Kfz 305 1/48

[Guest]

This is great, military vehicles are not really something I look at, (though i've almost bought a Kettenkrad a few times).

Do you use your oxide as a wash brushed one or is it sprayed?

[Guest]

Thanks for the support and info everyone, very much appreciated.Never noticed Tamiya not calling it an Opel Blitz Fenlander, and your right it has the OB badge on the grill.....

The oxide is airbrushed on in layers, then a very light spray of XF64 on the weld seams on the chasis m1ks.

Thanks all for showing an interest.

[Guest]

Just a quick update, been giving the cab a bit of work, used temp glue to place the back of the cab on, then when all painted I will peel the temp glue away and posistion the glass parts. Then glue the back in for good.

While Im here thought I would share a quick tip on rust scabs,( see pic), get a cocktail stick, and place a mini drop of liquid cement on where you want the scab, I like to place it over the door seem to make it look like the scab has spread on to the door.then after 30 secs or so push a cocktail stick in the middle, and with light pressure pull down.

Wait for the cement to set, then just rust it up, a great little effect for soft skinned vehicles.

Thanks again for your interest.

[stona]

That looks top notch Ray. Very nice work.

Cheers

Steve

[Guest]

That's an interesting technique on the rust scab Ray! I will be trying that soon I think!! Fantastic looking fau-blitz! I am also amused by the lack of "OPEL BLITZ" on the badge!! There's also some issue regarding tyres on some soft-skins, I think the tyres read "CONTINENTAU" instead of "CONTINENTAL", but I forget which vehicle.

Thanks

Stuart

[Guest]

Thanks for the input and kind words guys, always appreciated. You can also use the scab effect on a painted vehicle, as the cement reacts with the paint to bubble it,makes a nice effect of early rust creeping under the paint work.

[Guest]

Just a little update of how this old gal is looking. Bay and cab dry fitted, and started on the weathering with pastels. Thanks for looking.

[Guest]

Looking real good quite stunning.

Tony..

[Guest]

Very nice indeed, must get one of these for my collection, will not look as good as this though.....

[Guest]

Thanks for the encouragement guys. I have seen your work Graham and its spot on, but thanks for the kind words.

[tr1ckey66]

Hi Ray

That's one good looking Opel Blitz! Love the kettenkrad and APU too. Great step by step build - looking forward to the final piece.

Paul

[Guest]

Many thanks Paul.

[Guest]

Well the old gal is finished, well the cab is dry fitted and the glass to put in but the weathering is complete.

Overall another great Tamiya kit, a few downsides, like the glass will have to be scraped and I will get some durathin sheets from work and re cut them, the glass was a touch cloudy and even after buffing and Klear it still looked terrible, maybe a bad batch but something to consider.

The cargo cover lacks any contours or any canvas look, and even a damn fine paint job couldnt make this pass, so it never got used.

The wheels seem low, but there dry fitted so will have to consult the books and see how the wheels sat in conjunction with the arches, may have to do a touch of work there if the wheels are to low.

I would make another one, maybe in the desert colours, and if your a utilities fan than this kit is a must, would look super in any dio.

Thanks for your support and kind words over my first build blog.

[Guest]

Looking good Ray. I have been scouring the net for builds of the LRDG Chevrolet I have (hopefully) coming. Never done a lorry as such so I will be reviewing your build for tips.

[Guest]

Many thanks Graham, glad you found your rare kit, I hope you blog it, should be a very interesting build.