Rod The Fixer Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 Hi all, I'll take part in this GB with this "old" Tamiya Kit: by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr as usual a quick look inside the box: by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr To better detail the kit I'll try to use this aftermarket PE: Part P35-127 Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.L by Rodolfo Masti, su Flickr 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vytautas Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 Old, but very great kit, all the details fit together perfectly. What tracks gonna do you use? Vytautas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 Nice choice Rod, welcome to the build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod The Fixer Posted April 27, 2021 Author Share Posted April 27, 2021 1 hour ago, vytautas said: Old, but very great kit, all the details fit together perfectly. What tracks gonna do you use? Vytautas I would like to use this "friulmodel" track: 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Bob Posted April 27, 2021 Share Posted April 27, 2021 Hi Rod, welcome to the STGB, a suggestion from experience of using replacement tracks with a Tamiya kit, Tamiya tend to make their sprockets too wide, check the tracks will fit onto the sprockets before you glue the 2 halves together, if the sprockets are too wide you can thin them down so they will fit the track. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod The Fixer Posted April 27, 2021 Author Share Posted April 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Retired Bob said: Hi Rod, welcome to the STGB, a suggestion from experience of using replacement tracks with a Tamiya kit, Tamiya tend to make their sprockets too wide, check the tracks will fit onto the sprockets before you glue the 2 halves together, if the sprockets are too wide you can thin them down so they will fit the track. Thanks for the tip, Bob 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod The Fixer Posted April 28, 2021 Author Share Posted April 28, 2021 First steps ... lower hull by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Hi Rod. Welcome to the GB. I have one of these kits in the stash and was considering building it for this GB so I am really looking forward to seeing your build of it - especially with the extras you have! Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod The Fixer Posted May 5, 2021 Author Share Posted May 5, 2021 I'm detailing the top of the hull... by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witjas4 Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 I don't know if you can finish it on time, I wouldn't be able to do it for sure, with my time availability I keep my fingers crossed for you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod The Fixer Posted May 9, 2021 Author Share Posted May 9, 2021 Detailing Top hull ... terminated by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 That's looking awesome Rod. Fantastic progress already. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Bob Posted May 11, 2021 Share Posted May 11, 2021 Nice detailing Rod, have you made a start on the tracks and running gear yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod The Fixer Posted May 12, 2021 Author Share Posted May 12, 2021 17 hours ago, Retired Bob said: Nice detailing Rod, have you made a start on the tracks and running gear yet? Thanks Bob, sadly ... I'm waiting anxiously the "friulmodel" track delivery from the courier ... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray_W Posted May 12, 2021 Share Posted May 12, 2021 Lovely start Rod, one to watch. Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 On 12/05/2021 at 15:42, Rod The Fixer said: sadly ... I'm waiting anxiously the "friulmodel" track delivery from the courier ... I hope they turn up soon Rod! Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod The Fixer Posted May 15, 2021 Author Share Posted May 15, 2021 Turret assembled by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr Cupola detailed... by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr Rear hull modified ... by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Wow!! That is looking really impressive!! Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod The Fixer Posted May 16, 2021 Author Share Posted May 16, 2021 Hi all, I made this tool, based on instruction published by producer, to make faster the Friulmodel Tracks assembling phase .. what do you think about it? Any tip, as usual, is welcome ... by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr Cutting area: by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr Assembling area: by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 2 hours ago, Rod The Fixer said: what do you think about it? Looks like a very interesting idea. I don't usually use Fruilmodel Tracks, but, if I do, I will have to remember this. Thank you for posting. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod The Fixer Posted May 19, 2021 Author Share Posted May 19, 2021 I painted the model with a layer of Black Primer ... by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr After allowing the base color to dry, (and after dusting the light box ... 😅 ) I gave the model a thin layer of paint, this time usinf Tamiya XF-60 - Dark Yellow ... by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr Meanwhile I assembled the Friulmodel Track by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 Yet more fantastic progress Rod!! Your paintwork looks immaculate!! Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod The Fixer Posted May 21, 2021 Author Share Posted May 21, 2021 Weathering ... Metallic layer by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr ... Dark washing ... by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted May 22, 2021 Share Posted May 22, 2021 Fantastic progress again Rod - your weathering and washes are looking really superb! Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod The Fixer Posted May 23, 2021 Author Share Posted May 23, 2021 ... Desert Sand layer ... by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr by Rodolfo Masti, on Flickr 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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