What's on the Bench? 2021

[Graeme C.]

Tim & Rick, thanks guys, it does look a bit like a Jagdtiger with the big, slab sided superstructure, it could be a Stug on steroids!
There are a lot of nice builds being posted on here.

 

[Mini Me]

Been a while since I put anything up on this thread........so I ended up with a bunch of Brekina 1-87 scale Borgward B-4500 trucks and being as how the Germans used the smaller B-3000 3 tonner by the thousands I figured I could make a slight few alterations and come up with a reasonable likeness. Here is what I have so far....

There are still several things that need to be added but you get the idea. Rick H.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Nice looking trucks Rick. Ant new progress on your current build?

 

[Mark1]

Nice job, whas the canvas off? Fits well.

 

[Mini Me]

Thanks Lee, just messing around with this in between putty sessions on the Mercedes 1500. I'll be getting some paint on it next week hopefully. Thanks for stopping by. Rick H.

 

[Mini Me]

Hi Mark, the canvas tarp was a discard from a Ford 3 tonner that was used for another build. The joys of leftovers! Just a slight bit of filing to get it to fit properly.....my measurements were off a few thousandths of an inch. The bed was supposed to be the same dimensions as the one for the Ford......my bad. Glad you like it. Rick H.

 

[Steve Jones]

Third of the way into building an engine for Mirage's C7P Artillery Tractor in 1/35 scale. Having a lot of fun with this build

 

[scottie3158]

Steve,
Engine looking great

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Third of the way into building an engine for Mirage's C7P Artillery Tractor in 1/35 scale. Having a lot of fun with this build

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Got into scratching stuff myself recently Steve,so very interested to see how you go about this
Looks like a cracking start which will be a great base to work from
Excellent stuff indeed mate.
Andy

 

[Mini Me]

Got some color on the Borgward B 3000 so I'll post it up in the completed softskins when she's done.
Rick H.

 

[Mini Me]

Man I love close up photography!! I'll be taking care of that "glaring" joint where I spliced the bed back together after shortening it. Amazing what shows up when you get the wet stuff on! Rick H.

 

[minitnkr]

You going w/5ton or 3ton wheels/tires?

 

[minitnkr]

Some old Heiser models newly found in the stash. Starting clean-up.

C&Cs encouraged. PaulE

 

[Mini Me]

Hi Paul, actually these are in between, a standard 3 ton wheel is .425 in dia. and a MB. 4500 (4.5 ton) is .467 dia....these are .437 dia. difference is .012 or a scale 1" not enough to worry about and the added bonus of the proper wheel type as opposed to trying to come up with a viable alternative? I'll play this hand.
Rick H.

 

[Mini Me]

If you gotta do resin........Heiser's ain't bad. Rick H.

 

[Steve Jones]

Steve,
Engine looking great

Cheers mate. Lots of detailing to come

 

[Steve Jones]

Got into scratching stuff myself recently Steve,so very interested to see how you go about this
Looks like a cracking start which will be a great base to work from
Excellent stuff indeed mate.
Andy

Thanks Andy. Looking forward to seeing more of your scratchery

 

[Steve Jones]

Got some color on the Borgward B 3000 so I'll post it up in the completed softskins when she's done.
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Stunning work my friend. Close ups help me a lot in sorting out mistakes. Keep up the great work

 

[Mini Me]

Thank you Mr. Jones, always good to hear encouraging words.... I'm glad you are liking this so far. Rick H.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Lots of good things on display here. Cracking work all!