ICM Kozak-2 Ukrainian Armoured Vehicle 1/35th Scale

[Jim R]

Sounds as if you've solved the problem. As Dave says I doubt it will be visible on the finished model so provided it's the correct length and roughly the same shape - cracked it :thumb2:

[Guest]

Okay, I have a question. I'm at the point where I have to glue the chassis together and there's two long beams and like 7-8 things to go inbetween.
(see image). Now my question is this:- Should I glue all the center parts to one beam and then glue on the other beam, or do I glue on the center parts to both sides
at once?

[Lee Drennen]

Nice start looks like you have plenty of help this is a great place for help.

[Dave Ward]

Okay, I have a question. I'm at the point where I have to glue the chassis together and there's two long beams and like 7-8 things to go inbetween.
(see image). Now my question is this:- Should I glue all the center parts to one beam and then glue on the other beam, or do I glue on the center parts to both sides
at once?
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Personally - first, I glue the two end frames to both chassis members ( to form a rectangle ), then work my way inwards adding frames. I use Revell Contacta so I have time to adjust any mistakes. I put it on a flat surface, and if possible put weights on joints to keep all square & flat - then tiptoe away & leave it overnight to really harden off!
I'm sure that other modellers have different methods, but I've made a fair few ICM models, with their flat-pack chassis & this works for me
Dave

[Guest]

Thank you.

[minitnkr]

I would add that dry fitting all with sides secured w/weights to make sure all the in between stuff is accurate.

[Airborne01]

I do mine slightly differently to Dave; align end beams and apply Contact adhesive to one side only, allow to set once square - locate remaining beams (again glued one side only) - assemble, clamp and use TET on remaining joints. Wiggle and clamp, weight down and allow to set. Job's a good 'un! Having said that, ICM chassis, with their near-scale wall thicknesses, reward patience and methodical approaches!
Steve

[Guest]

Done a little work on the chassis, I primed it and then glued it taking my time to make sure it was okay.
Then I replaced the missing bit with something that's not perfect but is close, then sprayed it and the base black
and yes, I'm one of the silly ones who crosses out each step as its done

[Jim R]

Nice job. Looks like you've got the chassis all together and nice and square. Worth the extra effort as everything else relies on a decent chassis.

[Guest]

I'm one of the silly ones who crosses out each step as its done

That would never work for me, I go back and forth through the instructions all the time I just use them to show me which parts go where, and not as a guide to the best order to build the model in … (It might be useful to add here that I also have a very good memory for which parts are already on and which still need to be added, so I don’t cross out parts I’ve stuck on either, as some people do.)

[Scratchbuilder]

New model new learning curve...
You have overcome one problem with the broken part and solved the chassis part. If you are going to build more wheeled vehicles I would get a piece of 5mm glass and use that as the 'table' to assemble my chassis. I have the glass doors from an old video cabinet someone had thrown out, edges all safe so no cuts.
As for the instructions you are off in the right direction and later you will recognise when going through the instructions where you can break down your build into sub assemblies, but you will work out your own method.
Mike

[Jim R]

I don't necessarily follow the order of instructions but I highlight when I removed a part from the sprue and mark when a step is complete.

I'm one of the silly ones who crosses out each step as its done

It helps me keep track of the build.

[JR]

I shall join the amassed onlookers if I may Steve. I've had many a twisted chassis in the past, have already learn't from reading the blog.

[Waspie]

and yes, I'm one of the silly ones who crosses out each step as its done

Me too. I even cross off each decal I attach!! With a memory like mine it’s a very prudent action.
Here speaks a person who can walk from one room to another to do something and totally forget what where and when!!!
Notes and crossing things out are all part of the Waspie tool kit!!
Crack on cracking on Steve, you’re taming this un that’s for sure.

[Guest]

New model new learning curve...
You have overcome one problem with the broken part and solved the chassis part. If you are going to build more wheeled vehicles I would get a piece of 5mm glass and use that as the 'table' to assemble my chassis. I have the glass doors from an old video cabinet someone had thrown out, edges all safe so no cuts.
As for the instructions you are off in the right direction and later you will recognise when going through the instructions where you can break down your build into sub assemblies, but you will work out your own method.
Mike

Excellent idea!