robw_uk Posted April 22, 2020 Share Posted April 22, 2020 NExt build will be the Trumpeter JGSDF Type 89 IFV with Eduard PE. THis will go the same way as the Type 16 with tri-tone grey digital scheme (may look to build a lot of modern Japanese armour in this scheme, to me it just lends itself to it). Well waiting on the kit so will put photos on once it arrives Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 Change of scheme. As it is an older vehicle to the Type 16 I am going to do this in tri-tone grey hard edged patches. So a precursor to the digital scheme of a more modern vehicle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted April 23, 2020 Author Share Posted April 23, 2020 am wary of masking over some of the smaller PE bits but, as with the Type 16, I can paint them off the kit then add them later. Will be a good trial of my panzer putty which was only used to fill in a few awkward areas on the Matilda (and if it works well who knows, maybe I will do a mickey mouse scheme on the Scammell (or the old M3A1 scout car when I build - I want to do some detailing on that so think that will come out once the 3 current builds are done) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted April 25, 2020 Author Share Posted April 25, 2020 just found some photos of the interior..... should I? have. drivers. area and fighting compartment but nothing on turret area. guess look at similar for inspiration.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted April 26, 2020 Author Share Posted April 26, 2020 OK. so with the assumption that the engine is laid out similar to a Bradley, and with the few photos I have, I am going to try to do some level of interior. If it doesn't work I dont have to open any hatches... Think there will be bulk heads for the engine BUT the Eduard set has open grills so need to fill in the exhaust & air duct. I may also up-armour this to show a more modern vehicle. Either Bradley-type armour OR slatted sides, not sure yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted April 27, 2020 Author Share Posted April 27, 2020 Ok, so kit has arrived and, being as mad as I am, I dove straight in. Filled the gun ports (weak points) and the bits on the sides that the Eduard set needed. A lot of injection holes in the interior so they have been filled. Floor in and started on the first bulk head - one directly in front of the driver... "Mk I eye ball" didn't give too bad a result. I will need to add some dials too it and then think waht will be to the right of the driver (some radio of some sort I guess. ok.. so interior being built - can still all be left hidden if I give up, only 100% permanent thing are the ports goint - will need some Mr Surfacer to make sure they are as smooth as can be IMG_20200427_154417 IMG_20200427_154436 IMG_20200427_192113 IMG_20200427_210139 IMG_20200427_210318 just noticed a gap down the LHS of the floor - will have to fill 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted April 28, 2020 Author Share Posted April 28, 2020 sneaky lockdown lunchtime 30 min sees next 3 parts to to the front bulkhead. Don't think I would want to sit in the space for the driver, looks way too cramped. Have also done some research and doodle on a few photos to show how I think the main components will sit.. 2020-04-28_12-38-53 by Robert Worth, on Flickr 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted April 28, 2020 Author Share Posted April 28, 2020 OK. so more work. Drivers chair done - it looks ok I guess (sort of looks like the chair I have in the 1 photo of the front). Not a big fan of the "step" but at least it means the supports aren't too big. And started on a control panel for left hand bulk head (chair is just placed as it will need more cushioning and painting). Don't judge me too harshly - just trying to give a flavour of an interior 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted April 29, 2020 Share Posted April 29, 2020 Nice work with the plasticard. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted April 29, 2020 Author Share Posted April 29, 2020 1 minute ago, Bullbasket said: Nice work with the plasticard. John. Thanks John, some gaps I need to fill and then going to detail the front, then move to the rear and then attack the turret. Still have the option to close it all up if I dont like the end result but so far I am enjoying doing this stuff 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted April 29, 2020 Author Share Posted April 29, 2020 finally the new paint has arrived for this and the Type 16 AK Interactive Sky Grey, English Grey and Ash Grey (more contrast between the 2 dark ones than the photo shows). 2020-04-29_11-05-30 by Robert Worth, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted April 29, 2020 Author Share Posted April 29, 2020 More progress. Chair has cushions (will cover in foil to give final patina). Control panel on left has a couple of panels and we now have the view ports and drivers instrument panel (this is the shape I saw from the one photo of the drivers compartment.) - need to cover the top of the dashboard as you can see a huge gap when viewed through drivers hatch. Next up I want to put in an access door behind the driver for the engine compartment (Bradley's have one so thats good enough for me) and then the radio, pedals, I think there is some sort of box in front of the driver on the right bulkhead) and a jump seat (will be shown folded up just behind the drivers seat) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flashlight Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Hi Rob, amazing work there! Coming along very nicely! Have a nice day Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Looks good Rob! A proper bit of modelling! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted April 30, 2020 Share Posted April 30, 2020 Nice start to this one Rob, like what you're doing with the interior Stay safe Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted May 2, 2020 Author Share Posted May 2, 2020 Drivers area done (apart from pedals and engine access door). Bulkhead with fire extinguisher & tannoy(?). Then on to fighting compartment. First off some odd thing that is in photos... so it goes in 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted May 2, 2020 Author Share Posted May 2, 2020 and of course I need some sort of steering device!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted May 4, 2020 Author Share Posted May 4, 2020 More progress... added a reinforcing bar to the roof at the rear of driving compartment and started on the caging around the turret area (photos show 2 "chare" sides and then what looks like a door in the middle - assume thats the door in to the turret area but may also be a locker (but think it is too cramped an area for that) 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted May 6, 2020 Author Share Posted May 6, 2020 battled super-glue yesterday to create the second side to the turret "cage". Need something in the middle. Added some sort of electrical junction box on the rear of the engine area and then a similar in the drivers area. There will be some wires between the 2 - thats what the copped L beam supports... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 Nice work Rob, I see you have gotten yourself a real nice scratch build project on the go. Looks rather good mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted May 6, 2020 Author Share Posted May 6, 2020 2 minutes ago, Dads203 said: Nice work Rob, I see you have gotten yourself a real nice scratch build project on the go. Looks rather good mate Yep, needed to find something that would take a while to build otherwise I would just be clogging up the painting time. So interior and then something exterior - extra armour but not sure if slatted or ERA type.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted May 9, 2020 Author Share Posted May 9, 2020 Interior continues. Now have a footlocker, jump seat behind drivers seat (thats the drivers compartment finished) and some sort of box along the side (needs a "metal" holder of sorts along the top (photo shows it attached to what looks like rubberised black via wing nuts so will do "something". Next up will be the 2 rear side/roof supports then it's on to the infantry compartment.... ok so not accurate but does look like a possible interior 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted May 10, 2020 Author Share Posted May 10, 2020 This is why I have a laminated board under my cutting mat... Jotted measurements (and yes my margin of error would make any serious modeller wince) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted May 10, 2020 Author Share Posted May 10, 2020 Moved on to the infantry compartment. Some fettling of already in place pieces to get this a bit better, think the new side supports need a touch of work but not far off. Next up will be central seating area then compare to a Bradley for other fixtures & fittings (extinguishers etc) 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit1250 Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 Great stuff - proper modelling! Really interested to see how this turns out! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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