discussion Completed ** Amusing Hobby's Panzerkampfwagen VII VK7201 (K) ** Completed

[spanner570]

When I first saw the manufacture's name I expected the worst, but what a revelation this kit has been.
The mouldings and fit have been outstanding. This kit is up there with the best.

The tracks, although obviously repetitive and took up a large percentage of the build, went together easily. Apart from the usual sprue attachment points there was absolutely no further work needed on the links. Considering the amount and they all slotted and hinged together, this is outstanding in anyone's book.

The tank is all brush painted using a big flat headed one for the large areas and a 00 fine point for the detail. Any bare metal was achieved with a pencil.
The paints were Vallejo Model Air acrylics and children's cheap 'In the tube' acrylics. No primer. It took just one coat of German Grey to do the trick, even on the P.E.

This has been built for my Grandson. He didn't want full weathering, so I've just given the wheels, the front and back a very thin coat of Vallejo 'Dirt'.

I hope you approve of the result.

More to the point I hope he likes it 'cos all I would like from him is a smile, a thank you and a great big hug!..... :tears-of-joy::thumb2:






























....and just for fun. Next to a Stuart.....:astonished:


Thanks to all who posted their encouraging and humorous posts during the building of this model.

I appreciated them all.

Cheers.
Ron

 

[papa 695]

Cracking work Ron I'm sure your lad will be chuffed to the high hills with it, and I'm sure you'll get all three.

 

[Si Benson]

Morning Ron,
Turned out very nicely, looks good in grey....nice work:thumb2:

 

[Guest]

Nice one Ron

 

[stillp]

Very nice Ron. I'd give you a hug for that...




if you were my grandfather.
Pete

 

[Jim R]

Hi Ron
You'll get your smile, thank you and hug for sure. I'm always impressed with the results you get without recourse to a lot of pricey potions.
Jim

 

[spanner570]

Thanks chaps. It seems to have passed muster with my buddies on here, let's hope the dear sweet cherub agrees!

Cheers.
Ron

 

[Guest]

Wow!!! It has a big ##*....:surprised:
Nice work Ron!

 

[Gern]

That 'dear sweet cherub' owes you many beer tokens for this! He'd have to pay a fortune elsewhere for summat this good.

 

[prichrd1]

Ron,

Looks the business, especially with the large "bangy" thing on the front, the tracks have worked out well.
Another to be proud of. :thumb2::thumb2::thumb2::thumb2:

Paul.
:smiling:

 

[scottie3158]

Ron,
That is a cracking build of a strange looking vehicle.

 

[Mini Me]

Sort of reminds one of an Elephant TD on steroids:tongue-out2: I'm certain the Lad will be most appreciative.
I certainly enjoyed watching this come together...What's next up?
Cheers, Rick H.

 

[Ian M]

great result again Ron.

 

[Steve Jones]

That's a mighty beast Ron. Great work:thumb2:

 

[Guest]

What a whopper! Very nice work Ron.

 

[Guest]

Nice one 570. :thumb2::thumb2::thumb2::thumb2::thumb2:

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