Andy T's 1/72 Takom M1070

[Andy T]

So it turned out to be a big mistake spraying the wheels on the sprue, at least with the random can of black I used. The TET wouldn't eat through it like it does with my regular paints, which made gluing up the wheels & bogies a bit of a faff. They kept coming apart and I had to go back in with the cement several times.

With 10 pieces to each bogie (plus tyres) that was a lesson learnt. If I did it again I'd ignore the instructions and cement each bogie as an assembly, paint, then add the tyres later which is just about possible before fixing them to the trailer.

Anyway, job done and at least all the visible ones touch the ground, even though some are very slightly wonky.





The front section of the trailer was next. Again well detailed.



There was scope for a bit of adjustment when fitting this part so I lined everything up on my flat surface so that all of the tyres, towing pin and fifth wheel were aligned.

From the box it only allows the trailer to sit dead straight behind the tow vehicle, but snipping an extra pin off underneath would allow some angle for a better pose on a diorama or base



And that's the construction phase complete, apart from a few knocky off bits that I'll add after paint.

[Gern]

Nice!

Keeping it dead straight may not be exciting, but it does reduce the footprint on your shelf - or whatever base you might use!

[Mini Me]

Looking good Andy..... bring on the wet stuff.

[Lee Drennen]

Very smart looking so far nice updates

[Andy T]

Thanks guys.

Primer is on, drying in the dehydrator, so might get some colour on it today.

[Andy T]

And painted lol

I used a green and brown from the Mr Color NATO set, did a bit of post shading with lightened variants, then tidied up the edges & overspray with S M S Camo black. Not the perfect hard edge of the real thing but I'm more than happy for a freehand job at this scale.





Decals & detail painting next, without knocking the rear mudflaps off completely as they are hanging on by a thread.

Then maybe some weathering, the bit I always fear.

[Jim R]

That's come on a treat Andy. Getting that many wheels on and all touching the ground is an achievement in itself. I like the paint job. Looks pretty hard edged to me. I'd keep the weathering light - maybe just some dust and some streaking on the lower parts.

[minitnkr]

Just beautiful. Great modeling.

[scottie3158]

Andy,
That is a cracker mate you should be more than happy with that.

[Waspie]

And painted lol

I used a green and brown from the Mr Color NATO set, did a bit of post shading with lightened variants, then tidied up the edges & overspray with S M S Camo black. Not the perfect hard edge of the real thing but I'm more than happy for a freehand job at this scale.

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Decals & detail painting next, without knocking the rear mudflaps off completely as they are hanging on by a thread.

Then maybe some weathering, the bit I always fear.

Very nice work.
TBH Andy, I like the soft edge, helps blending in of the camo.

[Mini Me]

Niiiiiiiiiiiiice!!!!

[Nicko]

Wow! Speeding along. And great to see she can take some weight!

Looking lovely.

Nick.

[Guest]

Agree with Paul Andy.

That's some task in getting all the wheels on the deck, love the use of the metal engineers blocks. Paint work is as expected with you FAB !

[Ian M]

A dehydrator! ThAts a new one e to me. Well for models at least.
I know that they can help make great chips.

[Allen Dewire]

Sorry Andy, Here's Mr. Ketchup late to the party, as usual...Way too many wheels Sir!!!...But, you've nailed it and the camo is fantastic too!!! I'll try to keep up to the end and after this baby is done, Hobby Boss makes this kit in 1/35 too. You might have to sell a kidney, but I bet you would have a lot of fun building it. Just food for thought Sir!!!...

Prost
Allen