Libya 42

[Alan 45]

I think this is an interesting little project although very easy ,


Here's the kits [ATTACH]115090.IPB[/ATTACH]

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[Guest]

I'm in Alan!


You have a "follower"

[monica]

do like the looks of both of them Alan,


so what are you going to show us this time, ?

[Alan 45]

Cheers folks glad to have you on board

do like the looks of both of them Alan,
so what are you going to show us this time, ?

This time well in my minds eye I see this will be an awesome diorama that could win awards


What you will see is an ok diorama that looks good but nothing special

[Robert1968]

I'm in for this


Robert

[Alan 45]

Glad to have you on board folks ,


I've made a start on the hanomag being the largest piece in this dio I'd get it done first


Nice kit although it's an old one and you do have to do more work on the pieces but none the less it's a great kit and goes together well and with just a few little extras it turned out a great looking model


I build all my kits differently to other people as I build all the parts in one go then paint and put together it just makes it quicker for me


These are the cap section pieces [ATTACH]115138.IPB[/ATTACH]

it's not the greatest of detail for an instrument panel but it's ok and seeing as it's tucked right up in the front you can't see it anyway [ATTACH]115139.IPB[/ATTACH]

all put together [ATTACH]115140.IPB[/ATTACH]

the inside floor and cab levers , I've only used two of the seats as this is the 251/10 so the two seats just behind the cab would be removed or there would be nowhere for the gun crew to stand [ATTACH]115141.IPB[/ATTACH]

the first two complete sections, I'm not going to fill the holes for the missing seats as I'll put some stowage there , just a couple of small bags as not to take up too much room , these will be added when the floor goes in as not to interfere with the walls [ATTACH]115142.IPB[/ATTACH]

lower hull and wheel attachments [ATTACH]115143.IPB[/ATTACH]

now the finished lower hull , nothing special here , once the floor is in I'll be adding shell packs , grenades , and small arms

[Alan 45]

I've now added the stowage to the back of the hanomag , the extras are just from the bits bin


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[Alan 45]

Road wheels now on both sides [ATTACH]115149.IPB[/ATTACH]

next up is to paint the inside a the dash board

[Alan 45]

Just fitted the bracing support to hold the Pak 36 [ATTACH]115150.IPB[/ATTACH]

as you can see in the illustration it's a very simple affair [ATTACH]115151.IPB[/ATTACH]

and here it is fitted

[Alan 45]

Front axel is now fitted and the wheels are turned , the instructions set this up so you can move the front wheels the only problem with that it the wheel attachment is very loose so you have to glue them on and the overspill then stick it in place , best thing is to glue the section in the desired possion and then fit the wheels it saves a load of time fiddling about [ATTACH]115154.IPB[/ATTACH]

[Robert1968]

Coming along nicely Alan this will be another cracking project from you. I have mine sitting in the box still but will get round to them soon enough once I'm better.


Like the detail of the interior with the stowage, lots of weathering to be got at there eh


Awesome


Regards


Robert

[Alan 45]

Cheers Robert


I have painted the base colours in the hull and the weathering will be done tomorrow once completely dry [ATTACH]115165.IPB[/ATTACH]

[Guest]

Looking very good so far Alan.


Very detailed thread with excellent photos as a build reference

[Alan 45]

Thank you Polux it's so much easier when it's a good kit your building


I have now put the dirt on the inside and I will dry brush out some of it


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After the dry brush I will add some wear and tear

[Alan 45]

Here is the dry brush [ATTACH]115172.IPB[/ATTACH]

and now the scuffed bit [ATTACH]115173.IPB[/ATTACH]

and now the finished lower hull [ATTACH]115174.IPB[/ATTACH]