Rather amazing how well the Quad tractor holds up when compared with other more recently produced kits. It is one of my favorites.

Good work!

Michael and Linus- Both looking great!

Thanks Clayton.

Can anyone hook me up with a photo of what the AM etch looks like for the sFH 18? The kit seems so absolutely well detailed that I can't help but wonder what could be missing??? I found a couple of cast tow rings that needed to be drilled out and a few tiny handles missing but so far that is about it. (And the barrel rifling!)

Otherwise I'd say it is a truly great kit!

Gun crew plus others pulling 150mm gun back into battery:

I had wondered what those two small rollers were on the top on the recuperator arch.

This is what is known as "the tug - - of war!"

Photo found online - Used here for discussion and research only.

Yes, it is not a race, so here's an update:


Unlike Michael, i'm sacrificing some realism by keeping the recuperator rods attached (saving those guys some pulling too)

I work my gun crews hard!

Oh, I know it's not a race (except to finish before the deadline); I was just poking fun at your "don't want to steal your thunder" comment as I think at least four of this kit has been built. I think the thunder got kind of diluted by this point.

The second guy pulled his entry out so he could make it part of his Truck & Trailer campaign entry, so we're down to three, I think?

Looks like both of you are doing the towed positioning; I have the figure set for it so I am thinking of using the remaining time to diorama it and see if I'm ready to wear big boy pants. I am curious to see our final outcomes and how our approaches compare/contrast on the same kit.

Got a primer coat and the base color applied last night to the gun. Working how on repairing my old Sd. Kfz. 7 that took an unscheduled trip to the concrete floor a few years back. Also I am adding a set of civilian pattern tires from Voyager Models to the original Tamiya kit.



With all the failings of the old Tamiya model I may soon have need of purchasing one of the recent much better versions of the 7 now on the market.

24 hours later and the camo and the weathering are complete, also the Sd.Kfz. 7 is repaired.

So except for the aiming stakes and the optics I am essentially calling this one done:

One more, positive comment regarding the Dragon sFH 18 kit:

As I was painting the tires on the gun I happened to notice something. The tires have raised sidewall lettering!!!!!

In very, very small letters you can see the word "Continental". Very impressive!

That is a nice detail Dragon always provides; the sidewall lettering.

Hi everyone,
Your builds looks great, guys. I to finished my model, effect below

Extremely nice!

Beautiful work

Pawel, if you don't mind me asking; what coating did you use on your wheel rims? I have tried using pencil lead but the shine does not seem pronounced enough to really show up.

That's a great build, Pawel, great job!

Thanks guys.
@165thspc:
I'm to using a pencil 4H but after it I'm polishing a surface by rubber brush. Below example of this tool.

Pavel excellent finish! Extreme realism in 1/35.

Kind regards,

Robert Jan

WIP update on my 12lb Russian piece. Parts are cleaned up coat of primer and first color coat. Nice change of pace

Looks great. It is a good change of pace. I look forward to more pics.

Very nice, I look forward to more heads...

Thank you Pawel for the advice and the information!

Mike

great looking static artillery pieces so far.

Here is where mine stands as of today.



bought a PE tool for the build. Amount of times needed, 0. o well


There are quit a few errors in the kit. Including a spru which seems to be about 50% of part or more are for a HUMVEE. Need to fill in these holes and then let in sit for about a month until I figure the paint scheme.

More work on my Quad and 25 pounder.

This is my entry to the campaign, Tristar 1/35 Sturmpanzer IV early Version.