Bridlington & Wolds Scale Model Club Forum
Models => Modelling Projects => Topic started by: zak on February 02, 2018, 09:08:45 AM
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Although the V2's will still be on going as I source the kits required, I decided to have a go at this kit.
The name Thunder Models is new to me.
The kit has over 600 parts which on initial inspection seem to be well moulded.
I do have trouble searching for parts on the sprues - old age and failing eyesight I guess.
So now I put a large label on the sprues so that they are easier to see.
I have just built the engine, this is quite detailed and comprises over 40 parts, some of which are etched brass.
The etched brass supplied is ok, it is very coppery coloured though.
Here is their website
http://www.thundermodel.com/
They seem to do a range of 1/35 models, I expected Takom to have produced this before them.
I have already built the IBG Scammel Recovery Tractor, its on page 3 of the modelling section.
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Did you manage to get a Sherman at Bolton?
Bridlufc
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I got a Valentine, I now jst need to work out the colours for North Africa or Palestine in 1943 for the Tank Transporter, then it will fit with the Valentine.
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Well, the engine was more like 50 pieces, forgot to count the bits of etched brass!
The kit is fine but has more than the usual number of moulding tabs on the back of pieces 9there is probably a fancy name for them.
The engine is now being painted after construction.
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I do often forget to take photographs so here are some after the event.
Probably too involved with the modelling, no bad thing.
The model is made up of quite a lot of sub assemblies.
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Hi Zak,
Looks good so far.
For me, too many bits and sub assemblies,
If I have to take my gloves and socks off, then I lose the will to live...........
For you, my admiration on your tenacity,
Cheers,
Bigkev
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More details added and the chassis painted.
You can see the coppery coloured etched brass in the first photo.
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More work done. etched brass visible.
Interior painted, the dashboard is yet to be added.
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This looks really nice. What technique have you used for the floor?
Roger
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This looks really nice. What technique have you used for the floor?
Roger
Fortunately the wood grain is etched into the plastic so after undercoating it had a coat of Vallejo wood, after drying I then used raw umber oil paint thinned and applied, it ran into all the crevices and the result was as you see.
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Nicely done, looks very effective.
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Superb work once again............
Bigkev
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Slow progress here.
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6 days in and you are this far on, I'm impressed!
Roger
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6 days in and you are this far on, I'm impressed!
Roger
There has to be more than one Zak.
Haddock.
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6 days in and you are this far on, I'm impressed!
Roger
There has to be more than one Zak.
Haddock.
God help us all if they have cloned him -- just think how many they could make !!!!!
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I think he must be linked to a far eastern modelling firm, they make copies of everything.
Do you think he has a serial number tattooed on him somewhere?
Is our Zak '001'?
Cheers,
Bigkev
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You can look in all the nooks and crannies for his serial number Kevin.
I just get the thought THEY ALL will be demanding £1
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You can look in all the nooks and crannies for his serial number Kevin.
I just get the thought THEY ALL will be demanding £1
My reputation precedes me.
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You are correct as always.
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Don't tell him that, it'll make him think he's 'God Like'
What about almost 'Nearly right most of the time.....................
Cheers,
Bigkev
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Almost finished the tractor unit, lamps still need glazing.
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Looks impressive.
Haddock.
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Looks 'Chunky and Powerful'
Some great modelling skill's, on display here.
Respect Zak, respect.
Bigkev
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Trailer painted and weathering now going on.
I now need to build a tank to sit on the rear.
I bought a Bronco Valentine at Bolton, so this will do the job.