SD Kfz 1. Type 170 VK
Starting with the motor....
I have since gone back, and removed the obvious mould seam. The distributor is in the wrong place, so has since been removed.....and lost to the carpet monster. I will need to make a replacement.
Working on the chassis and suspension.
Painting fictional colours....
Whilst the chassis parts set, body work can be progressed.
Some highlights as pre-shading, on body panels. Interior painting and detailing progressed in parallel.
Test fit with the fan belt and fan added, after seating the motor in the chassis mounts.
Some wear on the driver's and rear seats, then a general leather colour added.
The dashboard beckoned....
...so I had to respond. The instrument dials are only raised circles, so all details are free-hand. I'll add a gloss coat to each instrument, for shiny glass effect. I've re-touched the background paint on the dashboard since seeing the close-up 😉 That grab handle is going to bug me until I change it for bent wire!
Yes, both U pieces shattered whilst being removed from the sprue, and my repairs didn't go well. So, spare PE strips to the rescue!
Correct shape, so just need to cut to length.
Fitted, and ready for paint.
Radiator and pipework done. Yes, both wheel arch supports shattered too. One repaired, and one still to be done. Replacement distributor still to be made.
So, the grab handle has been replaced with copper wire. Much better than the dodgy repaired plastic...
Progress is slow, but heading in the right direction. Both front windshield frames shattered so are repaired already. Tiny door handles installed inside and out.
Bodywork painted.
Front grill with winter baffle chosen, as I'll also use the main canvas roof.
The engine bay space. The paint on the wings has a ridged texture, so I'll rub it down smooth and add a further coat more carefully.
Body dry fitted onto the chassis, so I can see how the engine looks. Is it worth seeing, or shall I close up the covers?
It's a very tight squeeze.... and the high tension lead is not perfectly positioned.
Main lead re-positioned, and so just the loose ends of the four cables to connect to the distributor. Then I'll add extra CA before trying to paint the cables.
Lots of fragile and small parts prepared, and some assemblies started too.
Some clear sprue stretched thinner, then a cut end heated til it formed a blob.
Two blobs for two headlamp bulbs.
Wiring painted.
I'll re-visit the rusty manifold before hiding everything under the bonnet.
I do like a good shovel 😉
Handrail for the rear seats added, in bent wire. The kit part had shattered into three....
Lot's of flash had to be removed, before assembly. One is a mirror and the other a spot light.
An experiment with the spare bonnet. Four colours for rust....
.... Plus an undercoat of grey, then the top coat. I'll let that dry before trying out something new.....
Without a bonnet....
....and with a barn find patina.
I'm tempted to use this on the next one 🙂
So, I managed to break the fine connection between the steering wheel and the column. To ensure the wheel is glued central to the column, I needed to form a sleeve from spare PE strip. The old glue nozzle is the ideal size to wrap around.
And there it is. Much easier to do, after heating the metal and letting it cool again
Sleeve glued to the wheel, and the tube was used to check it was central.
It worked! Steering wheel now safety installed.
Wing mirror and spot light are on brackets that also allow the (real) windscreen to hinge. On the model, it is simplified, but still used to position the brackets correctly. Unfortunately, I didn't quite install the windscreen perfectly....
I didn't fit the two rifles to the dashboard, as they would have clashed with the slope of the windscreen.
Lot's of fine details painted and some subtle highlights added.
For those with good eyesight, you may notice that the radiator is missing. It's a tight squeeze under the bonnet, so I chose to omit the radiator and fit the bonnet more comfortably. There are decals for tyre pressures to add above each wheel arch, but I'll leave them til today's glues and paints have matured.
I've left the rear handrail bare for now, but will paint it later. The tyres need mare attention, for more even 'dusty' appearance.
A little bit of rust on the exhaust...
I need to tidy the number plate of that strip of white...
The clear plastic edges of the headlights have been painted silver. They look better than bare plastic. I decided to leave off the hub caps, as I prefer to see the wheel nuts.
Hmmm....so the bonnet is not well aligned, so has been dis-assembled. Re-assembly to follow.
Rear handrail painted, so the copper wire is now covered.
Still enjoying the dashboard gauges. No decals, no dry-brushing. Just a steady hand 🙂
Spare wheel set deeper in the well..
And now declared finished 🙂
Commenti
37 2 July 2023, 08:34
Bruce Huxtable
There's a long way to go on this one, Villers, Plenty of tiny door handles to keep away from the carpet monster 😉
There's a long way to go on this one, Villers, Plenty of tiny door handles to keep away from the carpet monster 😉
4 July 2023, 12:13
Bruce Huxtable
Many thanks, Villiers. Still lots to be done, but I surprised myself with the dashboard dials. It looks better than my previous efforts with decals!
Many thanks, Villiers. Still lots to be done, but I surprised myself with the dashboard dials. It looks better than my previous efforts with decals!
4 July 2023, 19:29
Bruce Huxtable
Many thanks, Doubtingmango. I've been working on the doors, and have to decide how open, or how closed the car will be. Lot's of options with this kit. I may have the bonnet half open, so the engine is on view....it all depends if I dare to try to add wiring to the spark plugs!
