Patrykd Posted June 4, 2022 Share Posted June 4, 2022 Hi guys. I'm starting new project. This time I'm going to build Panzerjäger I in late version. Of course as usually I will use PE set. Some pictures from my build below. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Klugman Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 Very nice PE skills so far, this is a lovely kit, I built a heavily modified version around 13 years ago 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrykd Posted June 5, 2022 Author Share Posted June 5, 2022 23 minutes ago, Jack Klugman said: Very nice PE skills so far, this is a lovely kit, I built a heavily modified version around 13 years ago Thanks for comment. Nice build. My version will be from Northen Africa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milan Mynar Posted June 5, 2022 Share Posted June 5, 2022 Nice building with PE parts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrykd Posted November 5, 2022 Author Share Posted November 5, 2022 Sherman finished. So, I'm back to this subject. I soldered fighting compartment shield. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanond Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Impressive PE work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fittedkitchens Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 Quote Impressive PE work! Seconded. Having just made a pig's ear of some PE myself, I'm a tad envious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH1969 Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 (edited) The correct way to assemble Etched parts in my opinion. Most 35th scale plastic parts are way over scale manly due to the injection molding restrictions in production. 0.15mm thick equates to 5mm thick at 1:1 scale. Very nicely put together Sir. Edited November 5, 2022 by PeteH1969 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 42 minutes ago, PeteH1969 said: The correct way to assemble Etched parts in my opinion. Most 35th scale plastic parts are way over scale manly due to the injection molding restrictions in production. 0.15mm thick equates to 5mm thick at 1:1 scale. Very nicely put together Sir. Having seen a few people soldering it is rather impressive. The results I have seen may mean it is a skill I will have to learn.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH1969 Posted November 5, 2022 Share Posted November 5, 2022 1 minute ago, Stef N. said: Having seen a few people soldering it is rather impressive. The results I have seen may mean it is a skill I will have to learn.👍 You are never to old to try something new in model making. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrykd Posted November 5, 2022 Author Share Posted November 5, 2022 (edited) Another tiny thing (hinge under main gun) Edited November 5, 2022 by Patrykd 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrykd Posted November 8, 2022 Author Share Posted November 8, 2022 Gun shield almost ready 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH1969 Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Very nice work Sir. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrykd Posted November 9, 2022 Author Share Posted November 9, 2022 38 minutes ago, PeteH1969 said: Very nice work Sir. I do my best. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robw_uk Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 flippin' heck that PE work is great.... My soldering skills are horrendous but have an M8 Greyhound to build with PE interior set Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melchy1914 Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Very impressive soldering.Photo Etch is one of those things i love and hate at the same time.Haven't looked lately but is there such a thing as a miniature soldering iron? Also,did you have to do much sanding to get rid of excess solder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH1969 Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 53 minutes ago, Melchy1914 said: Very impressive soldering.Photo Etch is one of those things i love and hate at the same time.Haven't looked lately but is there such a thing as a miniature soldering iron? Also,did you have to do much sanding to get rid of excess solder? The answer is easy don't put too much solder on the iron, use a good liquid flux with a variable temp iron and low melt leaded solder none of the lead free rubbish and clean both surfaces properly and during construction. This is all 1:76th scale 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrykd Posted November 11, 2022 Author Share Posted November 11, 2022 Rear cage done 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Absolutely superb soldering work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrykd Posted November 26, 2022 Author Share Posted November 26, 2022 Interior painted in basic colors and first weathering stage in progress. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrykd Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share Posted November 28, 2022 I think that I finish the interior weathering. Vehicle will be in D.A.K so desert dust is common everywhere 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrykd Posted December 8, 2022 Author Share Posted December 8, 2022 Small update. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Model Mate Posted December 8, 2022 Share Posted December 8, 2022 Small update… massive match (surely?). seriously great detail work. I envy your PE skills! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted December 9, 2022 Share Posted December 9, 2022 I can see the benefits of soldering. On the very small bits would glue not achieve the same goal without the clean up. Or do you just feel more comfortable doing it with solder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrykd Posted December 9, 2022 Author Share Posted December 9, 2022 4 hours ago, LeeM said: I can see the benefits of soldering. On the very small bits would glue not achieve the same goal without the clean up. Or do you just feel more comfortable doing it with solder. I started soldering photo-etched parts because the connection is more reliable and I am sure that even after years nothing will break off. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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