just another 88 gun build
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17 16 April 2021, 21:14
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seems like this kit gots more pieces than the original cannon! Nice project!
18 April 2021, 01:23
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Okay here is the question, did FlaK 36's had rolled armor texture on their shield? I had been for photo walk around of 88s and it's the only one with shield (last photo). Any help appreciated.
Edit: I uploaded 3 more photos of real gun, and looks like there is really a texture on the shield.
19 April 2021, 13:51
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I would agree with you about this texture. On picture 7 it is very clear.
19 April 2021, 15:58
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Merci Monsieur Olivier, I applied texture on gun base today and will be applying on shield tomorrow
19 April 2021, 18:19
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Thanks for watching, there you go, I uploaded the textured shield
20 April 2021, 15:14
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Tuning in as well. Looks nice so far 👍
The shield looks great in my opinion. That's a crafty idea to soften the plastic and using brushes to create the texture.
30 April 2021, 14:20
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Thanks Glint! I was a bit anxious because I have never seen a 88 gun model with textured shield but I'm relieved that the result is acceptable. The texturing technic came from Night Shift Youtube Channel, strongly recommended.
30 April 2021, 16:40
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Those texture came from rusting after the war. Many German stuff was standing in rain and weather for years. German steel was known for very plain.
Although your weald bead at the sockel of the gun is wrong. As you can see it was bolted.
But nice build so far
Greetings
Jörg
1 May 2021, 08:37
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Thanks for constructive comments Joerg! You are probably correct about the shield, I will try to remove the texture. About the sockel, I uploaded another photo and it is more clear that there is a weld here plus the bolts. I know my weld seams are pretty harsh and oversized on this area so I will redo it according to this photo.
1 May 2021, 10:16
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Yes, know I know, what you mean by doing a weld line there. There is a welded ring under the bolted socket to give the construction more strength. In your pic, you clearly see the gap between the welded ring and the socket. Nice of you, that you will change 👍
1 May 2021, 11:17
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I stand corrected. I have removed the weld and not gonna apply another one to that area. Thanks for valuable information ?
1 May 2021, 11:22
Album info
A panzer gray painted, branch covered FlaK 36 firing in marching position which has white identification strips of HG Div in fenders with Fallschirmjaeger crew