06/24 Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 It's funny how some vehicles appeal to us and we want to make a model. I rarely, if ever, build German WW2 armour, but the Stupa, better, if somewhat erroneously, known as the Brummbar, has always been on my long term bucket list. The final catalyst was finding the zimmerit set for the recent Tamiya kit at Scale Scotland on Saturday, rapidly followed by finding the kit itself for a reasonable sum. As usual, research came first, and we are fortunate that there are some preserved examples of the late version as modelled by Tamiya: P1090957 by Ian Tong, on Flickr Brummbar by marcin oldak, on Flickr P1100612 by Ian Tong, on Flickr P1140668 by Ian Tong, on Flickr Brummbar/Sturmpanzer IV by tuscaloosa2009, on Flickr 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 This is a pick-me-up build after some disappointing aircraft builds. Progress has been rapid, helped by the long weekend. Self adhesive zimmerit was a first, so some learning along the way. As ever with Tamiya, fit and assembly were both straightforward. Untitled by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr Untitled by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr Untitled by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr Untitled by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr Untitled by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 Untitled by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr Untitled by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr I couldn't resist a few refinements, although so far this is very much shake the box. The exhaust was opened out, with a drill then cutting broaches, although it will barely be visible: Untitled by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 Sorry, I should say, that smear of filler on the idler bracket is the only time I've had to use any, apart from a few very shallow mould release pin marks, which could easily be ignored without detriment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 Sdkfz 166 by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr Sdkfz 166 by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr The self adhesive zimmerit is easy to use, but refused to conform to the scoop-like vents on the glacis so I improvised with some Vallejo filler and a sharp pencil. Hopefully it will look ok once painted. Zimmerit by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 Brummbar by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr Brummbar by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr Brummbar by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 The roof is such a good fit it can be left separate. The hatches can be posed open, but there is no interior, so mine will be ajar but nothing more. Stupa by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr From this angle you can see the least satisfactory part so far, the armoured cover for the sighting optics, which is moveable (linked to the barrel traverse), but appears significantly too thick, particularly the runner channels. With hindsight I would have replaced them. The face of the optic is wrong, but I couldn't work out a way to drill it out without leaving damage, so left well alone for now. A dot of gloss should give a glassy appearance. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badder Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Always nice to see someone build one of their 'bucket list' models. I have a few in the stash which have been on my list for nearly 40yrs! Great and rapid progress. Looking forward to seeing more! Any chance of a vignette/diorama? Rearguards Badder 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 You never know😉... Last few for tonight - I've finished the zimmerit and its now a case of working out which details can go on before paint, and which need held back to detail paint separately. Still a few wee bits to do, but it's coming along. 1/35 Tamiya Brummbar by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr 1/35 Tamiya Brummbar by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr 1/35 Tamiya Brummbar by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted August 28, 2018 Author Share Posted August 28, 2018 Bother! Fiddly bits were going well, but as I rushed to add the superstructure lifting hooks before bake off started, disaster! Or at least mild annoyance. I fitted all six upside down, and, to add spice to the mix, these were the only parts I added with superglue, as they were fitting on top of the zimmerit. Nervous moments ensued as I peeled them off, trying not to destroy the zimmerit, and refixed. They look a little rough but should be ok with paint. He says, hopefully... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted August 28, 2018 Author Share Posted August 28, 2018 Couple of cruel close ups to show my folly Blasted hooks! by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr Blasted hooks! by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soeren Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 (edited) You have a really nice kit Chosen for your build. And pointing us to your mistakes and modellers atrocities makes this even more human an likable 👍 Edited August 28, 2018 by Soeren 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted August 28, 2018 Author Share Posted August 28, 2018 Thank you. I try to be honest, I'm in no way an expert and it shows! Fiddly bits finished. Just schurzen to construct and then it's time for paint. I have a small box of detail parts (tools etc) to add when painted. Stupa by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr Stupa by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr Stupa by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr Stupa by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr Stupa by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted August 28, 2018 Author Share Posted August 28, 2018 A question for the cognoscenti - how long should the radio antenna be, and roughly what diameter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 Nice going Jon, you're fairly galloping along with this, hooks not withstanding. It looks like a great morale reviver after your frustrations with your recent efforts. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted August 28, 2018 Author Share Posted August 28, 2018 Cheers bud, I think the change of style and pace was just what I needed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted August 29, 2018 Author Share Posted August 29, 2018 Base coat of paint applied with an AK rattlecan this morning. Now hardening before camo and detail work. Forgot to take a photo, sorry. It's highlighted that I will need filler to merge/blend the edges of the self adhesive zimmerit together, so I guess that's tomorrow 's job. PS thanks for all the likes, very encouraging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 A very clean assembly, and the zimmerit, looks fantastic. I bought some Tammy Zimmmerit sheets for Panther, Tiger and Elefant, but I did not like them because the relief was too smooth, besides being very difficult to fix to the kit. But you have done a great job with ... Cheers mate 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted August 31, 2018 Author Share Posted August 31, 2018 Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted August 31, 2018 Author Share Posted August 31, 2018 Tonight was one of those anti-midas evenings when whatever I touched turned to excrement, but fortunately i realised pretty quickly and stopped before I did any real harm. I did manage to fill the zimmerit edges reasonably, and get a coat of flat black on the loose metal items (tracks, tools) ready for detail paint. Everything else was pants so I've paused! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted September 1, 2018 Author Share Posted September 1, 2018 Last night's cock-ups have been dealt with, and we're back on track (groan!) this morning. Getting there by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr Getting there by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr The edges of the zimmerit sheets are still more visible than I'd like, but I'll press on. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted September 1, 2018 Author Share Posted September 1, 2018 Untitled by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr Untitled by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted September 2, 2018 Author Share Posted September 2, 2018 Apologies for the lack of updates, I was unhappy with the paint and have repeated in a homebrew dunkelgelb, which unfortunately I didn't much like either. It's now drying and I'll make a decision tomorrow about whether a third try is needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrancisGL Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 On 02/09/2018 at 20:43, 06/24 said: Apologies for the lack of updates, I was unhappy with the paint and have repeated in a homebrew dunkelgelb, which unfortunately I didn't much like either. It's now drying and I'll make a decision tomorrow about whether a third try is needed. It's the same with that color, I do not get a tone to my taste, too greenish, or too earthy, I do not know what happens with this color, luck with it, maybe, third attempt ... Cheres mate 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted September 8, 2018 Author Share Posted September 8, 2018 Third time's the charm as they say - I'm sure this isn't prototypical, but Humbrol 237 desert tan from a rattle can has given a homogenized appearance that I'm happy with. Excuse the rubbish photos, it's a (rare) sunny evening and that made lighting in the play room a bit challenging. I'm not sure any of these really capture the colour as it appears. Stupa by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr Stupa by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr Stupa by Jon Gwinnett, on Flickr 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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