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Modelling Projects / Re: V Weapons
« on: November 08, 2017, 10:22:57 AM »
All parts completed, undercoat and then paint - unsure of what colour to paint it.
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4532
Modelling Projects / Re: V Weapons
« on: November 08, 2017, 08:36:44 AM »
I forgot to mention that the kit was sourced from France through Azimut Models, it took a long time to arrive, but it did eventually.
The 1/35 kit is by DES and is almost all resin.
The 1/35 kit is by DES and is almost all resin.
4533
Modelling Projects / Re: V Weapons
« on: November 07, 2017, 03:35:34 PM »
I will give you all a V at the next meeting - V for victory of course.
More progress.
More progress.
4534
Modelling Projects / Re: V Weapons
« on: November 06, 2017, 04:45:25 PM »
Here is the rear support tower, I just need to work out where the brakes and the linkages go.
I will be constructing the crane in its working mode rather than its towing mode.
I will be constructing the crane in its working mode rather than its towing mode.
4535
Modelling Projects / Re: V Weapons
« on: November 06, 2017, 07:40:42 AM »
Here are a few of the sub assemblies.
4536
Modelling Projects / Re: V Weapons
« on: November 05, 2017, 09:21:47 AM »
This portable crane was manufactured in 1942 by J. S. Fries & Son of Frankfurt.
It could lift 16 tonnes and was also used for tank maintenance for the removal of turrets and engines.
It had a crew of eight and could be erected from its travelling position in 20 minutes.
It was often towed by a Famo half track equipped with a 6 ton crane (the recovery version).
It could lift 16 tonnes and was also used for tank maintenance for the removal of turrets and engines.
It had a crew of eight and could be erected from its travelling position in 20 minutes.
It was often towed by a Famo half track equipped with a 6 ton crane (the recovery version).
4537
Modelling Projects / Re: V Weapons
« on: November 05, 2017, 07:23:27 AM »
That is what the question was about, it is a portable crane.
The photos show the gantry under construction.
It is all resin and assembly is with superglue.
The parts are well formed, but some cleaning up is required.
The instructions leave a lot to the imagination though.
The photos show the gantry under construction.
It is all resin and assembly is with superglue.
The parts are well formed, but some cleaning up is required.
The instructions leave a lot to the imagination though.
4538
Modelling Projects / Re: V Weapons
« on: November 04, 2017, 09:32:29 AM »
Here is the Vidalwagen under construction, I hope to source some suitable wheels at ScaleModelWorld next weekend.
Meanwhile just to tease you here are all the bits laid out for another part of the project, this is all resin, but what can it be?
Meanwhile just to tease you here are all the bits laid out for another part of the project, this is all resin, but what can it be?
4539
Modelling Projects / V Weapons
« on: November 04, 2017, 09:29:58 AM »
My foray into WW1 seems to have run its course for the present.
My latest project is concerned with Hitler's V weapons, in this case the V2.
As some of you may remember some years ago I build a bunker with a V1 launch ramp and narrow gauge railway attached, I no longer have this. It was sold to a model railway enthusiast some time ago.
It was when I saw that Takom had produced a kit with a V-2 Rocket a Meillerwagen and a Hanomag SS100 in 1/35 scale tractor that I became hooked.
Obviously some research was required and this site is full of information http://www.v2rocket.com/.
Well I started with the Hanomag tractor and then decided to scratch build a Vidalwagen for the transportation of my V2 rocket. I can only find kits in 1/72 for this.
The rockets were stored after delivery by rail and the transported by Vidalwagen, the rocket was then off loaded onto the Meillerwagen and taken to the launch site.
The photos show the progress so far.
My latest project is concerned with Hitler's V weapons, in this case the V2.
As some of you may remember some years ago I build a bunker with a V1 launch ramp and narrow gauge railway attached, I no longer have this. It was sold to a model railway enthusiast some time ago.
It was when I saw that Takom had produced a kit with a V-2 Rocket a Meillerwagen and a Hanomag SS100 in 1/35 scale tractor that I became hooked.
Obviously some research was required and this site is full of information http://www.v2rocket.com/.
Well I started with the Hanomag tractor and then decided to scratch build a Vidalwagen for the transportation of my V2 rocket. I can only find kits in 1/72 for this.
The rockets were stored after delivery by rail and the transported by Vidalwagen, the rocket was then off loaded onto the Meillerwagen and taken to the launch site.
The photos show the progress so far.
4540
Modelling Projects / Re: Martins Minions
« on: October 27, 2017, 09:21:11 AM »
So am I, talk at the next meeting if Neil allows it.
4541
General Discussion / Antipodean Model Shops
« on: October 26, 2017, 08:49:15 AM »
Discovered quite a few - three in Australia - well stocked but expensive.
Found a nice one in Christchurch sandwiched between two motorcycle shops - almost heaven, the prices in NZ did not seem too bad either.
The photo was a panoramic view.
Found a nice one in Christchurch sandwiched between two motorcycle shops - almost heaven, the prices in NZ did not seem too bad either.
The photo was a panoramic view.
4542
Modelling Projects / Re: Another of my Dads ships
« on: October 26, 2017, 08:44:26 AM »Last night Neil was asking about how I made the hole for the ship in the "Kingspan". Many many many years ago somebody gave me the tool in the first photo (this was when Queen Victoria had just take the throne and Zak was only 270 years old), I think it was supposed to be for carving wood. Found it in the bottom of a tool box and thought it might do the job of carving the Kingspan - worked a treat.I seem to be getting a lot of stick - remember revenge will be sweet.
Never having used Kingspan before used a full face mask, as not sure how toxic it is and how fine the dust would be -- any body any ideas on this subject
Just thought Zak is back today from Aus -- not only is he in the national magazines as "Mr Grumpy", I have told you all that he is 319 years old, I think I shall keep a very very very low profile at the next meeting.
4543
Modelling Projects / Re: Martins Minions
« on: October 26, 2017, 08:43:09 AM »Hi Msea,Zak is feeling old at the moment - jet lag I suspect.
Yes, lets get back to some good old kit-bashing.....................
Bigkev
Nice to be back.
4544
Modelling Projects / Re: Hello Sailor
« on: September 19, 2017, 11:13:14 AM »
I would never want to cross swords with you.
4545
Modelling Projects / Re: Never throw anything away!
« on: September 19, 2017, 11:11:59 AM »
Looks good.