Shermaniac Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 (edited) Recently re-released, this will be my Build Just picked it up today at ModelKraft 2016 in Milton Keynes More tomorrow Edited April 24, 2016 by Shermaniac 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Ooooooo lovely! Looking forward to seeing this take shape. Regards Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Just be careful of the headlight guards, my attempt at cutting them out destroyed them. The later boxings came with PE guards as they were almost impossible to cut off the sprue with them breaking. Looking forward to seeing this one being build, my kit is still half finished in the box Dan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAG058 Posted April 25, 2016 Share Posted April 25, 2016 I very nearly bought this model for the GB. I have a bit of a soft spot for Armoured Recovery Vehicles. I will be following this one all the way. Are you modelling it as a Bundeswehr vehicle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shermaniac Posted April 25, 2016 Author Share Posted April 25, 2016 Ooooooo lovely! Looking forward to seeing this take shape. Regards Steve Me too! Just be careful of the headlight guards, my attempt at cutting them out destroyed them. The later boxings came with PE guards as they were almost impossible to cut off the sprue with them breaking. Looking forward to seeing this one being build, my kit is still half finished in the box Dan I've done one of these before Dads so it shouldn't be too much of a surprise and hopefully will use the AFV Club M48 Indy set on it (if I can find it) I very nearly bought this model for the GB. I have a bit of a soft spot for Armoured Recovery Vehicles. I will be following this one all the way. Are you modelling it as a Bundeswehr vehicle? I was shopping specifically for this GB project and the MK Show was very much a 1980's desert for kits. I found this one on Nigel Savages stand (Parabellum) and couldn't resist! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Oh this is something slightly different. Should be good Cliff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smuts Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 no paint yet??????????????????????? Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shermaniac Posted April 26, 2016 Author Share Posted April 26, 2016 Here we go then! Previously released some 25 or so years ago this splendid model (it was back then) is still a fairly crisp mould.But, many parts do have quite a bit of flash plastic to clean up and half my time this evening has gone to this task.There has also been some mold drifting with some elements (the Jib) being off-register and needing serious clean-up. Considering the age of this kit there are 2 large parts, 6 sprues a PE fret, one of poly-caps and a length of cord Just the 2 main top and bottom parts here and Yes, they do still fit together The main suspension is installed on both sides - every part needed some clean-up Quite a bit of fettling on this rear section and the bands are to ensure it dries squarely Cleaning up the Jib has taken almost a complete hour but I think I've cracked it No breakages so-far Next Time: More Jib works 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smuts Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Nice start mate Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoftScience Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 A very unique project. I'll be following this closely. The jib cleans up well. Does the kit come with parts for the mechanical components or just the framework? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shermaniac Posted April 27, 2016 Author Share Posted April 27, 2016 A very unique project. I'll be following this closely. The jib cleans up well. Does the kit come with parts for the mechanical components or just the framework? There are no internal components except an anchor point for the cables. There is an interior set available, not sure if it was by Hobby Fan or Legend but, I will not be using them. This is an OTB build for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shermaniac Posted April 28, 2016 Author Share Posted April 28, 2016 And for tonights delight Jib mounted, Spade temporarily attached, Hausers threaded (I have a knot in the thin one where I cut it by mistake!) Started adding the fittings: Jib Lock, Acetylene Bottle, Spare Drive Sprocket, Anchor Blocks etc Doesn't look like he's done much does it? You're right, it doesn't but, there's lots of knit-picking clean-up! Next Time: More of the same I'm afraid 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shermaniac Posted April 29, 2016 Author Share Posted April 29, 2016 All buttoned-up! Most of the rear fittings are now attached, just the parts that need painting before fitting are next I've now started on the forward fittings having glued the glacis plate in place. Still plenty to do here yet Upper & Lower Hull all buttoned-up and heavily clamped to ensure a secure bond - there are no locating pins for this bit! Almost ready for paint Next Time: Front fittings and Accessories 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Ohhh, never seen one of these built before. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted April 29, 2016 Share Posted April 29, 2016 Are we taking bets on how many of those foot-rungs will still be in place on the jib at the end of the build? Must have been a real challenge to tidy up, Shermaniac. Nicely done Cliff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Col. Posted April 30, 2016 Share Posted April 30, 2016 Tidy work getting all those parts cleaned up. Good to see such an unusual but important subject getting attention. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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