Hummel Late DML#6321 Smart Kit WIP--Oct 11

Looking good! What scheme are you going to do? I've always loved the Nashorn/Hummel. I've seen this kit at the LHS and have always considered getting it. I may have to now.

Watch out for the small gap at the top of the join betwen the front and side armor in the first pic. 

Erik

Yeah me too MR. I was going to get a full PE set for it but this kit is so well done I changed my mind. With the aluminum barrel and brass that came with the kit there is enough to dress it up right out the box.

Bill, I think you'll enjoy building this one,the fit has been outstanding. I don't know just how correct it is but i'm sure you'll be all over what isn't. Looking forward to your future build of this one.

And Geist if you do pick one up you'll love it i'm sure. As I was telling Bill there the fit has been great. Most of what you see there is just a friction fit so I can take it apart to paint it. The paint scheme will be of one i've never seen on anything before. Dark yellow base with horizontal brown wavy lines. I would say most won't like it but it will be different.

That's what my wife of 45 years tells me Wingy "Be Gentle"

Thanks for the comments fellers                                                                                               Tony the Mutt

Chris this is my second open top and I know just what you're saying. It seems everybodies eyes are drawn right to the inside and therefore your soul is open to attack. I favor the SPGs and a lot of them are convertibles. I had to redo my first one and I don't expect it to be the last.

That red stuff is automotive painting "Spot Putty". I believe it's just really thick primer and cheap. After you get the inside painted just mask her up real tight and go for the outside work. If WildBill can do it anybody can,that's the way I see it. He's not around here is he?

Thanks for coming by                                                                                                                  Tony the Mutt

looking good. I built the old hummel awhile back, it was a nice kit then. I might have to get a new one and try my hand at it again or maybe try the hornise. Anyway, can't wait to see the paint scheme, sounds interesting.

-Stephen

Guney, thanks for the luck because i'm thinking my beginners luck is getting in short supply.

Tigerman I recommend it so go for it.

White, i'm glad you like it because I try real hard.

I don't know anything about the older DML kits Stephen but i've read that the Hummel #6321 and the Nashorn #6314 are much much better than the older ones.

Thanks guys cause I appreciate it so much                                                                                Tony the Mutt

Tony your hummel is comming along great. Lookin gforward to your next update.

Terry.

Well i'm down to where everything i've done is hardly noticeable. Just a bunch of small parts.

The gun is ready for paint now and some of the add on crew gear is made up and ready for color.

Deflectors are wrong in first picture,instructions are very unclear but the real thing don't lie. They should be installed here instead:

                                 Sorry I steered you wrong but at least I caught it before any harm was done.

See Ya Later                                                                                                                          Tony the Mutt

I assembled some of the interior PE for a future Brummbar project and it's time to give the Hummel a little more TLC don't you think?

I'll be back                                                                                                                             Tony the Mutt

hey PVT, it looks great,when are we gonna see some paint? i have this kit in the stash and was just looking for a build log type. how were parts? fiddly, fragile? are there any errors other than the one above in the instructions?

great job!

Tony,

This is really looking good, I agree with others who say they want paint, but I really REALLY want to see paint on the SuperDuper Tiger.

Bill 

Pvt Mutt wrote:

I assembled some of the interior PE for a future Brummbar project and it's time to give the Hummel a little more TLC don't you think? I'll be back                                                                                                                             Tony the Mutt

Wow that PE looks impressive,I would never have the patience,looks great though

So far Calvin its been a pretty slick build. My plan is to spray the base color inside the fighting compartment so I can finish closing it up tomorrow.

Measure twice and cut once is very good logic                                                                               Tony the Mutt

Tony,

Definitely need to give the Hummel some love and attention! If you don't, the Hummel Protective Services will be on your doorstep in no time! Nice work on the Brummy PE.

Citadel: All I can say about the Super Tiger is, Patience Grass Hopper.

PO: I've had such a good time with the Hummel I had thoughts of doing the Nashorn next but you are so right the Brummbar is tempting.

Anthony:  PE can be a challenge sometimes and patience is a great thing to have but fortitude is worth more to a brass bender.

Tex: The H.P.S. is nothing to tangle with,thanks for the reminder. About the PE, there's a lot more where that came from (Griffon Super Set) and Thanks

Tony the Mutt

Looking yummy so far. forgot about this one.

tigerman wrote:

Looking yummy so far. forgot about this one.

Sure does but Ihate when I get one of those little PE strap between my teeth.

Great job on the PE....on the whole thing!

This build is about to fall off the edge of the earth and be lost so I better bump it with a short update. I'm going to pre-shade with brown like WildBill does this time instead of black.

That's it for now folks                                                                                                                Tony the Mutt