psdavidson Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 Allrighty While I was waiting for putty to dry on the Bugatti in the PRRRS GB, and having some time to gat at the ench today, I made a start on Lt. Gruber's "Little tank" (at least I think this is what that was meant to be) Sprues and other bit's'n'bobs Rattling on. Step 1 Step 2 Steps 3, 4 and 5, but not attaching the wheels just yet And, err, barrelling along with the first part of step 6 So far, it's gone together really well. hopefully the rest does the same. The Bugatti needed a lot of fettling to get it together so a nice simple build will help restore the mojo More soon(ish) /P 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 That's a nice start. Didn't have PE when I built one of these, think that'll make things easier. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Great choice. That barrel looks good, and the etch is a big improvement for the grenade screen. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muchmirth Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Nice one 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psdavidson Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 Allrighty Thanks everyone 11 hours ago, Robert Stuart said: think that'll make things easier 10 hours ago, IanC said: That barrel looks good, and the etch is a big improvement for the grenade screen I reckon they will make a huge difference to tthe kit overall The barrel looks really nice close up Not so many pictures today. I got into the "zone" and rattled along kind of fast It really does just go together with very little effort Assembling the gun and operator mount And all stuck together Started slapping together the top 'alf of the body And then everything wound up like this I now need to paint the insides before I can button 'er up My extremely fast research seems to show white interior, so that's the next step Figures are not my stongest point but I do need to have Lt Gruber sitting on his little tank More soon(ish) /P 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo1966 Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 12 hours ago, psdavidson said: It really does just go together with very little effort Coming together nicely Peter. You can't beat a Tamiya kit if your Mojo is low IMHO. George 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Sprinting along there, looking great, especially those cage doors. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 I love this kit. It doesn't try to be anything other than what it is. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Coming on well! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psdavidson Posted November 25, 2022 Author Share Posted November 25, 2022 Allrighty Thanks everyone Think I'm about ready to join the hull I'd better scrape down the mating surfaces first to get a decent joint More soon(ish) /P 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psdavidson Posted November 26, 2022 Author Share Posted November 26, 2022 Allrighty The hull sections have been joined together and the remaining parts stuck on It's now ready for primer Wasn't sure how I was going to mask the interior Hopefully the bag works More soon(ish) /P 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psdavidson Posted December 11, 2022 Author Share Posted December 11, 2022 (edited) Well, it's done I never go the chance to post an update last week, but there are some pictures, so let's hope I can remember what I was doing at the time .... Primed, painted and ready for decals And decals applied I did have a bit of trouble. Some were really slow in separating from the backing paper and they didn't want to shift after they touched the model Once the decal had set, I gave it a quick flat-coat then removed the masking Stuck on the wheels and the other remaining bits, including Lt Gruber, then did some weathering with Flory washes and Tamiya weatheing powders All done Thanks to everyone for your comments and likes or just for looking, and to the mods for their cat-herding Pics will be in the gallery soon(ish) /P Edited December 11, 2022 by psdavidson speeling 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted December 11, 2022 Share Posted December 11, 2022 That finished up really well. Top job Peter.👍👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edjbartos Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 That looks very nice indeed, I like that... Ed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 Excellent. The weathering is very realistic and the figure is nicely painted too. 👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Stuart Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 Looks good Peter, love your weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullbasket Posted December 14, 2022 Share Posted December 14, 2022 That finished up really well. Nice work. John. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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