Hi Todd,

I built this kit a few months ago. I found that although the modular construction was good - like standing inside CAD - the tolerances between sections was very tight indeed, particularly after the window 'glass' was in place and the complex roof section was installed.

I also found that the overheads could be nicely detailed with insulators etc, but when a nylon line was added as the running cable, the overheads tended to pull off-centre, so I added a couple of additional pieces to make them more rigid.

I did mine as a tram in the Warsaw Ghetto 1940 - sort of a cattle car effect, hence the title of the piece "For Jews Only".

Here are a couple of links, one a WIP thread, and another with figures added.

http://imodeler.com/groups/work-in-progress-armor/forum/topic/european-tram/

http://imodeler.com/2014/05/update-european-tram-for-jews-only-warsaw-ghetto-1940/

Nice to see another take on the kit, so keep up the good work.

Pretty nice dio there, Robert.

T, I'm still planning on a Thursday appearance, if we don't get washed away before then.

Its been a while since this came to the front of the bench!! Seems to be too many irons in the fire sometimes!!

Sorry I missed your posts Robert and Bob! Thanks for checking in on me! Robert, thank you for the links!! Fine job!!


Well, its not a whole heck of a lot but it is progress! I changed the direction of the damage from the back to the front as well as placing a couple figures to break things up. Well, it is what I am thinking right now anyway...LOL!!









So, I guess this one might be quite literally "set in stone". I have a bunch more to do on this yet. Some missing panels and a whole lot of rubble and debris to go...part of which I will have to either make some bricks or do a little outsourcing.

Thank for taking the time to swing by!!

Hi Todd,

At first glance, the new scheme has me scratching my head like the figure on the left. Somehow, I'm not getting how the tram got to it's current position in relation to the tracks or how the rubble arrived under it given the blast direction.

Nevertheless, it's good to see this build ... uhhh ... destruction back at the front of your bench again.

Looking forward to your progress.

—mike

Hi Mike! "Then it works"!! LOL!! Cause he is scratching his head!! No, actually more of a building collapse would do the trick. I have a ton more debris to add into this...might paint a better picture at that point!!

I had a feeling about that guy! LOL!!!

Good to see some progress on this one, T.

I'll be sure to keep an eye on that guy Mike!! Not sure I can trust his friend either!!

Hi Bob!! Thanks!! I feel that year end bench cleaning coming on!!

Time for a quick one.....

Whilst I wait for some molds I ordered for making some bricks! I did manage to get the figures underway!

All the figs received a clean primer coat of black from Vallejo







After the black I added a dusting of white. THis breaks the black tone showing details better as well as aiding in some shading and light direction.



Next on deck will be some skin painting! This time around, I will have a go with AK's Flesh and Skin Colors set.



I am letting the primer coat cure up and will have a go with the skin tone...wish me luck!!

Thanks for tuning in!!

You're a brave man, Todd!!

Daunting project to say the least!! Looks great so far!

Good luck then!!!

Cheers

Romain

Thanks Romain! Appreciate the encouragement!!

While I wait for something I ordered for this, I move slowly along in the figure realm. Trying to stick somewhat with how AK lays out their instructions I have managed to get the skin part of a couple of the figs close.



I still need to work on the uniforms a little more but They should work out for now....







I still have a ways to go in figure painting in general but I believe the more I do, the better they might be...LOL!! These two figures are from Armor35. I reviewed these two figures earlier here on Armorama:

https://armorama.kitmaker.net/review/10186

&

https://armorama.kitmaker.net/review/10187

The AK Flesh Paints is a decent set if you ask me. I am not the best at fig painting and these were easy to use and the colors are pretty nice. The paints are thicker than the normal paints offered from AK and of course are acrylic. Thinning these with water, the application was great both for full coverage as well as the filters from thinning them.

Thanks again for having a LQQY!!

Good work on the figures, T.

Thank you Bob!! I am getting there...slowly!!

Nice work Todd!

Thank you Mike!!

T, how about I post a pic of one of my figures? It'll make you think you're a regular Leonardo DaVinci!

I guess we end up being our own worst critics Bob!

Trying to find a groove amidst the hectic holiday hustle and bustle I sneaked into the booth to lay some primer! I still have more rubble to lay down and some other stuff...but this was as good a time to have a go as any!

I laid a little Black primer down followed with an ever-so-light dusting with USN Ghost Grey Primer.



Thanks for dropping in!!! Hope to have more on this soon!!

That just looks like it's going to be so much fun to paint!

Thanks Bob!! Now I just need to make the time to do that!!

There's just something about the primer stage that I love in a build ... but please feel free to continue!

—mike

I want one of those trams! Miniart vehicles have a lot of detail.

Where did you get the lady & bike kit?

Thanks Mike!! I know what you mean my friend!! I love the primer stage! Clean and shows the details nicely.

Thanks David! The Tram does have a lot of nice detailing for sure! Way too many parts but if you don't mind the 600 parts count then you are good to go!! As for the Frau Muller - Women's Bicycle kit from MB...I received this one for review from our good friends here on Armorama. Here is a link to my review - https://armorama.kitmaker.net/review/10515 Nice little kit! If you are familiar with MB figures, then you will enjoy the construction...as for the bike...watch the fit on the spokes inside the rims. A little sanding might be needed to get them to fit just right!

David,

Frau Muller - Woman & Women's Bicycle