MS-1 WIP

1
May 19, 2018
This is a very easy to assemble kit. Only one PE part, parts go together very well, not much sanding to do. The small wheels are a bit of a paint though.
2
May 19, 2018
Base coat in Tamiya Olive Green for a slightly darker pre-WWII colour.
3
May 19, 2018
Modulation with Olive Drab and then Parched Grass. Turned out a little lighter than I anticipated, but it's an ahistorical piece anyway.
4
May 19, 2018
Washes and shovel. I'm trying to be minimalist on the weathering for this one, but it turned out a little heavy in some places.
5
May 19, 2018
Suspension is on, the little guy is ready for tracks.
6
May 21, 2018
Putting on the shoes. Unlike the previous few models I built, the running gear and tracks came together flawlessly. I would suggest that you don't glue on the idlers for some last minute adjustments.
7
May 22, 2018
And a little bit of weathering for the tracks to finish it off. Full photos tomorrow!

Comments

1 19 May 2018, 04:50

Rui S
Looking Great EnsignExpendabl 👍
Keep it coming.
I've the Eastern Express model. I hope I can do well with it.

20 May 2018, 10:38

EnsignExpendabl
Oh man, Eastern Express is an experience. I saw a thread on Karopka where a guy was putting it together, basically you have to re-rivet the whole turret... karopka.ru/forum/forum188/topic5910/

21 May 2018, 04:38

Rui S
Re-rivet the whole turret??? It doesn't have rivets? or are they in the wrong place?
Hehehe no way. I don't think I'm that good with rivets. 🤔
But thanks for the heads up. 👍

23 May 2018, 19:53

EnsignExpendabl
It does, but a common problem with older kits is massive gaps between panels. With welded armour it's not an issue to fill and sand, but with riveted armour the sanding process will destroy the rivet details.

24 May 2018, 03:39

Rui S
So, if I understand correctly, the problem is the massive gaps between panels? 🙁

24 May 2018, 21:45

EnsignExpendabl
Yes, judging from the photos.

28 May 2018, 20:03

Rui S
Someone said the same about the hood/bonnet in the
scalemates.com/kits/941755-esci-5018-sd-kfz-10-4
But I didn't find it so bad when I did the model. As I recall, I found that the real problem was a downwards bent forward part of the chassis. Correcting that was easy.
So I will keep my fingers crossed.

28 May 2018, 21:30

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MS-1

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