Six97s Posted April 12, 2021 Author Share Posted April 12, 2021 I'm probably making it look like a trial, but I'm new to armour modelling. No flash on these links, but there are five attachment points to clean up on each one. The pins are moulded at the correct pitch and after a few aborted efforts with everything falling apart I found it easier to get one side in and apply cement before fitting the pins the other side. With both in, they can then be pushed fully home. Someone who's done this before would probably have at least one set finished in the time it took me. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Take your time six97, sounds a fairly in-depth job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 As Ozzy said - no rush. When I'm making tracks with individual links, I only ever attempt to do 10 or so (or 20ish if they are straight forward to do) each modelling session - so I don't get too bored! I think individual links looks far better than bands when finished, but they are not the most exciting part of armour modelling. Kind regards, Stix 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six97s Posted April 14, 2021 Author Share Posted April 14, 2021 Progress! Mock up with the turret. I might leave these two hatches open. Not shown, more work on the tracks. Still fiddly, but going more smoothly... 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted April 14, 2021 Share Posted April 14, 2021 Wow!! That is really looking impressive!! Very nicely done! Kind regards, Stix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Posted April 15, 2021 Share Posted April 15, 2021 That looks nice. I like how the small wheels show off the wacky suspension. It's very Steampunk. Stick some brass paint on those shock absorbers! The turret interior is very similar to mine. I wonder if Bronco and MiniArt worked together. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six97s Posted April 24, 2021 Author Share Posted April 24, 2021 Paint, to give the illusion of progress. 😬 I had spent another hour losing tiny pieces and attaching those I could still find to the hull and the inside of the turret. I think the remaining fender latching rods will have to remain wherever they landed. It's only mocked up here, still have to paint the inside of the turret before final assembly. Now to finish the tracks. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 Looking very good in it's primer coat! Sorry some bits decided to go elsewhere. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steben Posted April 25, 2021 Share Posted April 25, 2021 Another early tin can. Looking good. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six97s Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 I eventually managed to get some Dunkelgrau on it. First time using Ammo MIG paint and I think I over-thinned it. It took several coats to get any coverage and it dried slightly glossy (maybe no bad thing with decals to apply). If I can get the tracks done, there's an outside chance of finishing by the deadline. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 22 hours ago, Six97s said: If I can get the tracks done, there's an outside chance of finishing by the deadline. I hope so!! 🤞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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