Andy, shes looking great!
As for the gap between the hood nad radiator its not your fault, i have the same issue, but you can fix it by pulling the two pieces together when glueing. You will have to hold the parts until they bond however.
As for myself, iam trying to get my hands on the wheels. My supplier has them in stock so il try to order them since the kit wheels just dont cut it.
Also, what kit number is the italeri toolset you're using?
Frank
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3442
Joined: March 23, 2004
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Posted: Saturday, February 09, 2008 - 08:52 AM UTC
PrestonVonStruben
Joined: February 02, 2008
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Posted: Saturday, February 09, 2008 - 11:31 AM UTC
very nice job, i am interested in ur chipping method. plz tell
thanks
preston
thanks
preston
Outerarm
Joined: September 20, 2007
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Posted: Saturday, February 09, 2008 - 02:46 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Also, what kit number is the italeri toolset you're using?
I think he is using the Field Tool Shop (ITA419) kit.
Cheers,
Ian
3442
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Posted: Saturday, February 09, 2008 - 07:24 PM UTC
Thanks alot Ians, seems like the torch set is there, just pictured very small! Seems like i need to find a canadian place to get it from!
Francois
Francois
Jeeprider
Joined: February 09, 2006
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Posted: Saturday, February 09, 2008 - 09:58 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextAlso, what kit number is the italeri toolset you're using?
I think he is using the Field Tool Shop (ITA419) kit.
Cheers,
Ian
Frank,
Ian is right, that is the set I used. There's lots of useful bits and pieces in it.
Andy
Outerarm
Joined: September 20, 2007
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Posted: Saturday, February 09, 2008 - 11:45 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextQuoted TextAlso, what kit number is the italeri toolset you're using?
I think he is using the Field Tool Shop (ITA419) kit.
Frank,
Ian is right, that is the set I used. There's lots of useful bits and pieces in it.
Andy
Indeed, lots of nice little extras there -- I have 2 in my order queue!
Cheers,
Ian
EasyOff
Joined: January 20, 2005
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Posted: Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 12:17 AM UTC
Looks sweet Andy!
Jeeprider
Joined: February 09, 2006
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Posted: Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 11:08 PM UTC
Quoted Text
very nice job, i am interested in ur chipping method. plz tell
thanks
preston
Preston,
The whole Famo was first sprayed with Tamiya XF63 German Grey. I then applied masking fluid with a piece of torn-off scouring pad to the areas I wanted the grey to show through. It was then sprayed with Tamiya XF 60Dark Yellow, each successive coat was lightened with a few drops of Flat White. Then the masking fluid was removed to reveal the "chipped" grey paint.
Hope that helps.
Andy
jwags818
Joined: October 10, 2007
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Posted: Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 11:42 PM UTC
Have you done the grill and radiator yet? I am building the same kit with the same PE kit. I hollowed out the grill area and installed the PE grill and radiator. It came out fantastic!
I had the benefit of using a milling machine at work to cut out the stock grill. But the same could be done with a dremel and file.
Great job. I'm borrowing a few of your ideas for mine!
Jeff
I had the benefit of using a milling machine at work to cut out the stock grill. But the same could be done with a dremel and file.
Great job. I'm borrowing a few of your ideas for mine!
Jeff
JeepLC
Joined: June 20, 2007
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Posted: Monday, February 11, 2008 - 03:37 AM UTC
A quite random thought... does the second row seat 5 or 7? There are placement point for seven rifles, so does that include driver/passenger or 7 seperate soldiers?
-Mike
-Mike
PrestonVonStruben
Joined: February 02, 2008
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Posted: Monday, February 11, 2008 - 06:21 AM UTC
thanks for explaining that method andy. very unique, i might experiment with that and see how it goes.
looking forward to more photos!!!
Presto
looking forward to more photos!!!
Presto
Jeeprider
Joined: February 09, 2006
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Posted: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 - 11:08 AM UTC
Quoted Text
A quite random thought... does the second row seat 5 or 7? There are placement point for seven rifles, so does that include driver/passenger or 7 seperate soldiers?
-Mike
Mike,
According to a book I have about German Military Vehicles, it only came with an official crew of one, who was the driver as it must have been very difficult to actually drive a monster like this. The rest of the personnel were made up of support / technical people to do the actual recovery. In the front seat was the driver and two people, and four people in the second lot of seats. I assume that is why there is space for the seven rifles.
Hope that helps.
Andy
Jeeprider
Joined: February 09, 2006
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Posted: Saturday, March 22, 2008 - 05:35 AM UTC
Hi Everyone,
It's been a while since I've been able to do any work on my Famo, but I'm starting to catch up again now. It's all coming along nicely and I'm enjoying building this monster. Anyway here are the latest photos that show the progress so far, as always let me know what you think.
As you can see, there isn't a lot more to do, just tidying up and some little details to add.
I've started work on the base for my diorama, but I'm really struggling with getting the grass to look right.
As soon as I'm satisfied with it, I'll post some more photos.
Andy
It's been a while since I've been able to do any work on my Famo, but I'm starting to catch up again now. It's all coming along nicely and I'm enjoying building this monster. Anyway here are the latest photos that show the progress so far, as always let me know what you think.
As you can see, there isn't a lot more to do, just tidying up and some little details to add.
I've started work on the base for my diorama, but I'm really struggling with getting the grass to look right.
As soon as I'm satisfied with it, I'll post some more photos.
Andy
Jeeprider
Joined: February 09, 2006
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Posted: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 - 07:23 AM UTC
I have at last finally finished my Tamiya Famo and the base I have made for it. Here are some photos of the finished diorama.
And finally a couple of photos of my "work area".
This is what it normally looks like.
And this it "borrowed" for modelling.
Let me know what you think, and thanks to everybody who took the time and trouble to add comments and ask questions so far. Hope you enjoy it.
Andy
And finally a couple of photos of my "work area".
This is what it normally looks like.
And this it "borrowed" for modelling.
Let me know what you think, and thanks to everybody who took the time and trouble to add comments and ask questions so far. Hope you enjoy it.
Andy
NICK-NAUPLIO
Joined: March 14, 2008
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Posted: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 - 11:08 AM UTC
Very nice work.I really enjoyed this built.Bravo 
ryally
Joined: July 29, 2005
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Posted: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 - 08:37 PM UTC
Hi Andy
I think you have done a great job on the Famo and the whole scene well done.
Ryally
I think you have done a great job on the Famo and the whole scene well done.
Ryally
3442
Joined: March 23, 2004
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Posted: Thursday, April 10, 2008 - 10:13 AM UTC
Wow andy!
The dio looks great.
Great job on the workhorse, thier really isnt much for me to say besides congradulations of building such a fine build in such a small and CLEAN place ;P
Frank
The dio looks great.
Great job on the workhorse, thier really isnt much for me to say besides congradulations of building such a fine build in such a small and CLEAN place ;P
Frank
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