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That timber looks awesome. The whole build is going to be amazing. I will be following your progress as I haven't seen one of these before. Could you please let us know what comes with that kit?
Great work
They have been widely used after WW2 . Take a look at this picture with the Marder on top , a bewildering likeness between this and the Deutsche Reichsbahn SSys Schwerer Plattformwagen ?
The platform posted earlier is from the German Railway Flatbed Typ Ommr with armored sides , I want to mount the Trumpeter 3,7cm Flak 37 on it .
I have a question about Trumpeters German Railway Gondolas the axles don't seem to be the German design like on the Dragon cars have . To me it looks like they have copied it from Tank Workshop or someone else . Can someone help me out ?
The L.Z. Models railwaycars have the right ones I've bought the German G10 type wagon and I'm very impressed by the detailing ! If anyone wants to buy a covered wagon this is the one to get !
Here are some of the parts , some are slightly warped but due to the thin resin it's no problem to bend it back . The walls are so thin that the light is shining through !
P.S. I would like to see more of my car too but I don't have the time at the moment to get it done ...
That is some really great work,I especially like the weathering on the wood.It is also a subject you don't see every day.Great job.
Did not realize the wagons were still in use, interesting.
Your wood looks pretty good but I do agree with you that it looks newer. For the older look you need to add more variation of color. I would suggest adding a "dirty" yellow color, Light Sea Gray, and Light Gray to random boards then re-apply some of your black weathering. You may have already but go to page 4 and I have a little better explanation of how I achieved this look. Hope this helps but if you have any other questions just PM me I'll be glad to help you out.
Is this the Heavy Transport car? Will you have the Pz III on it? Sure would like to see more.
Rob
I really like your painting of the "wood" parts , it's just enough not too much .
In Germany those cars are still in service just like the G10 wagon from L.Z. Models (not in regular transport role but as workshop wagon) .
This is my Dragon flatbed platform so far ... I'm still not satisfied with the look it seems to be too new
Can't think of a better ending to this project Rob! Very sharp work all around...the headless LW gunner will wait patiently I'm sure until your move is complete. Good luck with packing things up and moving to the new digs!
BP Models
looking terrific ,Rob !!!! good luck with the move and look forward to you settling in and finishing this beauty !
hurry back, but take your time !
tread
My God Rob, you should be proud........
What will become of the headless crewman? Great build log Rob. I hate to see this one end. I'v just been in awe of the whole thing from the beginning.
Eric
My goodness Rob that is a real interesting piece to look at ......all of the details are fun to look for.
Hope you can get back with us soon .
Thanks too everyone for following along with this one
THE END
With the exception of the 4 crewmen and the car connecting hook (picture below) I am going to call this one done. Had wanted to finish the crew before calling it but it has to get packed in a box for now, the time has come. Will update this WIP with the crewmen when all is moved and settled. The hook for the car connection will be completed when another railcar has been built in order to be able to glue the hook into the correct position and length.
The crewmen are Luftwaffe and you may not be able to see the hint of blue in this uniform pic but it is visible here in person. This guy is just waiting for his head and his other three companions.
There are lots of pics here so will break them into 2 post. This will be my last post of any building until I'm in my new place. Will try to check in when I can to keep an eye on everyone else's builds. So onto the completed pics.........
More pics coming in a few
No TP either
Bill , thanks but still have not decided if I will use one of those heads, they are just kind of plain. I may wait until I get the chance to order some new heads. Have been wanting to get some for other builds anyway. Still undecided though. Have been trying to paint the rest of the figure though but have had very little time to sit at the bench
disastermaster PANZERWAFFE: OH MY !! Real germans don't need no steekin bucket.
PANZERWAFFE:
OH MY !!
Real germans don't need no steekin bucket.
And no t.p either ?
Nice fix on the chair...and not a bad collection of heads either!
PANZERWAFFE
REDLEG - Agree, we need no details here. No sauerkraut !
Problem fixed
Gaps in the shoulders will require some filling and sanding.
These were the only spare heads I could find.
This solder may be able to get ahead in this world yet.
PANZERWAFFE OH MY !!
Be prepared... those will be your "new' furniture in NC. I spent 8 years in NC...
Andy
disastermaster I vould shorten the chair legs if it vas me.
I vould shorten the chair legs if it vas me.
Steve , thats too easy man !
Hmmm , you know Rob , i would think that could happen on a rail car with a long time between stops ............especially after eating some of that peasant made 3 day old suerkraut eaten a couple of hrs ago ...........
OK....I love all the details, but I presume this soldier has motion sickness
He should not have had such a large dinner the night before.....WOW I don't want to think of details if the soldier gets up!!! He may need a piano roll.
Rounds Complete!!
"The Moral High Ground....A Great Place to Emplace Artillery."
You could take some Apoxie Sculpt and sculpt his pants down around his ankles and have him sittin' on a bucket !! .... just sayin' LOL
TREAD - Thanks Good to hear you like the gear, I am pleased with it myself. I too think the figures will really make the difference but the figures are my weak spot. The only way to get better at them is to keep trying so thats the plan. Defiantly know I want to fill all the train cars I have planed with figs though.
Dont worry, breaking things is not in the plan.....I hope
OK guys, BILL, should have listen to your advice but Andy showed up at my house last night and made me start the sitting figure. Another reason should have waited to start him is because I need to get some new heads for them. The ones they come with are fine but I want some not wearing helmets. I should have caught this before starting Anyway here you can see why I wanted to see how he would fit in the chair.
Did you see the problem? Look at his feet. He looks like a little kid sitting in a chair without his feet on the ground Have two options: 1. cut the chair legs down a bit 2. put the fig on the edge of the chair, looks like he is just sitting or getting up.
Besides this one issue, like how he fits.
Hiya Rob : )
Tarps, crates, helmets, guns...every piece looks great ! Adding the figures will be topper !
Good luck with your move, don't you dare break anything !
Thanks guys !
BILL - Thats probably the smart call with the figs..........Paris is nice this time of the year
ANDY - I think you would build the figs and have them sitting on your dashboard for the move so that you could discuss the plan of attack at the new house LOL
CARL -
I like the idea of the wood shavings "packing " . Looks great Rob .
Outstanding! Dig all details you have done. I'd assemble the figures and have them primed so they will be ready for painting at new place if I have enough time.
Good luck with the move!
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I vould shorten the chair legs if it vas me.