DML Brummbar Mid COMPLETE 07-30-12

Thanks Richard! I had a lot of fun working on it, glad you like it!

Congrats on a great build Bill ..Looks great!

Bill: Got it now, thanks for clarifying!!!

Sorry Steve, I can see where the confusion is coming from...I wasn't clear in my choice of terms! On-board equipment like the jacks, toolboxes, fire extinguishers, etc. that were manufactured by other facilities and shipped to the final assembly point would have been delivered already painted and either Panzer Gray or DY for external gear. Hand tools don't fall into that category and were routinely supplied in bulk and not painted because there was no need to paint them to match the hull.

wbill76

...most reference photos of new vehicles outside depots or entrained to units clearly show that the jack was typically painted the hull color. Orders were for equipment to be delivered in the hull color from the various factories so tools would typically get painted and shipped for inclusion/install on vehicles accordingly. Also not uncommone for the crews to not bother too much with removing the tools and paint right over them when applying field camo as well...so there's lots of room for variation depending on your tastes/preferences. Most reference photos showing up-close details on tools show them as unpainted in terms of wood handles, metal parts for shovels/picks/axe/wirecutter, etc. (and contest judges tend to expect this as well) so it pays to detail and also adds more interest to the finish IMHO.

Bill:  I'm confused...Based on what I highlighted above... orders were to come factory colors but photos prove otherwise.  Did I understand that correctly? 

Judging aside,are you saying both conditions are considered acceptable?

SMJmodeler

Question:  Any reason the red-brown camo' stops short of mid-fender?  It only covers the upper two-thirds of the upper assembly (what is the correct term?)...is that intentional? 

The camo pattern only extends as far as it does on the casemate because the Schurzen that would've been fitted on the rails would have covered that area and the camo would've been continued on the plates instead of the hull. No need to paint something that wouldn't be seen. I elected to leave the plates off along with the upper support rails because of the reference photo I was working from.

SMJmodeler

Another question:  How common was it for the Germans to paint the jack?(and other tools for that matter)   I like how you did that.  I also like the idea of painting it/them the usual colors and then add the finish color...with chips, scratches, etc.  I'm working on a Tiger-Mid and I'm at the perfect point to give this a try...oh yeah what # is this, 125????

While many modelers will paint the jack a black or dark metallic/steel color for visual contrast or variety (and because in modern every-day experience we are used to seeing jacks in that color in car trunks ), most reference photos of new vehicles outside depots or entrained to units clearly show that the jack was typically painted the hull color. Orders were for equipment to be delivered in the hull color from the various factories so tools would typically get painted and shipped for inclusion/install on vehicles accordingly. Also not uncommone for the crews to not bother too much with removing the tools and paint right over them when applying field camo as well...so there's lots of room for variation depending on your tastes/preferences. Most reference photos showing up-close details on tools show them as unpainted in terms of wood handles, metal parts for shovels/picks/axe/wirecutter, etc. (and contest judges tend to expect this as well) so it pays to detail and also adds more interest to the finish IMHO. HTH!

This one clocked in at #114, due to working on an MBA my time at the bench has slowed dramatically but still making good progress on the current projects.

Bill: Aaaaaah...a pure joy to view your work as always.  MAN is that upper assembly MASSIVE!!!  It looks like the suspension should buckle under the weight.  Question:  Any reason the red-brown camo' stops short of mid-fender?  It only covers the upper two-thirds of the upper assembly (what is the correct term?)...is that intentional? 

Another question:  How common was it for the Germans to paint the jack?(and other tools for that matter)   I like how you did that.  I also like the idea of painting it/them the usual colors and then add the finish color...with chips, scratches, etc.  I'm working on a Tiger-Mid and I'm at the perfect point to give this a try.

Again, Tour-De-Force modeling Bill...oh yeah what # is this, 125????

Thanks Rob, appreciate the comments! This one was one of my more enjoyable builds although I can't really say why for any particular reason over the others...it just turned out that way I guess.

Fine work here Bill!  You really pulled off that camo scheme nicely and the weathering pulled it right together.  I really like this one.  Look forward to your next.

Thanks for the heads-up Mark, will watch for that one.

Mike,

Bill - As usual another work of art...stunning, simply stunning.

Rounds Complete!!

Ha! I'm just finishing up the Dragon offering of the 251/22. Painful track assembly but at least they're short. Watch out for the fighting compartment/driver compartment bulkhead as it will need a bit of filing to not interfere with the top of the hull. Given your level I'm sure you'll have no trouble with it. This, by the way, assumes you'll be doing the Dragon kit. Makes for a pretty good looking model. Will be watching for this.

Regards,

Mark

Hey there Karl! Nice to see you drop by, hope you're keeping some sanity through your usual busy summer season! I'm still bumping along although many things demand my time and limit the build speed but some bench time is better than none at all. Thanks as always for the comments.

Hey Bill, still up to your old tricks again, I see?--making beautiful models! Nice work here!

What a weird thing on that mantlet--glad you got it fixed!

I built a Brummer in this exact camo scheme and color years ago--it's eerie to see the similarity to this nice example that you've finished! A fine job!

Marc,

Mark,

Ernest,

Another fine build Bill!  I agree with Mark above, great looking zimmerit, love the camo pattern and weathering is top notch!   I'm also eager to see your next project!

Sweet, as usual. Great contrast on the zimmerit, not too strong but one can see it. I can imagine that it can only look better in person, so to speak. Whatchya doin next?

Regards,

Mark

I'll see manny's 2 thumbs up and raise it 2 .  Oh heck... I'll go all in and do the big toes too!

Eric

Kenny

Great finish Bill as usual,another great blog.

Bill, Ive got to say it,,,, I'm 'Gobsmacked'...cheers....Kenny

Bill , another beaut .The camo ove rthe zim with your weathering ...............looks great .

Always liked the Brummbar. Well executed as usual Bill. I agree with Bish, I'm running out of "superlatives".

Thanks psi1, Bish, and Manny!

Clay

Very nice "Grizzly Bear", Bill...zimm looks great as does the painting. Woulda probably put a bit more sag into the tracks but the tension you chose certainly isn't wrong.  Two thumbs up...!!!

The only problem i have when we have builders who are this consistantly good is thati run out of things to say without constantly repeating myself.

Stunning as always. Always a pleasure to see what you do with a bit of plastic.

sometimes i wonder what size dios some of you guys would get if you put all your builds and your minds to it. Bill i know yours would be one of the finest out there i've peeked into your site and am just at an awe over your builds. now you can add another one .

Clay

Very nice

Thanks Rbaer!