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Zvezda 4500 Maultier (Finished)

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  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Thursday, September 1, 2011 4:17 PM

thanks, sounds just perfect.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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    August 2008
  • From: S.W. Missouri
Posted by Pvt Mutt on Thursday, September 1, 2011 2:16 PM

Ken I know I bragged on this somewhere??????

Might give you the big head if I did again.Toast

Tony lee

Shoot Low Boys They're Ridin Ponys

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    February 2010
  • From: Maine
Posted by Stage_Left on Thursday, September 1, 2011 2:12 PM

Very, very nice K-dawg. I just got this kit from Squadron, so I'll definitely keep your advice about the tarp orientation in mind. I had read that there is a nice engine included, and from your pics this seems to be true. Nice touch leaving off the hood panels.

  • Member since
    August 2006
  • From: Arkansas
Posted by K-dawg on Thursday, September 1, 2011 12:08 PM

Besides being 5 pieces, I put it together wrong (not hard to do actually) so there is massive amounts of put on each end of it as well. You have to be very careful about the orientation of the bedsides and the tarp sides. They're identical matches either way but the ends that meet the front and back sections of the tarp are different. I got the sides backward and had to modify (fill and sand) the ends to match. It was a lot of work.

Kenneth Childres, Central Arkansas Scale Modelers

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    July 2004
  • From: Texas
Posted by wbill76 on Thursday, September 1, 2011 11:37 AM

Very nice work Kenneth on the canvas cover...would never have guessed it started out as 5 pieces of styrene. Beer Beer

  • Member since
    August 2006
  • From: Arkansas
Posted by K-dawg on Thursday, September 1, 2011 7:32 AM

Bish, Yes it is. The wood grain is fantastic and there are NO sink marks or knock out marks on the inside surfaces.

Kenneth Childres, Central Arkansas Scale Modelers

  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
Posted by tigerman on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 8:23 PM

It looks like a Pz II with a set of wheels. LOL

Another nice build Kenneth and something a bit different.

   http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/wing_nut_5o/PANZERJAGERGB.jpg

 Eric 

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 5:45 PM

O, very nice build. I am looking at get one of these to go with my Sturmtiger. Nice to see one built up. Is the rear detailed enough to have the tarp off.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

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    December 2008
  • From: Northern Va
Posted by psstoff995's lbro on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 3:32 PM

NICE! Very cool looking, even if it is too yellow it's very nice. Yes

-Will young modeler Test fit master
  • Member since
    August 2006
  • From: Arkansas
Posted by K-dawg on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 2:35 PM

Thanks fellas...

Oddly the pictures show the colors much more yellow than they actually are. I white balance my camera before every session and it's spot on as far as the back drop goes but this new camera I have seems to have an affinity for yellow tones in the paint. Oh well... I'll figure that out later. Point is, the dark yellow is much more tan in color than it appears here.

Kenneth Childres, Central Arkansas Scale Modelers

  • Member since
    March 2010
  • From: Democratic Peoples Republic of Illinois
Posted by Hercmech on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 2:08 PM

That is one cool looking build!


13151015

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    April 2005
  • From: Monster Island-but vacationing in So. Fla
Posted by carsanab on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 2:07 PM

very nice...and great camo job too... Yes

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    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 2:01 PM

I always thought the maultier was a cool looking vehicle and you've done a beautiful job on her Yes

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Allentown, PA
Posted by BaBill212 on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 1:47 PM

It looks GREAT,,    I have a soft spot for soft skins,,,   very nicely done!

Enjoy the ride!

 

  • Member since
    August 2006
  • From: Arkansas
Posted by K-dawg on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 1:14 PM

Bill, the tarp came with the kit. It's 5 pieces of plastic... :)

Kenneth Childres, Central Arkansas Scale Modelers

  • Member since
    July 2004
  • From: Texas
Posted by wbill76 on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 12:27 PM

Nice Mule Kenneth! The tarp in particular is very well done, what did you use for it? Beer

  • Member since
    April 2009
  • From: Carmel, IN
Posted by deafpanzer on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 12:25 PM

Looks great especially the camo and tracks! Yes

Andy

  • Member since
    August 2006
  • From: Arkansas
Zvezda 4500 Maultier (Finished)
Posted by K-dawg on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 7:23 AM

This kit was a LONG time in the making. It was an easy build for the most part and a great kit, I just couldn't get motivated on it. But anyway, She's done!

After getting to work and uploading the pictures I noticed that I need to throw another flat coat on the tarp. I've been using it as a handle so the edges are shiny from touching it. I'll take care of that the next time I have the Air Brush out.

Thanks for looking and as always, comments are welcome.

Kenneth Childres, Central Arkansas Scale Modelers

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