The suggestion Manny made was a good one, defiantly looks better with the wash in the brain.

      I like the idea of using the piece of schurzen for the base plate. I take it this would have been cut with a torch? If so I think you should add some burn marks around the edges and some scuffing to represent where the crew were walking and piling cargo on top it.

   And Eva says she'd like to party with Hans and Franz

psstoff995 wrote:

As for the MG mount, did the camo hide the little bolt heads? I'm assuming they're still there, just can't see em. As long as in the end it doesn't look like sheet metal welded to wood. I don't know if that'd work

Bill--lol! I can't believe I didn't catch that--well, scratch that; yes, I do! I miss alot of bloopers when I'm typing fast!I'm still feeling rather like crap--I cancelled all my guitar students today, and am fearing I won't be up to moto-brapping tomorrow!

Thanks Rob!

And Steve--Eva's definitely "on the guest list", lol! The boys are ready to build some "international relationships"! lol!

Good idea on that plate--I was planning on weathering it up real good anyway. It's not ready to go in yet though--I'm still working on securing the box after making sure I have everything apinted where it will be hard to reach.

Thanks again, guys!

Looks fantastic Karl. I had to go back and take a second look at the weathering on the lower hull to get a idea of what I would like to try on my PZ Iv for the 1000 roadwheels GB.

Again Great Work

Bushi

Hi, Karl thte build is really starting to come together. I will agree with Manny, maybe a light wash of "Off White" oil paint will give a better effect to making the white look as if it didn't wash out of corners completely.

Keep up the good work,

Terry.

Karl,

Stupendous, outrageous and bodacious!!!

I had to come up with some words that you haven't heard about your builds.

IBuild148

Hi Guys,

Well, I've finally got my feet under me, and had some time to get back here. I was deathly sick there for a while, and to top that off, the building next door is being rennovated into hi-end concominiums, and wired for internet, so my internet has been turned off for much of the day for some reason. A real PITA. Plus that and rehearsals for the tour, and working on my bike =  one busy doog.In this respect, I'm sorry that I didn't get to document the finishing of this build as thoroughly as I would have liked, or am used to doing. SOme days I ws just draging mysefl to the bench, to paint one tool.....I felt like !!

But I have achieved my goal of finishing this one before I leave! 

Thanks to all of you who have followed and commented on this build so far, and I apologize if I've been tardy in replying. 

After the last posted photos, I really had a lot of work to do--I had to get the tracks on, and there was a bunch of little tools and mods to do. I put in a "workbench", which meant constructing a shelf, mounting it on rails and bolting it to the hull. I also constructed a fold-down foot shelf inside the entry to the hull, as I reasoned that it would be hard to operate the pedestal AA MGwithout something to stand on. You'll see all thi sin the photos.

I really wanted to busy-up this one--here's the tools and accessories all painted up.

The pulleys and jigs were quite something to put together--I had to link some of the chain.

Hans stands next to his "Spiegelwagen".

And the walk-around.

The completed crane assembly.

The exhaust was done using oils and MIG pigments.

Weathering was done with both MIG pigments, washes, and the "splatter method" used in my Hornisse build.

And the fun part--the interior...you can see the shelf I constructed.

Here's the flip-down shelf to stand on for the AA MG.

Lotsa junk under the shelf--this reminds me of under my bed....lol

Hans and Franz waitin' on the frauleins.....or a Tiger, lol. The third figure didn't make it into the scene.

Well, that's it for this build, Once again, thank you to all who have followed and commented.

I'll be leaving on tour on June 10th, and not returning until at least July 26th, so this will be the last build I have up until then....I may have one to start before then, but it'll sit until I get back.  

Comments, questions, and critiques welcomed and appreciated, guys!

Nice to see you were able to get some work in even while sick Karl and get this one across the finish line. Excellent work on all the little details on the Berge, definitely looks like the crew has been busy with all kinds of recovery work and the little additions like the shelf and gear give it a very "lived in" feel. I do feel sorry for Hans though, he has such a dejected look about him!

the doog wrote:

Hans stands next to his "Spiegelwagen".

Doog,

First, a question - why's Hans so po'd?  He looks like someone peed on his streudel or something....

Now, the platitudes:

HOLY COW!  STUPENDOUS!  AMAZING!

Yet another great build from you Karl.  I love the cluttered look you achieved.  Looks like my garage on wheels! 

At first I was a little concerned about your placement of the MG, but the shelf you built was a great addition.

All in all, I have to say I love it.  And since I said it before Manny, can she be mine...?

Thanks, Chris! I appreciate the kind words! That "handgun" is some kind of spray-gun or something---see the cup attached to the top of it? I think it was some kind of painting thingy?

Franz is pissed cuz the fraus are late.......again.........you know how frau's can be..lol!

Bill--thanks too, for the nice compliments! Your own Pz III is putting mine to shame, with the upgrades and PE you've got, but I appreciate the sentiments! I'll be watching yours until I leave!

Boyd--thanks too; Hans is on the lookout for those frau's, as I related to Chris. He's bumming cuz a half-hour is acceptable; an hour-tolerable, but three hours to a German landser starts to smell like a stand-up.....lol!

