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Marder III M WIP 06-24-07

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  • Member since
    April 2004
  • From: The cornfields of Ohio
Posted by crockett on Sunday, June 17, 2007 7:04 AM

Hey Bill,

Lots of AM there......should be a "smash" project. I have a couple of issues with the kit that you may be interested in.

  • The engine access door handles are molded blocks, I replaced with wire
  • No "open" option for drivers hatch
  • Cammo loops on superstructure are .....well....they need to be re-done
  • No "open" option for the tailgate armor, latch mech and assc. detail is soft

One other little thing, I'm usually very careful about fit up, I dry fit everything, but there seems to be a slight issue with the upper armor plates ......once set there was some interference with the traverse of the gun mount...just something to look out for. I hope one of your AM sets replaces the "muffler screen", kit option is the pits.

I see you are going for the replacement parts to depict the fenders at the correct angle. That should be really cool. As you know I bashed a driver compt. and scratched some open hatch halves for my build, really made the difference for me.

Like the rest of the crew, I really want to see you work your magic on this little guy.

regards,

Steve

  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, June 17, 2007 2:56 AM

wow, I'll be watching this one with intent, almost finished building my Marder 3 Ausf. H myself so this will be of intrest.

What type of scheme do you have in mind?

  • Member since
    March 2003
  • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
Posted by tigerman on Sunday, June 17, 2007 12:23 AM
I really look forward to this build Bill. One of my faves. Knowing your quality of work, this should be an awesome build.

   http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/wing_nut_5o/PANZERJAGERGB.jpg

 Eric 

  • Member since
    July 2004
  • From: Texas
Posted by wbill76 on Sunday, June 17, 2007 12:09 AM

Doog,

I unpacked the Blast set and took a look at all the bits and pieces...the barrel looks to be a Jordi Rubio clone but with a resin brake...which is good because I had a JR barrel lined up fro this one originally and the resin brake is the correct size while the JR white metal one is on the puny side. Laugh [(-D] . I'll probably end up using most of the set except for the shell racks, they have the rounds already in place and some of them are a bit worse for wear from the shipping. Everything else looks good, I'm going to spend some time on this tomorrow, so pics to follow. Wink [;)] Have to admit after looking inside the box that I was a bit surprised on the low parts count since I'm used to the DML overflowing boxes these days...but then the Marder isn't a large vehicle to begin with!

  • Member since
    January 2007
Posted by the doog on Saturday, June 16, 2007 10:51 PM

I heard that the "Blast Models" interior is really the $#*@!!

Should be impressive! 

  • Member since
    December 2006
  • From: N. Georgia
Posted by Jester75 on Saturday, June 16, 2007 10:45 PM
Can't wait to see this one built up!!

Eric

 

  • Member since
    July 2004
  • From: Texas
Marder III M WIP 06-24-07
Posted by wbill76 on Saturday, June 16, 2007 10:10 PM

Been a while since I've been able to post a project here and this is one that I've been wanting to do for some time, finally got all the pieces together and brought it down from the shelf. Base kit is Tamiya's Marder III M with Eduard sets for the fenders and details, MK replacement tracks for the kit supplied rubber bands, brass rounds courtesy of Mr. T, and a Blast Models resin interior detail set (which also includes a full replacement aluminum barrel and resin muzzle brake). Ought to keep me busy for a little while at least. Wink [;)]

 

 

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