Build Sdkfz 7/1 with Flakvierling
Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
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Posted: Sunday, March 23, 2008 - 02:05 AM UTC
Hi There, allmost finished the build of the old Tamiya's Sdkfz 7/1 with flakvierling.
After posting these pics "elsewhere", I decided to fix 2 things:
I will replace the Jordi Rubio barrels for more accurate ones.
The axle of the idler wheels will be lifted up a bit.
The tracks are "dry fitted" right now so the tracks tension is not correct in these pics.
After spraying etc... the windscreenwipers and small lamp lenses will be placed.
and some details:
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K bye,
Marcel du Long.
Ontario, Canada
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Posted: Sunday, March 23, 2008 - 02:08 AM UTC
Wow! Lots of very nice work. What will you use to replace the barrels?
Darryl
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New York, United States
Joined: May 14, 2007
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Posted: Sunday, March 23, 2008 - 03:44 AM UTC
WOW< this is some beautiful work!
Why did you feel it necessary to replace/scratchbuild the mounts for the gun bed? Are the kit parts that badly off in accuracy or scale?
I have one of these in my stash, so I'll be curious to see how nicely you finish this!
It looks great so far!
See me over at Finescale Modeler forums too!
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Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
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Posted: Sunday, March 23, 2008 - 09:43 AM UTC
Thnx guys!
I build the flak some year ago. Meanwhile there are much more detailed barrels on the market like the Adler Nest, Armorscale and Lion roar ones.
In comparisson to the rest of the detail of the model, the JR barrels are a bit "behind".
Especially the flash suppressors of the JR barrels are missing detail.
K bye,
Marcel.
California, United States
Joined: August 16, 2006
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Posted: Monday, March 24, 2008 - 04:12 PM UTC
Nice work!
Of course you know that just as you're about to you finish your project, the Trumpeter kit will hit the market...
Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
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Posted: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 - 03:12 AM UTC
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Of course you know that just as you're about to you finish your project, the Trumpeter kit will hit the market..
Haha, that will always be the modellers pain in the #ss.
Especially when you build models from the last century missing loads of detail.
****Dragon,Tamiya or Trumpeter; Do you hear me? I'm building an (undetailed) Grille M right now and just finished the old Sdkfz 250/9 alte!
****
Bye,
Marcel.
California, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 - 01:27 PM UTC
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****Dragon,Tamiya or Trumpeter; Do you hear me? I'm building an (undetailed) Grille M right now
You know the rules: they'll only grant your wish as soon as you're done with the crappy Alan kit, after spending an ungodly number of hours trying to fix it...
Massachusetts, United States
Joined: February 03, 2006
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Posted: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 - 03:18 PM UTC
I remember building this Tamiya model in 1984 (or so). It is amazing seeing how much it can be improved upon.
Nebraska, United States
Joined: December 29, 2007
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Posted: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 - 03:28 PM UTC
Marcel,
Great work!! Can't wait to see this one painted.
Steve
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Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
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Posted: Tuesday, March 25, 2008 - 07:11 PM UTC
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...as soon as you're done with the crappy Alan kit, after spending an ungodly number of hours trying to fix it...
Haha, lol
Yep I know. And yes, it's the Alan kit.
K, thnx all.
Bye,
Marcel.
England - South East, United Kingdom
Joined: September 20, 2007
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Posted: Monday, March 31, 2008 - 06:49 AM UTC
I'm really impressed by your scratch building on this (especially around the chassis area) and I'm looking forward to seeing it painted. I, too, have invested in a lot of parts to upgrade the Tamiya kit *just in time* for Trumpeter's release, though I have to admit I'm still looking forward to the build challenge.
Cheers,
Ian
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Virginia, United States
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Posted: Monday, March 31, 2008 - 07:34 AM UTC
Marcel-- superb work. The detail is outstanding and your build is super clean. Very nice.
DJ
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COL (R), USA
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Illinois, United States
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Posted: Monday, March 31, 2008 - 07:44 AM UTC
It's almost going to be a shame to paint it and cover up all that great work. At least you have the photo's of the progress. Looking forward to seeing more.
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Donegal, Ireland
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Posted: Monday, March 31, 2008 - 08:16 AM UTC
Really nice build Marcel. Love the etch work ... very neat and tidy.
Dont think you should worry too much about the new trumpeter kit ... with all your work you got a cool model and know you did it the hard way! We modellers like to tell ourselves things like this
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Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
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Posted: Monday, March 31, 2008 - 09:52 AM UTC
Thnx a lot guys!
I will post new pics as soon as I've replaced the barrels for Adler Nest ones.
Due to the fact that it's almost impossible to remove the JR barrels without damaging the flak, I'm gonna rebuild the Flak completely .
K bye,
Marcel.
United Kingdom
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Posted: Monday, March 31, 2008 - 11:06 AM UTC
Hi Marcel
Have you seen this from Lion Roar by any chance
http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/newkitnews/lion_roar.htmI have the same Tamiya kit, very old and I'm hoping to do as you have done.....one day.
Alan
California, United States
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Posted: Monday, March 31, 2008 - 04:12 PM UTC
Marcel, excellent workmanship, thanks for showing.waiting to see it finished
Frank
Uusimaa, Finland
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Posted: Monday, March 31, 2008 - 11:41 PM UTC
Hi,
your job with this old one is excellent. I should finish my /2 before Trump makes one
Anyway, I noticed one rather easily correctable mistake: You have placed outer rim of idler wheel wrong way. You have to turn it around.
Br,
Niko
Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
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Posted: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 - 08:37 AM UTC
Okay, thnx for these contructive comments!
Alan: I've seen this very nice Lion Roar set but it's not avaible yet in Holland.
An Eduard set & Adler Nest barrels will be doing the job.
Niko Are you sure about the idler wheel? I presume you mean the metal sprocket wheels. If that's the case it's very hard to see in ref. pics.
Check:
It's, as you said, really easy to fix but I'm not sure if it's correct.
K bye,
Marcel.
Uusimaa, Finland
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Posted: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 - 07:58 PM UTC
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Okay, thnx for these contructive comments!
Niko Are you sure about the idler wheel? I presume you mean the metal sprocket wheels. If that's the case it's very hard to see in ref. pics.
It's, as you said, really easy to fix but I'm not sure if it's correct.
K bye,
Marcel.
Marcel, sprocket of course
I always mix them... Here is a link to forthcoming Trumpeter 8-tonner:
http://www.sonicmodel.com/topicdisplay_safe.asp?TopicID=2289971&Page=1&BoardID=3HTH,
Niko
Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
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Posted: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 - 10:12 PM UTC
Hi Niko, I'm convinced. I flipped the outer rims and they look fine.
The metal sprocket wheels from Modelkasten are not 100% accurate according to the ref. pics I have & found but it's fine for now.
Thnx.
Marcel.
Uusimaa, Finland
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Posted: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 - 07:48 PM UTC
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Hi Niko, I'm convinced. I flipped the outer rims and they look fine.
The metal sprocket wheels from Modelkasten are not 100% accurate according to the ref. pics I have & found but it's fine for now.
Thnx.
Marcel.
Hi Marcel,
I agree on that MK sprockets are not as nice as could be. Actually Friul ones are way better.
BTW, which camo you are going to give it?
Br,
Niko
