Red Storm on the Reich GB - Sept. 8, 2008 - May 9, 2009

 Hello,

 Put some paint on the Amphibian, Shot it with Tamiya X-19 smoke which gave it a gloss, applied decals from the spares box.

 Here is where the GPA is at...

 Will be applying the weathering this week and the DULLCOAT! Trying to reposition a Soviet driver to fit behind the wheel.

 Best Regards,

 Hello,

 Geist, Have a couple of progress pics...

 The reference pics I've got of the GPA partaking of it's amphibious role really don't show mud on the hull, but as I had planned to show this particular vehicle mired on the banks I took the artistic license and liberally applied "Bondo Mud" to the wheel wells and lower hull.

 Here's a pic of it in it's "Rattle Can Red Oxide" primer coat. The windshield hasn't been attached yet to accomodate painting.

 Just realized after looking at the pics.,that the handles on the Hull haven't been added

 That's about it for now. Comments and Suggestions always welcome.

 BR,

 Mobious

There has to be more updates?? I can't let this go to the second page.

So, I've got the road wheels, sprocket and ideler wheel dry fitted to the suspension. Im finishing up the PE work(that is relative term of course, its going to be awhile longer). I'm reading up on painting techniques in preperation for painting. I may have some pictures up later tonight of my current progress.

 Oh, guys, post up more WIP pics! I'm sure I'm not the only one here who wants to see what everyone is up to.

Erik

 Hello All,

 Very nice builds going on here!  Love all the PE stuff. Looking forward to progress updates.

 Started my project for the GB, Not much accomplished so far. Will post some pics when further along.

 Best Regards,

I've made some progress with my 152. This PE is kicking my butt in terms of time, and homework hasn't helpped with that. At the moment the gun and upper hull are just fitted and not glued. Also the PE cover on the gun and the visor covers are not guled on. Testing fit right now. I plan on gluing it all once I have more pieces completed so I don't waste my glue tips. Anyway, on to the pics.

I'm not sure how to paint and weather it yet. I've read that the ISU152 was relatively new in 1945. How bad did the Soviets treat their vehicles?

Erik

  You've done a great job on assembling the Tiger, especially with all of the mods.

Looking forward to seeing your paint work.

Here is an update of my b-berg kitty.  I finally got it to the point of priming.  Which will be done before bed time.  I finished the turret bin that was driving me bonkers.  Had to fill and sand enough, but it turned out ok. 

The next pictures show the tiger before priming.  I cut 16 small squares to represent the mounting points for the fenders.  Also I drilled out the bolt holes as well.  The extra mounts on the left side are for the track cable.  This cable will be left off since the real b-ber tiger didn't have one.  Also not shown, I made up two tow cables from my parts stash.  These will be added during the weathering stage.  I added two small pieces of plastic to the spare track holder on the front plate.  Varius tool clamps were added as well.  I love the griffin hinges.  They go together so much easier than the lion roar ones.  Also as a added bonus the tools can be added after the painting without worrying about the hinge coming apart.  Also, I put 4 pieces of plastic rod on the rear deck to represent the mounts for the airfilter, which are missing.  One small note I tried to represent the weld bead for the smoke grenade launchers.  The b-berg tiger didn't have them, but I figured they would have be cut off.  Hince the weld bead on the turret sides below the weld bead on the turret roof.  Various handle and electrical pipe were fashioned from wire.

Enough talking here is the pictures.

Any tips or suggestions are always welcome.

Thanks

Kim

That is a great model Marc!  I really love that camo and the beat up cans.

I can't wait to see the underside....

Wow. I have a feeling there's going to be a run on panzer gray other-sourced spare parts on a lot of builds in the armor forum for the next couple of months.

Not only does this look spectacular, you cranked it out in what, less than 2 weeks of actual build time (minus that AMPSEast trip)? Dinged up cans are spot on. Shame we can't see more of all that suspension work you did...maybe throw it in a dio, blown up and flipped over?

Them's some awfully crusty mufflers! You coat them in cayenne pepper or something? 

Looks awsome Marc.  I love your 234.  Just wish I was able to get some work done on my kitty.  Work has been running long this week.  Must not like that I am changing jobs.  Sucks to be them.

Keep up the great work.

Kim

WOW Wing nut thats SUPERBE!

Marc, that looks really great!  I love the weathering, the camo, the quality of the finish, the PE work, the gray wheel.... everything!  I really want to build one of those! 

Excellent work my friend!  And congrats on being the first one finished! 

Stick a fork in this one baby...

Nice PE there wingy! looks great!

So Wingy...I take it we'll be seeing this guy next year in the "wheeled vehicles" category?

Those PE brackets are .

I've made some progress on my ISU152. I have the main gun, and mantlet complete. I should have bought an aluminium barrel but its too late for that. I've also added some random parts to the upper hull. Its coming together nicely. I've been working on the PE for some time now. The details that are added with the PE is so much better than the original kit. I think I'm doing well. My Etchmate tool is so helpful. As for painting I think I'm going to try the salt method as detailed in Arron Skiners article in this this past months FSM.

Erik

The light at the end of the tunnel is getting a little brighter.

While layers of weathring dry, I have been woorking on the pioneer tools, jerry cans etc.  The bracket for the jerry can has all the hinged points working.  1 bracket... 35 minutes. 5 more to go.  And they will be glued as I go since there is no need for wroking anything.  Once mounted they will be permanent.  The shell casing catcher was textured with slow CA and tissue. The kitfire extinguisher needs to have all the detail filed off leaving a cylinder.  Aluminum tube was cut to length making...OMG a cylinder.

Spent awhile last night giving all the little dodads a pin wash of burnt sienna then the whole thing got a filter of dj yellow, raw sienna lighten with white and thinned 90/10 and a few scratches.  Dullcoat and dot filter next.  Underside and wheel wil get some MIGs.  1st time using these.

Definately on the down wind leg....OOPS... that's an aircraft term