PzKpwf II Luchs 1:25 Wak

Johnny · 31-10-2007

Hello!!

Time to start a new model

This time I will try to build the PzKpfw II Luchs from Wak.

The main frame was to be built of lasercuts....

First the drawing

Parts for the frame

When I had assembled the frame I noticed something was wrong......I had done the most stupid error you can do.I had assumed both sides of the frame was equal.They were NOT!!!! So with a massive punch from my fist the laserparts hit the dust.....
I then had to make the frame the old fashioned way.....yes thats right,by cutting new parts

So here is what I have done so far.....

Next will be to add some smaller pieces on the frame and make the air vents at the rear end.

**rjwood_uk** · 31-10-2007

can you get modern tanks in card? i know you like your german stuff but it would be great to see you make something like a challenger II or a type 74 or something like that. keep up the good work!

Johnny · 31-10-2007

Hello Richard!

I also have modern tanks as the Russian T55 and T54, The ChallengerII and I'm going to get the leopard.I guess all kind of armor are covered in papermodels.
The reason I build the German tanks is just that it was on top of my pile

tag · 01-11-2007

Hello Johnny
Doe's it mean you will have to paint the new parts or will they be hidden only asking to see how you will get the paint and printed details to match up

Johnny · 01-11-2007

Hello Tony!

The frame will not be painted.It will be covered by the outside skin that is already painted.So to make the outer skin to fit....it's all a matter of clean cuts

Johnny · 01-11-2007

The air vents.

The air vents are placed on the rear side of the tank and is built up by several parts.
The drawing shows what to do.

Here I have cutted out the parts for the #13

The assembly is straight forward.All parts fit fine.

I bought some mesh from RaiRo since I have not been quite happy with the Gaz bandage I have used earlier.

And with the mesh installed the top frame is lookig quite nice

And the air vents installed into their proper holes.

Note! nothing of the air vents is glued yet. I will wait to glue the vents in after the top skin is in place....just to be sure everything fits!!

Johnny · 02-11-2007

Putting on the skin was pretty much straight forward gluing.Some minor glitches was discovered in the kit,so a little trimming here and there was to be done.
First the hull.

Then the upper skin.

Since the side "windows" will be in open position,I had to make the inner part.

The turret

All skins in place.

Johnny · 03-11-2007

The rear airvent.

The internal frames

The mesh and top frame

All 3 vents in place

Johnny · 03-11-2007

I have now started on the turret.
Made the two main hatches.

More tomorrow

Johnny · 04-11-2007

Continued working on the turret.
Made the rear hatch with hinges,the antenna.the small hatc on top,the tower "window",two hooks at the back of the turret and some piece on front of the turret.