"Eyes of the Desert Rats", Bronco 1/35th Humber Armoured Car Mk II, 11th Hussars - +++ FINISHED +++

Post by **pmarshall** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 2:46 pm

Building this for the "Actung Panzer" GB over on Britmodeller.Now when it comes to a scheme, it had to be the 11th Hussars - the original Desert Rats.

Work begins with the Engine - loads of small parts but does build up nicely with some care

Then sprayed flat black, drybrushed, some details picked out, and weathered with some AK / MIG / Ammo Engine Grime, Fresh Oil, Engine Grease enamels / oils

It's got some older oil seeping out of the gaskets, fresh oil near the filler and a small leak from the oil pump

Peter

Post by **Joesdad** » Fri Feb 13, 2015 4:33 pm

Cracking little engine you've got there Peter. Is the rest of the kit as nice?

Post by **pmarshall** » Sat Feb 14, 2015 3:45 pm

Today's work - started by finishing off the engine, adding the exhaust manifolds ( Rusted with pigments - will need more work once the rest of the exhaust system is fitted ), and the Radiator and coolant pipes.

Then started on the main Subframe with the transfer box and the linkages for the gear change and drive selectors. Weathered with some drybrushing and once again Mig / Ammo Engine grime and Oil stains.

It's all very nice but also all very tiny

Peter

Post by **arkbuilder2012** » Sat Feb 14, 2015 6:48 pm

Very nice! What paint did you use for the aluminum radiator assembly? Looks great.

Post by **pmarshall** » Sat Feb 14, 2015 7:16 pm

arkbuilder2012 wrote:Very nice! What paint did you use for the aluminum radiator assembly? Looks great.

The aluminium is alclad aluminium

Post by **AchtungPanzer** » Sat Feb 14, 2015 8:23 pm

Wow ! its great - super Engine. Keep it up

Post by **PaulAyrey** » Sun Feb 15, 2015 6:40 am

Great work so far!

Post by **Coen** » Sun Feb 15, 2015 10:02 am

Superb work Peter!

Post by **pmarshall** » Sun Feb 15, 2015 3:56 pm

Today's work - started assembling the main chassis - starting with the two main I-Beams

Then added the cross members

Sprayed primer over the chassis, then a coat of Light Stone, before fitting the engine and main cabin floor.

Finally for the day, fitted the engine bulkhead, engine air filter, and the driver's seat. Base painted, but will need weathering later.

Peter

Post by **Coen** » Mon Feb 16, 2015 1:19 am

That's really looking the part now Peter. That paintwork on the engine especially is excellent.

Post by **gustavlekstal** » Tue Feb 17, 2015 12:35 pm

Great work. Really enjoy your work.

Post by **pmarshall** » Sat Feb 21, 2015 4:47 pm

Today's work - started with something a bit different. I assembled the Modular Workshop System pieces I bought - very impressed with these, easy to assemble and work well to organise all the incredibly important stuff you accumulate.

http://www.hobbyzone.pl/en/12-modular-workshop-system/

Then started work on the Humber again. First made up one of the fuel tanks, sprayed with Alclad Aluminium and weathered

Then added most of the driver's controls - still have one pedal to fit, and the steering wheel. Also weathered up the interior as well.

Peter

Post by **pmarshall** » Sun Feb 22, 2015 4:07 pm

Today's efforts from sleety Yorkshire - it is strange trying to think hot and dusty for weathering when you get soaked and freezing on every trip to the shed. Anyway started with the fitting of the final driver's pedal, and the Steering wheel.

Next fitted the exhaust system - Painted dull brown then weathered with Rust pigments

Then construction moves to the springs and the differentials. Loads of tiny bits, including 2mm wide working spring hangers that just love to catapult around

Finally sprayed it all alclad steel, then fitted the lot and added the prop shafts. This hasn't been weathered down at all yet.

Peter

Post by **shortCummins** » Sun Feb 22, 2015 7:24 pm

that rusty exhaust is just right!

Post by **Donkeywalloper** » Mon Feb 23, 2015 8:12 am

Joesdad wrote:Cracking little engine you've got there Peter. Is the rest of the kit as nice?

Have to agree with Tim.
Peter that is a lovely little build and paint job in its own right.

John

Post by **PaulAyrey** » Tue Feb 24, 2015 7:16 am

Fantastic! Keep up the good work!

Post by **pmarshall** » Sat Feb 28, 2015 3:37 pm

Today, more fiddly bits for the sides - first the left side

Then the right side

Then sprayed the base coats - Light stone on the bottom sections, and white on the top halves.

This needs to cure before I can start weathering and the detail painting.

