Opel Maultier w/ Flak 38 WIP GUN MOUNTED 03-31-10

PANZERJAGER

Member since
December 2007
From: Eagle River, WI

Posted by PANZERJAGER on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 2:06 PM

Thanks Mm23t,

This project just got put on hold!

Because of the poor shield issue I've gone and ordered some PE.

http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcart/cgi/display.cgi?item_num=GRML35003B

And I've decided to purchase the flak sled instead of scratch build it.

http://www.greatmodels.com/~smartcart/cgi/display.cgi?item_num=MMIL90110

I am sorry for the delay in posting pictures, but I need to preserve my sanity for now.

The parts should be here next week so I will start on this then.

For now I have a very special tiger to start on for Dupes group build THE WINTERING!

Stay tooned for that one as well!

Tom

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mm23t

Member since
September 2004
From: Tulsa, Oklahoma

Posted by mm23t on Monday, November 30, 2009 4:08 PM

Thats just outstanding work..the detail is just

.

Medals are not "Won", they are "Earned".

Mike..

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PANZERJAGER

Member since
December 2007
From: Eagle River, WI

Posted by PANZERJAGER on Monday, November 30, 2009 8:41 AM

Tony, Wild Bill, Dave & Bodge,

Thanks for checking in with all the great compliments!

I will be posting more pics soon.

Havin' some hard times with the gun shields on the flak gun, Dragon realy dropped the ball here!

Tom

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Bodge

Member since
January 2008
From: Bournemouth UK

Posted by Bodge on Friday, November 27, 2009 12:25 PM

To all the above, GGGGRRRRRRRRRRRREEEEAAAAAAAAAT

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hughes2682

Member since
May 2005
From: Eugene, Oregon

Posted by hughes2682 on Thursday, November 26, 2009 11:27 PM

Tom,
The build overall is stunning, but I especially like the rear suspension. Kind of spindly. Very nice.
Cheers
Dave

With enough thrust, pigs fly just fine.

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wbill76

Member since
July 2004
From: Texas

Posted by wbill76 on Thursday, November 26, 2009 12:31 PM

Looking good Tom! Those details on the cargo bed really add to the overall finish.

BP Models

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Pvt Mutt

Member since
August 2008
From: S.W. Missouri

Posted by Pvt Mutt on Thursday, November 26, 2009 11:43 AM

Outstanding Tom. I'm here in the shadows watching this one.

Tony Lee

Shoot Low Boys They're Ridin Ponys

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PANZERJAGER

Member since
December 2007
From: Eagle River, WI

Posted by PANZERJAGER on Thursday, November 26, 2009 11:22 AM

Thanks for the compliment Schnobs!

Happy Thanks Giving everyone!!!!!!

Now for an update;

PE done on the cargo bed.

Track on, cargo bed painted and on and the cab is now mounted.

Next comes the final detailing of the cab and weathering, then on to the flak gun!

Tom

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Schnobs

Member since
January 2009
From: Everett, WA

Posted by Schnobs on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 12:26 AM

Awesome Squared Tom!!

Nice paint job!!!

"There is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all arguments and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance. That principle is contempt prior to investigation." Herbert Spencer

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PANZERJAGER

Member since
December 2007
From: Eagle River, WI

Posted by PANZERJAGER on Monday, November 23, 2009 8:29 PM

Thanks Schnobs!

Now for an update;

After finally getting the drivers door done, I got the wind sheald and back window in.

Then some the camo.

Now back to the cargo bed tomarrow.

Tom

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Schnobs

Member since
January 2009
From: Everett, WA

Posted by Schnobs on Saturday, November 21, 2009 11:50 PM

Wow Tom this is beyond cool!!!

"There is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all arguments and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance. That principle is contempt prior to investigation." Herbert Spencer

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PANZERJAGER

Member since
December 2007
From: Eagle River, WI

Posted by PANZERJAGER on Saturday, November 21, 2009 10:01 AM

Bodge,

Thanks bud, stay tooned.

It's deer season here now but, I am also going to have more time to work on this beast because of it.

IBuild 148,

Your welcome,

And stick with it, but remember to take plenty of breaks to keep your sanity!

Stay tooned...

Tom

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IBuild148

Member since
March 2003
From: El Dorado Hills, CA

Posted by IBuild148 on Thursday, November 19, 2009 5:53 PM

Tom,

Thanks for the pics! For the most part with the exception of the steel block I have everything in some shape, manner or form.

I guess it just comes down to patience, practice and persistence.

Stay sane and I'll keep watching this build.

IBuildOne48

Teach modeling to youth!

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Bodge

Member since
January 2008
From: Bournemouth UK

Posted by Bodge on Thursday, November 19, 2009 11:11 AM

Crazy

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hughes2682

Member since
May 2005
From: Eugene, Oregon

Posted by hughes2682 on Thursday, November 19, 2009 10:57 AM

Tom,
What an amazing attention to detail! Way to raise the bar sir. A nice recovery on the drivers door by the way.
Cheers
Dave

With enough thrust, pigs fly just fine.

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PANZERJAGER

Member since
December 2007
From: Eagle River, WI

Posted by PANZERJAGER on Thursday, November 19, 2009 9:09 AM

Now for an update;

The drivers side door was too small!

This required a bit more work...

But it's in there!

More to come!!!

Tom

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PANZERJAGER

Member since
December 2007
From: Eagle River, WI

Posted by PANZERJAGER on Thursday, November 19, 2009 9:04 AM

How about electric windows? Man, you need to start your own show: "Pimp my Maulter."

Good stuff...

Many, your killin' me!!!

Thanks.

Tom

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PANZERJAGER

Member since
December 2007
From: Eagle River, WI

Posted by PANZERJAGER on Thursday, November 19, 2009 8:57 AM

IBuild148 wrote:
Tom,
Your killing me with these tiny pieces. Please tell me you use a magnifier?
Most importantly can you post a pic of the tool/s you use to get these pieces in place.
I am working on an F-16 with PE and some these parts are so small that I will spend an hour using what I have available to get 1 or 2 steps done.
Looks great!

IBuild148,

1st thing I would recommend is to buy an Optivisor with the DA-10 lens plate (4x magnification).

Then get a big heavy block of steel to do your small work on and afix a small piece of double sided carpet tape to the center of it to act as a third hand.