discussion Scotties big Zundapp

[scottie3158]

That is looking the business …

Just one small thing: does the jerry can really say Feuergefahflich like I think it does? If so, maybe it needs a few select bits of dirt to hide the difference with Feuergefährlich :smiling3:

Only you would pick this up Luckily not many people speak German and even less would be able to read it.

This is absolutely stunning, this is another of those builds that just defy words to explain how good it is, are you sure it's not pictures of a real one ?, the whole paint and weathering is spot on, it looks so realistic it's unbelievable..a very well done job indeed..one to be more than proud of.. :thumb2: :thumb2: :thumb2: :thumb2: :thumb2: :thumb2: :thumb2:

Chris, That is very very kind of you thank you.

 

[papa 695]

I can’t believe I’ve not looked at this build until now Paul, some outstanding work.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Just had an enjoyable catch up. The paint finish you are achieving is truly stunning. It looks lived in but not worn out. Great restraint Scottie, too easy to go too far.

 

[scottie3158]

I can’t believe I’ve not looked at this build until now Paul, some outstanding work.

Ian, no worries there are a lot of great things going on it's so hard keeping up with them all.

Just had an enjoyable catch up. The paint finish you are achieving is truly stunning. It looks lived in but not worn out. Great restraint Scottie, too easy to go too far.

Tim, thanks mate. I normally do go to far

 

[Guest]

Only you would pick this up

I blame my habit of reading incidental text more closely than actual texts

 

[outrunner]

Like all of your models, something to aspire to, although I tend to stay away from scratchery as I am not good at it but I can appreciate the skill involved and you have the skill in bucketloads.

Andy.

 

[yambam26]

Just caught up with this scottie, all come together now with all those details! Diorama base soon then

 

[Mini Me]

Good to see that "Jerry" can locked in place. With the price of fuel nowadays, that is a huge target of opportunity for any passing 1/9th scale, person of questionable character!

 

[Mickc1440]

The build that just keeps on giving, great work mate

 

[Andy the Sheep]

Fascinating, Paul. :thumb2:
I'm considering again changing hobby from modelling to platypus breeding. :tongue-out3:

 

[Tim Marlow]

Fascinating, Paul. :thumb2:
I'm considering again changing hobby from modelling to platypus breeding. :tongue-out3:

Got to look out for the sting on the male ones remember Andy…..

 

[scottie3158]

Like all of your models, something to aspire to, although I tend to stay away from scratchery as I am not good at it but I can appreciate the skill involved and you have the skill in bucketloads.

Andy.

Andy, thank you very kind of you to say.

Just caught up with this scottie, all come together now with all those details! Diorama base soon then :smiling3:

Cheers Ben, and again a very big thank you for doing the cans for me.

Good to see that "Jerry" can locked in place. With the price of fuel nowadays, that is a huge target of opportunity for any passing 1/9th scale, person of questionable character!

Rick, there is a questionable character building it.

The build that just keeps on giving, great work mate

Mick, thank you mate.

Fascinating, Paul. :thumb2:
I'm considering again changing hobby from modelling to platypus breeding. :tongue-out3:

Andrea, you have no need to do that mate :smiling:

Got to look out for the sting on the male ones remember Andy…..

:tongue-out2::tongue-out2::tongue-out2:

 

[scottie3158]

Started work on the MG34 this will need a lot of work with very soft detail especially the barrel jacket. some ally sheet was wrapped around one end of some ally tube. The holes were drilled and cleaned up. The muzzle was removed and drilled to accept some plastic rod to represent the barrel the hole was also drilled in the breech end of the body.


The muzzle was then notched to represent the barrel catch location.



Next the cone shaped moulded cocking handle was removed and a piece of drilled out rod was added for strength this was supported by a piece of wire.



Lots more to do.

cheers
Scottie

 

[Tim Marlow]

Started work on the MG34 this will need a lot of work with very soft detail especially the barrel jacket. some ally sheet was wrapped around one end of some ally tube. The holes were drilled and cleaned up. The muzzle was removed and drilled to accept some plastic rod to represent the barrel the hole was also drilled in the breech end of the body.


The muzzle was then notched to represent the barrel catch location.



Next the cone shaped moulded cocking handle was removed and a piece of drilled out rod was added for strength this was supported by a piece of wire.



Lots more to do.

cheers
Scottie

Fantastic!

 

[Guest]

Will it actually fire when you’re done? I’m betting it will …

 

[Guest]

Will it actually fire when you’re done? I’m betting it will …

No doubt it will , Paul was an armourer!

 

[scottie3158]

Fantastic!

cheers Tim

Will it actually fire when you’re done? I’m betting it will …

Now that would be good.

No doubt it will , Paul was an armourer!

I did actually repair one of these once they are beautifully engineered.

 

[Neil Merryweather]

No doubt it will , Paul was an armourer!

NOW it all makes sense

 

[scottie3158]

NOW it all makes sense

We were never known for being in touch with reality

 

[scottie3158]

The MG is finished lots of the kit parts have been modified or replaced and I had a lot of fun doing it. Just to give you an idea of the tweaks: various rivets and screws were added. The feed tray was detailed with pewter. The sling hook was added to the pistol grip. the bipod legs were hollowed out as the were pressed steel and not solid as shown in the kit. the stops were added to the legs. The bipod swivel was completely rebuild from ally rod and tube, punched details and wire. Looking at the reference pictures the swivel must have been a good design as the exact same thing was used on the Later GPMG used by various armies. The ammo drum was also detailed with handles, hinges and catches. The ammunition belt also had the strap added to allow the belt to be pulled through.

Sorry the above was a bit boring so hopefully the pictures will show it better.









thanks for looking
cheers
Scottie