Amusing Hobby 1/35 Panzerkampfwagen VII VK 7201 (K)

[Guest]

A’noon Ron,
Will have to keep a lookout for updates...it’s an ugly so-and-so, but quite appealing, a bit like me:smiling5:

Your'e lipstick is on cock-eyed. I'll give you fishing for compliments - get back under the lamp post...

[Guest]

Sorry Jim, I should have typed my thoughts at the start. I hadn't come across Amusing Hobbies before either. I was a bit wary, but the kit is fine. All fits well thus far, plus working suspension and a bit of photo etch.

However, I have taken a look at the tracks!!!!! As far as I can make out there are four pieces to each separate and very wide link and 170 links to make up. You do the maths.....:cold-sweat:

Cheers.
Ron

Ron,
Would this wheel layout be something akin to the Tiger(s) where for transport you have the configuration you have and for combat wheels were added, just a thought. Looking to see how this works out. But I suppose it's mother loves it.
Cheers, Mike.

[spanner570]

Only if you’re lucky :smiling3:

Why lucky? In a couple of configurations it would only take the removal of three wheels to gain access to the inner one. Unless you mean the fitter only had a pair of mole grips. If so, luck would indeed play a significant part in the removal of the said wheels!

Mike, I don't know, but I would suggest they are the combat set as they are as wide as the upper body. Also, as the thing only reached the drawing board I doubt if any thought was given to designing narrower transport tracks. The box art also shows the wide tracks. Anyone's guess really. Take your pick....... :thumb2:

Just had a thought. The tank is that big, transporting it would have been a major headache.... :worried:

Cheers all.
Ron

[Guest]

Why lucky?

Lucky in that the wheel you need to replace, is one of those that only needs removal of three others.

Just had a thought. The tank is that big, transporting it would have been a major headache.... :worried:

I’m not sure how big this tank is, but is it larger than a Tiger II or Jagdtiger? Then transport would certainly have been an issue. There are photos of American M25 tank transporters with those on the trailer, but I think they would have been taxed to near their limit to carry them, certainly for longer distances — and the Germans had nothing comparable.

[spanner570]

Thanks folks.

Sorry jakko, with you writing "To get to any inner wheel requires taking off "only" five", you hadn't spotted a couple would only take three to get at the inner one........I didn't realise you already knew. My mistake.......:thumb2:

Update...
Here is the finished upper deck/hull. Excellent fit and all very straight forward and the P.E. glued with general purpose adhesive.
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The tools.
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Cheers.
Ron

[spanner570]

Awful weather + early retirement = Den time...and a can of course!

Here's the finished turret. Again a straight forward build. Just a little filler required on a joint below the gun mantlet where a big underneath part joins onto the upper turret moulding.

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All three elements now ready for a coat of German Grey. I don't use primer so the paint will be brushed directly on to the plastic.

Now where's me big flat headed brush?!

Cheers.
Ron

[Guest]

Sorry jakko, with you writing "To get to any inner wheel requires taking off "only" five", you hadn't spotted a couple would only take three to get at the inner one........I didn't realise you already knew. My mistake.......:thumb2:

I was kind of aiming for the worst-case scenario in both cases

Here is the finished upper deck/hull.

I first thought it was the rear deck, but then I noticed the periscopes and hatches

I don't use primer so the paint will be brushed directly on to the plastic.

I don’t see a need to use primer either on plastic models, though I do when it comes to metal parts, as paint rubs off too easily from those for my liking. TBH I’d apply a quick coat of grey primer (to match the plastic ) from a spraying can to at least the fender braces and engine deck screens if this were my model.

[scottie3158]

Ron,
An interesting beast and your doing a great job of it. Looking forward to the paint.

[Mini Me]

Cracking right along 570, The Lad will be pleased.
Cheers, Rick H.

[prichrd1]

Ron,

Looks good overall so far, like the size of the turret to gun - it looks minuscule compared to a Tiger I - would there have been enough room in there for the breech?

Paul.
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[spanner570]

Snow, snow, deep deep snow.
So off to my lovely den I go!

Thanks for the posts chaps.

Ron,

Looks good overall so far, like the size of the turret to gun - it looks minuscule compared to a Tiger I - would there have been enough room in there for the breech?
Paul.
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Here you go Paul. Not a great difference in turret size from above but the Tiger I is only about half the height. It's just that gun...... !
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Cheers.
Ron

[Gern]

Snow, snow, deep deep snow.
So off to my lovely den I go!

Thanks for the posts chaps.


Here you go Paul. Not a great difference in turret size from above but the Tiger I is only about half the height. It's just that gun...... !
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Cheers.
Ron

Oooh - that's a big one!

[Guest]

Alright going to be silly, it's all this wall to wall sunshine.
Tell the truth, it is a toon tank and those two plates either side of the turret are where the boss puts his feet...
Back to sanity, That would have some problems in urban fighting with that barrel, makes the Tiger look miniscule. Does it say what caliber the gun was supposed to be?
Mike.

[spanner570]

Does it say what caliber the gun was supposed to be?
Mike.

Hi Mike. Nothing on the box or instructions but I found out it would have had a 150mm. cannon and weighed in at 150 ton!

[spanner570]

With a nice big flat headed brush I've given the whole tank body a single coat of Vallejo Model Air German Grey. Luckily just one coat gave me excellent coverage - even on the P.E.

It all went together like a dream. Amusing Hobby might be a strange name for a manufacturer but this kit is superb.

Here it is painted, just a loose fit with all the bits added.

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Cheers.
Ron