The scratchmod factory- 9-22-13 SdKfz 116 trailer and F2

[406 Silverado]

This won't be a full build and painting blog but I will show some progress pics here and there. I will be working on the JP ( members only category) build at the same time.

I'll be posting here and there some of the models hitting the bench this year in this one thread. They will not be full build blogs but just updates on what I'm doing. The Panther and JP are just two and there will be a few others hitting the bench this year.

I'll post the first few pics when there is actual progress to show. Right now it's wheels........and tons of them....Panthers and Tigers have LOTS of wheels.

[danb.]

I will be following this one Rob i have a soft spot for a Panther.

Dan B

[406 Silverado]

Thanks Dan. It's going to be a slow build.

[bullardino]

May 14, 2012 7:23:26 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

Thanks Dan. It's going to be a slow build.

So I'll take a comfy seat and wait

[spud]

lol like you go at any other speed ;D will be following along rob

[406 Silverado]

yep, slow and slower ;D

[wouter]

mmm, I'm always in for a Panther! And no full build ey? ;-/

That's a pitty, but lookin' forward to it anyway! ;D

Cheers

[armorguy]

I'm looking forward to it Rob. I know what you mean by a slow build, it's faster then a fast build of me ! Have fun fella !

[406 Silverado]

Been working on LOTS of wheels so no major progress worth showing yet.

[spud]

aww rob you know we love pics, Dont be why you know we wont laugh ;D

[406 Silverado]

I know spuddy, I too love pics, tells a lot even if it's the smallest progress. I still have lots of wheel to do. I'll pop some on the JP for a pic today.

[spud]

you striping the rubber from them?

[406 Silverado]

No Spud not from the Panther but did do some of the JP wheels that way. They will be for masters to cast burnt wheels. The Panther won't be burnt, just a rust bucket like the one I did a year or so ago......but better.

Will try to get some pics up today....I made it to step 5.....woohoo

[wouter]

some burnt wheels ey...will you be commercialising them Rob? Would be interesting me thinks!

Cheers

[406 Silverado]

Not by me Wout's. But if CW wants the masters and the molds they can go for it.

[406 Silverado]

A long overdue update with some pics for you. As you can see there are two kats on the bench sharing equal time...well almost.

This will be a rust bucket so work on the Panther is going very slow. I want to show some missing wheels so the axles/hubs need to be made up.

The JP is a burnt out wreck and the wheels for that are done as well.











To depict an abandoned tank, or rust bucket, attention to the small details is very important in order impart the correct 'look' of the tank. In the above pic you can see the one missing exhaust, and the other damaged. The one exhaust was carefully hollowed out and then bend up. An hour worth of work but it will pay off in the end.

Will try to get some of the smaller parts and details done, as well as some scratch work on the turret interior...enough to show there is something in there but not 100% of the parts and equipment normally found in the turret.

Stay tuned.

[spud]

taught you were gona use the point blank one on teh panther rob??? will be ordering Atak zimm and Tracks for my panther later on and some other bits

[406 Silverado]

Thanks jackwagon.

thanks for the comments fellas, Spud pm sent mucker

[bigjohn]

Nice work Rob, That panther looks like it's gonna be killer!!

[multicam]

Looking good Boss!

[bullardino]

Great update Rob

How did you hollow the exhaust? File, sandpaper or dremel?

[406 Silverado]

Thanks all for checking in and for the comments.
Also thanks to Spud for reminding me of the point blank turret...I have decided to go with that turret since it looks very cool and will save me time in deciding how to knock this tank out. Pics in a bit of the new set up.

OH yeah, the JP is standard Dragon kit while the Panther ia a CyberHobby kit and the point blank turret by Verlinden.

[spud]

Lol your welcome rob:D can't wait to see it painted up

[406 Silverado]

Me too Spud.

Here are a couple of images of the new Verlinden 'Point Blank" turret with Dragon kit parts added.





You can find a review of the Verlinden turret here.
modelerssocialclub.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=reviews&action=display&thread=1168

I will start to add some of the kits smaller detail parts and then start back on the JP.

As for thinning the exhaust I used different dremal grinding and cutting bits as well as half round needle files.I could have gone with some styrene tube but decided to stick with the kit part and add the damage to that.

[eastrock]

Looks cool, Boss!!!

[spud]

Very cool Rob it looks the part now with all the bits attached

[bigjohn]

Every time I see 67's pic, I feel the urge to smoke.

Nice work Rob. The panther looks good with that turret!

[406 Silverado]

LOLOLOL jackwagon ol boy you crack me up mate.

Thanks fellas for the kind words. Got most of the little parts on and will turn my attention to the JP.
jackwagon I do have a few more to hit the bench in the very near future. Gonna be doing a ton of wrecks and such in the next year or so. Got quite a few KV's and PZ IV's in the stash. Also have a few HT's I have some cool ideas for.

[TRM]

Nic...this is how you have been spending your time? LOL!!! Looks tops Boss!! Love the turret!! Bangin'!! Seeing the Big girls there is making me think now!!!! Must resist!!

[spud]

Are you going to build a load or wrecks rob before painting them?