4,7cm PAK on R35 from Hobby Boss

[ceresvesta.]

Great progres Eddy, interior looking just superb....All the build actualy

[bbd468]

Very nice build Eddy, great job.

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Thanks guys, for your comment.
Another update now. I finally managed to get the wheels and tracks in place, that was a real pain in the *@ .
Also detailed the back plate. Now I have to paint the inside and close the hull before I can continue building







Eddy

[deafpanzer]

Tracks and wheels looking great! Sorry I have to ask... what did you make on the rear of the hull... still learning here. LOL

[wbill76]

I have this same kit in the stash so I'm curious about the suspension/tracks issue, was it just the nature of fitting them or did you run into a specific problem?

[Deleted]

nice work on the wheels & tracks they look good

[Deleted]

That cross on the back was on every photo I could find, but I don't know what it was.


The trouble with the running gear was that there are small mudguards above every wheel attached between the wheel supports, they are provided in the kit as photo etched parts, but the metal of it is quit thick and there are no lines engraved so for the right size it was to  difficult, I trimmed the sides of the parts down until they fitted between the supports, then filled the gaps with milliput. the second issue were the small return rollers, there supports are almost 1mm to short so the tracks didn't go between the wheel and the hull and they weren't aligned with the rest. I made small discs with punch and die from almost 1mm thick  and drilled them out so I could line them up with the other wheels. The tracks are provided in segments and almost 25 separate  links per side, they go together very well, but the tracks were a bit to short, not much but just enough to stick together, so I removed the idler wheel, closed the tracks firmly an attached the idler again so that the track fitted firmly round it. I don't know if anybody else had the same problems or perhaps I did something wrong

Today I started to paint the inside and used the hairspray technique for the initial weathering.





Thanks for looking

Eddy

[wbill76]

The 'cross' looks like it's a mount for the convoy lights since there aren't any other lights visible anywhere else on the vehicles. That's my best guess anyway. Appreciate the info on the suspension and tracks, will remember that when it comes time to build mine. Nice start to the interior!

[Deleted]

Thanks for thinking with me about that cross,

Today I added some color variation to the floor and side walls of the lower hull.

Before

and after



Eddy

PS. I just saw I am promoted to Full member, YEAH

[Deleted]

Interesting the details Eddy .

[remarc777]

Hi there Eddy,

Nice to see this kit here. You're doing a great job on the interior.

I haven't read the whole topic (sorry ...) but I want to ask you if you know about the doors on the side of the cabin. According to a friend of mine who is building the same kit the doors are placed wrong. They should not be opposite of each other, one should be a bit more to the front than the other. Sorry, can't really put a finger on it: I'm not building it and English is not my native language, but if you want to I can ask him where he got that info.

Nevertheless, I'm gonna follow this topic!

greetings, Richard.

[Deleted]

Welcome Richard, and your friend is right look at the first posting here.

Eddy

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I started weathering the inside



Eddy

[ceresvesta.]

Eddy, As always you are doing an awesome job.
What technique did you use for the color variation on the interior? I find it very effective and I was wondering if it was airbrushed or washed on.
Thanks.

[Deleted]

The color variation is faded out oil paint, undiluted oil paint in the corners and with a dry brush fading out in one direction until you are content with the result.

I almost finished the inside of the lower hull and the motor + transmission






Eddy

[ceresvesta.]

Thank you for the info Eddy. Superb update as usual. If I may ask again: How do you acheive this distressed metalic finish? It is very effective and I have failed numerous time trying to get there.

Thanks

[wbill76]

Very nice progress Eddy, got to love the look on that transmission.

[Deleted]

Nice n' filthy .

[Deleted]

super work that interior looks ace

[Deleted]

The metal look is the same as my other weathering method, a good base color and oils.

The inside and the ammo locker are finished







Eddy

[bullardino]

I had totally missed this little gem of yours, eddy. I'll be following

[armorguy]

Beautiful colors inside the tank ! Really great painting !

[ceresvesta.]

Following with great interest Eddy. Very good looking interior.

[detailfreak]

Very nice Eddy,just looking at it I can feel the heat from the engine and the mechanical whine of the transmission and all the smells associated with it.LOL

[bbd468]

Excellent work there Eddy, love the interior paint and weathering. The engine is awesome.

[wbill76]

Always amazes me how much could be packed into these tiny vehicles. Looking good Eddy!

[Deleted]

Now the built is ready, just the main components must come together after painting the interiors.
Many details are added out of the scrap box, the jack is detailed by drilling out the holder of the shaft and adding some PE.
the casting letters and numbers  are  Archer decals.








Thanks for following this

Eddy



 

[Marcel du Long]

Looking very good so far Eddy!

Cheers,
Marcel

[robbo]

Got to say mate, you've done a cracking job improving this kit, can't wait to see where it goes from here now

[bullardino]

Gotta agree, this is a beauty