OK time for an update.
I awoke one morning last week and decided i wanted to make a tool for getting the track sag set without using the actual model. I figured that would save me from a lot of heartache due to broken bits on the model. I also know i will be building more PZ IV type vehicles, so i can keep it for later.
So i spent pretty much 6-8 hours laying out and assembling this tool.
and while i believe it helped me (i hope my dimensions are good!), it sure has caused me lots of aggravation. Well, i should blame the Magic tracks for that.
The run in the picture was a whole length minus the bottom run. My first problem was getting the
teeth from the sprocket in the holes. So of course, my length broke in a few spots. Then of course these tracks
when they have good adhesion, they are like a spring. after some hours and lot's of cursing, i finished that run.
I then came upstairs and decided to do a search on Magic track assembly.
I saw an article here where the author assembled 10 links and set the piece on the model to set the sag and let set up. I assumed
that he added each set of ten to the last length, so that is what i did next.
It worked good for a few lengths and then the spring action/ coming apart kicked back in.
so after much more cursing, I took a break or 2. I made sure i took some loonngg breaks before continuing, and today i finished the assemblies.
Got them primed and painted (that's another clusterf#%* of a time, but i'll spare you the details.)
Soo, my current status is here. I am trying many new techniques. My first time using acrylic washes and heavy applications of pigments. Of course, i overdid the chipping. I can't seem to get a hold on that yet.
I'm not sure how i feel about the acrylic washes. Kind of so so with them. But i am still continuing experimenting with them on and older model before i use them on this kit.
The pigments, i am liking.
Ignore the greenish tint differences. It is just one of the lights i am using.
Well, i hope i didn't bore you with my story.
Marc
I took it a long time ago with my less than adequate phone and have been too lazy to take another as it's not finished yet.
