1,000 Roadwheels - 2009

Thanks for the compliment Panzer88, I appreciate it! This one has been a joy to build.

Nate

NucMedTech I can only assume they did. Photos of the Ostwind are not very clear. The ones i have show the front and side. But alongside the prototype are photos of several prototype Wirbelwinds, and these had the axuallery motor removed also. And production Ostwinds were built on Ausf J hull which had it removed even in the tanks. As for success, ground mounted AA guns, like the Flak guns that are used on these vehicles are all hand powered, and they seem succesful enough.

Looking at your CMK kit, it has to be the prototype as it has the older style exhaust. This was built useing an old Ausf G chassis. I will try to get some pics up of mine tomorrow as i still have a bit of the Zim to finish off. 

Looking forward to seeing some pics p38jl

Thanks for the comment NucMedTech. Yes, this build is definately winding down. I've been quietly working on my next entry to this build; Dragon's new Wirbelwind. I'll post some pics later today.

Nate

ok... tracks are coming along.. slowly..lol  Marc's suggestion for the Testors glue works better, Also reminds me of why some of us in the area jokingly call ourselves the Acadia Glue Sniffers....lol.. reminds me of the old glue days in the 70's...whew!!! Chemicals Are Our Friends!

Also have started the Ausf J I got on Ebay.. sweet deal.. Tamiya Ausf J, with a metal barrel, zimmermit kit, PE tool set, resin stowage stuff.. the hull and running gear are moving along...

Pics to come!

Granitecon tomorrow!

Bish-I'm building the CMK kit. Did they traverse the turrent manually then? Seems like a lot of work especially if they were trying to track planes. Makes me wonder how successful they were.

Nachtflieger- Paint job looks awesome. Starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel now.

Dupes- It's like an assembly line.

-Stephen

Hi guys,

Ok, here's where I'm at right now. The camo is done, as is the base coat for the tracks. Next on the "to do" list will be ; gloss coat for decals, then flat coat, filters, detailing, etc., etc..... This is where I'm stopping for today....my eyes are pooped!

The tracks, and road wheels are not attached yet, so if they're outof alignment, I'll take care of them during final assembly. Feel free to comment.

Nate

All three are coming along nicely, but I'm partial to the Ausf. E. Love that detailing!

Nate

Alright, rolling right along. Here is were I'm at this morning

The Sturmgeschutze

The Ostwind

and the ausf E

Great job Detailfreak! How many will this make for the GB? I think Dupes will have to make a new badge.

Work is progressing on mine. Working on the upper hull primarily on the Sturmgeschutze. I think I'm alittle ahead of my schedule as I did not think I would get to this part until the weekend. I'll get some update pics soon.

-Stephen

Very nice job! I love how your engine came out...........sweet! It's coming along very well, keep up the good work!

Nate

Hey Guys,

Thanks for the positive words about my Jagdpanzer.....makes it worthwhile!

Marc, and detailfreak: for a camo scheme, I'm going to go with what's in the kit instructions for a three color scheme.

http://www.modelarmour.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=471:dragon-jagdpanzer-iv-l70v&catid=37:kits&Itemid=60

If you click on the link, it will take you to a review on this kit. Scroll to the bottom, and you'll see the instructions. I'm planning on doing the last scheme on the page.......it's for the 7th Panzer Div.

NucMedTech: You might want to try the schurzen on your StuG after all. Personally, I think schurzen looks good on most German tanks. I just don't like it on Panthers, and Jagdpanzers.

Keep up the good work guys! 

Oh yeah, I almost forgot.....I started my Dragon Wirbelwind! Looks like this one will be another slammer!

Nate

Very nice Nachflieger

Look forward to seeing her covered in paint

Mark

The Ausfwerks one is here (great site, btw - sweet store, good tutes):

http://ausfwerks.com//techniques/indies/main.html

And the Doog's indy tute:

/forums/810349/ShowPost.aspx

I know I have a couple more links kicking around that I've used before. If I find them, I'll throw them up here.

tutorials? humm? where?? I've read some on FSM in the mags.. so I have kinda a clue, but more info would be good! I have about 3/4 of a bottom run done. Using my miter box as a straight edge.

got a link to those tut's ??...

Chris - did I point your toward any of the track tutorials available? Either the one by Doog on this forum, or on Ausfwerks? Makes indies easy.

Nate - super solid construction. I'm with you on the skirts/no skirts issue...what sort of scheme are we looking at for this puppy?

hey guys, all are looking good.. !

My road wheels are almost done.. just some touch up needed.. Been working on the tracks I traded Marc for, Acedemy ones.. again my first time with individual tracks..

also been working on a JAP 2 man mini sub for my GF,,, in vacuform..

Nachtfleiger- Nice build! Can't wait to see it with paint. I agree with you the schurzen takes away from the model. Now I'm wondering if I shoul use it on my sturmgeschutze.

Detailfreak- Working on another one! You must have a good stash of Pz IV chassis vehicles. I'm working on the only three I have.

-Stephen

Nice start on your Hornisse detailfreak. Who does the resin parts? The detail on that engine looks great!

Stephen: thanks for letting me know what your other two kits are.

Well, I'm finished with the build portion of my Jagdpanzer. I don't know exactly how many hours I have into building it, but lets just say it went real quick, and really enjoyable! This has been a great model to build by Dragon. Not quite as easy as a modern Tamya kit, but still relatively painless. I've built some of Dragon's older kits, and finished up pulling my hair out! These new smart kits ( at least the ones I have built) assemble very easily, and the detail is excellent.

Here's a few pics of were I'm at right now. I probably won't start painting until this weekend, as I like to take my time when it comes to that.

In this next pic, you can JUST make out the rifling in the barrel.

Here's a close-up of the casting numbers I applied. This was about the most difficult part of the build.

Here's two pics of the schurzen on the tank. It's just hanging on the brackets, so I can remove it. After seeing it on the kit, I don't really like it.......I think it spoils the sleek, low-slung look of the Jagdpanzer. If I build another of these, ( and I might!), I won't even add the brackets for the schurzen.

That's it for now! Feel free to comment.

Nate

Bish wrote:

dupes just to let you know i have started the Ostwind tonight.

Mmmmm...Ostwind. One of my favorite 'IV chassis variants! Let's see some pics!

Still working on the dragon ausf E. This kit is simply amazing. All the detail they put into just the lower hull would make this kit ideal for a maintenance dio. It's got the reduction gears, gas nozzels behind the caps, individual nuts and screws for the tensioners. But all this means more time to put it together. Hopefully will progress to the upper hull by this weekend.

-Stephen

dupes just to let you know i have started the Ostwind tonight. I won't be able to get any pics up until the weekend, by which time i hope the zim will be done.

Some real nice work there guys

panzer88 wrote:

Awesome camo work Panzer88- that's one cool looking scheme- sorry I've been MIA for so long, everyone else- good work, like the salt weathering tricks

I'll have mine finished up by the end of next month or so!

Keep it up