Rangerboy83 Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 So thought I would get away from late war German Armour and Paper panzers for a bit. See this online and thought it looked interesting and a bit different. The quality of the kit and instructions looks really good. So looking forward to getting started. Also bought the HATAKA polish armour paint set. Has anyone got experience using these paints and are they any good? I only really paint with Vallejo and Tamiya. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silenoz Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 It is a nice kit... Busy with the basic construction of the 20mm gun version, and stopped when I learned that Part makes a update set (3 sets in fact) so I'm awaiting these. Don't know how far you want to go detailing the interior, but otherwise, for reference: http://modelwork.pl/viewtopic.php?f=87&t=61585 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangerboy83 Posted March 6, 2019 Author Share Posted March 6, 2019 That’s great thanks. Will have a look. I’m very much out the box builder but if they are bits that are easy enough to do will add it in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue705 Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 Looking forward to this Ranger, love the 'Tiny' tanks 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangerboy83 Posted March 6, 2019 Author Share Posted March 6, 2019 Yeah thought it would make a nice change. My last few builds have all been german ww2 Armour. Seems like a nice wee kit and not bad for under 20quid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoftScience Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Awesome-sauce! I love the tankettes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaoinas Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 I have the same kit waiting in the line with both Part aftermarket sets. So I'm in the front row to see more and probably follow with my own build soon enough. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangerboy83 Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 7 hours ago, vaoinas said: I have the same kit waiting in the line with both Part aftermarket sets. So I'm in the front row to see more and probably follow with my own build soon enough. What company does the after market set for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaoinas Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 (edited) 3 hours ago, Rangerboy83 said: What company does the after market set for it? The company is called Part. They make exterior sets for both variants of TKS and an interior set and they have photoetch track set as well. (P35-304; P35-305; P35-306;P35-307) Most Part sets are available in jadarhobby.pl, but maybe you could get their products somewhere else too. For disclaimer I have to say, that though I have 2 Part sets for my IBG TKS, I haven't tried these out yet and cannot comment about accuracy or quality. Edited March 7, 2019 by vaoinas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 On 06/03/2019 at 11:36, Rangerboy83 said: bought the HATAKA polish armour paint set. Has anyone got experience using these paints and are they any good? I only really paint with Vallejo and Tamiya Get ready to clean the tip your airbrush every 30 seconds, almost a plastic skin , don't try to sand after you've sprayed, it'll peel of like orange skin, so transparent they hardly count as paint, my tip, prime with a similar colour to the finish, don't do a stark preshade ( if you do that), only use for brush painting, can you tell I don't like them, Although to be fair some do,, I like the subject look forward to seeing it built 👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangerboy83 Posted March 8, 2019 Author Share Posted March 8, 2019 19 hours ago, vaoinas said: The company is called Part. They make exterior sets for both variants of TKS and an interior set and they have photoetch track set as well. (P35-304; P35-305; P35-306;P35-307) Most Part sets are available in jadarhobby.pl, but maybe you could get their products somewhere else too. For disclaimer I have to say, that though I have 2 Part sets for my IBG TKS, I haven't tried these out yet and cannot comment about accuracy or quality. That’s great. Thanks for the info. Will have a look. Maybe more for the future if I build another one. I don’t have much experience with detail sets other than Metal Barrels, Tracks and grills. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f matthews Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 (edited) Hataka is hands-down the worst paint I've ever used. The Polish armour colours are not correct (the British early war set is even worse) and as mentioned, the paint goes on gummy and plasticky. As above, the paint is fragile and peels off in sheets. Ugh, I detest that stuff. I’m just about finished with the IBG kit. Decent overall, but hatches are thick. PART makes excellent photoetch, but the existing sets are for the Mirage TKS/TK3. Edited March 9, 2019 by f matthews 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaoinas Posted March 11, 2019 Share Posted March 11, 2019 On 09/03/2019 at 05:20, f matthews said: PART makes excellent photoetch, but the existing sets are for the Mirage TKS/TK3. These PART set's, I've named above, are all for the new IBG TKS kits. