Trumpeter 1/35 12.8mm Selbstfahrlafette L/61 "Sturer Emil"

[spanner570]

Thanks for the posts, boys.

No rammings for this build, Andrew. I'm under strict instructions from my Grandson "Just the stand alone model, please"

453 - No comment.... !

I've put together the 12.8cm big gun. It went together easily following clear instructions. My late father showed me the trick of adding wear to this sort of thing....(I don't like chipping) Glue it together, paint it and when the paint is sort of tacky, carefully rub the model here and there with an old toothbrush to remove some paint. This is what I've done. Wear and tear sorted to my liking with no faffing about.
Barrel loose fitted.









Cheers.
Ron

 

[spanner570]

'Fighting' platform done.
I've also added track lengths to the one piece top bit....






Cheers.
Ron

 

[mrtintheweb]

You can never have too many wheels when building tracked vehicles. So often on a tank build I think to myself........ ‘if only it had more wheels to build, fit, paint and weather’
T

 

[Mini Me]

Just caught up wid dis fibe sebetty.....yoo add fo fiddy tree mak a preddy gud teem! Pidgeon practice.........I'll take a seat near the door and wait for Matron.

 

[spanner570]

Thanks Toby.
Nice one Rick!

The main part of the lower hull build is done.


Deck, big box thingy, exhaust, rear steps and tools fixed.








I'll brush on a final coat of paint when the actual build is completed.

Next I'll start the fighting compartment detail.

Cheers.
Ron

 

[Mini Me]

Coming along very nicely 570.......not your everyday fighting vehicle.
Rick H.

 

[Gern]

Just caught up wid dis fibe sebetty.....yoo add fo fiddy tree mak a preddy gud teem! Pidgeon practice.........I'll take a seat near the door and wait for Matron.

I wish everybody talked proper English like what I does! What are you babbling about Rick??

 

[Mini Me]

I said,"I just caught up with this 570.....you and 453 make a pretty good team! Hope this helps Dave,......you need to learn some proper pidgeon sir.

 

[spanner570]

Dis am tru, man. Gofor de iphive!

 

[mrtintheweb]

Coming on at a good pace!

 

[spanner570]

Thanks Toby.

I've made a start on the 'interior' fittings.

No locating pins, just a faint outline of the parts to ensure the correct position on the steel sides.













I've just noticed I've 'Dropped one.'....easily fixed.

Cheers and thanks for looking.

Ron

 

[spanner570]

Radio etc. fixed...



Cheers.
Ron

 

[spanner570]

Here's the next stage.
Bang stick added.






All fixed to hull.








Hi, mum!


I might as well leave it at this stage and post the finished model some time soon, over in 'Armour Completed'

Thanks to those who posted.

Cheers.
Ron

 

[Mini Me]

As always, you never disappoint 570. Another great build sir!
Rick H.

 

[spanner570]

As always, you never disappointild 570. Another great build sir!
Rick H.

Rick,
Thanks for the nice post and sticking with the build. Much appreciated...

 

[Jim R]

Hi Ron
An excellent result. A plain looking exterior but the detailed interior more than makes up for it.
Jim

 

[spanner570]

Thanks Jim, much appreciated....

Tools etc. to paint, decals to add.
The Grandson has allowed me to muck it up a bit, so I'll be adding a bit of subtle weathering too, before it's finally completed.

Cheers.
Ron

 

[scottie3158]

Ron,
Another cracking result mate.

 

[spanner570]

Thanks Paul.
I hope to post the finished model some time soon.

 

[Si Benson]

Very nice Mr Ron.....very nice indeed ☺️