IBG 1/35 Tankietka TKS z NKM wz. 38 FK-A 20mm

[Jakko]

Neither of those looks like he’ll fit in the seats, no. But given how little would be visible of the insides, almost any seated figures that fit in the seats would do, I’d say. However, this was a joking suggestion in the first place

 

[Tim Marlow]

Given the size of it, if you put three more figures in front of it you’d lose sight of the tankette all together

 

[Dave Ward]

I spent several hours last night adding the small bits to the chassis - it is a puzzle, to sort out where the bits go - luckily the part numbers are correct, otherwise it'd be like a MENSA test!

It does help to have an engineering background..........working out how the fan drive worked took

quite a time!
The instructions (!!) would have you butt join the steering column/wheel/support to the chassis floor ( no hole, or anything ), so I added two small pieces of tubing to the bottom of the shaft to give it some support.

I masked up the edges of the hull, where the mudguards will join ( not fitted yet, as I want to paint the top track runs ), and sprayed the track units & the interior with grey primer. I'll break out the small brushes, for the interior detailing, which may take several attempts/touch ups. I may start dry fitting the upper bits, to actually work out what you actually will be able to see through the open hatches., and concentrate the detail painting in those areas. ( I've just noticed, I haven't added the battery, yet )
It must have been extremely uncomfortable travelling in this thing - the engine burning your elbow, and I bet the noise was a little overwhelming!
Dave

 

[therapy]

Cripes! Can you imagine being sat next to that hot, noisy engine with all the hatches shut! I suppose the fan sucked the hot air away from the driver rather than blasting him in the back..

Nick

 

[Jakko]

Still can’t be very pleasant to sit right in front of the radiator …

 

[Steve Jones]

Would you want to be on the left or right seat?

 

[stillp]

Would you want to be on the left or right seat?

No!

 

[Jakko]

Having watched the video I linked to earlier, I can only agree with that

 

[Mark1]

Like a rabbit in a top hat!!

 

[Dave Ward]

Interior painted ivory & detail painted, then a wash. The tracks & lower hull have been sprayed with a dark yellow basecoat....................

Boy, it always gets me how rough it looks in close up!
Dave

 

[Dave Ward]

It had been my intention to airbrush the camo scheme, but I realise the upper hull has so many hatches & holes it's going to be easier to brush paint ( not to mention how small it is )

I'm going to spray the basecoat, but the hairy stick from then on
Dave

 

[scottie3158]

I really don't fancy sitting next to that engine. It must have been very noisy and hot.

 

[Dave Ward]

I really don't fancy sitting next to that engine. It must have been very noisy and hot.

Well, not to mention boxes full of ammunition & a petrol tank close enough to touch!
Dave

 

[scottie3158]

Well, not to mention boxes full of ammunition & a petrol tank close enough to touch!
Dave

In fact I think I will walk lol.

 

[Mark1]

My dad had a BMW icsetta when i was a kid and we used to get him,my mum,me, my baby brother and a dog in that!! Still seems spacious compared to that tank

 

[Tim Marlow]

Wow, haven’t seen one of those for years and years.....probably ideal for inner city driving these days. It solved problems the Smart car hasn’t even thought about yet.....

 

[Mark1]

Wow, haven’t seen one of those for years and years.....probably ideal for inner city driving these days. It solved problems the Smart car hasn’t even thought about yet.....

It was OK until someone parked to close to the front then you couldn't get in it.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Always thought that was a urban legend!

 

[Mark1]

Always thought that was a urban legend!

People did it on purpose, dad used to have to pick the back up and drag itout in the road lol.

 

[Dave Ward]

All very nice - until you had an accident! No protection at all - at least on a motorbike you had a helmet!
Dave