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What an aftermarket barrel can do to a model...
Italeri Kfz 305 Opel Blitz with Tamiya 20mm Flak 38 MIT Sd.Ah.51
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scottie3158
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Steve,
The added details is showing great skills and adding a lot to this build.
Scottie
The added details is showing great skills and adding a lot to this build.
Scottie
Steve Jones
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Hi Everyone
Si - Cheers mate
Jim - Another load of detail for you today as well. Thanks for the support
Guy - I prefer Aber ones but they are more expensive. RB are always reliable
Scottie - Cheers mate. Loads more to come
Wouter - Glad you like it mate. Need to see some more of your work on here
Not much progress today as far as moving forward just loads more detailing. Firstly a catch for the magazines was added
Then the chains were added. There were two sizes on the reference photos. A small bracket and pin was made for the top gold chain
Attention was drawn to the bottom of the panel. The handle was in the upright position for travelling so this had to be taken off and put in the "using" position. The two handles were also replaced for effect. This was the last of the detailing for this panel
I then started on the other panel by taking out the plastic section at the top on the shield support bar. I also started taking out the solid section on the bottom left until I realised this was an earlier version and could be left. So I filled in the knife marks and just gouged out a channel for the ratchet mechanism to go up and down in.
The handle and panel on the side is heavily patterned on the reference photos but blank on the kit. I represented the pattern with mosaic pieces of plasticard. Although not exact it does give the impression of the patter-nation
The foot rest lacked detail so I added two foot rests and a small piece of PE from the spares draw on the foot pedal
As with the other side I replaced the handles. Just need to do the chains and add some more detailing and then I can move onto Section 2
Have a great B/H Monday
Steve
Si - Cheers mate
Jim - Another load of detail for you today as well. Thanks for the support
Guy - I prefer Aber ones but they are more expensive. RB are always reliable
Scottie - Cheers mate. Loads more to come
Wouter - Glad you like it mate. Need to see some more of your work on here
Not much progress today as far as moving forward just loads more detailing. Firstly a catch for the magazines was added
Then the chains were added. There were two sizes on the reference photos. A small bracket and pin was made for the top gold chain
Attention was drawn to the bottom of the panel. The handle was in the upright position for travelling so this had to be taken off and put in the "using" position. The two handles were also replaced for effect. This was the last of the detailing for this panel
I then started on the other panel by taking out the plastic section at the top on the shield support bar. I also started taking out the solid section on the bottom left until I realised this was an earlier version and could be left. So I filled in the knife marks and just gouged out a channel for the ratchet mechanism to go up and down in.
The handle and panel on the side is heavily patterned on the reference photos but blank on the kit. I represented the pattern with mosaic pieces of plasticard. Although not exact it does give the impression of the patter-nation
The foot rest lacked detail so I added two foot rests and a small piece of PE from the spares draw on the foot pedal
As with the other side I replaced the handles. Just need to do the chains and add some more detailing and then I can move onto Section 2
Have a great B/H Monday
Steve
. Well done!
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Insane is right Wouter! It makes me chuckle with glee - so wonderful to see such an extreme level of detailing.
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Steve - In case you want to make some loose rounds this is a cad drawing I knocked up from my 20mm round
magazines need a strip across the bottom and down outer edge
and what's this about no pewter
Steve Jones
Steve Jones Scale Modelling Site
Hi Everyone
Wouter - Totally insane!! Just cant help myself at the moment
Peter- Glad you are chuckling because I'm crying with insanity
Mick - Cheers mate. What are you working on at the moment??
Simon - Thank you ever so much. There wont be any live rounds but plenty of shell casings so your info will be invaluable. Great pictures of the mags and I have added detail accordingly. Many thanks. As for the pewter v foil I only use foil now as it is thinner than my sheet of pewter which is 0.15mm. Could I get a thinner sheet?
As the Master of the Darkside took the trouble of showing the magazine banding it would have been amiss of me not to include it. I used foil strips and 0.4mm rivets to add detail
With the chains added, along with some more minute detailing parts I called the other side done
So finally it was onto Section 2.
The plain front box was the first thing to be added to the base. I added a couple of clasps and some rivets for detailing as per the reference photos
Next was the nightmare of joining the two halves together which was a pain. However once done it was time to decide on the angle of the barrel. You can have it working loosely but I wanted it stuck in place. I then checked it on the back of the truck and I was happy with the angle
Thanks for watching and all your help and advice
Steve
Wouter - Totally insane!! Just cant help myself at the moment
Peter- Glad you are chuckling because I'm crying with insanity
Mick - Cheers mate. What are you working on at the moment??
Simon - Thank you ever so much. There wont be any live rounds but plenty of shell casings so your info will be invaluable. Great pictures of the mags and I have added detail accordingly. Many thanks. As for the pewter v foil I only use foil now as it is thinner than my sheet of pewter which is 0.15mm. Could I get a thinner sheet?
As the Master of the Darkside took the trouble of showing the magazine banding it would have been amiss of me not to include it. I used foil strips and 0.4mm rivets to add detail
With the chains added, along with some more minute detailing parts I called the other side done
So finally it was onto Section 2.
The plain front box was the first thing to be added to the base. I added a couple of clasps and some rivets for detailing as per the reference photos
Next was the nightmare of joining the two halves together which was a pain. However once done it was time to decide on the angle of the barrel. You can have it working loosely but I wanted it stuck in place. I then checked it on the back of the truck and I was happy with the angle
Thanks for watching and all your help and advice
Steve
Astounding work. Just had a full catch-up. Learned a lot. Thanks. PaulE
Steve Jones
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Hi Everyone
JR - Your not wrong there mate
I have used some this week to keep me in his good books
Paul - Kind of you to say. Glad you liked it
Wouter - They have a standard padded room reserved already for me!
