1/35 Krupp Protze

[Jim R]

Hi Gerry
Coming on very well. The bonnet looks fine. Re-scribing lines after filling is always awkward to get right.
Jim

 

[GerryW]

Hi Gerry
Coming on very well. The bonnet looks fine. Re-scribing lines after filling is always awkward to get right.
Jim

Thanks Jim, hitting a few problems with the loadspace, having to fill the back of some of the location holes where they go all the way through, and re-cut the 'plank spaces' through the locating pins, also wanting to have the 'tail doors' open, so cut the single piece into two, means that I'm having to scratch up the hinges (first attempt is in the bin) will probably go with plan B - and just make 4 angled brackets, so very slow going today.

 

[GerryW]

Starting to get onto the last few bits,

so the weathering onto the bits that I won't be able to get to easily has started with the inside of the front mudguards, still needs some dry brushing with lighter colours when the first coat has dried out and set

Loadbed is just about done, just needs the rear mudguards weathered and fitted

Wheels need a little more work, so that mud is in the treads, but have the road contact area clean.

 

[JR]

Gerry looks better and better, nice mud under the guards

 

[GerryW]

Gerry looks better and better, nice mud under the guards

Thanks John, still a bit of work to do to the mud in the mudguards (rear are at the same stage now), so still got a way to go.

 

[grumpa]

Always liked those little trucks, too bad they did not make them 6x6.
Great work on this so far Gerry

Jim.

 

[GerryW]

Under the 'cold, hard, light of day' (and on the dining table) the photos actually make it look 'ok-ish'

 

[GerryW]

Always liked those little trucks, too bad they did not make them 6x6.
Great work on this so far Gerry

Jim.

Thanks Jim.

 

[Jim R]

Hi Gerry
All nice progress and looking good.
Jim

 

[GerryW]

Hi Gerry
All nice progress and looking good.
Jim

Thanks Jim, just realized that the seats are 'too clean' (and the tears aren't showing up very well) so need some more work. At least I've got to make up the washes for the mudguards, so not a complete 'foul-up'

 

[GerryW]

Now got to the frustrating bit - had two bits break as 1) getting one off the sprue and 2) cleaning it up
But on the whole, it's coming along, and nearly there - next photos will be in the 'completed' section


Then it's onto the dio!