Takom Krupp Raumer S
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The two body sections, which probably are sprue B, but are not actually attached to any sprue.
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Sprue A (2 off)
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Sprue C (2 off)
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Sprue D (2 off)
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Decals. Four options, at least two of which are fictional.
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Plenty of filler required around the underside.
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Ejector pin marks also need filling.
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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.
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They just drop in and have chamfered front corners so they only fit one way.
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Fill, sand, repeat. You know the drill.
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Test fitting the wheels. There's not that many parts left on the sprues now.
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A quick mock-up of the two ends.
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I'll have to hide the join around the rim of the wheels as it's quite visible even with the tread plates installed.
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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.
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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!
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Another test fit with a few more bits added.
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I had to do a bit of filling and sanding in the grooves around the rim of the wheels. An awkward job.
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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.
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The steering mechanism needs a fair bit of painting before assembling as too much of it will be inaccessible once it's put together.
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A final test fit of the major components before priming.
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Painting is now underway. I've done some basic pre-shading and colour work, which should hopefully not get lost in the mix.
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You can see why I left these inserts out to paint them.
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The steering mechanism is looking suitably dark as it's right underneath the vehicle. Right where the mines go off. Not 100% sure they thought that through too well.
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Phew! That was a long day of painting & it's not quite over yet. However, I'm letting it all dry overnight to give me a better idea of where it needs a bit more work. Despite using thinned paint with Acrylic Doctor, it was very hard to avoid brush marks as it's been 28 deg C in the room where I'm working. The paint was drying too fast by late afternoon.
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One of the headlights is either loose or partly broken. I'll have that to deal with at some point. Always something.
Comentarii
15 2 July, 18:40
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Well, okay, Gorby, but follow at your own risk. It is a mine clearing vehicle, after all.
3 July, 17:27
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😄 😄 😄
Should be safe enough. At 150 tons you're going to know which bit it's cleared. 😄
3 July, 18:00
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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
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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
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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