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German Neubaufahrzeug [Rheinmetall] ~ Trumpeter # 5528

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  • Member since
    September 2011
  • From: Iowa
Posted by David Maddog on Sunday, December 18, 2011 5:44 PM

Ok, it's been awhile.  I've attempted the camouflage three times, and I think I am satisfied with it in the end.  After looking at the pictures there are some touch ups that need attention and after that I'll seal her up with some future.  Tracks are also all assembled and painted steel.

 

 

 

  • Member since
    September 2011
  • From: Iowa
Posted by David Maddog on Thursday, December 22, 2011 8:46 PM

Well, I think I'm wrapping this one up.  The tracks were difficult to get in and kept on falling apart, so after frustration I whipped out the superglue.  Might have too much slack on the right side but I'm not complaining, I'm ready to put her on the shelf.  This was a fun build, it went together like a dream except for the gun mantle which had a tight fit.  The tracks were a little tedious and the bolts were a smidge too short making them easily fall apart.  Thanks for following.









  • Member since
    July 2004
  • From: Texas
Posted by wbill76 on Friday, December 23, 2011 1:10 PM

Nice clean finish on this one...looks like it's ready for the "monument" pedestal (which is where I believe this particular variant actually ended up instead of seeing combat). You did a good job with the pre-war 3-tone scheme as well, definitely sets this one apart IMHO. Yes

Only minor detail suggestion would be on the cleaning rods, the cover for the sponge end was usually a canvas or leather draw-string type cover and the wooden connecting ends had metal screw-thread fastenings. Nothing huge, but something to consider on future builds to add a little more detail if you wish. Beer

  • Member since
    September 2011
  • From: Iowa
Posted by David Maddog on Friday, December 23, 2011 1:14 PM

Thanks for the tip, I looked around for pictures of the cleaning rods and couldn't find a good source of reference so I just went all wood.  I'll keep that in mind in the future.

  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
Posted by tigerman on Friday, December 23, 2011 1:28 PM

Good job on a very unusual vehicle. Weathering is nice and subtle. I might have put a wash or two on the tracks, but that's me.

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 Eric 

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