Dave Ward's HB 1/35 M4 High Speed Tractor - another stalled build resurrection.

[JR]

Dave that looks a great model with the dry fit top on.
I've just ordered some Hobby Boss Armoured cars, just hope they are as clean as that looks part wise.
John.

[Dave Ward]

Now coming up to something that I think is going to cause me a problem.........
PE Brush Guards on the lights........

I can see a lot of bad language coming up!!!!!!

John,
I can recommend the Hobby Boss SD.Kfz 221/2/3 armoured cars - all nice, well fitting models - with a wealth of hidden details! This is the 223 Funk..........

I know that there was a lot of talk about incorrect tyres/hubs when they first came out, but they look the part
Dave

[Guest]

Coming along nicely Dave.
As fo the PE,try bending a 1/700 funnel cap to shape( see pic). :tongue-out3:
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[Dave Ward]

No Ralph, 1/35 ( or 1/48 ) PE is enough for me!
I used a piece of brass tube to form the guards, than gently pin dripped CA to secure......
I'll carefully paint these, then put them aside, as they can be fitted after all the washing, varnishing and weathering is done.


I can't get the top & bottom to really fit snugly together - I still end up with a small gap. Rather than potentially wrecking everything, I'm going to use a bit of filler.............

I think the gap is just a combination of little errors here and there, paint thickness etc, all adding up to this slight chasm.
Dave

[Dave Ward]

Approaching a finish on this - remaining, lights, tools, mg, doors & glazing will be applied after washes, and weathering. ( Now glossy overall )
Still a bit of detail painting to go - the exhaust silencer for one..........................
The next pictures will be appearing in the 'completed' section.
Dave

[scottie3158]

Dave,
Looking good.

[Dave Ward]

Thats it! Finished Vehicle in the 'completed softskins' section.
Dave