discussion Tamiya 1/35 scale 88mm flak 36/37

[col68]

Hi all this will be my next build. I built one a while ago and it seems as though the kit has been updated slightly I'll post some sprue shots later.

 

[col68]

Hi all
Here's the first part of my 88 flak 36. I have decided to build the gun in the anti tank role.
The kit is going together quite well but there's some bad mould seams and sink marks that had to be sorted and I have fabricated a few bits that were missing

 

[monica]

nice start to this one,Colin,liking the look of it,so far,

 

[Guest]

I'm sure I built this (badly!) in my youth! Perhaps this is one of those old Tamiya moulds that's not stood the test of time.

Looking forward to seeing more of this one Col

 

[col68]

Hi guys here's the latest update on this build. I have to say this one has been a bit of a nightmare a lot of very thick mould lines and badly fitting parts I suppose it should be expected given the age of the kit.

 

[monica]

well done with this,even with all your fit problems ,its turned out looking good,
well done so far,

 

[col68]

Here's the latest pics
The entire modheld has been base coated .with model air dunkelgelb ready for a camouflage.

 

[monica]

looking good,Colin,
will be waiting to see ,the camo,you do,

 

[Pikeman]

love the look of this kit,always wanted to build a scene with this in it.
you have made a great start Colin looking forward to the rest of the build mate

 

[col68]

Well guys I have applied tamiya NATO green in a random pattern as I cannot seem to find any uniform pattern that was applied to the 88. Tamiyas normally excellent instructions are no help either

 

[Guest]

That looks perfect to me Col

 

[monica]

looks good ,Colin,line the pattern,

 

[col68]

Hi all
Here is the latest pics of my 88 it has had the decals applied and sealed with tamiya gloss clear ready for weathering.

 

[col68]

Hi all
The 88 has now had a oil wash and been sealed with matt and a dusting with sand coloured pastels