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangerboy83 Posted March 12, 2019 Author Share Posted March 12, 2019 So quick up date on this comedy wee vehicle. Been working on building and painting the interiour. After looking at the after market sets available I decided against buying them. The amount of photo etch is above my skill set at the moment. An a wagon this small I didn’t fancy attempting it. The colours of the interiour probably ain’t that accurate either. I just went off some other builds online as I guide to colours. Been playing about with the HATAKA paints and I found them workable. Not the best but think I’m just not used to them yet. Got some more weathering to the interiour to do before I move on with the build. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PF Naughton Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 Hi, Your build looks great so far :) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f matthews Posted March 13, 2019 Share Posted March 13, 2019 On 3/11/2019 at 10:02 AM, vaoinas said: These PART set's, I've named above, are all for the new IBG TKS kits. I’ll have to pick one up! I like PART stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soeren Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 That is a funny little vehicle. Following along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangerboy83 Posted March 18, 2019 Author Share Posted March 18, 2019 On 07/03/2019 at 08:39, vaoinas said: I have the same kit waiting in the line with both Part aftermarket sets. So I'm in the front row to see more and probably follow with my own build soon enough. Don’t suppose you have identified any issues with your kit? I’ve got a drama with the upper superstructure. Part M1 seems to be a bit distorted? Just wonder how I’m gonna get it to fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaoinas Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 On 18/03/2019 at 13:55, Rangerboy83 said: Don’t suppose you have identified any issues with your kit? I’ve got a drama with the upper superstructure. Part M1 seems to be a bit distorted? Just wonder how I’m gonna get it to fit. Sorry, haven't started mine yet. I checked the M1 part of mine, though and it seemed okay in my kit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangerboy83 Posted March 20, 2019 Author Share Posted March 20, 2019 Roger. I had a few dramas with it. Mine was a bit warped and not a good fit when attaching M2. It’s workable with a bit of effort. Bit disappointing. Thanks for checking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangerboy83 Posted March 23, 2019 Author Share Posted March 23, 2019 So managed to finish building the TKS had some fitting dramas with the upper superstructure. Painted using the set from HATAKA. Paints works alright but still prefer Vallejo. Got some more weathering to do and some work on the tracks. Also waiting for my German Infantryman from Alpine to arrive. Once he is painted and fitted that will be it done. I left the rear decks up and left the machine gun out to try give the impression it’s been abandoned by it crew. If you see anything I could adjust or change then please feel free to comment. I’m not to sure about the ground work. Think the grass is still to much a rich green. Might need to spray some other green/yellow in? 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soeren Posted March 23, 2019 Share Posted March 23, 2019 Very nice. Great result on the Base too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 That's a cute little tank, it looks a bit like those meng toon tanks, nicely painted and weathered, I'd like to see it with a figure hanging out of the top for scale, I bet it's a lot smaller than I imagine, good job 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScanmanDan Posted May 12, 2019 Share Posted May 12, 2019 What a great looking TKS. I wonder how your figure came out. I do think your scene would be improved with at least one figure, ideally a German trooper looking inside for goodies . Your grass looks nice and unkept but you are right some more colour variation would look better. Maybe a dry brush of some lighter shades of green to add some variation? Best practice some before committing to the scene proper. Might I also be so bold as to suggest adding some more variation to your base. Some dried roots for twigs or other textures of vegetation. Something small in the opposite corner to balance the composition, perhaps? Most of all I'd love to see this with a figure or two as I think it would kick it up a notch and show off just how tiny these little tanks were. Thanks for sharing your lovely TKS. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangerboy83 Posted May 12, 2019 Author Share Posted May 12, 2019 Thanks for the positive comments and constructive criticism. Yeah I will try to improve my ground work in my next build.👍Here is the link to the finished build. Glad you like it. It’s a smart wee kit to build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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