Andrew's 1/35 North Africa Vignette (SimonT Tribute GB)

[adt70hk]

Hi all

So now for turret update.....

The gun mounting was very loose and so it had to either point all the way up or all the way down - anything in between and it just dropped. Looking at it last night, after looking at the Fort Benning Walk around of their Pz II F, I realised there were large gaps top and bottom of the mounting. So I added in some some thin strips of styrene to close them up. It look so much better and now the gun stays nicely in whatever elevation it's put in.

I also noticed some missing weld seams on the turret. I've never done it before on anything but have seen it done using styrene and various modelling putties. I ended going with styrene. I softened it with TET, scored it with a knife and then squashed it down with a rough 2mm round needle file, to give it some texture. It's worked out ok but might need a light sand once the glue has dried. They also stand out a lot what with white styrene on the light brown plastic.

As an FYI, my macro lens kicked in when I took these, so they are very close up!, but it's hard to see the texture properly

ATB

Andrew

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[scottie3158]

Andrew,
Some evry nice work on the welds and infills.

[Jim R]

Hi Andrew
Great job. The welds will look much less obvious under paint.
Jim

[rtfoe]

Good job on adding the welding beads, Andrew.

Cheers,
Richard

[Mini Me]

Yup, that's the ticket Andy......looks real good so far, keep it going. Rick H. :thumb2:

[Guest]

Fine work Andrew. You're really knocking this old kit into shape.

[adt70hk]

Andrew,
Some evry nice work on the welds and infills.

Hi Andrew
Great job. The welds will look much less obvious under paint.
Jim

Good job on adding the welding beads, Andrew.

Cheers,
Richard

Yup, that's the ticket Andy......looks real good so far, keep it going. Rick H. :thumb2:

Gentleman, thank you vey much for the supportive comments, it is appreciated as always.

Jim, as for looking less obvious under paint that is my hope....:cold-sweat:....roll on the first coat of primer!

Thanks again and all the best.

Andrew

[adt70hk]

Fine work Andrew. You're really knocking this old kit into shape.

Thanks Peter. Trouble is I'm waiting for it to decide whether or not it's going to put up a fight - so far it's been ok. The next stage could be the interesting bit!

Thanks as always for taking the time to stop by.

ATB

Andrew

[Tim Marlow]

Nice welding Andrew. I always think it’s the little bits that lift a build from the ordinary.

[adt70hk]

Nice welding Andrew. I always think it’s the little bits that lift a build from the ordinary.

Tim

Thanks for the support. The weld seams look much better in real life - even under an optivisor. Must remember not to use the macro lens for any more shots - it shows are too much detail!

Thanks again.

ATB

Andrew

[grumpa]

Just caught up with everything Andrew, and it all looks to be some very nice work done so far.
Love those guns, they make a big difference.

Jim.

[adt70hk]

Just caught up with everything Andrew, and it all looks to be some very nice work done so far.
Love those guns, they make a big difference.

Jim.

Thanks for the support Jim! They do look good don't they - although I'm not sure my credit card has the same opinion.....

ATB

Andrew

[grumpa]

Thanks for the support Jim! They do look good don't they - although I'm not sure my credit card has the same opinion.....

ATB

Andrew

You're allowed to use your credit card?!

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[Allen Dewire]

Evening Andrew,

Sorry that I am 14 days late in on this, but I made it.....Been playing catch up and you are off to a super start and and turning this ancient kit into a top piece of work. It must be a bit easier than working in 1/72 for sure. Love the barrels and your welds too, but I'm not sure what you are going to do with the stepped on piece of popcorn in the last pic of your first post. Was the crew at the movies or something?????

I'm in for sure now Sir!!! Just gotta stay awake after work.......

Prost
Allen

[adt70hk]

You're allowed to use your credit card?!

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Not only that, although we have a proper budget, spreadsheet and all (c. 50ish savings, spending and expenses pots).... I'm the one who fills the purchases in and reconciles it..... Just think about it for a minute.....

And yes we are sad..... Oh and although it's a joint card, I'm the primary card holder too!!!!