Hexamodel 1/20 sdh 223F SandStalker

[maschinenkrueger]

I couldn't help myself. I started assembly on the MG pedestal mount for the SandStalker. Assembly was very straight forward with very little clean up.

[deafpanzer]

That MG look fantastic... and it is even not metal!

[tobias5555]

Good work, as allways.

[maschinenkrueger]

I have been making a lot of progress but taking very few photos along the way. But here are some interesting ones if you have the kit and have been wondering about how to construct the frame antenna.

The antenna is two pieces of 1.5mm brass tube formed and soldered together. The seams are at the saw marks.


The shrapnel screens are very nice multi piece layered assemblies.


The solder fixture also had simple features to locate a #75 drill bit.



I could not believe it worked

[deafpanzer]

WOW! Brilliant work...

[maschinenkrueger]

Thanks.
It was all so I could do this.

Most pins are just temporary for now. Everything needs a cot of primer before assembly.












I hope to start taking decent photos again. For now, phone shots are going to have to do.

[TRM]

Bryan....that is some sick work there brotha!! Simply outstanding!!

[maschinenkrueger]

Thanks Todd.

[wbill76]

Nice work getting that frame antenna to go workable Brian, impressive!

[mrt51]

Now that's cool!

Terry

[maschinenkrueger]

Everything else just kinda pops into place. The antenna was the real technical hurdle. Glad it's out of the way.

[Leon]

Very impressive work on the antenna Brian! Looks great.

[maschinenkrueger]

Finally some decent shots of the current state of affairs.













Additional images can be found here: 223F SandStalker

[deafpanzer]

Looking great... excellent work on the engine too!

[John Everett]

Wow! Didn't know it had a full interior!

[maschinenkrueger]

Getting basic colors applied. Spent a good chunk of the three day weekend at the paint booth/garage bench.

Went for something a little more MaK inspired this time. Need to apply a green filter to the bottom color. It turned out lighter than I planned. Next are ID bands and markings.









This isn't even everything. I scaled back on the accessories.

[TRM]

Awesome stuff!! Great way to spend the long weekend!!

[Return_To_Kit_Form]

Beautiful work as always! What brand of paint is ypur poison these days?

Cheers,

Brett

[maschinenkrueger]

Thanks!

RTKF - I always airbrush Tamiya acrylics.

[John Everett]

Is this one done by the same company as the model you've just finished? Any leftover parts you could incorporate here?

I still can't believe this is resin. It's a whole other level compared to what we've come to expect from even very good resin companies.

[dupes]

Oooooh, nice! Like where this one is headed for sure.

[deafpanzer]

WHOA!! I really like the camo... it is perfect for this!

[maschinenkrueger]

John - Yes, same company. Hexamodel.com. This kit comes with more extras than the first one. I'll have plenty left over from this kit. The quality is as good as it gets for a "garage kit". The details are crisp, flash free and only an occasional pin hole bubble.

Thanks Dupes and Deafpanzer.

[maschinenkrueger]

Progress on the 223F. Stuff is painted. Weathering started.

[wbill76]

Let the fun begin!

[Leon]

Really looking fantastic!

[Wes]

Man that is sweet

[maschinenkrueger]

Thanks. I found some really nice nano LED sets to add to the interior. Tempted to add one for the head light but not sure if it is worth the hassle.

[maschinenkrueger]

Weathering is just about complete until ready to be installed on the base. Went with a darker dust finish on the lower sections to add some visual balance with the dark upper section.

[Leon]

Nice work on the dusting Bryan! Looking really great.