress. Left rear fender is done, right is about 1/2 way. I think I like the wheels better than front skis

[TRM]

The wheels do look nice! Well don so far John!

[deafpanzer]

Looking real good!

[Leon]

Have to agree with you on the wheels John! They do look better.

[adt70hk]

John

Looking really good there!!

Andrew

[wbill76]

The wheels certainly have more to offer in the details department but either way would 'fit' depending on the scene you've got planned for it I suppose. Looking good John.

[jsteinman]

We have paint! My first go round with the black and white technique.

[deafpanzer]

Looking that way it will deliver you a great result next...

[jsteinman]

I have masked off the tarp, and applied color thinned with the "Transparator".

[Leon]

Tarp looks good John!

[panzerjager2]