1/35 Tamiya kubelwagen

[kaktus]

Let this be a part of "let's finish some old projects" -project. 
Nothing too special what comes to building, only tires are changed to chained ones and a resin tarp. Also aftermarket decals will be used.







Everything primed.

[handiabled]

I like seeing shelf queens get finished. Bookmarked! Are you going to weather up this or just basically "git r done"

[moparmadness]

This’ll look great with the closed top.

[kaktus]

Feb 21, 2024 2:24:23 GMT -5 handiabled said:

I like seeing shelf queens get finished. Bookmarked! Are you going to weather up this or just basically "git r done"

It's a nice feeling to get some old boxes off from shelf. Or should I say to make room for new ones. 

I will definetly weather it, those chained wheels need some mud & snow. 

[kyledehart5]

Cool! Nice to see another shelf Queen come down.

[TOWGunner]

Good to get something off the shelf of shame, good for you.

[kaktus]

Thanks for the interest! 

Well.. not a single model without a problem.    Panzerart forgot to make windows in their tarp, althought this reference photo is in their product site. 

Making holes for windows isn't that bad, but thinning resin to look good around windows is. Some photos show those windows shut down with a canvas flap and that is also my solution.

[406 Silverado]

Feb 22, 2024 7:09:44 GMT -5 kaktus said:

Thanks for the interest! 

Well.. not a single model without a problem.    Panzerart forgot to make windows in their tarp, althought this reference photo is in their product site. 

Making holes for windows isn't that bad, but thinning resin to look good around windows is. Some photos show those windows shut down with a canvas flap and that is also my solution.

  LOL!! I feel your pain Jukka. Sometimes I just don't get how a manufacturer can put something on the box top or have reference shots that have certain things present and once the builder opens up the box........it's something totally different. AMT did this with their 1967 Mustang kit. 

The box top shows the car with Wide O Oval Firestone tires and the car has a slight forward rake giving it a more aggressive look. 



However, upon opening the box you'll find tires with the Firestone Super Sports tires with a a$$ low/ nose high stance??!! First of all, I've never even heard of Super Sports tires and secondly the lettering was totally oversize. I addressed the issue with AMT and got the correct tires but I had to do some fancy footwork to correct the stance. It'd be nice to put what's ON the box IN the box. lol. In short......I feel your pain Jukka but know that you'll prevail. 

[kaktus]

Feb 22, 2024 7:33:20 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

Feb 22, 2024 7:09:44 GMT -5 kaktus said:

Thanks for the interest! 

Well.. not a single model without a problem.    Panzerart forgot to make windows in their tarp, althought this reference photo is in their product site. 

Making holes for windows isn't that bad, but thinning resin to look good around windows is. Some photos show those windows shut down with a canvas flap and that is also my solution.

However, upon opening the box you'll find tires with the Firestone Super Sports tires with a a$$ low/ nose high stance??!! First of all, I've never even heard of Super Sports tires and secondly the lettering was totally oversize. I addressed the issue with AMT and got the correct tires but I had to do some fancy footwork to correct the stance. It'd be nice to put what's ON the box IN the box. lol. In short......I feel your pain Jukka but know that you'll prevail. 

OH, that stance looks totally wrong. Looks like some police springs and without engine.

This was quite an easy fix. Some green stuff and a little sculpting. Not perfect, but better than without.

[406 Silverado]

Feb 22, 2024 9:37:25 GMT -5 kaktus said:

Feb 22, 2024 7:33:20 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

However, upon opening the box you'll find tires with the Firestone Super Sports tires with a a$$ low/ nose high stance??!! First of all, I've never even heard of Super Sports tires and secondly the lettering was totally oversize. I addressed the issue with AMT and got the correct tires but I had to do some fancy footwork to correct the stance. It'd be nice to put what's ON the box IN the box. lol. In short......I feel your pain Jukka but know that you'll prevail. 

OH, that stance looks totally wrong. Looks like some police springs and without engine.

This was quite an easy fix. Some green stuff and a little sculpting. Not perfect, but better than without.

Good fix on that Jukka. Very nicely done!! 

[brandonk]

That detail is more than I was expecting from this kit. It looks great.

[kaktus]

Sprayed some paint.

[brandonk]

Yum !! Panzer grey. Lord Vader, your staff car is ready...

[lyle]

looking good!

[kyledehart5]

Excellent! Nice paint work

[TOWGunner]

Nice post shading. Very stylish.

[handiabled]

Great fix for the missing window. The shading of your paint work is wonderful

[kaktus]

Put the decals on and gave it a pin wash. Markings are from star decals and sadly those are the worst decals I've ever used. Almost like thin plastic, any softener couldn't affect those..   Had to stipple those multiple times with laquer thinner to get any effect. Hopefully I can hide out edges with weathering later.

[406 Silverado]

VERY convincing paint work on this Jukka!! Sorry to hear about the decals but it looks like you were able to get the issues resolved with them so far. Looking forward to seeing what you'll do next with this.

[moparmadness]

Just Looking at the photos, the decals don’t appear to have any thickness to them. You did a great job.

[kyledehart5]

Great work going on here. And despite the issues the decals look awesome.

[handiabled]

The markings look great to me! I'm really liking the weathered seats and paint job you put on this

[cheyenne]

Beautiful work man !!!