Thank you for the compliments! And yes; since you asked, you may drive her down the aisle--but I gotta warn you--you know how panzers feel about a Field Marshall! ....

Thanks too, Michael! "Lived-in" was precisely what I was going for, so your obsevations make my day! 

Well, I'm off to rehearsal at 1:00 today---I'll be back later; thanks again all who will take the time to comment!

bbrowniii wrote:

the doog wrote: Hans stands next to his "Spiegelwagen". Doog, First, a question - why's Hans so po'd?  He looks like someone peed on his streudel or something.... Now, the platitudes: HOLY COW!  STUPENDOUS!  AMAZING! Yet another great build from you Karl.  I love the cluttered look you achieved.  Looks like my garage on wheels!  At first I was a little concerned about your placement of the MG, but the shelf you built was a great addition. All in all, I have to say I love it.  And since I said it before Manny, can she be mine...?

...nice finish on this one...the interior details are really nice and the winterketten always make a Mk III look ready for town...very nice and unique recovery panzer---you almost never see a Mk III recovery built...the dirt and grime on the lower chassis and running gear is particularly well done...

Amazing build Doog! I realy like all the extra tools you added and the work bench was a great idea!

Hey Karl!

Sorry to hear you were sick but I have to tell you your pic of the painted tools took my gosh dogging breath away and has become my wallpaper on my laptop!  Incredible!!!!

Everytime I see one of your completed build logs I want to say this is the best yest but they are all sensational and very inspriational to me. 

The whole presentation is over the top Sir!

the doog wrote:

see the cup attached to the top of it? I think it was some kind of painting thingy?

Hope you're having fun at rehearsal, it’s been different without you updating builds during your bout with the flu, and I’m sure we’ll all suffer once more while you’re on tour, but I’m sure you’ll enjoy the trip!!

Yet another lesson in realistic weathering Karl, really excellent !

Julian

Top notch stuff there doog.  All the gear inside really sets it off.  Glad you are feeling better. It wasn't Der Schwein Flu was it?

Hans looks that way since he's pissed doogy gets to go on a trip and he has to stay home.

Don't forget hnas... you're there with Jenn

Excellent Karl and have a safe and successful tour my friend.

See Ya When You Get Back                                                                                             Tony the Mutt

Mansteins revenge wrote:

Hey, hey, bbrowniii---lay of my panzer !!!   I was sniffing the grease in her axles long before you sarted lusting after her jib assembly...lol...

Oh, but it is such a nice job assembly... grrrrrrrrrr....

Karl - The most important thing is you are feeling better. It really "inhales" when you are sick.

As for the build, fantastic. I would guess my only comment would be that any maintenance vehicle I have seen always has a good oil stain somewhere from the leaky oil can!!

The tools are great. Hanz and Franz look like maintenance people always look, the mechanic is tired and the maintenance sgt is pisssssed because here come another one!!

Love the weathering. As always, the king of the finish!!

Rounds Complete!! 

redleg12 wrote:

Hanz and Franz look like maintenance people always look, the mechanic is tired and the maintenance sgt is pisssssed because here come another one!!

Amazing work Karl! The weathering and finish are superb. I really like the looks of the wider snow tracks on it too. And the interior additions with all the tools and every thing look great. Makes it look like a very well used recovery vehicle. Hans and Franz look like the need some action though; whether it be a another Tiger or some frauleins. Great build!

I just returned from my bench, proud of how my current project is turning out, and how I mixed two random paints and got the exact colour I was looking for..

I saw this..

I have now quit the hobby..

Blergh..

You're the master, Karl!!!!

-Lasse

Doog,

No apology necessary for your absence. We are all just glad you are feeling better and back.

IBuildOne48

WHew, what a long day!

Anyway, thanks again all you who have taken the time to comment!!!!

Manny--somehow I think thatmy Bergy has a thing for you.....she asked me for some field-applied zimmerit, but I told her I didn't think it was exactly appropriate--but I think she was trying to catch your eye....lol! I appreciate your comments!

Thanks too, Orion, and Edmund! I'm grateful for your generous compliments! I'm honored to be on your laptop, Edmund!

Thanks too, Grem56 and Marc! To tell you the truth, the tour is going to be a long one--shows on the weekends for 6 weeks, and a lot of time to waste in between. It's boring without a bike or a modeling bench, to be honest!

Andy--sorry to hear that you got the bug too--nasty, eh, mate? Hope you're feeling top-shelf by now too! Thanks for your kind compliments! 

Thanks, Tony and Rob!! 

Mike, thanks for the laugh--I liked the line about "the mechanic is tired and the maintenance sgt is pisssssed because here come another one!!"--ha ha! That just has the ring of "Truth"! Thanks, man--hey look for those oil stains on the rear deck and the interior near the blue gas cylinders--they're in there!

Panzerguy and warhammer--thanks too, for your comments!

Lasse--don't give up, man! lol!I appreciate your comment and humor too, friend!

Ibuild148 --thanks for your kind sentiments! I do appreciate that--as well aseveryone who has wished me well in health!

Hmm.....I want to start another build here, but I'm off in about 10 days.....what to do, what to do? 

Decisions, decisions.....

.......So, this is what you do when you're sick?

Man, every time you build something you get better.

 I hate to say it but, "get sick more often".