Panzerkampfwagen B2 (F) 740 Flammpanzer from the PP Char B1 kit
Stage 1 - Clean up
The pack contains six white metal pieces. Two tracks, hull, rear plate, turret and gun with mantlet.
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To give the tracks something to hold onto I decided to fill in the void. This would also give me some stability from any rough handling
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With the packing in place a liberal application of milliput was applied to the hull and I also filled in the void areas at the rear of the tracks. This should provide a surface to secure the track sections to the hull. I also filled in any joins between the rear plate and the hull.
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More to follow as this is now off to cure properly before sanding and the next mods
I am following this one Si
martin :)
Interesting prep. work on the Char B1 - thanks for sharing your latest project, Si!
Simon
Due to the restrictions in moulding the section around the gun is filled in. I need to remove the 75mm and replace the gun and fit a FT nozzle so I cut the whole block out. I will replace the drive shaft with plastic rod later on
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The tracks are just a little too long for the hull. Nothing I can do to fix that other than position them so it is not too noticable at the front or rear. Anyway. Tracks on.
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Bit of work last night after Rugby and first thing this morning. Additional crew position added and the flame nozzle is in
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All of the rear hull details removed to accommodate the fuel tank
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Additional crew position added together with the extended armour plate
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Not a brilliant picture but the cast around the flame nozzle being added by adding thin layers of liquid green stuff
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Fuel tank on the printer at the moment so might have that added this afternoon
Enjoying the build :)
So where will this be used - Normandy?
Howard
QuoteSo where will this be used - Normandy?
This is for Market Garden but can be used elsewhere
Regards
Fuel tank designed and printed. This is just a dry fit to check it looks okay. Will need a bit of filler to fit properly due to the tolerances in the metal from the sanding and fitting.
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Not going to do any more to this now other than to add some stowage. Grey undercoat now on and then onto the painting and weathering stage once this cures overnight.
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That's an interesting hybrid of traditional casting and 3D printing. I'm looking forward to seeing how this novel project turns out!
Simon
QuoteThat's an interesting hybrid of traditional casting and 3D printing
And some plasticard, and greenstuff and miliput....:)
The only pieces that are 3D printed is the fuel tank and the drive shaft.
Sorry Si - I didn't mean to belittle all the other materials and hard work that went into this unique model ;)
Simon
No offence taken.
The cupola taken off and needs to be replaced with two simple hatches.
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Shadow added to the track edges
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I need to go back and clean up the rear plate and get rid of the support marks
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spam nearly over. Base coat on and the revised turret for the simplified hatch layout used by 224. Now in the airing cupboard curing.
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Enjoyed watching the transformation, some nice modelling skill used.
D&B
Did a bit of post shading but you can't really see it now that the camo is going on. Too much pressure on one spot on the fuel tank which will need to be fixed with some stowage or a repaint. Another couple of hours drying. Do the tracks and then give this a satin coat before some panel lining and weathering.
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Having an aircupboard does improve the drying speed.
Satin Varnish dry so can get the panel lines done
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Are the panel lines done with a "pin wash", Si?
Simon
QuoteAre the panel lines done with a "pin wash", Si?
Yes. I use a lighter colour than most people and use a dark grey enamel wash (AK Wash for Afrika Korps vehicles). It isn't as stark as some colours. Leave to dry for at least 10 minutes and then clean up with odorless thinners.
Thanks for this, Si. I'm always interested in how other people (who generally do a far better job than me) approach these things!
Simon
Nearly, nearly there. I haven't made the hatches yet or found a command figure. But good enough to put on the table in the meantime. Radio aerial and tool details to follow once this has a coat of matt varnish.
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Very nice!
Are the green and brown oversprays done with an airbrush or brush?
Neil
QuoteAre the green and brown oversprays done with an airbrush or brush?
By airbrush
Very nice, a nice wash coat as well.
Miles
QuoteVery nice, a nice wash coat as well.
Miles
No filter, and no overall wash. Panel lines, rivets etc only and an oil fade I left the oil fade for the streaking as well as I didn't want to overdo things