Gremlin56 Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 What's the problem? I think you're doing a great job on this. Thanks Francie, I am extremely happy with the result so far and have no inclination to change direction either but according to an Italian expert the weathering is ridiculous, overdone etc. He is also sure that I can do better if I try Really cheered me up. Appreciate the support though and a hell of a lot of other builders are supportive too so it can't all be wrong Very nice these munitions, later I like to see pictures of each type in detail, cheers mate Bless you Francis, thanks mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 That is some of the most impressive interior detailing work that I have seen. Some of it looks like looking at the real thing! Very well done Julian. Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 That is some of the most impressive interior detailing work that I have seen. Some of it looks like looking at the real thing! Very well done Julian. Kind regards, Stix Thank you Stix, much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 The insides are really looking great Gremlin Definitely a tight squeeze in there soon. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted May 16, 2016 Author Share Posted May 16, 2016 The insides are really looking great Gremlin Definitely a tight squeeze in there soon. Simon. Not an inch of space left over in here. Won't see much of the work inside when it's buttoned up either. I am skipping the spare Mg barrels too. No way they can be seen. Nice progress this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted May 18, 2016 Author Share Posted May 18, 2016 18/5 update: Small update, Gurtsacks fitted and painted, more Zim glued into position I like it Now where did all the interior detailing go to? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 Looking tasty Gremlin. As for the interior detailing, it`s there, we have seen it, you have pics of it. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted May 18, 2016 Author Share Posted May 18, 2016 Looking tasty Gremlin. As for the interior detailing, it`s there, we have seen it, you have pics of it. Simon. Thanks Simon, yes, it's still there 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted May 18, 2016 Share Posted May 18, 2016 You may only score 9/10 for accuracy but you score 12/10 for fun, keep up the grand job your doing there matey Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted May 19, 2016 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Everything is fitting together very well, incredible machine ..., cheers Julian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted May 19, 2016 Author Share Posted May 19, 2016 You may only score 9/10 for accuracy but you score 12/10 for fun, keep up the grand job your doing there matey Kev 9/10 for accuracy? Whoa, that's too accurate Kev, I could add a tartan whoopee cushion to the radio operator/gunners seat, (and yes I know, in real life in a parallel universe it was black artificial leather stuffed with horse hair), but I think I'll leave that because you will only see the seat cushion if you stuff your nose down the crew hatch Thanks mate, needed the reality check. Never realized so many old crew members of PzKpfw IV's were still alive and kicking, (well, not kicking but Face booking). Everything is fitting together very well, incredible machine ..., cheers Julian Thank you Francis, Trumpeter have done an excellent job on the fit. Very few problems encountered so far. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 20/5 update: Brake inspection hatches Zimmed and fitted. They are open-able so a small portion of the work can still be seen when the hull is sealed up: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJLR_1 Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Looking good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Better than nothing,cheers Julian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 Looking good! Thanks SLJR_1, appreciate the support on this build Better than nothing,cheers Julian Thanks Francis, seeing now how much will be visible it is even more amusing how some people get their panties all bunched up Can't imagine building can be much fun if you are that anal retentive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 Update #2 20/5: I have fitted the rubber shock breakers/ stop blocks because the Zimm needed a little bit of trimming to get them to fit properly. The fenders/mudguards have been fitted. Certainly adds to the size of the beast. Fit is still as tight as a gnat's posterior, compliments to Trumpie here. Time for a genuine Dutch beer: Grolsch Kanon :yahoo: 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt182 Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Looking really good Could the upper hull be left loose so you can easily view all the work you have done? Seems a shame to hide it all away! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 (edited) It's look big...,cheers Julian Edited May 20, 2016 by FrancisGL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 Looking really good Could the upper hull be left loose so you can easily view all the work you have done? Seems a shame to hide it all away! Hi Matt, thanks for taking a look at the IV. The information you supplied on the shell casings was a great help so thanks there as well. The upper hull joint would seem to be the only logical place to be able to split the build so that the interior details can be seen so I have that in mind. I have though, over the years become rather wary of the "positive advice" you can collect by not sticking to the beaten path. This is the Airfix 1/24th Typhoon I built a couple of years ago: The reactions I received on this build nearly had me giving up building. I'll take the IV step by step and see how it goes. I do appreciate your help and the visit to take a look here though 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 It's look big...,cheers Julian Believe me Francis, it is big. Big as in "my wife might consider a divorce due to this size of big" :fight: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Gremlin56, on 20 May 2016 - 7:08 PM, said:Believe me Francis, it is big. Big as in "my wife might consider a divorce due to this size of big" :fight: Not the first woman who can feel discomfort by such partner , playing it all day, watching their most intimate secrets .... lol, but ... it just model making,cheers Julian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 "Never heard of a wife complaining it was tooo big Gremlin" Still, it is impressive though FNAR. Simon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 Well, there is parking space and parking space so size can matter In this case it is the real estate required to place another model :analintruder: :analintruder: :analintruder: :analintruder: :analintruder: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 22/5 update: Shell bins and more shell bins: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctorgaz Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Very goog work!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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