1/35 Trumpeter Panzerkampfwagen. VIII Maus Build

[Jim R]

Hi Alex
I would go with Tim's idea. You do need a fine razor saw. I think a very important part of modelling is thinking of ways to sort problems. I usually try bad language, it rarely helps but I do feel better.
Jim

[Ancientmariner]

Hi Alex
I would go with Tim's idea. You do need a fine razor saw. I think a very important part of modelling is thinking of ways to sort problems. I usually try bad language, it rarely helps but I do feel better.
Jim

Sign of a true great isn't how well you do it, it's how good you can make a messed up bodge job look :smiling2:

[Tim Marlow]

Sign of a true great isn't how well you do it, it's how good you can make a messed up bodge job look :smiling2:

I always think that’s what you pay for when you get a professional in to do DIY type work at home. You pay for knowledge!

[NicolasCage]

After a week or so away, back at work. Wheels prepped and other parts undercoated. Anyone have any suggestions as to reduce clouding when using matt varnish over black?

[NicolasCage]

Inside of the turret all complete.. shortly to be hidden entirely from view when the outer part of the turret is put over it. Hence why I can’t be bothered to put much read any painting detail into this part.

[Gern]

Hope you don't mind a bit of advice Alex:

For the love of all the Gods get rid of that pocket knife and get yourself a decent craft knife with scalpel blades!!! That will absolutely halve the time you spend on clean-up of flash and sprue attachment points.

PS Good work so far, and I'd follow Tim's suggestion for your sprocket repair. A nice, clean square cut will make it much simpler to reattach the parts.

[NicolasCage]

Hope you don't mind a bit of advice Alex:

For the love of all the Gods get rid of that pocket knife and get yourself a decent craft knife with scalpel blades!!! That will absolutely halve the time you spend on clean-up of flash and sprue attachment points.

PS Good work so far, and I'd follow Tim's suggestion for your sprocket repair. A nice, clean square cut will make it much simpler to reattach the parts.

yes a proper craft knife with scalpel blades may well be in order… my pocket knife would struggle to cut cheese…
Sprocket repair is done, many thanks for the advice all!

[Gern]

yes a proper craft knife with scalpel blades may well be in order… my pocket knife would struggle to cut cheese…

It'll be the best modelling investment you'll ever make! Get the best you can afford - it will be worth every penny.

[dalej2014]

It'll be the best modelling investment you'll ever make! Get the best you can afford - it will be worth every penny.

Seconded; heartily agree. I couldn't believe my eyes on viewing the pictures.
And what a build!? You seem to be doing very well considering how detailed and daunting this looks. Following.

[NicolasCage]

Slowly coming along - only a dry fit at this stage but finally looking like a tank!

[NicolasCage]

Been a while since my last post… turret camo done and needs weathering. Rest of it has had base colour with highlighting/shading

[NicolasCage]

Turret pretty much complete.. kept the weathering subtle - also tried dry pigments for first time and came out ok (may add few more patches of this on the turret)
Made a c**k up of the camo on the sides so re-doing this

[NicolasCage]

Added some chipping effects on the turret..
And one track is now complete with rust/dirt effects and part of the engine is complete!

[NicolasCage]

Been ages since my last post.. it’s almost complete!
Just need to: add interior (which is scattered around in the background)
Mend some of the tracks (they were a complete s**t to fit but kinda got there)
Add decals
Weather side panels.
Pleased for my first effort but needs improvement.