Tamiya Wespe 1/35 scale.

[Guest]

For once a German Build, following my subject list . it was pointed out by Dude1 that this Tamiya woul be a lot easier as it has fewer parts .The bonus to me is the fact that I have a set of Fruils ready as well .

Two things have been very noticeable, the first is the plastic is harder , it cleans easily , just a scrape with the scalpel or a quick buff with a sanding stick .Easier to work with than Mini Art which I've found to be very soft .
The other was the lack of any flash and great detail .
One thing the pack of the inserts to one of the wheels was missing , soon found a replacement by using some plastic tube . Sanded it to shape by holding it in a drill .

So if you fancy joining the build please take a seat .
Dude 1 will be round at some point with some fine German beer and no doubt some Schnapps.Coffee ,tea and hobnobs also available.
Meanwhile a start has been made .


Not many parts , and a complete hull !

Nice crisp mouldings

Poly cap , unfortunately missing ,but fear not !


Pleased with the start .
Thanks for looking in
John .

[The Smythe Meister]

Can't beat a Tamiya kit John...
... Miniart stuff is quite nice,but as you've noticed... It's much more complicated to shove together,and,a bit of a nuisance before you even get to that stage!!
... I reckon this might prove to be a new dawn at Race Towers !!

[Si Benson]

Well I’m in on this one with an early seat John!

I’ll help keep an eye out for the rabble….that Allen is always chucking cakes about :smiling5:

[adt70hk]

Cool idea John!

[papa 695]

Just pulled up my seat John.

[Guest]

Can't beat a Tamiya kit John...
... Miniart stuff is quite nice,but as you've noticed... It's much more complicated to shove together,and,a bit of a nuisance before you even get to that stage!! :sad:
... I reckon this might prove to be a new dawn at Race Towers !!

Indeed Andy. Thanks for following .

Well I’m in on this one with an early seat John!

I’ll help keep an eye out for the rabble….that Allen is always chucking cakes about :smiling5:

Nice to have you on board Si. Due to increasing costs for cakes you might find he's more careful !

Cool idea John!

Thanks Andrew.

Just pulled up my seat John.

Welcome Ian .

[Graeme C.]

I'm in for this one John.

[Valeron]

I'm in, especially as there are Hobnobs and beer

[Mini Me]

OK, I'm in.......what's Hobnobs? :thinking:

[David Lovell]

They keep telling me I'm a wannabee diabetic so sweet stuff is on the naughty list if OK with you ill sit at the back and sniff glue instead. Dave

[Valeron]

OK, I'm in.......what's Hobnobs? :thinking:

OK, I'm in.......what's Hobnobs? :thinking:

The best buscuit in the world. The only thing better are chocolate Hobnobs.

[Tim Marlow]

Nice start John. You will enjoy this I think. Tamiya’s reputation is not undeserved.

[Tim Marlow]

The best buscuit in the world. The only thing better are chocolate Hobnobs.

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Eaten alive by quality shortbread every day of the week…..

[Allen Dewire]

Wow Dude 2, that was a quick start...I figured you would take a few days to celebrate recover from the box dio. Don't worry, I got you covered and you know I don't throw cakes around!!! There's one simple rule for serving beverages that will be obeyed though......

'Kein Bier vor Vier'

Prost
Dude 1

[Jim R]

I'm definitely in for this John. Do you have a dio idea in mind. It sounds as if this kit lives up to the Tamiya reputation.
As for Hobnobs, chocolate or otherwise, well I'm with Tim, shortbread all the way. I'll bring a big tin and we'll sit together and try not to drop crumbs. Don't want to upset Christine.