Modelling World War 1

[zak]

And there's more!

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[zak]

Although I shall attempt to build a Holt Heavy Artillery Tractor I think that after looking at some photos on the Armorama web site that the detail in the Resicast one is superb, but it is expensive. I think that I may have to treat myself to one.
More of that later maybe.
So I decided to start with the chassis and see how it went from there.
The photos are really cruel when enlarged.

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[zak]

Rivets

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[Bigkev]

Really riveting stuff!!

Bigkev

[zak]

The bogies have been constructed, plastic card, circles cut with a cork borer or a punch and die set. larger circles with a compass cutter.
If you go to the enlarged view it shows up my real inaccuracies.

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[Wizzel]

It's got to be much more satisfying than buying a resin kit!  Good work, but I wouldn't fancy me chances doing this in 1/72!

[Haddock]

Something suitably " distressed " looks more realistic than a pristine model, looks as though you've done it on purpose. Clean it up a bit and get some paint sloshed on.
Haddock.

[Bigkev]

Hi Zak,

I really admire your work, to 'construct' something from scratch is skill. I cannot get perfectly round circles either, but I'm sure like Haddock says after some paint 'sloshed on' it will look great.

Well done, Sir!

Bigkev

[zak]

Bogies completed, gear wheel started.

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[Wizzel]

Blimey, you're a loony.  I'm gonna do one of them next!

[Bigkev]

Hi Wizzel,

You joining the Looney Club then?

I agree, Zak needs some form of medication though.....................

Bigkev

[zak]

I do try to remember to take it, well nearly every day.
Who knows perhaps modelling is my medication.
Cheers for the comments.
Dave

[Haddock]

I never cease to be amazed at your prolificness.
Haddock.

[zak]

Is that a real word?
I may be prolific but its "never mind the quality feel the width" with me.


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[Wizzel]

THAT IS WONDERFUL!  Hats off to you for that Zak.  I'm looking forward to seeing more.  Lots of patience and squinting needed I bet.  Can't wait to be retired so I can spend as much time as you do knocking stuff like that out.  Well done.