Madhatter Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Greetings everyone Well, the moment we've all been waiting for - well, I have anyway - it's finally finished! Yes, after what, 9 months or so, it's over. The cursing, swearing, long nights and multiple painting sessions have accrued to this. I hope it's been worth your time. As I said right from the start, this is my very first engine I have ever built and most likely my last. I am really happy with how it's turned out overall and IMO; it’s my best work to date. It still needs figures but they'll come along when it's time to build the dio I have in mind for it. For the moment though, I used the kit supplied base but added my own ballast to it and some greenery for interest. I had a b***h of a time getting the rails to sit on the ties and in some cases, it didn't. This is my own fault for adding the ballast before I inserted the sleepers. On the K5, I'll do it in reverse and add the sleepers before the ballast. The 2cm flakvierling gun on the back of the tender is quite an intricate model really. I probably should weather it, but I like the contrast it gives the engine. The original back story I had in mind is the engine had just come back from the front (which explains the dirtiness of it) and has gone to pick up the K5. As added support, a new flak gun was placed on the tender. Once the dio is all done, I'll add small things to it like chains etc. to give it some more interesting things to look at So, before I start loading the pics, a quick rundown of the AM parts that went into this - this list isn't very big LZ models resin detail set Eduard "Big Ed" PE Set4 Ballast and grass A lot of time spent filling in ejector pins and mold shift marks This is not a kit for a beginner! On more than one occasion, it almost ended up in the drawer of doom but I persevered and it's now done Thanks to all those who watched my WIP and especially to those who assisted me with technical stuff. Enough waffling, here's the pics: Well, that's it for now. I'll start a new WIP of the K5 hopefully tonight. Thanks again for looking Kind regards Simon 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knaupel Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 brilliant work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy1drop Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Excellent build and finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 FANTASTIC - YOU MUST HAVE A BIG SHELF SPACE TO SHOW THIS ONE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foghorn Leghorn Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Magnificent, great WIP as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted November 18, 2014 Author Share Posted November 18, 2014 thanks guys Also, it's good to know the WIP was OK - I was getting a bit worried there thinking people might be getting bored with it. Hopefully, the K5 generates as much interest Cheers MH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 superb work, looks fantastic!!!! great job on the paint and finish looks flawless! really do like it very nice build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carius Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Impressive work. I like that a lot. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Superb build and perfect photographed ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Chuffing brilliant job. BIG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Splendid engine sir. Ozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caution Wake Turbulence Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Cracking job! I reckon you should do one of these next. What's you modelling budget like? Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Very very nice! FF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 Brilliant,build and finish, followed your wip and you would have to see it in the flesh to appreciate all the detail you've put in there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted November 19, 2014 Author Share Posted November 19, 2014 thank you very much everyone for your coments - it's hugely apreciated Cracking job! I reckon you should do one of these next. What's you modelling budget like? Andrew that's actually considerably cheaper than elsewhere I've seen it. I almost bought the 72nd scale one but chickened out. The budget may extend to the 35th version but the display section certainly dosn't!. I've seen one of these all built up and man - it's way to big and complex for me Cool idea though - maybe if I build my own 1/1 warehouse.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnW Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Hello Si It took me a while to work out how to find your topic but here I am I am very impressed with how far your model making has come since you were younger. Your patience has increased substantially and it shows. I hope Patrick follows in your footsteps This is a wonderful model and I hope you are as proud of this It is a shame I am too old now to make something with you but I will enjoy the fruits of your labor Keep up the good work Dad 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madhatter Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 Thanks Dad. I'm slightly red right now! not used to this public show of family expressions I also hope that Paddy gets into modelling to. He's definitely showing an interest Thanks for your support over the years, it means a lot Si Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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