Scotties Bergpanzer Buffalo.

[scottie3158]

In between decorating I have managed to add a bit of detail to the spreader bar. My reference pictures show wire strops fitted to the bar. So I had to make them and the shackles. I also added a spit pin to the lifting eye.







cheers
Scottie

[Waspie]

Oh Wow!! After looking at what you're turning out I think I need to stop moaning about my Wasp and pull my socks up!!
That is some truly amazing scratchery, there are a few on here who really need to be in a super league. I really don't know how you can produce such amazing detail in such small scales!!!

[Andy T]

I'm running out of things to say Paul, so much great work on show!

[vizenz]

I'm running out of things to say Paul, so much great work on show!

I'll double that.

Paul, your whole construction looks like it's fully functional.
I get the impression that the kit is just hindering you. Why not scratch-building the entire vehicle? :tongue-out3:

[Airborne01]

I want a moment of peace before I scream 'Stoooop!' Lovely work,and I'm awestruck by your skills mate!
Steve

[Lee Drennen]

In between decorating I have managed to add a bit of detail to the spreader bar. My reference pictures show wire strops fitted to the bar. So I had to make them and the shackles. I also added a spit pin to the lifting eye.

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cheers
Scottie

This is still OOB build right??? Who are kidding Paul. Awesome looking updates. I need a new Bibb please.

[Lee Drennen]

Why not scratch-building the entire vehicle?

Why are you giving him these insane ideas? lol.

[Lee Drennen]

I'm running out of things to say

I’m just going to keep repeating the same words that define insane greatness.

[scottie3158]

Oh Wow!! After looking at what you're turning out I think I need to stop moaning about my Wasp and pull my socks up!!
That is some truly amazing scratchery, there are a few on here who really need to be in a super league. I really don't know how you can produce such amazing detail in such small scales!!!

I'm running out of things to say Paul, so much great work on show!

I'll double that.

Paul, your whole construction looks like it's fully functional.
I get the impression that the kit is just hindering you. Why not scratch-building the entire vehicle? :tongue-out3:

I want a moment of peace before I scream 'Stoooop!' Lovely work,and I'm awestruck by your skills mate!
Steve

This is still OOB build right??? Who are kidding Paul. Awesome looking updates. I need a new Bibb please.

Why are you giving him these insane ideas? lol.

I’m just going to keep repeating the same words that define insane greatness.

Thank you guys these very kind comments make it all worth while.

[A_J_Rimmer]

Totally superb scratch-building!

[scottie3158]

Totally superb scratch-building!

Arnie, thank you very much indeed.

[scottie3158]

Next up on the agenda was this item. it looks like some sort of sledge or ground anchor. The kit just offered a hollow tub a bit like a wheel barrow with out wheels. The reference picture however showed this.



O I attempted to scratch something similar. Not 100% accurate but will hopefully add a little bit of interest. The snatch block I am very happy with the way it turned out.









cheers
Scottie

[Guest]

That looks like a great improvement. However, a quick way to make it even better would be to remove the handles/frames/whatever on the sides and reduce them in height. You can see in the photo of the real thing that its legs are just long enough that the ends curve immediately, while in yours they run straight for a bit first.

[scottie3158]

That looks like a great improvement. However, a quick way to make it even better would be to remove the handles/frames/whatever on the sides and reduce them in height. You can see in the photo of the real thing that its legs are just long enough that the ends curve immediately, while in yours they run straight for a bit first.

I agree well spotted. It is probably my fault anyway I removed the hand rail to add the round bead around the edge but didn't reduce the height of if to compensate.

[Guest]

Even without that correction, it looks to me like they were moulded much too tall