The weird, flat, Swedish gallery
And here it is - in all its glory!
Weathering is quite subtle - I might add some when the base is ready.
Push-fit, workable tracks are quite nice and are holding together quite firmly.
With the baskets in place, there is nothing really to see as the rear plate goes.
Some details of oil splashed and stowing straps.
I did some box and wiring to the launchers as in the source photos. I made them stowed to minimize the risk of breaking the off while handling 🙂
I attached the cupola via a magnet, to leave it rotatable. If building it for a second time - I'd leave the kit's smoke launchers as they are much closer to ones from the source photographs. I rolled the PE and filled them with some brass rods.
Spare tracks are - surprisingly - spare tracks that were left from the separate track kit. Those that come with the kit, are too small and have nasty ejector marks from the visible side.
There was no fixed way of attaching the towing cable, so that how I did it. I also decided to give the tools well worn look.
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28 10 June 2017, 20:35
Holger KranichLooks really cool, just like a Maschinenkrieger! And i love the look of your towing cable! Most realistic!
13 June 2017, 13:15
Wojciech KuczaHey all, many thanks for the kind words and I'm very glad you like it! I only found that I almost run out of place in my display case now! 🙂
13 June 2017, 20:26
Jason MarsonI've just got one of these on order and your project will be my inspiration. Superb work!
25 October 2023, 22:49
zakboom0815Great model 🙂 The splinter camo job and weathering really looks excellent.
28 October 2023, 18:45
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It is done! The tank at least - base is to follow as soon as I'll get a good and doable idea.
It was a nice build. Maybe not as straightforward like some Tamiya kits, but nevertheless without any major stopping obstacles and things that need major reworking.
Of course it can be even more detailed and corrected here and there, but that would be nothing short of rivet counting then.
The only major thing that I regret not doing is making it with a working hydropneumatic suspension, which is easily doable, but I found it out too late when only one wheel arm went loose. All other unfortunately were glued much better... 😉
