SdKfz 140 Flakpanzer 38(t) (WIP)
The kit is beautiful and the detail is superb
Fiddly pieces will make you sweat
I inverted the top piece and inserted all the PE in the pin - I omited two parts, or they would not all fit
Given that some pieces have to be glue on the stree and the sides simultaneously, I deviated from the instruction and started the sides first
Stree and gear box in position
Working on the engine - most of it will not be seen
Primer on
First colors
Chipping with... "chipping" color
Chipping done
Starting final assembly of the interior
Dry fit - the last pedal has to make an impossible loop because a axel and an actuator should be glue there before inserting the top of the cabin...
Engine ready
Engine in place
Starting to close
Glue on!
Cabin closed, starting to build the chassis
Paiting difficult to access areas before glueing the side mud guards
Rear parts glued
Fenders glued - difficult procedure
Rebooting - back to work
This kit has tiny pieces (these are not the smaller)...
Around 3 full days to build this parts
Chipping with two chipping colors: light yellow and “chipping”
Chipping tests here first, because these areas will be covered by mud
Chipping tests here first, because these areas will be covered by mud
Moving to the painting of the chassis and gun
Decals applied
Overpaiting the crosses, as per reference photos
Radio sets ready
Overpaiting the crosses, as per reference photos
Overpaiting the crosses, as per reference photos
Exhausts painted, using the AK “Rust Effect Colors” set (AK 551) - will apply an enamel rust wash after glued to model
Inching forward
Inching forward
Exhaust and tow cable in place
Rear getting done
Base going up
Some individual stones picked with Vallejo Air 72.049 and 71.021 and Hataka A501
Figure glued and ready for primer
Starting the tracks
This will take some time...
The part where you have to glue the top over the inserted wire is a nightmare and the end result is not nice to see... 🙁
Burnishing the tracks
A quick rust wash
Pin wash with Ammo A.MIG-1000
Tracks with the correct number of link is too large; removed two track links per side
Using the AK's neutral texture (mainly sand) to simulate larger mud accumulations
Mud applied, with two different tones of AK's Dust & Dirt Deposits, both on the vehicle and on the base
Mud applied, with two different tones of AK's Dust & Dirt Deposits, both on the vehicle and on the base
Tracks applied
Tracks applied
Making the headphones with PE, punched plastic disks and 0,2mm copper wire
Making the headphones with PE, punched plastic disks and 0,2mm copper wire
Headphones ready and in place, over a printed folded map
Vehicle is finished (still missing the antenna), on to the base and figure now!
Vehicle is finished (still missing the antenna), on to the base and figure now!
Vehicle is finished (still missing the antenna), on to the base and figure now!
Vehicle is finished (still missing the antenna), on to the base and figure now!
Vehicle is finished (still missing the antenna), on to the base and figure now!
Vehicle is finished (still missing the antenna), on to the base and figure now!
Moving on to alignement, figure and small parts
Base with some patches added to cover abandoned german equipment that are molded in the base
Figure is ready
Base is ready
Finished!!!
Kommentarer
19 25 April 2017, 23:10
Mike KryzaTop work - I'm in because I have the kit in my stash too... 🙂 Your build is really an appetizer!
15 May 2017, 19:41
Ricardo ReisHi, after two years, I'm picking up where I left and hope to finish the project this semester
7 March 2019, 01:05
Ricardo ReisYes, not perfect yet, but I like it. I've been watching Night Shift's vídeos and trying to replicate his (wonderful) technique; it does take a lot of time.... 🙂
15 May 2020, 21:52
Slavo HazuchaImpressive looking tracks... 👍 both in terms of outcome, and work-intensity... There are days I´m really happy planes (mostly) use whells 😄
18 July 2020, 14:56
TreehuggerAbout the small bolt heads (cast metal). Any tips for making them fit better? It sort of looks like the cast metal bolts go mostly on the outside, but perhaps they are supposed to somewhat fit into the cavity where the rods go?
10 October 2020, 11:31
TreehuggerAlso, did you drill out the tracks before inserting the wire? Unsure if this is necessary, but I think I've heard others pointing out that drilling out the tracks might be necessary.
10 October 2020, 11:33
Martin OostromDrilling out the holes is useful. There sometimes are some casting burrs. I don't bother with the bolt heads, I just make sure the open ends are on the 'inside' of the tracsk, facing the hull of the tank.
10 October 2020, 14:21
Ricardo ReisWell, I made the wire a little shorter, so that there is a hole after the wire goes through, where the bolt half fits; this makes it easier to glue with CA gel and it looks better too; I did not drill the holes prior to inserting the wire, only those few where the wire wouldn't go through. Regarding Martin's suggestion, that is not possible because the tracks are not reversible, one of them will face outwards
10 October 2020, 19:14
OlivierImpressive ! I really like the way you treated the inside (engine, seat...).
15 October 2020, 11:54
Ricardo ReisTracks have been applied today, finishing off some oil applications and then I'll move to the base and figure painting & weathering
16 October 2020, 19:21
OlivierWhat colour did you use for the engine ?
I like your radio sets although I believe they were more of a greenish colour.
4 November 2020, 20:44
Ricardo ReisSorry, I don't remember the color I used - it was some years ago and I did not take note; regarding the radio emitter/receiver pair, this was the best color I found in all pictures, so I went with gray
4 November 2020, 23:13
Ricardo ReisHello mates, this one is now finished; please find the final photos (with or without base) here: SdKfz 140 Flakpanzer 38(t) - no base | Album by RReis (1:35) and here SdKfz 140 Flakpanzer 38(t) - with base | Album by RReis (1:35)
6 November 2020, 13:57
Rui SBonito dio, com detalhes muito interessantes, como as revistas e o poster, entre outros. Modelo e figura muito bem executados e pintados. 👍
Só mais uma opinião sincera, julgo que o weathering no edifício podia ser mais intenso, com aspecto mais envelhecido/usado/empoeirado, pois a cor e o tom geral é muito homogéneo em todas as diferentes superfícies 🤔
6 November 2020, 14:17
Ricardo ReisObrigado Rui; sim, o edifício não ficou muito sujo, mas acho que o principal problema é que ficou um pouco azulado - só me apercebi as fotos finais; enfim, tentarei fazer melhor na próxima!
6 November 2020, 14:31