Well it seems to be the norm at the moment - minimal bench time.
I moved onto the seat. This was the kit offering
The back rest was rather chunky and straight. So I made one from pewter(just for you Mr T
) and started work on the seat adjuster handle
Next I added on the padding using Milliputt. As soon as I took this picture I put my thumb right on it and had to start again
. Also the seat adjuster handle has been taken off as its crap. I may have another rethink (all suggestions welcome) or just leave it off
Next we move onto Section 3 - the shields!!
Well this is the main challenge for me on this build. I created a base using plasticard. This was then bent in the relevant position and the detail of ring holes. rivets and feeder hole was added
Well that's all I have managed to do all week. Will try harder next week
Thanks for looking in
Steve
JR - Your not wrong there mate
I have used some this week to keep me in his good booksPaul - Kind of you to say. Glad you liked it
Wouter -
They have a standard padded room reserved already for me!Well it seems to be the norm at the moment - minimal bench time.
I moved onto the seat. This was the kit offering
The back rest was rather chunky and straight. So I made one from pewter(just for you Mr T
) and started work on the seat adjuster handleNext I added on the padding using Milliputt. As soon as I took this picture I put my thumb right on it and had to start again
. Also the seat adjuster handle has been taken off as its crap. I may have another rethink (all suggestions welcome) or just leave it offNext we move onto Section 3 - the shields!!
Well this is the main challenge for me on this build. I created a base using plasticard. This was then bent in the relevant position and the detail of ring holes. rivets and feeder hole was added
Well that's all I have managed to do all week. Will try harder next week
Thanks for looking in
Steve
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Evening Steve,
It’s that time of year when ‘other stuff’ keeps us from the bench...think we all feel it so don’t be too hard on yourself!
I always say....progress is progress
I just popped over to prime portal to look at the seat to see what your aiming for....hmmm not sure how I would tackle that? Probably have a go at scratching new one completely....suppose it depends how far you want to go I’m sure you amaze us with something in a while
Keep it rolling
Si
It’s that time of year when ‘other stuff’ keeps us from the bench...think we all feel it so don’t be too hard on yourself!
I always say....progress is progress
I just popped over to prime portal to look at the seat to see what your aiming for....hmmm not sure how I would tackle that? Probably have a go at scratching new one completely....suppose it depends how far you want to go I’m sure you amaze us with something in a while
Keep it rolling
Si
Aye up Steve,
the later version (with the embossed hand wheels rather than plain) only had plain steel seat back and base, no cushions as far as I know - some photos below of one I saw at Beltring years ago
The seat adjuster is easy - that is a square with a depression filed into each side using a round or half round file
Ah, pewter ❤️
Did they give you dimensions for where to add the replacement barrel ? Looks a little long to me.....
I have more pictures if you need them
the later version (with the embossed hand wheels rather than plain) only had plain steel seat back and base, no cushions as far as I know - some photos below of one I saw at Beltring years ago
The seat adjuster is easy - that is a square with a depression filed into each side using a round or half round file
Ah, pewter ❤️
Did they give you dimensions for where to add the replacement barrel ? Looks a little long to me.....
I have more pictures if you need them
Steve Jones
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Si - Your not wrong there mate. I did consider scratching the seat but decided to update the Tamiya one instead. Thanks for the the encouragement
Mr T - As with all things there are variants. There are two types of seats. The one you have highlighted with one support bar for the back rest and this one which has two support bars both of which can be found on the embossed or plain hand wheels version.
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I have seen three types of seats. Ones made from wood, metal and the padded version. This was the one I was trying to replicate
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As you can see it has a nobbly seat adjuster as opposed to the sunken one on your photos. I will certainly try your version which I have on my other reference photos
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As for the replacement barrel you are probably right. Looks like I have not cut the Tamiya barrel far enough back. I will look at PMMS site and get back to you. Many thanks
Mr T - As with all things there are variants. There are two types of seats. The one you have highlighted with one support bar for the back rest and this one which has two support bars both of which can be found on the embossed or plain hand wheels version.
(For information purposes only)
I have seen three types of seats. Ones made from wood, metal and the padded version. This was the one I was trying to replicate
(For information purposes only)
As you can see it has a nobbly seat adjuster as opposed to the sunken one on your photos. I will certainly try your version which I have on my other reference photos
(For information purposes only)
As for the replacement barrel you are probably right. Looks like I have not cut the Tamiya barrel far enough back. I will look at PMMS site and get back to you. Many thanks
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Good to see loads of banter.
Morning all , Steve I had to chuckle about putting your thumb in the seat back and having to start again . Not at your mistake but imagining the out burst of Anglo Saxon swear words. I'm sure it happens to us all.
Certainly a busy time doing other things , but looking at what you acheived it's very neat . You could always copy your leader and wake up at some ungodly hr and have some extra bench time .
Nice seat Si
JR
Morning all , Steve I had to chuckle about putting your thumb in the seat back and having to start again . Not at your mistake but imagining the out burst of Anglo Saxon swear words. I'm sure it happens to us all.
Certainly a busy time doing other things , but looking at what you acheived it's very neat . You could always copy your leader and wake up at some ungodly hr and have some extra bench time .
Nice seat Si
JR