elmarriachi Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 Hello everybody, the next bigger project: MAZ-543 + KS-6571 Mobile Crane. Base ki: Scud-B "Elbrus" of Trumpeter Conversion: KS-6571 of Panzershop The chassis and the suspension is mostly finished and the resin wheels of Def.Model are dryfitted. I will glue the steering later once the cab and wheel houses are finished also. Next step - engine and cab ... with some photo etched parts of Voyager ... I hope you like this new project... Cheers Micha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsman Posted May 29, 2018 Share Posted May 29, 2018 I know the wheels are only dry-fitted now, but watch the tread patterns when you finally attach them. They are directional, and you have opposite pairs facing the wrong way now. Seen from the front, the "V" shaped treads should all point downwards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwikitbasher Posted May 30, 2018 Share Posted May 30, 2018 I only build 1/72 scale, but I have to say I envy the detail your kit has compared to mine by Toxso. The turned steering wheels is a nice touch, will follow with interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmarriachi Posted June 4, 2018 Author Share Posted June 4, 2018 Hello everybody. The engine and the front grille are ready but remain separately as well as the wheels. The front bar is also finished, the holders for the tow cable are made of wire instead of the plastic parts. The two first sub-assemblies of the crane are assembled as well. Some photo etched parts are used of the base kit here. Lot of wiring is necessary to be added next as well as some further small details and stuff. All put together, the actual situation ... all unglued yet .... So far for the moment. Now it is time for summer vacation .... more next month Cheers Micha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmarriachi Posted July 3, 2018 Author Share Posted July 3, 2018 Hello everybody. I have added some wiring at the first part of the upper structure and mounted the base of the crane. Here also some wiring will follow. The seats received some covering with tape and also some damages, the interior is painted in interior turquoise of Mig. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmarriachi Posted July 5, 2018 Author Share Posted July 5, 2018 Hello everybody, some more progress here. The crane boom is assembled. Several parts, glued and put together. The super structure of the crane is also mostly assembled and several wiring (soldering wire) added as well as some parts which I still had from other kits. Some more wiring will folllow at the boom and on the other side of the structure as well as on the hydraulic cylinders. The boom is glued in position and adjusted to the vehicle. It will not be movable later. The interior of the drivers cab is painted in the final color now - I have corrected the turquoise color a little bit .... and painted the small things with a fine brush. Now some dust and dirt follows as well as ome other small things ... Cheers Micha 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmarriachi Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 Hello everybody, the crane is done ... mostly .... lot of wiring added to the boom and the super structure ... also some additional details added. The super structure is removable as well as the struts on the sides. Tried some equipment ... maybe some chest, bottles, tools, .... wood, blanket. ... let's see what I will add :) So far for the moment ... ready for painting I think ... some first colors .... Cheers Micha 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 Wow! A beast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted July 19, 2018 Share Posted July 19, 2018 Great detail work. Love the hydraulics. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmarriachi Posted July 30, 2018 Author Share Posted July 30, 2018 Hello everybody. Some first weathering .... oil colors brown, beige, gree, yellow, white, blue, burned umbra ..... And the cab mounted .... now more details and parts to the cab, weathering of the exhaust and fuel tank .... Cheers Micha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted August 12, 2018 Share Posted August 12, 2018 Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmarriachi Posted August 13, 2018 Author Share Posted August 13, 2018 Hello everyone, the worst job is done .... the rigging of the crane hook, the fixing of the hook with chains... but it is done .... 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Göran Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 I truly love the well balanced paint and weathering job. Very well executed 🙂 Cheers Göran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted August 14, 2018 Share Posted August 14, 2018 That is a beautifully ugly model and it looks fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 That is a masterclass in model building and painting. Well done. John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris B Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Wow, looks fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmarriachi Posted August 20, 2018 Author Share Posted August 20, 2018 Hello everybody, added some additional equipment on the crane .... tools, tarp, wooden beams, chains, ... and started with a small base ... 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vladgothic Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 That is a beauty! The final weathering really brings it all together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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