1/87 Scale "Frankenseven" Halftrack

[Mini Me]

Here's the latest. Not a lot to show, windscreen and back window in, tail light in, license plates on, dull coated and ready for final weather.

[Lee Drennen]

Rick. Nice touch on the open window

[Neil Merryweather]

it's looking great ,Rick

[Mini Me]

As promised, here are some shots of my 3 different attempts to improve and enhance the Roco 1/87 SdKfz. 7 track assemblies.
first up was just a strip of styrene cut to resemble a track block. Second was a similar attempt but with "tooled edges to simulate
a little more detail. The third and final attempt is going to be "it" for now and the future....what do you think?

[Mini Me]

Thanks Lee and Neil, as soon as I get an opportunity to do the weathering on the halftrack and both van trailers I'll get it posted up in the completed soft skins section of the forum. Rick H.

[Jim R]

Hi Rick
I missed this. Considering the starting point that is a great result. Very nice detailing especially at this scale. The work on the track is definitely worth the effort. After 20+ years it was due a makeover.
Jim

[Fernando N]

Looking great with the weathering Rick :thumb2:

[Mini Me]

Thanks Jim, I wish Roco would do them over, it would save me hours of work and I think I could absorb the increase in cost. My only dilemma would be the dozen or so I have in the stash would still need upgrading. Best of all worlds would be for someone to produce an aftermarket upgrade for existing models.....Hmmmmmmmm.:thinking:

[Mini Me]

Thanks Fernando.....it's getting there. Rick H.

[Jim R]

Hi Rick

Best of all worlds would be for someone to produce an aftermarket upgrade for existing models...

Is there any aftermarket stuff for this scale at all?

[Mini Me]

Hi Jim, yes there is some. Not like the larger scales but in limited areas. They even have some turned brass barrels for some of the more popular tanks and AA guns. Also cast resin as well as etched brass detail kits for track assemblies and engine decks, side skirts etc....not exactly inexpensive but go a long way in improving the looks of some models.

Rick H.

[SimonT]

You could always make a mould Rick and cast ten at a time for example

[Mini Me]

Never done that sort of thing Simon. I would have to build a really clean Master to mould up. Might be worth looking into.......any suggestion as to where to start? Rick H.

[SimonT]

pm Rick

[Lee Drennen]

Rick. Casting is easy I’ve done it for over 20years and sold hundreds of 1/87 truck cabs