Hey guys--just wanted to show ya what I'm working on lately before I probably ruin it ([:-^])--the "new" DML E-100 "Nachtjaeger". I've decided to put figures in the turret so to better show the immense size of this beast, so I've decided to lose the IR scopes off the turret.
I corrected a glaring error in the old DML kit--which is the same original model here that they've just repackaged with 3 new, small sprues of the IR equipment molded in clear plastic (I built one of them on the front driver's position).
THe front hull is molded incorrectly if you decide to leave off the skirts--you can see how I thickened the front hull sides, and repositioned the interlocking welds, which are incorrectly canted. You have to do this if you plan to pose the tank minus side skirts-which I like the look of better...
SO, before I ruin the cool shaded-red primer base coat with some putty-camo, I thought I'd post it!
Here's the WIP on the front--the welds have been filled in with putty. They will be scraped out later with a micro-chisel that I got from MicroMark, and some judicious work with the Exacto blade. See the original seam running the length of the hull front plate? That has tro be considerably thicker, so I'll address that too...
I also added some welds to the skirt attachments:
Here you can see the corrected front. You have to drill out these little holes in the side...I don't know quite what they were..? Notice the interlocking weld seam...
And here's the painted base coat...
Questions or comments welcomed! 