Tamiya 1/48 Kfz.69

[Guest]

Cheers Rick.

Yeah, right Steve lol
Thanks though, glad you like it :smiling3:

[outrunner]

Brave man tackling figures, that's why I never buy a model with figures, looking good though.

Andy.

[Guest]

Cheers Andy. I've never been happy with any of my figures so I "figured" the best thing was to get some practice in :smiling3:

Plus it was something to do while I couldn't touch the vehicle. I like the effects that can be created with oils but I haven't got the patience to wait for them to dry lol

[Guest]

Well getting the fellas in the back was a bit of a squeeze, no wonder I've seen a few of these built with some figures omitted!

But after a few rounds of musical chairs, a couple of shaved elbows, and a total disregard for social distancing, they are all in. The guy at the back still doesn't look too chirpy mind, probably because the spare wheel is crushing his foot.

[Mini Me]

That is looking good Andy. Rick H

[Guest]

Added the wheels, some accessories, the decals, and a dusty tinted matt coat. I think it needs more muck / dust / weathering, but with no natural light in the shed it helps to take things outside from time to time to see how I'm doing.

I've also noticed one of the clearance indicators on the front wings has been knocked wonky again. This is a wire replacement after breaking the kit one off too many times!

[scottie3158]

Andy,
That is a great result mate.

[Jim R]

Hi Andy
Jakko is right. I thought I recognised them :tongue-out3:
They fit and look good :thumb2:
Jim

[Guest]

Thanks Paul.

I used the PVA & paint method I've seen you use to make the tarp, but I brushed it onto an Ikea chopping board. Being HDPE the dried mixture peeled straight off, and the embossed surface left behind a bit of texture. Tied up with strong black button thread from my sewing kit, I think it looks okay. In pictures I've seen them draped over the front wheel arches too, but I haven't managed to wrestle one into that shape yet!

The kit would have you put one pick axe on either side, but I put them both together in case I came up with an idea for some extra stowage for the other side.

Cheers Jim. At least my figures are all the same size so I didn't have to perform major surgery like you :smiling5:

[Neil Merryweather]

Just had a quick catch up of this and it's very respectable, Andy :thumb2:

[scottie3158]

Andy,
I would be interested in what you think of that method. Good idea of using a textured surface. I will have to have a play .

[Guest]

Thanks Neil.

I think it works really well Paul. I saw it on a Facebook group, then a couple of days later I saw your post pop up so knew I'd have to give it a try at some point. More robust than I imagined it would be, good thing for someone as clumsy as me!

I don't know about yours but mine stayed ever so slightly tacky (cheap Screwfix PVA and Vallejo Model Air) which made rolling it into shape a bit easier as it stayed where I put it, although not so tacky that I couldn't unroll again it if I wanted.

It stuck down well to the kit with CA glue.

[adt70hk]

Andy

That's looking really very good indeed and it came together so quickly too. Interest idea on the tarpaulin. Not heard of that one before. Will have to give it a try!

As I said very well done indeed.

Andrew

[scottie3158]

Glad it worked for you as well mate.

[Guest]

Thanks Andrew. Paul's explanation can be seen here