hi guys, here is my recent project..the flak 37 by dragon. basically the same as the flak 36..except for few upgrades..like the gauges,gun shields. and other items. i'm planning to build this in a transport mode. the kit tires have weight bulges and in one piece mold. the kit also has PE parts for detailings...here are some WIP pictures...


Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS i at 2007-10-10


Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS i at 2007-10-10


Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS i at 2007-10-10


Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS i at 2007-10-10


Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS i at 2007-10-10

i did the flak 36 and hey..why not make another one..a flak 37 in transport mode. it was fun building this kits..comments and suggestion are welcome.

Looks great so far nice clean build.

Can't wait to see the paint applied.

So is that some kind of battery connector you have it on?

hi jeff, yes they're 'old school' battery connectors..we still use them in our shop and they're recycable. i use the connectors for weights to level on tank wheels and fixing suspension arms..


Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS i at 2007-10-11


Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS i at 2007-10-11

here are recent pictures on the FLAK 37..


Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS i at 2007-10-11


Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS i at 2007-10-11

thanks for viewing.

Looks good, nice images! Am also looking forward to your next update, especially with how you're going to paint it out! Thanks for sharing!

Tim

this is looking good keep up the great work!

Very nice. Can't wait to see when it gets all dressed up.

Thanks for sharing.

Some fine images there. Photo 1 rear upper left.

Nice, I have this kit in my stock ready to be build. Are you going to place the shield or are you building this without a shield??

Hilbert

Looking good! Just don't drink too much when working the details



Ronnie

hi guys, thanks for the kind words and comments. liqours and posters are collections too. glad you like 'em. i'll place the gunshield in later part.. more progress pictures of the FLAK...


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Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS i at 2007-10-10


Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS i at 2007-10-10


Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS i at 2007-10-10


Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS i at 2007-10-10


Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS i at 2007-10-10

i saw this in one armorama thread..i sure like to try this camouflage combination..

http://www.cybermodeler.com/armor/flak88/flak88.shtml

thanks again.

hi guys, more progress pictures of the FLAK 37..with base color...dark yellow and light sand.


Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS i at 2007-10-18


Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS i at 2007-10-18


Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS i at 2007-10-18


Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS i at 2007-10-18


Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS i at 2007-10-18


Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS i at 2007-10-18

thanks for viewing..comments and suggestions are welcome..thanks again.

Nice work. Tell me ... how did you airbrush it while assembled and get full coverage? I'm kinda new to airbrushing, so any input is appreciated. The only thing I can think of is several light coats from all possible angles.

thanks!

thanks everyone...hi jason..the trick there was to spray the whole kit with matt black or regular black paint.. then second coating would be dark yellow or light sand color... i used tamiya acryllic paint in cans. the third thing to do is use the airbrush to adjust the colors. the images shown here were from my previous FLAK..wearing a german grey scheme. same procedure as what i'm working on.


Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS i at 2007-04-13


Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS i at 2007-04-13


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http://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/97554&page=1 ...im not sure if this link is active..but this is the thread of my privious FLAK. and here's my recent work in progress picture..not much has change..playing around with my FAMO and FLAK.


Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS i at 2007-10-30

comouflage pattern and weathering are combination of air and drybrush..plus pastel and graphite for detailing. on tyres..pastel and dirt can be applied. comments and suggestions are welcome. thanks again.

hi everyone, here's my camou scheme for the FLAK..followed the one i saw in the pictures providedby the link. base color..light sands and dark yellow and for the stripe camou..german grey and flat brown as outline.


Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS i at 2007-11-04


Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS i at 2007-11-04


Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS i at 2007-11-04


Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS i at 2007-11-04

hi and thanks everyone.

Looking Killer Buddy.

Great pics also.

Especially the Liquor and wimmens.

Nothing better to go along with modeling.

Nice clean work area also wish mine was that clean.

And as said don't drink too much of that Liquor or you might put on to many decals like I did on my M-10 years ago after thinking that it was alright.

Looking real good...like the camo pattern, it's very unique. Haven't seen that one before on an 88, but have seen on Jagdpanther's and 251's. Nicely done, makes it stand out rather than a plain ole German yellow or Gray scheme. Cool!

Thanks for sharing! Cheers!

Tim

hi guys, fixing a little mishap..the metal parts got stucked and i have to take them apart. i've used grease and polishing compound to clean them and its workable again.


Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS i at 2007-11-11


Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS i at 2007-11-11


Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS i at 2007-11-11

hi guys thanks for the kind comments and again...your tips and suggestions are a big help. thanks again, drinking comes later after work is done. well there's always something to celebrate.

...and putting them all together..the flak..gunshield and trailer wheels.


Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS i at 2007-11-11


Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS i at 2007-11-11

almost done just little painting and detailing..comments and suggestions are welcome. thanks for viewing.

Looks great, Ed. Very interesting camouflage.

I looked at your link, but could not find a picture of the 88mm with that camouflage. Could you post a picture of it in this tread?

thanks everyone..the camou pattern is little different from the reference pictures i've got(armorama). the actual gun look like this... i think..i got it from the link above mentioned..though its not available for viewing right now.


Shot at 2007-11-15

painting tip...ever wonder what to do with empty tamiya cement bottles? i tried using the brush-applicator for detailing and it works nicely. it doesn't break easily even on different paint and thinner usage. i hope you find this usefull in your painting projects.


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comments and suggestion are welcome..thanks again.

Nice job on that Gun always liked them 88's
Nice Camo to really different.
What kind of airbrush was it?
Thanks

hi jeff, i'm using badger 150 for painting jobs and weathering. for fine camou..i paint them freehand.


Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS i at 2007-11-16


Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS i at 2007-11-16


Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS i at 2007-11-16

coming next detailing and weathering..almost done with the FLAK.

hi guys, and it's finished..more pictures of the FLAK 37 dragon.


Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS i at 2007-11-26


Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS i at 2007-11-26


Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS i at 2007-11-26


Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS i at 2007-11-26


Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS i at 2007-11-26


Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS i at 2007-11-26


Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS i at 2007-11-26


Shot with Canon DIGITAL IXUS i at 2007-11-26

hope you like it. thanks for viewing. ed

Nice camo ! and the build is awesome ......

AlexanderK

Fantastic job Ed, looking great! Enjoyed your thread, nice updates and good photos. Thanks for sharing your work. Cheers!

Tim