Mark Hoffmanly Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 I have had this beast on my bench for months now and I have been taking pictures of the progression I have been making on it. The only problem is that I haven't uploaded them so I have over 100 pictures that need to be shared. I have been doing my best to make the tank as historically accurate as possible thanks to the book. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soeren Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 That is amazing detail in that kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Hoffmanly Posted October 31, 2017 Author Share Posted October 31, 2017 It took many many many hours and a lot of bending over the dest to achieve the detail seen, but there are still many more hours needed to be invested into this kit before it starts to shape up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted October 31, 2017 Share Posted October 31, 2017 Hi Mark I just noticed you drilled out the holes in the battery box covers. I did too and after painting and gluing them in place I thought why didn't I add screens or mesh inside the holes to keep stuff from falling in on top of the batteries. Too late for me but if you haven't glued the covers on you might want to try that. Drop a wrench, short out the battery and burn the tank down, all in a day's adventures. BTW what is the long box for to the right of the turret traversing gearbox ? That's MIA in the kit. Lloyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Hoffmanly Posted November 1, 2017 Author Share Posted November 1, 2017 Hi lloyd. Ill definitely look into puting mesh over the batteries, and the long box next to the turret traversing gearbox is actually a place for all tye misc tools that would be needed for quick access to parts of the tank, if im not mistaken. And i also noticed that it was missing right off the bat, because right before I started this beast I built 2 Takom King tigers and they both had the tool box. So this is one of many “mistakes” made by trumpeter in this kit. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blaubar Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Pretty nice build there with all your extra detailing! A pleasure to read through it an looking at your photos. Keep it up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Oh dear, another master at work. I'll be slipping a disc again with all the bowing. Rearguards, Badder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Hoffmanly Posted November 1, 2017 Author Share Posted November 1, 2017 Thanks, Blaubar Many more small wires to add to the model, and many more headaches. In the long run, it will be worth it. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 2 hours ago, Mark Hoffmanly said: Thanks, Blaubar Many more small wires to add to the model, and many more headaches. In the long run, it will be worth it. Mark Hi Mark, I have progressive nerve damage in my hands and feet, so unfortunately I doubt I'll ever be able to match your super-detailing. Obviously I don't use my feet to make models, but you know what I mean. I am always envious of people like yourself who are not only capable of such detailing, but can also be bothered to do it, especially with the internals which usually get hidden away. So, how do you intend to display this work of art? Rearguards, Badder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Hoffmanly Posted November 1, 2017 Author Share Posted November 1, 2017 Sorry to hear about that, but my plan for displaying the tank and all of its interior and detail is leaving the upper hull unglued so that I can slip it on and off when the time arises, and for the turret, I had cut off the turret roof to allow easy access to the interior of the turret and some of the turret basket. But for the most part you will only be able to see the exterior of the tank in the display case unless I chose otherwise. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcoat2966 Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 Top notch........looking forward to seeing the end result Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Awesome job until now!!!, When finished with this level of detail, it will be a museum piece ... Cheers Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Hoffmanly Posted November 6, 2017 Author Share Posted November 6, 2017 On 11/4/2017 at 6:11 PM, LONGSHANKS2966 said: Top notch........looking forward to seeing the end result On 11/5/2017 at 6:48 AM, FrancisGL said: Awesome job until now!!!, When finished with this level of detail, it will be a museum piece ... Cheers Mark Thanks, guys, currently taking a break from this beast for a while, currently burnt out on it so I don't want to force myself to continue otherwise it won't be up to my standard of quality. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Hi Mark I know where you're at, sometimes I just want to chuck it all, especially partway through a project with no end in sight. Take care, Lloyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Hoffmanly Posted November 7, 2017 Author Share Posted November 7, 2017 I have about 3-4 other kits with interiors in 1/35 so this headache will be bothering me for a while after this KT. Especially with all the new Panthers that are soon to be released. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 I like interiors but sometimes.......or Take a break. Lloyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Hoffmanly Posted November 7, 2017 Author Share Posted November 7, 2017 I am going to take a nice long break before I even start back on the KT, my goal is to be back on the KT around Christmas. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Hoffmanly Posted January 17, 2018 Author Share Posted January 17, 2018 Started back on this beast after I finished up the Tiger I cut-away model. I'm in the home stretch with this model all I have left to do is the turret basket and some smaller details then I'm done.' I also scratch built the correct Bow-MG mount with the eye-sight and headrest. Along with a PE mg34 barrel. I still need to build the stabilizing spring for the MG that connects from the roof to the MG, have the correct placements for the spring I now Just need to get it correctly sized up and built then Ill be done with the bow MG. Also, the diamond pattern provided with the kit is incorrect and I need to find the correct type, along with the Turret basket floor. The kit provides the correct type the only problem is that it doesn't have a non-slip pattern to it. If anyone has an idea of where I could find the correct types I would greatly appreciate it, since those are the last 2 "big" details that need to be corrected. Thanks Mark. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Hoffmanly Posted January 18, 2018 Author Share Posted January 18, 2018 Quick update, I scratch builtwon'tost everything radio-wise. I plan on painting some parts later tonight, so it won't be one great big project at once. Mark 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_farrier Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Seriously awesome build! Got this kit sat in the stash. Doing some pieces ready for prep ATM. Will be watching and taking notes!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Hoffmanly Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 Progress has taken a turn for the worse. Over the past weekend, I was painting the main parts of the model that I knew was finished so that I wouldn't have to take so long having to paint it later on down the road. So Saturday night I found out my airbrush needle was bent, and when I used masking tape on the model I would peel up the paint I was trying to protect so needless to say it was a very busy and frustrating weekend for me. Also, I am looking for the correct diamond pattern in for the turret basket, and the floor surrounding the turret. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overhaulin Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Plastruct supply it. I got mine from Hattons http://www.hattons.co.uk/46142/Plastruct_PS_148_91681_HO_Scale_Tread_Plate_x_2/StockDetail.aspx You can check here. Best KT resource in the Net. http://www.network54.com/Forum/637977 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Hoffmanly Posted March 29, 2018 Author Share Posted March 29, 2018 Started Painting some of the parts that are ready to be painted. I personally think that the red oxide primer that I used is a bit too dark but oh well. Ran into some problems with masking tape and paint not wanting to stick. Progress on this beast has been stalled once again, but this time it's because of Takoms 3 new panthers. Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Hoffmanly Posted March 29, 2018 Author Share Posted March 29, 2018 Also, I did get the correct diamond pattern for the plating surrounding the turret basket, but I do not know where to get the correct metal non-slip pattern for the turret basket itself. This is also why the build progress has stalled is because I just need the turret basket to be completed then I'll be "done". Still feels funny staying that I am almost done with this beast that has taken almost a year to build LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackMax12 Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Looks pretty awesome so far Mark. Mine sure doesn't have nearly the same level of detail but what the heck, it looks like a KT from the outside. I find that Tamiya 18mm tape is the best, never had much luck with the green or blue painters tape. Must be hard to get back to this when you have 3 Panthers waiting though but keep at it, like you say just about done. Take care, Lloyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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