Meng VsKfz 617 Minenraumer- DONE

[danb.]

Wow Rob that is a beauty i have just been reading the new AFV mag with Wilder's new raw steel Gwagen i thought that was impressive your raw steel is on another level keep up the fine work dude

Dan B

[406 Silverado]

Thanks Dan, will have to find that mag and article. I'll be up dating tonight stay tuned.

[wbill76]

Enjoying each set of pics Rob, keep the updates coming!

[bigjohn]

Looking forward to the update tonight boss. This looks ultra realistic!

[406 Silverado]

Bill, John and jackwagon. Thanks fellas, much appreciated as you know.

OK just a quick update before I get back to the bench. I thought I'd add a bit more color to the rear and make it more interesting. This area will get lots of oil and grease staining so the lighter color will work best in the end.


One shot before the paint.



After the paint was applied and the chipping done.





Back to the bench to try and get a bit more done.

[noname]

Looking great as is if you ask me. I really enjoy the rusty metal that still has the bare metal peaking through. Always a nice effect and a refreshing change from the all rusted out look we are seeing alot of these days.

[spud]

will you be painting just parts of it rob or all? or do we have to wait and see ;D

[406 Silverado]

Thanks Matt, yeah it's a good change from the all rust model.

Spud, just that part and the ones seen will get paint. Most of the model is raw steel.
Letting the wash on the rear thingie dry before going further.

[spud]

ah cool.

[406 Silverado]

Last update for today.

I added some washes and started the oil/grease weathering. This is the type of weathering that will be done on this ugly duck.





Thanks for looking and stay tuned for more. I think at this rate I may have it done by the time the show comes around

[spud]

wow rob this is fantastic, I think more people should send you models because your flying trough this and having a blast no doubt ;D

[TRM]

What a show my friend!! Sitting back and enjoying the show!!!

[eastrock]

Realistic, Boss Rob!!

[rm6239.]

Did I go to sleep for a couple of weeks and not hours?

Can't believe you got so much done in so little time.

Growing up on a farm, I've been around machinery all my life and I just have to say what you're creating here is exactly what I've seen on all types of machinery over the years.

Awesome will just have to do I reckon.

cheers

Rossco

[paulh.]

Absoloutely amazing Rob.
P

[406 Silverado]

Thanks fellas, much appreciated. Just having fun with this and no plan really.
Ross thanks bud, always good to hear it looks like the real thing. As for getting a lot done in little time, just keeping busy until it's show time.

[406 Silverado]

Was thinking, maybe mount this ugly duck on a small base what do you think !!!!??

[Biskup.]

I disagree with the small base.

Go for the big one ;D

[406 Silverado]

LOL....figured someone would say that. But what to add to a big base would be the question ?? Small is quick and easy.

[eastrock]

Gm for the small base with some mines on the front and
blasted terrain.

[406 Silverado]

you know I was thinking something like that....or some officers checking it out after some test runs. Deff will have dirt and muck thrown on the lower hull from the exploding mines.

[spud]

thats a cool idea.

hey rob how big is this thing?? can u do a quick comparison next to somit when u get a chance

[rondriaan]

Good progress on this beast but when you get started to paint this one? ;D

Its absolute amazing work what you show us

[406 Silverado]

LOL, she's got some paint Ron....LOL

Spud will do bro. Will get a fig or other tank for scale.

[Smudge]

Hi guys

Theres a good history here strangevehicles.greyfalcon.us/Alkett.htm

Smudge

[406 Silverado]

oh great, now you show me that link and pics....LOL....looks like I may have to get another kit.

[Biskup.]

You can also place it in the factory are with some additional plates laying around and some equipment etc. Figures could be looking at the how the thing looks after assembly or something like that

[406 Silverado]

I like that idea too.
I will have to check with james and see what he thinks.....it is his model afterall.

[gert.]

Hello Rob,
It is really a pleasure to see al the pics of this model!
I understand your opinion concerning the question that i asked.
You do a great job !!!

I def. have to go to the bench now and figure out how to paint raw steel !
There is some project i also want to paint this way.

Concerning the diorama,
I think a (small) base in a factory will do the best...
But this is only my opinion

Grtz,
G

[406 Silverado]

Thanks Gert.

yeah a small base is the best bet, plain and simple.

Raw steel is very easy, and fun to do. Just have to remember it's all in the layers.