Zugkraftwagen 1t (Sd.Kfz. 10) Demag Typ “D7”

[TRM]

Hello MSCers,

I thought I would toss this build up to share. I just finished a review on this little guy and decided I would keep going on the build!

Here is a link to the Review here on Armorama : Zugkraftwagen 1t (Sd.Kfz. 10) Demag Typ “D7” Please stop by and check it out!!

For starters here is the kit:

MPK-Modellbau's Zugkraftwagen 1t (Sd.Kfz. 10) Demag Typ “D7” in 1:72



This is a very nice kit, even better if you consider the scale. As I mention in the review (and with pictures) the kit is complete on on tree of sprue. So after reading through the instructions I decided to have at it....



The body/chassis cleaned up well. The fact that the transmission was molded to the one piece tub these to parts just fell together.



Next came the nose of the vehicle. Please note, this is where I messed up a bit. Like in normal building I tend to jump to other section of the build and back...this time this one got me a little. The windscreen/dashboard/firewall section was not put in when it was suppose to...per the instructions. LOL...that will teach me not to follow them!! I had glued the two step sides that are located just behind each front fender first, before placing the dashboard section. This obviously did not want to fit...luckily the two pieces I glued were still soft enough to pull back and install the Dash section...





With that out of the way, literally the bedsides, canopy, tools and interior parts just fell together!! This is one reason why I am really liking 1/72 scale more and more. There is not 800 tiny parts with complicated directions to slow up a build. I can then get to the fun part faster...painting!!

Here is how she stood by the time to review was ready....









OK, now that I am caught up on this I am progressing on the painting end of this project. I laid down some primer on this last night and will be moving forward on the painting off and on today!!




I plan on getting downstairs to shoot some paint today...in between normal chores!!

As always thanks for having a peek!!

[406 Silverado]

Nice work T. Man that is a small model....1/72 wow

[TRM]

Thanks Boss!! Thought I would never get into the Braille stuff, but after the last one and now this one, I am having some second thoughts!! The details they can add have come a long way!! Not mention these go together in now time!!! From start to ready for prime only a couple of hours!! You know that translated into shorter lead times in getting to the booth!!!

[eastrock]

cool nothing is impossible making braille now, parade tank in the future lol detail looks promising buddy, hope this is stuck in a tree if you remember the picture that I've posted a half track stuck in a tree

[bigjohn]

Looking good T!!! I'd try some small stuff, but I have a hard enough time trying to see the 1/35 scale stuff LOL

I think your addicted to paint fumes. Need us to intervene? ;D ;D ;D

[wing_nut]

I love It when someonme goes off the beaten path. Just don't get in the weeds

[TRM]

LOL...I do ER!!! Pretty small tree if I did!! Thanks btw!!

Hey BJ!! Thanks!! Yeah, my eye aren't what they were when I was 20 but still get by!! As for the paint fumes....There mine!!! I need em, I need em...don;t take em, please!!!

Almost missed you WN....Thanks!!! I will try and stay on track!!!

[wbill76]

Looking good so far T! The D7 isn't that big in 1/35 so seeing it done in 1/72 is neat!

[TRM]

Thanks Bill!! Not a big vehicle in 1:1 from what I see and read and yeah, a few details shy of the 1/35th version but still pretty nice for the size!!

[TRM]

Time for a quick one....as I stated I plan on moving on this one. I laid down a base coat using AK's Dunkelgrau Base.



Next came a dusting coat of Dunkelgrau Light over some of the panels.





I need to glue the wheels on this tiny guy and give the entire piece a nice wash using AK Blue Brown Wash...coming up soon.

Thanks again for checking up on me!!

[ogrejohn]

Looking good T ! Lots of nice detail in a small package.

[Deleted]

Hiya T, I think you're right, these 1/72 kits really are stating to give the larger scales a run for their money
Great job BTW

[TRM]

Dicky - Thank You!! They can look "clunky", nice wording!! Dragon has stepped up there game and now I have some respect for MPK- Modellbau!!

Hey John!! Thank you sir!! With any luck I can pick some of the details out in the weathering stages!!

Hi Steve...Thank you and you are correct!! The details are getting better and better and the price is low...comparably, not to mention the size...fits anywhere on your shelves!!! ;D

[wbill76]

And we have paint! Looking forward to the next update T, this one's flying together.

[TRM]

Thanks again Bill!! Yeah these little guys are a bit shake n bake!! I have the road wheels on and the tracks painted, next up is more assembly and I can start some weathering!! ;D

[eastrock]

this can be done in no time at all

[TRM]

Yeah, this might be a quick one!! Got some more done on it...hope to post some pics tomorrow at some point!!

[bullardino]

OMG, how do you handle such a tiny thing?

BTW, great job

[406 Silverado]

Good to see your still getting lots of bench time T. Looking sweet in the gray

[Thom]

T great looking build, glad to see you venturing into the more manly scale

Cheers,
Thom

[TRM]

Thanks Luigi!! LOL...with a lot of patience!! ;D

Thanks Boss!!! Grabbing the table when I can!!!

Thanks Chris!! You should have at it!! I had that last Pz III from Dragon and was really impressed with it!!!

Thanks Mark!! Can't really beat these new 1/72!! Working space, storage space....wallet space!!! Outweighing the eye pain at the moment!!

Thanks Thom!! LOL...manly scale??!! Let me know if you find a 1/144 panther.....I wanna try!!!

[bbd468]

Hey T.,

Been away few days so trying to catch up. Love the Demag man, its kinda the german hot rod half track to me. I have the Italeri 1/35 Demag. They just look cool and your looks great!

Gary

[deafpanzer]

Now I am lost... how many WIPs are you doing now? Another great build you got going!

[armorguy]

Great in its littleness !

[modelfreak72]

Hey T, Looks like you caught the 72bug! Nice quick little builds! Looking good bud!

[TRM]

Thanks Gary!! Yeah, like a little tracked hot rod!!

Thanks Andy!! Ummmmm. .......... _{7? maybe more!}

Thanks G!!

Thanks Pete!! Just a little bit of the bug so far!! ;D

[TRM]

OK....time for another update!!!

Utilizing my time well I guess I was able to get down stairs and some thing together and get a AK Brown Blue Wash down Along with some color on the seats, canopy and tools for starters...





I plan on finishing up the tools tonight and laying some dusting down as well! Not going crazy, just enough to let it look used a bit.

Thanks for stopping by and having a look see!!

[TRM]

Thank you Boo!!! LOL...Yeah, my eyes get a bit tired if I am doing too many tiny things for too long!!

[wbill76]

Detail work is bringing this one to life T, nice update.

[TRM]

Thank you Bill!!! Nearing the end on this one!! Got pulled away on another side project but will be back on this tomorrow afternoon and see where I end up!!