1/35 Trump Maz537G Heavy Hauler

[M1Carbine]

Hi all;

So being I joined with this already in progress here is the opening salvo of shots wich include most of the chassis, suspension and fiddly bits.











Here you get an idea of how big just the tractor portion of this beast is:








A Nice hefty pack of PE:










Chassis all primed up:


Suspension fiddly bits:




Completed, painted and a coat of future on it. For me future does three things, it preps for washes and decals, prevents the painted parts attracting dust like a magnet, and if you touch it and leave any finger prints they come off with a wipe and no mess:






Cab and bonnet primed....LOL...I forgot I had to add some PE to these:


More primed fiddlies:


Un primed fiddly..........lol




The engine bonnet was kind of warped. this poresented a problem for the PE that neded to be fitted at the rear. A simple styrene brace fixed that:


PE fitted to the rear:


Next the side adjustable vents were put into place. I made sure that they were pretty much open the same amount. I left some a hair off due to the fact that Russian equipment is used and abused but keeps on ticking:


I love Russian armor and support vehicles, these puppies are built TONKA tough.

More on the way gents.

Bob

[bullardino]

I too love russian armor, so I'll follow

Nice job, so far, very detailed kit too

[M1Carbine]

Luigi - Grazie il mio amico

[Deleted]

The MAZ has to be one of my favourite subjects great start, I'll tag along to the rest

[406 Silverado]

oh sweet. Been wanting to see that MAZ get blogged here sometime. Nice work Bob.

Reminds me, I still have that DANA to build....

[M1Carbine]

Steve - great to have you along buddy.

SM - thank bud, this is part 1, part 2 will obviously be what its haulin

DANA - man I want that kit, will have to add that to the Santa better get me list.

Bob

[406 Silverado]

Bob it's a very cool kit....with a big a$$ gun. That will be one that I'll do as a rust bucket. Lots of nice large flat panels for streaking.

[eastrock]

kits are getting bigger than bigger and braille getting details nowadays

[bbd468]

Hey Bob,

This is a sweet build - im in!!! Great start too!

Gary

[modelfreak72]

Coming along nicely Bob! Haven't seen one of these! I'm along of the ride!


Pete

[deafpanzer]

I swear I never have seen this kit before. Count me in of course! Looking good... nice PE work too! Another huge build... sounds like you are not worried about running out of space at your house. LOL

[wbill76]

Looks like a fun project (and massive!) Bob, will be following with interest.

[Deleted]

Hey Bob,good to see you've brought this big fella over here!!! ;D You've made a great start,on what is supposed to be a good kit!I think I've seen Mac MacConnell posting pics of how he's painting/weathering his somewhere...but I can't find the thread yet!

[`Boots`]

Great choice of kit Bob...............really liking the look of this so far buddy and a very nice clean and tidy start..............great work and keep her lit buddy ;D

A big welcome to MSC as well fella...............glad ya found us ;D

[reserve]

Great beginnigs on a whoppin huge build I see here

Regards,
Mark

[M1Carbine]

SM - cant wait to see you start that beast.

East - I agree 100%

Gary - glad to have you along mate.

Pete - glad to have you along as well my friend.

Wbill - So far a blast to build and indeed HUGE!

Chris - Had to bring a big one over for the first blog So far it is a good kit and no major issues. lot of mold seams but nothing major...............so far.......LOL. I saw Macs build as well but for the life of me I cannot remember where either.

Nemo - thanks mate. Way to open for me and no after market engine detail wither. So the fix will be to take out the ole trusty contour gauge and make a "curtain" from card stiock, paint it black and it will conceal the gaping hole. Ah yes, have already thought ahead but not saying anything, this blog is part 1, part 2 is whats going on the trailer

Boots - thanks my friend, I appreciate it and glad to be here.

Mark - thank you my friend.

Well ill have some shots up soon, short week at work with Thanksgiving coming up. I was happy to get a knock on the door form the post person with a delivery I have been waiting for. RODENs Kraz-214B arrived today and I have to say from what I have already seen in the box they have knocked it out of the park.

Bob

[maschinenkrueger]

What a monster.

[M1Carbine]

Nemo - LOL

Maschinenkruger - yes it is

Bob

[rondriaan]

Thats is a nice kit to build, have build such one some years ago only a litlle differend



Have fun with youre model

[multicam]

Nice work so far and a really cool vehicle, Bob! I'll be watching this one:)

[M1Carbine]

roundriaan - thanks busddy and your Maz looks awesome buddy

multi - thanks buddy, good to have you along for the ride.

More progress coming up. have the next three days off so most of it will be bench time.

Bob

[nemesis]

Excellent start Bob, you have to love these big Russian vehicles, they just so need to be built. Looking forward to your progress on this one.

Regards from the Swamp

Eth

[wing_nut]

That is going to take serious shelf space. Looks like it will be worth it though.

[M1Carbine]

Nemisis - thanks mate, appreciate it.

WingNut - shelf space....Pffft......more like freaking WALL SPACE............lol

Gents I have to apologize for the missing images. I stuck them in another folder in PB and well you see what happened......my bad.

Progress has been slow but got most of the chassis done and some weathering. most of the fiddly bits are on, dry brushing completed thus far. Im working on the cab and fitting the wheels. They dont seem to fit so the hubs have to be ground down a bit and this is going to take some time. here is what I have so far:















Tires and wheels are assembled, and the cab is almost completed. I have assorted fiddly bits drying in the booth now. hopefully an update soon. Sorry for not posting for a few but since the Holiday I ahve been run ragged by the wife going to freaking sales but non of that midnight madness crap. My PTSD and mall crowds dont mix. I tried last year and the Kimber almost got un-holstered.

More to come gents.

Bob

[deafpanzer]

Looking real good Bob!!! I hate mall crowds... you should have brought one of your bigger toys it should help you keep the crowd away. LOL

[nemesis]

Thats some nice painting Bob, the way you have done the "collar" trailer attachment point looks very realistic.

Regards from the Swamp

Eth

[M1Carbine]

DP - Thanks buddy, yeah my PTSD and crowds dont mix. I should ahve had the .44 Anaconda but it was to heavy to lug around all day......LOL

Eth - thanks mate, appreciate it.

Nemo - Thanks buddy, everything is beginning to take shape, almost time for the trailer.

more shortly gents.

Bob

[M1Carbine]

Gents;

sorry for the delay in postings. I have been sick for about a week now and I am finally feeling well enough to return to the bench. I have some shots up in a day or so.

Bob

[Deleted]

Sorry to hear you've been unwell buddy, glad you're now on the road to the bench

[deafpanzer]

Glad you are starting to feel better. I LOVE your cat avatar! LOL Maybe it is how the world will turn out on Dec 21st?