Many thanks, Doubtingmango. I've been working on the doors, and have to decide how open, or how closed the car will be. Lot's of options with this kit. I may have the bonnet half open, so the engine is on view....it all depends if I dare to try to add wiring to the spark plugs!
22 July 2023, 20:38
Bruce Huxtable
Well, I've made a start on the wiring. Bodywork also being progressed.
Well, I've made a start on the wiring. Bodywork also being progressed.
23 July 2023, 17:34
Bruce Huxtable
Many thanks, Guy. I'm in awe at how others have taken on all the wiring and cables on a 1:35 motor cycle. These cable are all accessible, but it is just soo tricky! I'm going to lie down in a dark room now.
Many thanks, Guy. I'm in awe at how others have taken on all the wiring and cables on a 1:35 motor cycle. These cable are all accessible, but it is just soo tricky! I'm going to lie down in a dark room now.
23 July 2023, 17:54
Bruce Huxtable
Many thanks, Doubtingmango. Lot's of tiny components still waiting, for adjustable wing mirrors, etc. Even smaller items for bonnet catches.
Many thanks, Doubtingmango. Lot's of tiny components still waiting, for adjustable wing mirrors, etc. Even smaller items for bonnet catches.
23 July 2023, 19:49
Bruce Huxtable
It's the countdown to completion, Villiers. All tricky, fragile or tiny parts.....
It's the countdown to completion, Villiers. All tricky, fragile or tiny parts.....
30 July 2023, 07:51
Bruce Huxtable
Okay, so I have a problem to solve. Having mounted the bodywork onto the chassis, I noticed that the four wheels are not sitting evenly. There seems to be a twist in the set up on the chassis, so I have taken the body off again, and need to figure out how to straighten things up again.
Okay, so I have a problem to solve. Having mounted the bodywork onto the chassis, I noticed that the four wheels are not sitting evenly. There seems to be a twist in the set up on the chassis, so I have taken the body off again, and need to figure out how to straighten things up again.
1 August 2023, 06:52
Robert Podkoński
How have I missed this??? Joining the party! Rust looks fabulous, Bruce!
How have I missed this??? Joining the party! Rust looks fabulous, Bruce!
1 August 2023, 09:55
Villiers de Vos
I would like to suggest two methods: 1) Hairdryer and gently twist the chassis, or; 2) wedge in a thin shim on one side between the chassis itself and the leaf spring.
I would like to suggest two methods: 1) Hairdryer and gently twist the chassis, or; 2) wedge in a thin shim on one side between the chassis itself and the leaf spring.
1 August 2023, 12:26
Bruce Huxtable
Welcome, Robert. What else is there to do with a spare bonnet and grill 😉
Welcome, Robert. What else is there to do with a spare bonnet and grill 😉
1 August 2023, 15:13
Bruce Huxtable
Many thanks for your advice, Villiers. I'll try the second option. Two steps back, before things can move forward again. The fragile last parts will have to wait!
Many thanks for your advice, Villiers. I'll try the second option. Two steps back, before things can move forward again. The fragile last parts will have to wait!
1 August 2023, 15:15
Bruce Huxtable
The windscreen glass panes are a slightly loose fit in the frames, (with no rebates to fit into...), but a coat of dark grey inside the frames and on the edges of the glass has made the fit finger tight. White glue applied, and the glass fitted.
The windscreen glass panes are a slightly loose fit in the frames, (with no rebates to fit into...), but a coat of dark grey inside the frames and on the edges of the glass has made the fit finger tight. White glue applied, and the glass fitted.
1 August 2023, 15:19
Bruce Huxtable
Final problems resolved, fine parts installed, decals added, and some last small details painted.
Final problems resolved, fine parts installed, decals added, and some last small details painted.
6 August 2023, 14:24
Bruce Huxtable
Many thanks for your 'likes', everyone. I hope you like the end results too?
Many thanks for your 'likes', everyone. I hope you like the end results too?
6 August 2023, 16:46
Bruce Huxtable
You were right, Villiers. I needed to fit a small packer between the springs and chassis, and that did the trick 👍 Many thanks 🙂
You were right, Villiers. I needed to fit a small packer between the springs and chassis, and that did the trick 👍 Many thanks 🙂
6 August 2023, 18:52
Bruce Huxtable
Many thanks for your generous feedback, Guy and Pietro. An easy one next, then something even more challenging....
Many thanks for your generous feedback, Guy and Pietro. An easy one next, then something even more challenging....
8 August 2023, 18:47
Bruce Huxtable
Many thanks, Villiers and Doubtingmango. There are lots of wheeled vehicles to combine with armour, DM. Have fun!
Many thanks, Villiers and Doubtingmango. There are lots of wheeled vehicles to combine with armour, DM. Have fun!
9 August 2023, 06:20
Bruce Huxtable
Many thanks for your 'likes', everyone. There are a few areas that I can see could be improved, so I'll take these lessons on to the next one 🙂
Many thanks for your 'likes', everyone. There are a few areas that I can see could be improved, so I'll take these lessons on to the next one 🙂
9 August 2023, 07:44
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A Masterbox kit heavily discounted. The plastic is very brittle, so I'm having nightmares with fine parts shattering....