Takom Krupp Raumer S
The two body sections, which probably are sprue B, but are not actually attached to any sprue.
Sprue A (2 off)
Sprue C (2 off)
Sprue D (2 off)
Decals. Four options, at least two of which are fictional.
Plenty of filler required around the underside.
Ejector pin marks also need filling.
A bit more progress. I've not stuck the top inserts in yet as I think it would be best to get some paint on them first! Takom might have done the hatches as separate parts. The side doors are done that way.
They just drop in and have chamfered front corners so they only fit one way.
Fill, sand, repeat. You know the drill.
Test fitting the wheels. There's not that many parts left on the sprues now.
A quick mock-up of the two ends.
I'll have to hide the join around the rim of the wheels as it's quite visible even with the tread plates installed.
You pretty much have to drill out the ends of the exhausts as they would be too obvious if you didn't! 1.4mm drill, FYI. Not a photo for arachnophobes.
The steering mechanism. A single joint holds the front and rear units together (or is ir rear and front?) I'm pondering how to make it stronger, but there's not much to work with here!
Another test fit with a few more bits added.
I had to do a bit of filling and sanding in the grooves around the rim of the wheels. An awkward job.
The pads are on the wheels, but I noted that many of them have sink marks on the face opposite the locating tab. Oh good, more filling & sanding.
The steering mechanism needs a fair bit of painting before assembling as too much of it will be inaccessible once it's put together.
A final test fit of the major components before priming.
Komentarzy
13 2 July, 18:40
John Hughes
Well, okay, Gorby, but follow at your own risk. It is a mine clearing vehicle, after all.
Well, okay, Gorby, but follow at your own risk. It is a mine clearing vehicle, after all.
3 July, 17:27
gorby
😄 😄 😄
Should be safe enough. At 150 tons you're going to know which bit it's cleared. 😄
😄 😄 😄
Should be safe enough. At 150 tons you're going to know which bit it's cleared. 😄
3 July, 18:00
NLAWScametovisit
Oh wow. Ive never heard of this thing before! When I saw the first picture I thought at first must be an alternate history tank. Following with interest!
Oh wow. Ive never heard of this thing before! When I saw the first picture I thought at first must be an alternate history tank. Following with interest!
6 July, 14:33
John Hughes
Cheers, Gorby. it's a quick build, only nine stages, but I'm still concerned about the single load bearing joint between the two halves.
Cheers, Gorby. it's a quick build, only nine stages, but I'm still concerned about the single load bearing joint between the two halves.
19 July, 22:13
gorby
The center hinge thing on the 1/72 model is quite sturdy, but I can see that it might be more of a concern on this big beast.
The center hinge thing on the 1/72 model is quite sturdy, but I can see that it might be more of a concern on this big beast.
20 July, 04:53