discussion Airborne's next build Hetzer w/interior

[Airborne01]

I'm still in the process of working on my 200mm Para with Gimpy and I need a diversion; therefore I thought I'd take the plunge and start my Takom 1/35 Hetzer with full interior (Takom 03.01.2171). Moulded in typical light grey plastic with a high parts count on 19 sprues(at least 517 plus metal barrel and cable, clear parts and decals), link and length tracks, superbly fine details and clean mouldings, plus the usual clear, well organised instruction booklet. I'll post sprue shots if people want to see them and a build log as i go! Wish me luck
Steve

 

[Jim R]

Sounds like a kit that will need time, patience and skill. I'm sure your up to it. Front and center please.

 

[stillp]

I'll post sprue shots if people want to see them and a build log as i go!

Yes please!
Pete

 

[pjgtech]

Cool, sounds good.

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

I wouldn't mind a box shot Steve. Havent got a clue what one of these looks like.

 

[scottie3158]

Sounds good to me mate, I will follow along.

 

[Airborne01]

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​​​​​​​As requested sprue shot, box art and instruction booklet, and ... one I made earlier (but not this maker!)
Steve
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[DLH635]

Well good luck with, Steve, I'm sure it will turn out ace....
I'm half way through painting a Takom Pz1B and like you, I think the detail on Takom kits is top notch. Looking forward to seeing your Hetzer come to life!

Darren

 

[Richard48]

Looks great Steve.Id be interested to see the Para.Definately an interest of mine.
Richard

 

[Airborne01]

Looks great Steve.Id be interested to see the Para.Definately an interest of mine.
Richard

I'll post a couple of progress shots Richard, its quite slow going as there's large chunks of resin that need drilling and pegging for security. I've spent a considerable amount of time cleaning up, undercutting pockets etc and working out the order of painting and detail construction. The three major elements are almost finished I'm glad to say!
Steve

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Thanks for these pictures Steve.

 

[Airborne01]

Not strictly Hetzer but here's the progress on the Para for Richard
Steve

 

[Richard48]

Nice one Steve.Thats a hell of a chunk of resin fellla.The old Bergen must weigh a ton.If you fancy doing a Falklands 1.10th para in bust form let me know.Ive got one with Para helmet and Beret as head choices.
Richard

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Some serious detail on that para Steve.

 

[Airborne01]

Nice one Steve.Thats a hell of a chunk of resin fellla.The old Bergen must weigh a ton.If you fancy doing a Falklands 1.10th para in bust form let me know.Ive got one with Para helmet and Beret as head choices.
Richard

Sounds very interesting Richard! - are you offering to sell or just supply the details so that I can source one mate? Either way I'm very interested!
Steve

 

[Richard48]

No not sell mate.You can have one buckshee fella.Part of my figure range.Got quite a few busts kicking around.

 

[Airborne01]

That's an amazing offer Richard, thanks! My address is:
Steve Warren
8 Clarendon Road
Little Canfield
DUNMOW
Essex CM6 1GA

Let me pay postage and sort out something for you in return.
Steve

 

[Richard48]

No ya fine mate.I say i do a good turn for someone because others on here etc have been very kind and sent me magazines,Decals and kit parts.Canfield wow!!!,I used to live in Newport near Saffron Walden.Small world!!!.I will dig a bust out of the cupboard of doom and get him posted this week.
Cheers now.
Richard

 

[Airborne01]

Progress so far; up to section 4 - transmission and forward elements. Next element is the engine compartment that has some very unclear instructions and vague location points - should be fun! I thought there were small parts up to this point but I live and learn!
Steve

 

[Airborne01]

Looks much worse in large scale - actually looks much better -au naturel'
Steve