ICM 1/35 Sd.Kfz. 247 Ausf. B

[Guest]

Thanks Jakko and Jim.

It doesn't take much Jakko, I just figured those locating lugs would look strange if I left them on. Hinges needed a bit shaving off them so it sits in a realistic position.

I'll probably do a blog of the shed build when I get around to it Jim. I suppose by not rushing into it I've given myself time to work out what needs to go where. However it turns out it can't be more disorganised than this lol

[JR]

Oh a shed build Andy exciting, can't wait for the better weather to arrive. The best thing I ever did, was worth all the hard work.

[Guest]

So, masking. The scourge of airbrushing and my day job, but since I still can't brush paint large areas for the life of me, a necessary evil.

This is the stuff I drag out for any masking job. I have other options but this is always a good starter.

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I always try and use the largest pieces I can. Less joins = less chance of overspray creeping through. Getting down in the footwell and behind the pedals was a bit tricky, but smaller pieces offered up, trimmed, offered up again etc got it done.

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The interior and some other bits & pieces then got a light coat of black primer

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Then on with the German Grey, lightened up here & there and mottled a bit with some Neutral Grey. It looks a bit light against the black background here! I also painted the underside & suspension while I was at it. Lots of tricky in and out, ups and downs to get around, so doing it now will make life easier when I paint the main exterior.

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Here it is with the masking removed, and some silver drybrushed over the textured floor to imitate wear in certain areas.

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I've also started blocking in the colour on the seat pads. I went for a kind of chocolate brown, mixed from red & burnt umber

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The radio gear also got some attention. Normally I'd have given it brightly coloured buttons and stuff, but after looking at some pictures of the real thing, this seemed much more in keeping. It's pretty much finished after washes & dry brushing, but the frame may get some more chipping once it's in place.

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And here's the interior with the start of some chipping and wear. I've put on a couple of the instrument decals but they were too big to fit in their indicated positions, so I've shuffle them around a bit.

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And the engine has had a lick of paint. You still won't see much of it through the hatch, but I think it's sufficient.

I started by painting the lowest parts of the engine block first. That way, any paint that blobbed elsewhere as I poked the brush around would get covered as I worked my way up. I then worked up painting the transmission in a slightly lighter metallic, then the cylinder heads in a yet lighter shade.

The exhaust was then done as this had a potential to be a bit messy - painted silver then various very thin coats of dark rust and black were worked around it to give a slight surface rust texture. I may add some pigments later but don't want to go overboard with the rust as it would be well protected in the engine bay.

I could then start doing the more detailed stuff at the top now that I wasn't slobbing a brush around everywhere. Air cleaners, intake manifold and hoses.

Again, it'll still be fairly hidden so no need to go mad.

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[JR]

Top class Andy, some lovely paint work, that radio looks good.

[Guest]

Oh a shed build Andy exciting, can't wait for the better weather to arrive. The best thing I ever did, was worth all the hard work.

Missed this John.

Yes, I can't wait myself. I'm not going much bigger but at least with it being insulated and wrapped in breathable membrane I'll be nice and snug and won't have to watch water running down the insides of the walls as I paint :smiling5:

And thanks.

[Nicko]

Very impressive work Andy. Particularly in the masking of the cab interior...

Nick

[Guest]

Thanks Nick.

[rtfoe]

Looking good Andy...apologies for coming up late. The futuristic look reminds me of a Mitsubishi Evo.

Your construction has convinced me to try the new ICM soft skin and armoured kits. You don't disappoint when it comes to airbrushing and the masking items are typical for us air brushers. The two coloured interior will come out fine once the interior is populated with the equipment.

The shed reminds me of my Grand Dads huge garage cum storage tool shed in Kuantan. Mind you we kids were told now and then to be careful of cobras lurking in the shadows and to beware of picking up anything that looks like rope. We did find shed skin lying around when spring cleaning before Christmas. I bet you don't get critters like this in your shed Andy.

Cheers,
Richard

[Steve Jones]

A very interesting subject to build. Outstanding work on the interior and engine compartments. Luvin your style my friend

[Guest]

Thanks chaps.

I'm impressed so far Richard. They've since released a version of this kit with 3 figures, which would have added even more interest to the interior, but I have an idea for that. I've also seen a picture of one with a stick grenade rack, which might liven things up even more. I'm sure I have some lying around somewhere, I just need to find them lol.

And no, thankfully we don't have that kind of thing often over here. The odd spider is the most I have to deal with and they are usually tiddlers compared to the stuff we get at work. Spray booth spiders are legendary. I don't know if it's the heat or the isocyanates but they don't half get big (for the UK).

[Dave Ward]

For those who haven't tried an ICM 1/35, I recommend the Panhard AMD 178 - it comes in various boxings, including a rail version. It has a complete interior, or can be made buttoned up, if you're not into that. Like all ICM vehicles, it's quite a 'busy' build, with a fair few tiny parts - not a beginners model, but worth a look ( Revell did a rebox of this - at about 3/4 the ICM price! Tamiya also did a rebox, added some figures & charged a lot more! ))
Dave

[Jim R]

Hi Andy
Coming on a treat. Your usual neat, careful work.
Jim

[Guest]

Thanks for that Jim.

I've put a couple of WIP shots up on my Instagram account and had a like from ICM themselves. Can't be doing too badly :smiling5:

[Neil Merryweather]

That's looking very nice indeed Andy.

[Guest]

Thanks Neil, much appreciated.