ICM 1/35 Sd.Kfz. 247 Ausf. B

[Guest]

I'll start with a picture of how much of the engine will be visible. Not a great deal, but it would have meant major surgery to have the whole front end lifted up and I wasn't feeling too confident. Maybe next time :smiling3:

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I've mostly been working on the stowage bins today. Not bad from the box but as you can see with this picture, the detail for the openings is only moulded onto the front

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So I did a bit of scribing to continue it around the sides and properly show the upper and lower "flaps"

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And from the other side, not fully cleaned up yet, also showing the addition of a little rubber bump stop for the drivers door that I noticed on pictures.

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Onto the other side, I recycled a PE hinge that I'd made but never fitted to a Stug way back, and added a few spare bits of etch to simulate catches

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The forward box on the same side was just that, a featureless box of plastic, so I scribed in a (rather too small) door with some strengthening ribs, and again added spare etch to give the impression of hinges and a lock cover.

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I added some of the knocky off bits but haven't fitted the front lamps and width indicators yet. Someone that has built this kit suggested drilling out the holes for these rather than using the kit "dimples", to give a more secure mounting, which sounds like a good idea.

Then I couldn't resist a quick mock up by fitting the tyres and plonking the upper section on

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[scottie3158]

Andy,
very nicely done the masking is superb.

[outrunner]

Great looking model Andy, fine work there.

Andy.

[Guest]

Thanks Paul and Andy.

I got a bit more done yesterday, will update later.

[Guest]

I spent much of yesterday trying to scratch a jerry can rack for this. About the only sensible place was on the rear quarter, so had lots of angles and very little space to cope with.

First attempt was with some spare etch, but I just couldn't get it to hold together

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I then had a go with styrene strip, which was looking good until I stepped back and had a look without the magnifiers. It was far too chunky and looked ridiculous, so that got scrapped as well.

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So I aborted that and got on with the interior, adding a couple of bits.

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It then got closed up, masked, and hit with a coat of primer.

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I'm in the middle of painting it now but having trouble seeing what I'm doing. With so many flat areas to go at, and no natural light to help me, it's hard to get a good overall picture of how it's looking with all of the reflections and glare. I've tried every combination of lights at all different angles. Under the bench in the shadows is working out best for now :smiling5:

[outrunner]

Great job with the detailing Andy.

Andy.

[stillp]

Looking superb Andy!

Andy,
very nicely done the masking is superb.

I think he's done a bit of masking before.
Pete

[Guest]

Thanks Andy & Pete. I'm trying to take my time but still seem to be hurtling along!

I managed to get some paint on despite the lighting issues. As always I could have gone heavier with the modulation but I'm still not brave enough for that :smiling5: It's hard to catch on camera anyway with all of the reflections, but there's plenty of mottling & variation, with upper facing panels being highlighted with neutral grey and lower facing ones shaded with a german grey & black mix

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Then some stickers, a drybrush with grey to start picking out the edges and weld seams, and a bit of detail painting.

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Once the decals are all dry I can varnish it up and start some weathering.

Then I have all this new stuff and a Hectare of foamboard to try and make into a diorama scene. Nothing like jumping in at the deep end :surprised:

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[scottie3158]

Andy,
Nice paint job, looking forward to the base.

[Guest]

Thanks Paul.

At the moment I have only the very vaguest idea, and I don't really know what I'm doing, so the end result will be as much of a surprise to me as it is you :smiling5:

[scottie3158]

Thanks Paul.

At the moment I have only the very vaguest idea, and I don't really know what I'm doing, so the end result will be as much of a surprise to me as it is you :smiling5:

if you have any questions feel free to ask there are many knowledgeable people on here.

[Guest]

Thanks mate, I'm currently trawling the internet for ideas and inspiration.

Once I have that I'm sure I can figure out the mechanics of putting it together, but I'll be sure to shout up if get stuck on anything :smiling3:

[Guest]

With the decals dry I gave this a black oil pin wash then a flat coat. I went over some of the edges with a grey dry brush again then blew on some dust.

I used 3 different shades of brown, mixed with Mr Color "Flat Base Rough" which, as the name suggests, gives the paint a flat and slightly textured finish. Ideal for dust I thought. Some low pressure splattering was done too.

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There are still a few bits to do like fit the headlamp lenses and various hatches, but it's getting close.

[Dave Ward]

Andy,
now that is looking really good! Have you decided about any crew?
Dave

[scottie3158]

Andy,
Top work mate.