Hi, Robert!
Apparently you have great sympathy for the 8.8 cm Flak. Good choice.
Kalin
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Bronco Campaign 2020 - Active
k_mero4
Joined: November 26, 2017
KitMaker: 393 posts
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Posted: Saturday, May 30, 2020 - 06:37 AM UTC
SpeedyJ
Joined: September 17, 2013
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Posted: Sunday, May 31, 2020 - 12:20 AM UTC
Made a start yesterday.
My plan is to start with the base.
I'm very stupid keeping secrets, so here we go.
The photo shows what I'm aiming at.
Flatbeds being loaded with 88 guns.
This is the base I'm using. No Bronco yet... This is the Thunder Models SSYL Ru Köln.
Had a blast building this one, just a few hours work. Awesome engineering.
A belated kit on arrival, after more than 7 months, due to Covid.
And a very big thank you to Wear World from China for excellent service. Keeping me informed on progress for delivery over this period.
Next post.... The beautiful molded "Diamond Trucks".
After that.... The Bronco Game begins
My plan is to start with the base.
I'm very stupid keeping secrets, so here we go.
The photo shows what I'm aiming at.
Flatbeds being loaded with 88 guns.
This is the base I'm using. No Bronco yet... This is the Thunder Models SSYL Ru Köln.
Had a blast building this one, just a few hours work. Awesome engineering.
A belated kit on arrival, after more than 7 months, due to Covid.
And a very big thank you to Wear World from China for excellent service. Keeping me informed on progress for delivery over this period.
Next post.... The beautiful molded "Diamond Trucks".
After that.... The Bronco Game begins
k_mero4
Joined: November 26, 2017
KitMaker: 393 posts
Armorama: 369 posts
Posted: Sunday, May 31, 2020 - 08:09 AM UTC
You got me interested. Your idea is great, so have fun. I look forward to the next step.
Kalin
Kalin
ayovtshev
#490
Joined: September 22, 2016
KitMaker: 1,432 posts
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Posted: Monday, June 01, 2020 - 08:41 AM UTC
Thanks Mike!
I need the Kasten- otherwise the KdoGer cannot be built in transport mode.
Woow Robert-the Dreaded Acht-Acht!
I was sure there would be some railroad machinery for suprise
Glad you're back, mate, and cross my fingers for the smooth start of your new factory operations!
I have had busy weeks lately, so I was not always in the usual modelling mood...
Still I managed to (almost) complete the build of the Entfernungsmesserkasten(rangefinder transport box) of KdoGer.40:
I need to add 3 more Griffon Models clamps to the back side of the cover, but this will happen some other day- today's result is 3:2 (3 clamps built for 2 clamps broken/lost during assembly)- a Pyrrhic victory...
I expect delivery of some Aber PE mesh to replace the wrong mesh Bronco supplied for the foldable screens, so next I'll build the body of the telemeter.
I need the Kasten- otherwise the KdoGer cannot be built in transport mode.
Woow Robert-the Dreaded Acht-Acht!
I was sure there would be some railroad machinery for suprise
Glad you're back, mate, and cross my fingers for the smooth start of your new factory operations!
I have had busy weeks lately, so I was not always in the usual modelling mood...
Still I managed to (almost) complete the build of the Entfernungsmesserkasten(rangefinder transport box) of KdoGer.40:
I need to add 3 more Griffon Models clamps to the back side of the cover, but this will happen some other day- today's result is 3:2 (3 clamps built for 2 clamps broken/lost during assembly)- a Pyrrhic victory...
I expect delivery of some Aber PE mesh to replace the wrong mesh Bronco supplied for the foldable screens, so next I'll build the body of the telemeter.
justsendit
Joined: February 24, 2014
KitMaker: 3,033 posts
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Posted: Monday, June 01, 2020 - 10:55 AM UTC
Robert, THAT is gonna be cool! Will there be two 88's on the flatcar as seen in the reference photo?
Angel, I can say "Acht-Acht" all day but "Entfernungsmesserkasten" goes beyond my current pronunciation capabilities! However, I will say... The range-finder-transport-box-container-carrying-stowage-case-thingy is Wunderbar!🍺
—mike
Angel, I can say "Acht-Acht" all day but "Entfernungsmesserkasten" goes beyond my current pronunciation capabilities! However, I will say... The range-finder-transport-box-container-carrying-stowage-case-thingy is Wunderbar!🍺
—mike
panamadan
Joined: July 20, 2004
KitMaker: 1,513 posts
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Posted: Monday, June 01, 2020 - 10:58 AM UTC
Congrats Robert!
Dan
Dan
petbat
Joined: August 06, 2005
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Posted: Monday, June 01, 2020 - 02:59 PM UTC
Welcome Robert. Good to see you back in the swing of things.
Angel... yeah, what Mike tried to say.... and Wunderbar
Anybody got a crowbar to free up Mike's tongue?
Angel... yeah, what Mike tried to say.... and Wunderbar
Anybody got a crowbar to free up Mike's tongue?
