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I thought I'd better get the ball rolling with this. I made the early and very basic Tamiya PZKPFW II kit a couple of years ago, and Simon, while being understandably frustrated at my choice of such an inaccurate kit, was as usual very graciously accepting of the results. This is a newer kit allowing several versions of the types seen in the French campaign to be built. I know many feel that to be true to the spirit of the GB, as much scracthery should be attempted as possible, but that sort of thing is way out of my league and just attempting armour is a big enough deal. For what it's worth the kit does include a pair of etch muffler covers, which is enough to terrify me.
Also terrifying are the sheer number alternatives for each version, making the instructions pretty confusing.
So, the hull and wheels:
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Not too many wheels to sand the mould lines off, a tedious job at the best of times.
The tacks are link and length:
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(I'm aware that a small length of track has fallen off on the far side - it's in the box).
These went on very well, but I did make a mistake and use one of the alternative, and to be discarded, rear idler wheels on one side. The result was that the tracks were short by just a bolt head, leaving a tiny gap. The tracks were well glued on by the time I realised what I'd done and I was forced to use the same wheel on the other side. The gaps are virtually invisible, and can be concealed by weathering, but I am a bit annoyed with myself.
I've also got hold of some figures:
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These are one of the few sets of early war German figures I could find in resin, and are by Nemrod. I have a sprue of 1/35th equipment, so the plan is to depict this lot at rest watching the tank pass.
Sorry for the wordy introduction. Later posts will be briefer.
I thought I'd better get the ball rolling with this. I made the early and very basic Tamiya PZKPFW II kit a couple of years ago, and Simon, while being understandably frustrated at my choice of such an inaccurate kit, was as usual very graciously accepting of the results. This is a newer kit allowing several versions of the types seen in the French campaign to be built. I know many feel that to be true to the spirit of the GB, as much scracthery should be attempted as possible, but that sort of thing is way out of my league and just attempting armour is a big enough deal. For what it's worth the kit does include a pair of etch muffler covers, which is enough to terrify me.
Also terrifying are the sheer number alternatives for each version, making the instructions pretty confusing.
So, the hull and wheels:
View attachment 403260
Not too many wheels to sand the mould lines off, a tedious job at the best of times.
The tacks are link and length:
View attachment 403261
(I'm aware that a small length of track has fallen off on the far side - it's in the box).
These went on very well, but I did make a mistake and use one of the alternative, and to be discarded, rear idler wheels on one side. The result was that the tracks were short by just a bolt head, leaving a tiny gap. The tracks were well glued on by the time I realised what I'd done and I was forced to use the same wheel on the other side. The gaps are virtually invisible, and can be concealed by weathering, but I am a bit annoyed with myself.
I've also got hold of some figures:
View attachment 403263View attachment 403262
These are one of the few sets of early war German figures I could find in resin, and are by Nemrod. I have a sprue of 1/35th equipment, so the plan is to depict this lot at rest watching the tank pass.
Sorry for the wordy introduction. Later posts will be briefer.
