discussion 1/48 Tamiya SS-100 & 88mm Flak 37

[Jim R]

Hi all
Thanks guys for all your kind comments.
As for the reels. The kit provides cable for the reels in the form of thread so even though the reels are fixed the cable can be threaded through.

Also to set the pointers on the two big dials on the right side of the carriage, to tell the gun layers where to aim to (hopefully) hit the target aircraft. IIRC, the American manual I linked to explains the procedure, but doesn’t have full details on the Kommandogerät because they hadn’t figured it out completely yet

The big dials are povided as part of the pe kit. They are on clear sheet so to get the dials to show they will be fitted on a white background. I'll get up some photos later.
Thanks again guys :thumb2:
Jim

 

[Jim R]

Hi all
The big dials which Jakko mentioned. Sanded the raised detail off the kit parts. Painted the areas where the film dials would fit white. Kept the white away from the edge. There are two on one side and a third on the other side.


The film is black with clear markings. There is a PE frame. You can see the three with the painted frame.


I'll cut them out and fix them right at the end.

The two carriage riders. I am no figure painter and at 1/48 scale the best I can hope for is something that will look acceptable as part of a dio.








A no11 blade for size comparison :thinking:


Thanks for you're continued interest.
Jim

 

[scottie3158]

The nice work continues.

 

[Road of Bones]

Your figures look terrific Jim- very nice job, particularly with adjusting the poses so well :thumb2:

 

[Si Benson]

Tidy job painting the chaps Jim :thumb2: Not easy at 1/35...More so at 1/48:surprised:

 

[shovelhead 1977]

figures are looking good,

 

[Jim R]

Hi all
Gentlemen, you are too kind. Appreciate your comments a great deal.
The 88mm is complete and fixed to it's cruciform base. Not finished the two carriages yet. Very fiddly and delicate particularly at this scale. Weathering is mostly oils. Looks rather harsh in the photos, less so in real life. I will dusty/muddy it up later.


















Thanks for all your interest. I hope you are all safe from the terrible flooding which has affected so many places in the UK.
Jim

 

[scottie3158]

Jim,
Looking really nice the chipping on the shield is very well done.

 

[shovelhead 1977]

excellent job , well done

 

[Guest]

Hi Jim really great work, keep it coming.
Pete.

 

[Guest]

Very nicely done Jim. Plenty of detail too for such a small scale.

 

[Mini Me]

I haven't followed this since you fitted the gun barrel to the breech block. Just had a read through...Whew, you have been very busy. The results speak for themselves, Stunning! I agree with your thoughts on lightening the dark grey, I face this all the time in 1/87 scale so I think you will be pleased with the final shade once you have completed all the weathering. Rick H.

 

[Steven000]

Amazing work Jim, very nice details :thumb2:
Steven

 

[Steve Jones]

I echo Rick's posting. The chipping and weathering is very effective. The figures are looking good. Always difficult at this scale. Wonderful update sir.

 

[Guest]

Some out standing painting and weathering there Jim, love the effects on the front shield, most realistic.That shield look metal !

 

[Guest]

Jim,
I second all the comments - a real credit to you.
Mike.

 

[Jim R]

Hi all
Thanks for all your supportive comments. As I have said on many occassions it is really special to get positive feedback from fellow modellers whose work I admire :thumb2:
Jim

 

[Jim R]

Hi all
Carriages are done and the gun fitted between them. Just dry fitted at the moment but still a nice tight fit. The figures and the communication cables still to add and also the wheels. I'll muddy up under the arches when I sort the base.




Jim

 

[Guest]

Lovely work Jim.

 

[scottie3158]

Jim,
That is looking the dogs danglers.