gun crew have bad day

[0ne48thtel]

Well here we go on another build I am going to try another technique that I have never used on this one. I am going to have the 88 being retrieved from a river after it has rolled over while entering to cross. Or at least I am going to try anyway. I am still waiting for one of the key components to turn up but will get on with what I can. So far I have cut the board and put an edging around it to give a little height to the ground (pictures to follow later).

 

[Polux]

Sounds really interesting

 

[Lady Phoenix]

Lookin forward to this, added to watch list

I assume there will be carnage in the form of plastic figures and a craft knife through the waist?

 

[tommy1drop]

Count me in for this one Terry

 

[0ne48thtel]

Lookin forward to this, added to watch listI assume there will be carnage in the form of plastic figures and a craft knife through the waist?[/QNot sure about carnage and unless I slip there won't be any knife through the waist not mine anyways

 

[0ne48thtel]

Yesterday I undercoated most of the 88 parts on the sprues to give me an idea about any problematic areas. I think there is going to be a lot of rubbing down to be done. I also got the D7 on opening the box it looks pretty straight forward that is until yo try to prime it. GOD it is an awful colour to prime you will see what I mean in the pictures.View attachment 92755

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[monica]

Sounds really interesting,Terry, and i will be watching this one as well,

good luck with it,:rolleyes:

 

[eddiesolo]

Interesting Terry, this should be good.

Si

 

[flyjoe180]

That is a lot of fiddly parts!

 

[0ne48thtel]

Thanks Guys n gal. Joe you could be right there

 

[0ne48thtel]

Haven't done much on his at the moment but the 88 is coming along nicely.View attachment 93061

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The D7 has also been started this evening.

 

[monica]

looking good Terry,would not wont to be looking down the barrel of that if i was in a Sherman :rolleyes:

 

[tommy1drop]

Nice start Terry, looking forward to seeing more

 

[flyjoe180]

Good work on the 88 so far Terry.

 

[spanner570]

Sorry Terry, I somehow missed this....

What a cracking idea, something away from the norm.

It'll make a great diorama.

I have the 1/35 Tamiya 88mm and have just looked in the box....I didn't realise there were so many pieces in the kit!

 

[papa 695]

Just got back off my hols so missed the start of this one. It sounds like a great diorama in the making so I'm going to tag along with this one

 

[0ne48thtel]

Sorry Terry, I somehow missed this....What a cracking idea, something away from the norm.

It'll make a great diorama.

I have the 1/35 Tamiya 88mm and have just looked in the box....I didn't realise there were so many pieces in the kit!

Ron there is just a few bitsbut a great little kit. I have a couple of bits that are not present but I am not worried as it is only the mounting screws for the gun to the bogies. I can get around that with a bit of glue. Also the cable for the two reels again no biggy as I can use wire. I may need to pick your brains for the water effect side but will see how I go first.

 

[0ne48thtel]

I have just ordered a sd.kfz.7 8t to go on the dio from china postage was a bit steep but it still came out cheaper than buying from over here.

 

[spanner570]

I doubt you'll need any help, but I will offer all I can if required......I'm sure others will chip in their advise too.

Good luck with it.

 

[0ne48thtel]

The builds for this dio are coming along slowly due to one reason or another but here they are. The 88 is done and awaiting weathering before I add the armour plate. the bike is all but done with only number plates to paint it will then get weathered. The D7 is coming along slowly tonight I started the plastic tracks and still have a ways to go with them. there is a few fit issues with the D7 that will need fettling.View attachment 93982

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