Tamiya 1\35 scale 8 Ton Semitrack 20mm Flak Vierling Sdkfz7/

[Modelpro72]

Hello all

This is really a long term project I'm working on and I will be editing this as I go along due to tech problems. Never mind!!! This tooling was done in 1972 and for me is still a fine bit of engineering. I remember years gone by, going into my brothers bedroom and annoying him to submission just to sit with him and watch him make this model. I do remember the completed kit and it was the business. I do have a thing for older kits and think they do still serve so much in this hobby and give you so much scope to start scratchbuilding and to think off the cuff. Well it does me anyway.

Here are a few pictures to start you off.














































At the moment the quad 20mm is almost complete and will be have a primer coat very soon, so fingers crossed I might have something to show very soon.

Any comments or pointers will be greatful.


Lenny

[Paul]

Yes Lenny a half track

I've built a 7/2 With the armoured cab, look forward to seeing this build.

[Lee]

Not a bad looking kit for it's age mate

[Prumus99]

Look's like it will be a good kit to build, can't wait to see how it turn's out.

Alan

[coladito1]

half track?....... oh yes that is a real skill tester right there!!

[ww2hispanomodels]

it looks a good kit! I'm shure the result will look good!

[Modelpro72]

Hello Chaps. Just a bit of an update on what I've been up to for the past couple of days.

Been mostly concentrating on the Flak gun. Some ups and some downs but it's looking ok

Any comments and pointers are always welcome.



















The picture above. I bored the barrels out with a drill bit and a scalpel blade












Cheers fellas


Lenny

[Lee]

Coming along nicely mate

[gosselin2112]

Holy Cow We're working on the same kit

I started mine a year ago. Then I packed up with the Mrs. and moved out west and left the 7ton in storage with my stash (if you've followed any of my vids). Anyway, that's a sweet kit, and I agree that there is something nice about the old kits. Oh, I build new stuff too, but the price is less damaging on my wallet

If I remember. . . I'm pretty much where you are at the moment. Two more weeks 'til I find out what condition it is in (along with my stash.

Russ

[Modelpro72]

Holy Cow We're working on the same kit

I started mine a year ago. Then I packed up with the Mrs. and moved out west and left the 7ton in storage with my stash (if you've followed any of my vids). Anyway, that's a sweet kit, and I agree that there is something nice about the old kits. Oh, I build new stuff too, but the price is less damaging on my wallet

If I remember. . . I'm pretty much where you are at the moment. Two more weeks 'til I find out what condition it is in (along with my stash.

Russ

Morning Russ.

Hope you blow the dust off the box and the kit is tip top when you get it back. I'm nearly done with the Flak gun and maybe in a couple of weeks when I have time I can put some primer on and then go for it!!!

Thanks for the feedback mate

Lenny

[Paul]

Looking good lenny

[NovYank]

That kit is from 1972? Could've fooled me, your craftsmanship doesn't hurt either! Can't wait to see further progress on this build.

[wappynutter]

I love this kit ..... Its another on my wish list.
Dragon do a smart kit in 1:35 and I checked out you tuber "qdc748a" when he built this up.
He did the transport type ( no mounted flak just lots of figures ) and the quality was excellent.
Will be following this closely....
Keep up the fantastic work sir....

Regards Andy

[Modelpro72]

Hello Chaps.

Been awhile from my last posts on this project so I thought I better post some more. So here goes. As always any comments are very welcome and pointers too.






















Lenny

[Nige201980]

Looking great Lenny.

[Modelpro72]

And a bit more. Some very recent work at the end.

Thank you Chaps.





















Lenny

[Modelpro72]

Me again.

I did this at the weekend and I took the plunge and used for the first time some baking soda to replicate mud and earth. Once all painted and weathered it should look a treat!!!

If it doesn't I'm going to blame Luis!!!

As always. Any comments are very welcome.
















Lenny

[Modelpro72]

Looking great Lenny.

Thank you mate.

[Modelpro72]

I love this kit ..... Its another on my wish list.
Dragon do a smart kit in 1:35 and I checked out you tuber "qdc748a" when he built this up.
He did the transport type ( no mounted flak just lots of figures ) and the quality was excellent.
Will be following this closely....
Keep up the fantastic work sir....

Regards Andy

Cheers Andy

[Gav0909]

Nice to see this progressing mate. The baking soda mud looks interesting so far....

[schweinhund227]

Take care Lenny! Muddy it is! Is there any ways to remove some of it if you think you have too much? Interesting technique!

[Modelpro72]

Not sure Norm it's like bloody rock! Lol.

[NovYank]

All that baking soda is gonna make this one dirty halftrack. Still can't wait to see it put together!!!

Could one articulate the roadwheels? The way the suspension arms look like they can be shifted as if there's a bump in the road.

[gosselin2112]

Holy Cow We're working on the same kit

I started mine a year ago. Then I packed up with the Mrs. and moved out west and left the 7ton in storage with my stash (if you've followed any of my vids). Anyway, that's a sweet kit, and I agree that there is something nice about the old kits. Oh, I build new stuff too, but the price is less damaging on my wallet

If I remember. . . I'm pretty much where you are at the moment. Two more weeks 'til I find out what condition it is in (along with my stash.

Russ

Morning Russ.

Hope you blow the dust off the box and the kit is tip top when you get it back. I'm nearly done with the Flak gun and maybe in a couple of weeks when I have time I can put some primer on and then go for it!!!

Thanks for the feedback mate

Lenny

Hey Lenny,

Dusted off the kit and she is looking all right. Even made the trip 2,000+ miles without a problem. Now all I need is time to finish. I think it will have to wait for a while. Will talk more about the trip on my August update.

Russ.