Scratchbuild WIP-SADF Buffel 1/35- Updated 6/17

bondoman

Member since
March 2007
From: Carmel, CA

Posted by bondoman on Friday, September 14, 2007 6:56 PM

Well, at least the paint job is simple!!

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steelrudi

Member since
July 2007
From: USA

Posted by steelrudi on Friday, September 14, 2007 10:23 AM

That would be it.

In space, no one can hear you scream. Except the people on the ship with you. Oh, and the Alien.

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IanIsBored2000

Member since
August 2006
From: The Green "Mountains", Vermont

Posted by IanIsBored2000 on Thursday, September 13, 2007 9:56 PM

Thanks a ton SteelRudi, looks like there's some good stuff there. Also--the CD you mentioned--I found a 40 picture Buffel Walkaround photo collection on Prime Portal By "Chrish Baxter" which I'm guessing is the same as what the kit CD had on it?

This look familiar?:

http://www.primeportal.net/apc/chris_baxter/buffel/

Either way thanks for the offer!

"Scanlon: work your knobby hands on the table in front of you, constructing a make-beleive bomb to blow up a make-beleive world."

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steelrudi

Member since
July 2007
From: USA

Posted by steelrudi on Thursday, September 13, 2007 9:44 PM

http://www.militaryweb.co.za/modeltalk/viewtopic.php?p=208&sid=8fbc6c1966f6872d781ea23233401167 This is a 1/72 scale but may help.

http://www.warwheels.net/Buffel1APCindex.html

http://www.sa-transport.co.za/military/army/army.html

Here are afew more links for you to look at. If I can figure out how to do it, I have a CD with 50 or so pics on it, that came with the kit. Will make a copy for you. (Wife will probably have to.)

In space, no one can hear you scream. Except the people on the ship with you. Oh, and the Alien.

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steelrudi

Member since
July 2007
From: USA

Posted by steelrudi on Thursday, September 13, 2007 9:33 PM

I'll get the kit messurements out to you this weekend. Good luck little buddy.

In space, no one can hear you scream. Except the people on the ship with you. Oh, and the Alien.

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IanIsBored2000

Member since
August 2006
From: The Green "Mountains", Vermont

Posted by IanIsBored2000 on Thursday, September 13, 2007 8:44 PM

At first, it did look like quite a challenge with such a weird shape, but th emore I look at it, it seems a good 1st attempt. Nearly NO curved edges. Plus, the troop compartment, cab and rear mounted box are all pretty basic shapes. The engine compartment to the right of the cab has a lot of detail though.

"Scanlon: work your knobby hands on the table in front of you, constructing a make-beleive bomb to blow up a make-beleive world."

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ww2modeler

Member since
November 2006
From: United States

Posted by ww2modeler on Thursday, September 13, 2007 8:36 PM

Looks like a challenge, maybe after that, submit the idea to Dragon or Tamiya with some plans, they might pay you enough to get that resin kit........

Anyway, keep us posted, looks like its going to be fun

David

On the bench:

1/35 Tamiya M26 Pershing-0%

1/144 Minicraft P-38J Lightning-50%

Numerous 1/35 scale figures in various stages if completion.

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IanIsBored2000

Member since
August 2006
From: The Green "Mountains", Vermont

Scratchbuild WIP-SADF Buffel 1/35- Updated 6/17

Posted by IanIsBored2000 on Thursday, September 13, 2007 8:16 PM

Well, I figured I'd rather attempt my first scratchbuild than shell out $90 for a resin 1/35 SADF (South African Defense Force) Buffel mine-resistant APC. It may not be complete scratchbuild, since if I can get my hands on Revell's Unimog I will utilize the chassis. I've just ordered all the Evergreen Styrene sheets, rods and clear parts I'll need, so it will be a week before I can start serious work on it. I'll probably use some eduard photoetched mesh for the grills, and lead foil or PE strips for seatbelts. Other than that, it's spare parts and sheet styrene. Just thought I'd post before I started in case anyone has ideas, or good references.

And last, a couple pictures for anyone not familiar with this vehicle.