Scotties Bergpanzer Buffalo.

[Allen Dewire]

Now come on Guys. We all know that Paul can't resist improving a kit where he can. I think it's something in his local water supply that's caused this illness...

I think we should take a wait and see attitude here. After he scratch builds the whole Bergepanzer to his liking, he may, and I mean 'may', use a few of the decals that are in the kit's box..........Or maybe not...

Prost
Allen

[scottie3158]

Fascinating watching this come together.

Thanks Arnold.

Paul’s builds are a work of art and are always amazing to watch

Joe, that is very kind of you to say but far from that just having fun.

Hahahahahahaha.

I quote from Pauls first post on this thread;- "The intention is to build this out of the box".

Really!!!! Honest Paul, we do believe you!!!

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Doug I honestly did lol.

Belief, Yeah, right ..... ! ('Course I do!)
Steve (the Gullible One!)

Steve, sorry mate.

I've got a bridge to sell you

Ha ha as long as it's not Tower bridge as I put in an offer

Well … maybe he takes the parts from the sprue in the box?

Jakko, that would be it lol.

Insane!

Please don't tell anyone

Now come on Guys. We all know that Paul can't resist improving a kit where he can. I think it's something in his local water supply that's caused this illness...

I think we should take a wait and see attitude here. After he scratch builds the whole Bergepanzer to his liking, he may, and I mean 'may', use a few of the decals that are in the kit's box..........Or maybe not...

Prost
Allen

I promise to use the Decals mate

[Allen Dewire]

I promise to use the Decals mate

Says he, with his fingers crossed behind his back...................

[scottie3158]

Managed to get back to the bench foe a while and my attention turned to the Jib. First job was to add the missing welds to the turntable base. Not sure I am happy with them but they will do.



Next The angle indicator should have been glued into place, but given I don't know yet ay which angle I will pose it at I drilled through the jib and fixed the indicators both side to a piece of copper wire which allows them to move so I can position them later.



The items that are fixed to the LHS of the jib were detailed and added. And the solid eyelets were removed and replaced with copper wire.




The cable supports were added which are missing from the kit were added from scrap etch.



The biggest pain in the kit so far was running the cable round the pulley blocks. so I made a jig to keep them in the right place so I could run the rope and tighten it. when this was done I could offer up the completed block and put the axle pins in. The end of the roped were run down the jib and secured the other end was anchored in a block made from pewter.



Finally for now the hook gate was replaced with copper wire and a piece of sheet and punced discs.






Eight small holes were drilled in the base of the hook block which you can just see in the picture In reality they have bolts in them but they give an idea.


comments and suggestions welcome as always

cheers Scottie

[minitnkr]

Awesome.

[Allen Dewire]

No words Bro, it's just too good to describe!!!

Hey Guys, maybe, just maybe, if Paul pinches his finger hard in his tweezers, The madness will stop and he'll finally just build plastic parts........Hmmm, don't think so.............

Prost
Allen

[Andy T]

Outstanding.

[Airborne01]

Back in the day I think I built something similar to this ... :smiling5:
Steve

[Strenko J]

Amazing..just amazing skills

[Tworrs]

I am lost for words Scottie, an amazing skillset you have, and eyesight to match.

[Lee Drennen]

The madness will stop

Are kidding can’t believe you said that lol. It will only increase.

[Lee Drennen]

Ech looks great Paul like the angle indicator on the Jib.

[Neil Merryweather]

Inspirational!
I blame you for the fun I'm having with my Higgins boat...

[Jim R]

Truly amazing.

Next The angle indicator should have been glued into place, but given I don't know yet ay which angle I will pose it at I drilled through the jib and fixed the indicators both side to a piece of copper wire which allows them to move so I can position them later.

Now that shows dedication or insanity :smiling3:

[scottie3158]

Awesome.

Thank you Paul, really appreciate it.

No words Bro, it's just too good to describe!!!

Hey Guys, maybe, just maybe, if Paul pinches his finger hard in his tweezers, The madness will stop and he'll finally just build plastic parts........Hmmm, don't think so.............

Prost
Allen

Allen, you are to kind Sir, I think the madness is here to stay I'm afraid.

Outstanding.

Thanks Andy, glad you approve.

Back in the day I think I built something similar to this ... :smiling5:
Steve

Steve, and I would say it was good.

Amazing..just amazing skills

Joe, no skills just madness.

I am lost for words Scottie, an amazing skillset you have, and eyesight to match.

Garry, very kind of you cheers.

Are kidding can’t believe you said that lol. It will only increase.

Ech looks great Paul like the angle indicator on the Jib.

Lee, thanks fella it seemed the obvious thing to do so it can be positioned later.

Inspirational!
I blame you for the fun I'm having with my Higgins boat...

Neil, glad you said that, it is fun isn't it lol.

Truly amazing.

Now that shows dedication or insanity :smiling3:

Jim, definitely the second description.