SpeedyJ
Joined: September 17, 2013
KitMaker: 1,617 posts
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Posted: Monday, June 01, 2020 - 04:54 PM UTC
Thank you Dan, really appreciated. Enjoying a short holiday for a re-load and kick-off on Thursday.
justsendit
Joined: February 24, 2014
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Posted: Thursday, June 04, 2020 - 09:52 AM UTC
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Anybody got a crowbar to free up Mike's tongue?
Speaking of tools... I was successful in cracking the Gallery in order to upload my three images just now.🪓⚒️🧨💥👨🏭
—mike
panamadan
Joined: July 20, 2004
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Posted: Thursday, June 04, 2020 - 12:36 PM UTC
Robert-do you have any experience with Sabra's line of kits?
Dan
Dan
SpeedyJ
Joined: September 17, 2013
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Posted: Thursday, June 04, 2020 - 01:11 PM UTC
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Robert-do you have any experience with Sabra's line of kits?
Dan
Hi Dan. So far I build 3 different models, including their new tracks. But I'm not that enthusiastic anymore on the quality of the plastic. Detail is good on the outside, under the loading bed there is an empty canvas. Which I do like, but is time consuming. Parts need a lot of cleaning, not easy. Thunder Models stole my hart, as they provide all I want to see on a rail road model.
For tracks I definitely go for the MiniArt. Sabre did a good job replacing their old chunky solution, came with better detail on the mounting plates and bolts. But the wooden sleepers are off IMHO.
Back to Topic.
ayovtshev
#490
Joined: September 22, 2016
KitMaker: 1,432 posts
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Posted: Friday, June 05, 2020 - 09:26 AM UTC
Thanks Mike and Peter!
Glad you managed to crack the Gallery and upload your pictures, Mike!
This week I built the body of the KdoGer.40 and did some surgery on its base.
I learned about some mistakes in kit's base thanks to posts and pictures from a new Kitmaker member-Roeland Aernoudts(Roelie).
Roelie's findings were confirmed by both pictures from the walkaround Carlos Martin(varanusk) sent me and the KdoGer.40 Manual, I have at hand.
So I tried to correct some of those mistakes:
-Cut and moved both rear support legs further aft.Trimmed the mounting hooks
-Built and added the instrument box, located in the rear under the platform.Added the bottom plate with an access hatch
-Built the cable connector box and test fitted it in the opening of the instrument box
This is how my KdoGer.40 looks now
Building the Sd.Anh.52 will come next,
Glad you managed to crack the Gallery and upload your pictures, Mike!
This week I built the body of the KdoGer.40 and did some surgery on its base.
I learned about some mistakes in kit's base thanks to posts and pictures from a new Kitmaker member-Roeland Aernoudts(Roelie).
Roelie's findings were confirmed by both pictures from the walkaround Carlos Martin(varanusk) sent me and the KdoGer.40 Manual, I have at hand.
So I tried to correct some of those mistakes:
-Cut and moved both rear support legs further aft.Trimmed the mounting hooks
-Built and added the instrument box, located in the rear under the platform.Added the bottom plate with an access hatch
-Built the cable connector box and test fitted it in the opening of the instrument box
This is how my KdoGer.40 looks now
Building the Sd.Anh.52 will come next,
petbat
Joined: August 06, 2005
KitMaker: 3,353 posts
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Posted: Friday, June 05, 2020 - 12:34 PM UTC
Angel, I swear you could come up with a way to make broccoli look mouth watering... 
SpeedyJ
Joined: September 17, 2013
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Posted: Friday, June 05, 2020 - 01:03 PM UTC
Nice work Angel. I will have to copy that to my build, with your permission of course. Bookmarked for the time being. 
Have a nice weekend.
Have a nice weekend.
ayovtshev
#490
Joined: September 22, 2016
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Posted: Friday, June 05, 2020 - 06:51 PM UTC
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Angel, I swear you could come up with a way to make broccoli look mouth watering...
I doubt that, Peter...
Even after 15 years in food retail, with emphasis on fresh F&V procurement, the only reaction I experience with broccoli(and brussel sprouts), is one of dislike... and disgust
No permission needed, Robert- my build is based on Carlos Martin's walkaround, Rouli's build pictures and some other sources.PM me when the time comes and I'll share all materials I have with you,
SpeedyJ
Joined: September 17, 2013
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Posted: Saturday, June 06, 2020 - 12:19 AM UTC
Well I can make you a Brussels Sprouts dish and you will beg me to come over again, just to do the same mouth watering dish again. Broccoli sucks, I agree.
ayovtshev
#490
Joined: September 22, 2016
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Posted: Saturday, June 06, 2020 - 12:51 AM UTC
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Well I can make you a Brussels Sprouts dish and you will beg me to come over again, just to do the same mouth watering dish again. Broccoli sucks, I agree.
I might agree with you, Robert...
