discussion Rick's 1/87 Scale Roco/Komo Zis.-5 for Mr.T

[Mini Me]

Here is what I'm starting with....hoping to make this an interesting build by adding the fact that it is a captured vehicle being used by the Wehrmacht for transport....lets see what happens.

 

[Steve Jones]

Ooooh! Thats nice. What a great idea Rick. Have fun my friend. Its gonna be a wonderful tribute build.

 

[Mini Me]

Thanks Steve, Just trying to let the creative juices flow Sir. :thumb2:
Rick H.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Rick
Another mini masterpiece in process :thumb2:
Jim

 

[Mini Me]

We shall see Jim....if it comes out half as nice as the tanker I'll be thrilled.
Cheers, Rick H.

 

[Allen Dewire]

You go Bro,

We know it will be great when you're done!!!

Prost
Allen

 

[BattleshipBob]

Full speed ahead Rick, i am onboard sir

 

[Mini Me]

Thank you Allen and Bob! Just finishing my "Morning" coffee and thinking about how to approach this one.
Rick H.

 

[Richard48]

Another onlooker.Carry on that man.
Rich.

 

[Mini Me]

Welcome Rich.........Allen has the Beer if you are up for it. Rick H.

 

[Richard48]

Welcome Rich.........Allen has the Beer if you are up for it. Rick H.

Only the one for me as im a lightweight.Might crack open the scotch later hussar!!!.
Rich.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Nice Rick. I’m going to change this up and sit by BOB the Stug and I’m going to see what happens. Beer????? Is that the only beverage you have ??? How about some Yorkshire tea I can’t get drunk on this forum

 

[Mini Me]

Sorry Lee, I'm not in charge of beverages.

 

[Mini Me]

Small update here, Since this is going to be a captured vehicle employed as a transport, I decided it needed a trailer. For Mr. T's tanker I discarded the cargo bed and tarp, so I have resurrected it and some other bits to make a trailer for this project. Along with that I have upgraded the exhaust system as well as adding a driver's side door mirror. also the tranny hump and a gear change lever were also required. Rick H.

 

[Richard48]

Nice progress dude.Putting us slow coaches to shame.
Rich.

 

[Guest]

Cracking work Rick.

 

[Mini Me]

Just getting started Richard.....lots more to come. Rick H.

 

[Mini Me]

Thanks Andy.....just telling Richard there is still a ways to go before I even think about a base coat. Rick H.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Rick. Nice start are you going to cover the tarps like Simon explained to you how a couple builds back I remember? That would be neat.

 

[Mini Me]

Funny you should ask Lee, I did use that technique on my MAN 4500 L as you might recall. This time I am going to try a different approach. I have a soda blaster, and I am going to try blasting the tarps after I have sculpted them a bit with a file. If I up the pressure enough, I'm hopping to get a rough canvas look that will give the right look without fussing with tissue paper. If that doesn't work there's always......tissue paper. :thumb2:
Rick H.