discussion Airborne's next build Hetzer w/interior

[Jim R]

Looks good to me Steve. Definitely a case of lots of painstaking work and sadly little will be seen in the completed model . Luckily you have the photo to show how it is.

 

[scottie3158]

Steve, fine work on the interior.

 

[Airborne01]

Well, what can I say Richard? Two busts and two spare heads - thanks so much, I'll start them ASP but I really am indebted to your generosity and really must donate something in return. I am reducing my library and have several Airborne titles, if you're willing I'll donate some to your 'interest' Just send me your address and it's a done deal! (PS: I hope you did send both packages, otherwise I have an apology to make to somebody!)
Steve

 

[Richard48]

Hi Steve.
Glad you got the bust ok mate.I only sent him with the heads which i thought could prove useful.So no mate i only sent one para.As for books im really good for them.Got sooo many Ospreys and uniform ones.Wife says ive got to sort my pile out.I hope you enjoy painting the para and you are most welcome.My pleasure.
All the best from Richard

 

[Airborne01]

Thanks indeed Richard, I will enjoy painting 'him'! As for my second donor may I say 'Thank!s', please identify yourself so that I can thank you properly and offer you something in return. Thanks again both!
Steve

 

[Airborne01]

So, sitting here in shorts and Hawaiian shirt I can show you progress to date! The interior of the lower hull is fitted and went together reasonably well - I'm booked in to see the surgeon to discuss the fitting of mini-tweezers on one hand and a bionic eye with up to x40 magnification, but here it is as it stands! As pointed out earlier very little will be seen when buttoned up, but I'll have the satisfaction of knowing what's hidden!
Steve

https://drive.google.com/file/d/117F82AI_WvC0ayrCm4GQJd7-2KuINb52/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OAENgxjbmwbz8bEHnnq6hk_W5tbIdgpH/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QBhUw4ohtTf0vNOhL0Po9zQnMJPxcbZv/view?usp=sharing

 

[Airborne01]

Trying again...

​​​​​https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QBhUw4ohtTf0vNOhL0Po9zQnMJPxcbZv/view?usp=sharing

 

[Airborne01]

I don't know what's going wrong here, neither does my tech-savvy wife, but posting photos is bl--dy nigh on impossible. Surely it can't be this difficult ... can it? At least the link works so sorry for messing you about
Steve

 

[scottie3158]

Steve,
It works if you follow the link. I have just had a look and that is some seriously nice work.

 

[minitnkr]

Pics came out great. Excellent work.

 

[Airborne01]

Well, wheels are on and the next phase is the tracks; working on the radios and fitments of the sponson floors!. Trial fits show how little will be seen but i'm planning on making the majority of the topsides removable! Slowly, slowly, catchee monkey!
Steve

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BAYho73cXCP2pk-FAvPRYlKTkuCT-mhM/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/18tSP5gRirlnJrV2s_7A7NjhlU5RdTtKE/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XMJ7OHbYxcnD5U3xojnDiDdfmDpjt3N4/view?usp=sharing

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N_1cN9wIw1G1SAZK99qyS9OCwXn4OhBl/view?usp=sharing

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[Airborne01]

Once again, can't get photo's to appear (on this and other forums) - however at least the links work. Thank heavens for small mercies!
Steve

 

[scottie3158]

Steve, that looks superb. I'm glad your leaving some panels removable it would be a shame to hide that great interior.

 

[Airborne01]

Steve, that looks superb. I'm glad your leaving some panels removable it would be a shame to hide that great interior.

Thanks Scottie! That's a compliment coming from you!
Steve

 

[Neil Merryweather]

Niiiiiiice!
I agree with Paul-leave some hatches open

 

[stillp]

+1!

 

[minitnkr]

Beautiful work Steve.

 

[Airborne01]

Tracks are on. interior more or less complete so here's update No. 3. I've subsequently 'put the lid on so will post progress again soon.
Steve

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b05KZIKxmGNWKU51jMTbPOutVjF8o6h-/view?usp=drive_link

​​​​​https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZIlikRf8FiCMUB1Ed7rIUp8lZZvUV091/view?usp=drive_link

​​​​​​https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GPSunF2WcWxL1jiAnfGwjy9IjC5kSab6/view?usp=drive_link

​​​​​​https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GiNWzBViTc9ZwHGGgTEhJLbgDGd2Dk0l/view?usp=drive_link

​​​​​​https://drive.google.com/file/d/1YPIlZoCvObVkFnsejijpH4M-RT3QKtx4/view?usp=drive_link

 

[Airborne01]

We still can't work out why this is the only method of posting photos - very wierd!
Steve

 

[HAWKERHUNTER]

Excellent work Steve. That is one seriously detailed model.