... depending on how much rakia will be available (to smoothen the Brussels sprouts taste)
petbat
Joined: August 06, 2005
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Posted: Saturday, June 06, 2020 - 09:19 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextWell I can make you a Brussels Sprouts dish and you will beg me to come over again, just to do the same mouth watering dish again. Broccoli sucks, I agree.
I might agree with you, Robert...
... depending on how much rakia will be available (to smoothen the Brussels sprouts taste)
Here! Here!
petbat
Joined: August 06, 2005
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Posted: Saturday, June 06, 2020 - 03:53 PM UTC
I have been working on the stowage for the A9 and doing a little more weathering.
A sneak peak - the tarp and 2 funnels I have made. Not sure which funnel I will use yet....
A sneak peak - the tarp and 2 funnels I have made. Not sure which funnel I will use yet....
Klaus-Adler
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Joined: June 08, 2015
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Posted: Sunday, June 07, 2020 - 03:13 AM UTC
Hi Guys,
well i'm just about done constructing the actual bike... not sure if i will build the trailer that comes with it but i might, just have to wait and see how much time i have available.
so the upper part of the bike is being painted with grey car primer paint, the reason for this is that there are some PE parts and i want to make sure the top coat sticks to the kit and doesn't rub off of the PE metal.
the lower section has been painted black, i didn't bother with a primer coat as most of this is not going to be seen.
Mike i didn't paint this section black but actually used tamiya XF-85 Rubber Black which is my new default black and i feel it gives it a more natural look, let me know what you think.
well i'm just about done constructing the actual bike... not sure if i will build the trailer that comes with it but i might, just have to wait and see how much time i have available.
so the upper part of the bike is being painted with grey car primer paint, the reason for this is that there are some PE parts and i want to make sure the top coat sticks to the kit and doesn't rub off of the PE metal.
the lower section has been painted black, i didn't bother with a primer coat as most of this is not going to be seen.
Mike i didn't paint this section black but actually used tamiya XF-85 Rubber Black which is my new default black and i feel it gives it a more natural look, let me know what you think.
ayovtshev
#490
Joined: September 22, 2016
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Posted: Monday, June 08, 2020 - 02:10 AM UTC
Nice tarp and funnel, Peter!
Am looking forward to see which funnel will join your spare box
Nice progress too, David!
I use Mr.Metal Primer for priming PE parts.It is applied with brush so no AB cleaning and has never let me down sofar,
Am looking forward to see which funnel will join your spare box
Nice progress too, David!
I use Mr.Metal Primer for priming PE parts.It is applied with brush so no AB cleaning and has never let me down sofar,
Klaus-Adler
Campaigns AdministratorJoined: June 08, 2015
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Posted: Monday, June 08, 2020 - 02:29 AM UTC
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Nice tarp and funnel, Peter!
Am looking forward to see which funnel will join your spare box
Nice progress too, David!
I use Mr.Metal Primer for priming PE parts.It is applied with brush so no AB cleaning and has never let me down sofar,
i use car primer paint from a can so not much cleaning up afterwards.
anyway, after my wife forced me to watch "too hot to handle" on netflix, i opted to build the trailer in order to save my sanity... these people in this show really makes me despair at the future of humanity.
anyway here is my progress on the trailer:
petbat
Joined: August 06, 2005
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Posted: Monday, June 08, 2020 - 07:20 AM UTC
I am leaning toward the round one at present Angel, but the rectangular one will probably adorn the Sherman Crab I have yet to add stowage to and finish weathering.. so no spares box dust collector.
Ah the joys of marriage, especially newly weds.... bad news David, doesn't matter how long you are married, the "come sit with me and watch TV (a program that will make you want to use that Exacto for another reason)" doesn't go away....
The Quad is looking great
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after my wife forced me to watch "too hot to handle" on netflix, ... these people in this show really makes me despair at the future of humanity.
Ah the joys of marriage, especially newly weds.... bad news David, doesn't matter how long you are married, the "come sit with me and watch TV (a program that will make you want to use that Exacto for another reason)" doesn't go away....
The Quad is looking great
House
Joined: May 06, 2003
KitMaker: 55 posts
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Posted: Monday, June 08, 2020 - 11:42 AM UTC
Nice work. I only use AV Dark Rubber for my black in all my work now. I might change to Tamiya's after seeing your results. My postings may have been a bit deceptive as I used Vallejo's black primer before I shot the Dark Rubber. I can't wait to see your build progress. You have inspired me to get off my butt and finish. Figures have bogged me down - a long story.
phil2015
Joined: July 27, 2015
KitMaker: 502 posts
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Posted: Wednesday, June 10, 2020 - 04:37 AM UTC
Long wait for weathering supplies ended. So I've weathered the lower hull and suspension of the KV85:
I've finished most of the weathering of the road wheels. I'll do a little more after I have the tracks attached. But I have the mud scaper finally glued on after attaching the drive sprockets, and all the wheels are glued on. Next will be the tracks.
It's good to be moving on this again.
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