#6 Tristar Panzer 1 Ausf. A sd.Kfz.101 (Early) WIP

That is a really magnificent build Edmund. Tank, diorama all work together to get a maximum effect. Just love it ! The headlights can be a problem (still not  sure if I'm going to pull it off my ISU or not). I am going to see if I can get hold of some of the after market reflectors and lenses. How did you blow up you airbrush? Haven't had that happen to me yet Er, what is the next build going to be ?

Julian

Grem56 wrote:

That is a really magnificent build Edmund. Tank, diorama all work together to get a maximum effect. Just love it ! The headlights can be a problem (still not  sure if I'm going to pull it off my ISU or not). I am going to see if I can get hold of some of the after market reflectors and lenses. How did you blow up you airbrush? Haven't had that happen to me yet Er, what is the next build going to be ? Julian

Grem56 wrote:

That is a really magnificent build Edmund. Tank, diorama all work together to get a maximum effect. Just love it ! The headlights can be a problem (still not  sure if I'm going to pull it off my ISU or not). I am going to see if I can get hold of some of the after market reflectors and lenses. How did you blow up you airbrush? Haven't had that happen to me yet Er, what is the next build going to be ? Julian

Thanks Julian that's very kind!  I was just sprayng some parts and I lost air pressure and when I took it apart the spring had expanded past it's postion and it was all over. 

Funny you should ask what #7 is going to be.  You inpsired me with your ISU build and when I was at the Port Townsend modleing show I picked up a used Tamiya T34/85 kit for $5.00 so I thought I would practice painting my Sherman by throwing this together and using he same paint scheme you used.

He is going together fast here is a few peeks before I post him on his own WIP.  I will need all the advice and help I can get I have never built a Russian tank! 

Edmund, you are going to love building up the shades and shadows with a monocolor camo. You have an excellent subject to work as well ! Keep the photos coming because I am sure you will turn this T-34 into something special.

cheers,

Julian

Wow that little tank looks awesome Edmund. Your realy banging them out fast

Rob

model maniac 96 wrote:

Oh yeah, by the way, what kind of tracks does that T-34 have? Thanks, Jim

Hey Jim,

He came with workable rubberband tracks.  THey are kind of cool an different than from what I am used to.   My wife caught me making puttering noises and pushing it around my workbench!

scratchmod wrote:

Wow that little tank looks awesome Edmund. Your realy banging them out fast Rob

Hey Rob how are you brother?  I have missed your posting and I was hoping you were keeping an eye on this one!  I am glad you like it!

I have a question for you and everyone else.  Do you think I should keep the headlight on the front or replace it with a piece of broken off mounting hardware and rust it up a little.  I lost the headlight early in the build and replaced it but i got used to not seeing it and I like the look.  I am too close to it looing for an objective opinion. 

Very nice work on this one Edmund! You'd never know by looking at it the problems you had to overcome. Onward and upward to #7!

As for the headlight, leave it be IMHO.

wbill76 wrote:

Very nice work on this one Edmund! You'd never know by looking at it the problems you had to overcome. Onward and upward to #7! As for the headlight, leave it be IMHO.

Thanks Bill that's nice of you as always!   OK ok I will leave it be. I feel like an old lady pulling at the thread on her dress until she isn't wearing one! 

Schnobs wrote:

model maniac 96 wrote: Oh yeah, by the way, what kind of tracks does that T-34 have? Thanks, Jim Hey Jim, He came with workable rubberband tracks.  THey are kind of cool an different than from what I am used to.   My wife caught me making puttering noises and pushing it around my workbench!

Schnobs wrote:

Wow, what a great finish! The whole package is top notch. Looking forward to your next for sure.

Yes, leave the headlight.  You're just noticing it because of your toils on this build

It looks good in place.

dupes wrote:

Schnobs wrote: Wow, what a great finish! The whole package is top notch. Looking forward to your next for sure.

Thanks for the kind comments and the double thumbs up Marc! 

agentg wrote:

Very very nice Edmund! Keep those DAK panzers coming!

Thanks Wayne!  The Americca Crew Classic FIrm Hold Styling Gel was all you man!

mg.mikael wrote:

She's a stunner, Schnobs!! Overall the build's a beauty, the fig is has got a great menacing feel, and the base is top-quality. Now I'm embrassed to say, I only just got the tracks on my panzer today. (I'll try to get up an update later tonight.)

That's a huge compliment coming from you Michael!  I am waiting on your track tutorial because I am very curious what kind of 7 rings of hell a guy would have to go through to get those to work!

Citadelgrad87 wrote:

Yes, leave the headlight.  You're just noticing it because of your toils on this build It looks good in place.

Nag! Nag! Nag!    As per our phone conversation I think you are right and I will leave it alone promise!!

model maniac 96 wrote:

I think that you should leave the head light on too. Thanks, Jim

Ok Jim I promise not to take it off!  I put my energies today into cleaning my workbench and redoing my shelving system for my ever growing hoard of paints!!

model maniac 96 wrote:

Oh yeah, by the way, I am trying to get my parents to let me have a modeling bench (not an easy thing to do) so where is your's? Thanks, Jim

LOL!  My garage which isn't an easy thing to pay for! 

Nice collection of paints there Edmund, I see you are a great Vallejo fan too Have you tried Life Color paints yet? Especially the Tensochrome weathering (generic use here ) colors (see the oils stains on my ISU). Their olive drab with faded tints are very good  too.

Julian

Oh My!  September is going to be fun!!!  Great work, you've really stepped it up to the next level.

Edmund, I can't wait to see this.  I'm really looking forward to spending the day chatting with you.  

Talk to you soon,

rick

Schnobs wrote:

model maniac 96 wrote: Oh yeah, by the way, I am trying to get my parents to let me have a modeling bench (not an easy thing to do) so where is your's? Thanks, Jim LOL!  My garage which isn't an easy thing to pay for!

Grem56 wrote:

Nice collection of paints there Edmund, I see you are a great Vallejo fan too Have you tried Life Color paints yet? Especially the Tensochrome weathering (generic use here ) colors (see the oils stains on my ISU). Their olive drab with faded tints are very good  too. Julian

Hi Julian,

I have both of the Tensochrome weathering sets and am presently having a very serious relationship with the Fuel color.  I used it on my Stug III Dio very sucessfully.

I will have to check out their olive drab colors.

I have to rush over to your post to congratulate you on a job well done Sir!

RickLawler wrote:

Oh My!  September is going to be fun!!!  Great work, you've really stepped it up to the next level. Edmund, I can't wait to see this.  I'm really looking forward to spending the day chatting with you.   Talk to you soon, rick

Me too Rick!  Thanks as always for the kind words and support!

I could not resist taking a few more shots in natural light today.  We have not seen the sun in about a week.

Enjoy!