Duck Hunter GB

Oh yeah, those things are challenging heaps of plastic. Lots of plastic... Maybe one of their King tigers to begin with. The parts count on those models is relatively low compared to most other Dragon kits. Or you could dive right in and build one of their Pz.IVs (the older ones with the 1000+ parts, not those damn smart kits)

Eagle90

SchattenSpartan

Ooh, she's looking pretty, Eagle!

Thank you sir!  This has been a really fun kit for me.  Something different than the winged things I normally do....and I might just be hooked! 

Eagle90

Just wait until we get you onto a Dragon kit, you will soon wish your weren't so hook on the dark side.

SchattenSpartan

Ooh, she's looking pretty, Eagle!

Thank you sir!  This has been a really fun kit for me.  Something different than the winged things I normally do....and I might just be hooked! 

Eagle90

Ooh, she's looking pretty, Eagle!

And you have been more than a help my friend!  Thanks so much!

Eagle90

That's looking nice there eagle. Its nice to help when I can.

Hey everyone, some really great builds going on here!  Awesome work everyone!

I've finally gotten some time to hit the bench, so I have some pics of the 88 I'm doing.  I'd like to send a shout out to Bish!  He has really helped me with the research part of this build and I want to thank the professor for his help and knowledge!  Thank you mate!

This has been a really fun kit to do!  I'm so glad I got it and decided to build it for this GB.  I'm going to do my first ever dio when all is said and done with the 88.  I'm pretty excited about it.  So here are a few picks of the 88!  After a few more steps of assembly, I will start some weathering and detailing.  Thanks for looking!

Eagle90

Thanks buddy. I do like the effect it has had on the markings. As for the depth, maybe its just me, I have never really understood all that. But looking at it under light, I think I see what you mean.

That's great stuff, Bish! I think the filter did add some depth and it definitely made that palm tree look even better by blending it in!

It certainly is a sizable piece of wood. I got it cut and routed the other day (playing with my new toy's) and have it stained. I'm also making some badges for it from MDF which are looking ok so far.

Just a quick update before the weekend is over. I spent this week dry bruising with oils. After that I added the filters. I am using AK interactive DAK filter and wash. Its the first time I have used a filter and I am not sure what I was expecting. It has certainly changed the colour slightly, but I seem to recall it being said that filters add depth, but I just can't see it. And I was under the impression it would leave a semi gloss finish, but it is more flat than it was before. But the washes seem to be going down ok. I haven't added all the washes yet and have still to remove most of the excess.

If anyone see's anything I have missed, don't keep it to yourself. Theres a lot of nooks and crannies. 

hey bish

you are going to need a big base for that.

picked up a BUNDESWEHR OZELOT SPAA (and a FUCHS 6x6 and a WOLF 4x4) at vendor table last week so i decided to reorganize my modern stuff and move my SPAA stuff. wow i have 2 ww2 halftracks, SGT YORK, VULCAN, AVENGER, SA-6 and SA-9) plus a pair of SA-10s in 1/72. guess i best get to building, eh?

Thanks buddy. I am pretty pleased with the palm tree. It took a few attempts, luckily I was able to rub the paint off quite easily, one advantage of enamels.

Fantastic work, mate! I love that little Palm tree you painted on the gun shield (I thought it was a decal untill I read the text)

Here is a small update now that the painting is done and most of the decals are on. I am using Xtracolour's RAL 8020. I have done several coats going slightly lighter with each one, this should be enough to compensate for the effects of the filter. I have only added a few markings. For the DAK badge, I used the smallest 72nd Swastika I could find and then painted the palm tree by hand. I am going to add a couple more kill rings to the barrel, but doing it one at a time.

Next up, dry brushing with oils and then filters and washes. 

Ok guys, how we getting on. Coming up to 2 months left on the GB.

I got the 88 painted over the weekend, I was even up at 2am Sunday morning spraying as we had no power all day Sat so was trying to catch up. I plan on getting some pics tonight before I get the decals on and started the weathering.

Thanks buddy. I am getting a real taste for this scratch building, its very rewarding.

I love all your scratchbuilt additions, mate! They really add a lot to this monster of a kit!

Today I finally got the construction completed. This is the other trailer, only difference is that this one has no seat but does have the tow bar.

And the barrel was finished with a few alterations.

I also re made the 4 ground spikes as the kit ones were to thick. They are not full length as they will be put into the base, the excess rod is just for holding when painting. 

I will get to the tools once I have started painting the main parts. But I replaced one of the handles to help when doing the tool clamps. The kit ones are square and would not be very comfortable to use.

And this is most of the sub assemblies all ready for painting. There is also the wheels and a few small pins and other bits to add to this.

Hopefully I can get the first coat on tonight or tomorrow. 

Great work, Wayne!

to ALL thanks. yes it does look like a GEPARD but it's a JGSDF TYPE 87. similar layout but no return rollers on suspension. i may break my no more tracks and get a GEPARD if someone comes out with a new one. i have a bundeswehr ELEPHANT tank transporter i could put it on.

Great work on the Gepard wayne, that's coming along really nicely.

Looks great, Wayne.  I always thought the Gepard was a sweet lookin' SPAA.

Wayne, that thing looks awesome and menacing! great job so far!

Bish

Greg, ye it is rather large. This is the first time I have done anything bigger than 1/35th, so its a bit of a sensory overload. I am hoping to get some paint on this weekend, but we will see.

SS, some nice work there.

bish i will find out what you mean since i seem to have gotten into 1/24 fire trucks.

still working on base/bunker for 88 (and yes jibber (?) i will do a tutoria. lhere is my JGSDF TYPE 87 SPAA. twin 35mm guns. (may have to get that super cool looking russian spaa after this) alls ubassys are not glued so there may be some alignment issues in the pics. pretty much all the holes in the deck are tools, which i do after painting, periscopes and headlights ditto, and handles which i leave until right before priming. this has an adjustable height suspension and  can be in up road mode or down in position mode. indy tracks so karl's tutorial will come in handy and make appreciate my warwheels and war trucks, even with extensive chassis that no one sees.

sitting next to PZ-IB

That's some awesome scratchbuilding Bish!

Nice job on that 88 so far Bish, that thing is a monster

Great stuff on here everyone!  Bish!  Good Night!  I love the way you put the Tiger next to the 88!  Wow!  You have gone to the extremes!  Great work!  Great work everyone!  I hope to get to the 88 tonight.

Eagle90

Time for a short update. I have just completed one of the two trailers. Again, I will do some comparison pics in the WiP thread for those interested in the finer details.

You can see by the amount of white styrene how much has ben changed, far more than I expected.

One down, one more to go. 

Thanks a bunch, mate!

Ican write the full post, but when I click on "reply" not everything gets posted. It just ends directly after one of the pics. If I try to edit it and just copy the original text it's the same thing again. I have to start a new post every time this happens...

Josiah, no problem, look forward to seeing your build.

Clemen's, stunning work there, that's really coming on well.

Not sure what problem your having when posting pics. When you say it ends after a few lines, does it just stop you from adding any more.