That just about sums it up lol.
Scotties Bergpanzer Buffalo.
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Awesome stuff!
Cheers Arnold appreciate the comment.
The kit has four storage boxed in two groups of two, which i would presume are the modern or German versions of what I knew in the Army as Tomas bins. These could be used for small items or personal kit. The first thing to do was remove the moulded tie downs and carrying handles. The tie downs were replaces with 0.3mm copper wire. the carry handles with this wire and the insulation from some telephone wire.
My reference pictures show that these were held in place by some ratchet straps. The only supplier I could find that supplied these were Accurate Armour apart from a German company that wanted a minimum order value so went for AA. The etch parts are good and easy to put together. The material for the straps however is bl**dy awful, it was wider than the gaps in the etch that it was supposed to fit through and no matter what glue I tried to secure it to itself of other parts if failed to bond. Luckily I had some 2mm Tamyia masking tape and used that instead. The other advantage of the tape is you can get a bit of tension on it.
Next will be the lifting spreader bar and all the associated shackles and cables.
cheers
Scottie
My reference pictures show that these were held in place by some ratchet straps. The only supplier I could find that supplied these were Accurate Armour apart from a German company that wanted a minimum order value so went for AA. The etch parts are good and easy to put together. The material for the straps however is bl**dy awful, it was wider than the gaps in the etch that it was supposed to fit through and no matter what glue I tried to secure it to itself of other parts if failed to bond. Luckily I had some 2mm Tamyia masking tape and used that instead. The other advantage of the tape is you can get a bit of tension on it.
Next will be the lifting spreader bar and all the associated shackles and cables.
cheers
Scottie
I'm getting disgruntled now - fortunately my dismal effort is almost finished (PS: Lovely work so far!)
Steeve
Steeve
Steve, cheers mate very kind of you. There will be nothing dismal about your build at all and I look forward to seeing it.
Just been through the build so far and this is on another level ......fantastic work Paul
G
The AA ratchets are good, and as you say the straps are rubbish, I used pre-painted paper for mine. The other company I know that produces ratchets are Pro Art and they are 'fun' to assemble...
Keep the good work coming, forget the plaudits, they have all been said...
Hopefully see you on the 16th...
Cheers
Mike.
Keep the good work coming, forget the plaudits, they have all been said...
Hopefully see you on the 16th...
Cheers
Mike.
Cheers Andreas.
Brian thanks mate glad you like it.
Thanks Mike, The straps look like bin bags cut into strips :tongue-out3:
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
cheers
Scottie
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!!!
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
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.
Totally superb scratch-building!
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