I'm baaaack!...rebuilt Alan 1/35 Marder IID

the doog

Member since
January 2007

I'm baaaack!...rebuilt Alan 1/35 Marder IID

Posted by the doog on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 7:54 AM

Hi guys! I'm back from my trip around Europe--it was amazing!! I visited the Kaiserburg castle of Nuremburg, saw the Zeppelinfield, visited the Acropolis in Athens, and walked on Moscow's Red Square! WOW!! Anyhoo, back to my new photos...this is the 1/35 Alan Marder IID with the rebuilt rear screen more commonly seen. I did it with plastic rod and wedding veil, and finished it in Tamiya acrylics. Enjoy!

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TD4438

Member since
March 2006

Posted by TD4438 on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 7:58 AM

Sweet!Alan kits have been a topic of discussion lately.They aren't DML,but you have proven that they build up nice.

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Ozmodiar

Member since
March 2006
From: Bridgeton, New Jersey

Posted by Ozmodiar on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 8:29 AM

I agree. You did a great job on that kit.

“Resisting temptation is easier when you think you'll probably get another chance later on”

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CDNTanker25

Member since
May 2005
From: Playing in the foothills of NY

Posted by CDNTanker25 on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 9:04 AM

looks great man! Nice touch with the screen on the back! A couple of things to note would be the decals. They look pretty clean compared to the rest of the vehicle, should weather them also! There is a seam in the first picture on the breach of the gun. It's quite noticeable, and should be easy to fix! Nicely done man! More pictures would be great!!!

James on the bench: Merkava II With MCRS-20% Merkava IID 75% IDF Magach Batash

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Gun Tech

Member since
August 2006
From: Oromocto, Canada

Posted by Gun Tech on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 9:58 AM

I like it a lot. Makes me remember that's somebody's owe that kit.

Real good looking white wash

Jean-Michel "Arte et Marte"

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T-rex

Member since
February 2007
From: Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Posted by T-rex on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 10:35 AM

I'm back from B.C and looks like you were ready to roll too.

Nice tank, ecellent paint jobs the weathering look realist, like it came out of the artice.

Working on: Trumpeter SU-152 (1/35) Trumpeter E-10 (1/35) Heller Somua (1/35)

"The world is your enemy, prince of a thousand enemy. And when they'll find you, they will kill you... but they will have to catch you first ''

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zokissima

Member since
July 2003
From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Posted by zokissima on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 12:08 PM

Wow, the subtle tones and colouring on this one really make it look fantastic.

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biffa

Member since
January 2005
From: in the tank factory in my basement

Posted by biffa on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 1:11 PM

Very nicely done doog i did the same kit a while back in the same scheme and was pleased with the result, your scratch built mesh rear looks great, everybit as good as the PE set i used on mine.

Ron.

Ron g.

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wbill76

Member since
July 2004
From: Texas

Posted by wbill76 on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 2:24 PM

Welcome back, always fun to go to historic places and return alive! Big Smile [:D]

Your Marder II is nicely done with the whitewash scheme, I agree with the others on the items already mentioned.

BP Models

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the doog

Member since
January 2007

Posted by the doog on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 4:12 PM

thanks guys, for the kind comments and tips; I see the seam I missed--that'll be an easy fix! The decals/markings were done as per the photographic reference, it looked like they were freshly stencilled or outlined on, so I did 'em as such. Boy, I wish I'd known there was a PE set for this before I started it! All comments always welcomed though, I'll never get better if I don't get honest criticisms!

I plan to chime in on the other active topic about this matter as soon as I get my stupid taxes done!

What a lousy chore to come home to!! Anyway, I'll be posting some more photos soon; a late kitbashed Hummel, and a one-off field-mod StuG IIIC L/48!

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 6:00 PM

I've considered this kit and your build is pushing me to get one. Hard to believe it's an Alan kit. Weathering is really nice and I like the way you applied it to the lower half. Nice whitewash too. I look forward to your future kits.