Peter

Post by **Donkeywalloper** » Sat Feb 28, 2015 5:29 pm

this is really gonna be a beauty.
Stride on mate.
John

Post by **gustavlekstal** » Sat Feb 28, 2015 11:26 pm

Oiiooo mate!!! This build!!! Happy days for the eye!

Post by **KalebBeard** » Sun Mar 01, 2015 12:50 am

Looking good.

Post by **PaulAyrey** » Sun Mar 01, 2015 7:07 am

Super stuff! Loving this build!

Post by **pmarshall** » Sun Mar 01, 2015 3:00 pm

Today's work on the humber - first added base painting for the details on the sides

Then fitted the sides to the chassis ( with a modicum of bad language - it's quite a tight fit, and needed gluing in sections as there's no good way to clamp them ), then weathered the sides down, matted, and added some dust.

Now need to fit the two side doors temporarily - for this use Copydex. This is a latex based adhesive, so is tacky but allows you to remove parts easily later. You can also use it for masking areas as well

So the doors in place, and Light stone sprayed on the inside of the wheel wells

Peter

Post by **UKguyInUSA** » Sun Mar 01, 2015 6:27 pm

Great work so far, mate

Post by **pmarshall** » Fri Mar 06, 2015 1:57 pm

Day off today so got some more done.

First the upper hull - add all the details to the sides, then painted and weathered

Then glued the upper hull to the lower hull - this required some 'persuasion' - not a bad fit just required constants pressure to dry

Built up the drivers vision hatch

Then copydexed into the vision port

Peter

Post by **pmarshall** » Sat Mar 07, 2015 2:14 pm

Today's work - started with making some Wheel masks using my Craft Robo. Cut out 15.6mm disks on Vinyl masking material

Then made up the wheels

Then sprayed the Light Stone, masked off, then sprayed the Dark Rubber

Then followed a couple of hours of intemperate language to fit the wheels, hook up the brake lines, wrestle with the steering arms and fit the front dampers. It's not that the fit is bad, it's just that it's all very fiddly - like everything on this kit

Getting there now - still loads to do though but at least all the running gear is done now.

Peter

Post by **shortCummins** » Sun Mar 08, 2015 4:03 pm

fantastic interior, your eye for wear and tear is spot on

rgds
John (shortCummins)

Post by **pmarshall** » Sun Mar 08, 2015 4:05 pm

Today's work - first started with the inside of the engine cover, complete with crank to release the catches. Sprayed white, then added metal for the screw followed by some weathering and oil

Fitted the radiator covers then put the engine cover in place with Copydex again. Then added the PE hangers for the tools using Gator Grip.

Next the frames for the 'flimsies' - soldered these rather than glued as there isn't a lot of contact area

Made up the mud guards, and slotted the flimsies in place - they will be painted separately later

After spraying the inside of the mudguards with light stone, fitted them to the main body

Finally added the hanging loops on the front, and the main headlight. Leaving off the wing mirrors at the moment, as they WILL get broken off if I added them now.

So that's the main body done now all 35 stages of it - only the turret to do now - about another 15 stages

Peter

Post by **Hillbilly** » Sun Mar 08, 2015 4:17 pm

Outstanding work so far!

The interior and weathering is absolutly stunning!

Post by **gustavlekstal** » Sun Mar 08, 2015 5:05 pm

Great to see a expert at work. Some much craftmanship. Like seeing a painter work.

Post by **KalebBeard** » Mon Mar 09, 2015 12:42 am

Coming togather, looking forward to the finished product

Post by **pmarshall** » Sat Mar 14, 2015 3:47 pm

Today's work - started the turret. As is normal with this kit, lots of details including tiny mills bombs. Soldered the PE ammo box rather than gluing.

Next up fitted the 2 MG's - I did manage to lose the the 15mm so had to scratch build a replacement using plastic stock, undoubtedly the original will now turn up.

Quick coat of Mr Surfacer 1200 over everything

Sprayed white, then picked out the details and weathered

Peter

Post by **Coen** » Sat Mar 14, 2015 4:06 pm

That's Awesome work Peter!
The rest should look spectacular if this is a sign of things to come.

Post by **pmarshall** » Fri Mar 20, 2015 5:55 pm

This is a combination of the work i did last sunday, and todays work.
First sundays work - started on the turret seats

About that time when I turned around I managed to catch my thumb on the corner of one of my toolbox cutting it - that cut short Sunday's work.

Today have the day off, and my thumb is a more normal size so continued with the turret. Painted the turret seats, added the Bren gun ammo, and the radio. Annoyingly as I was spraying one of the PE guards for the radio I managed to lose it, so there's only one. Also added the small lamp.

Closed up the turret - you can still see some of the details through the hatches

Then finally out with the copydex to attach the gunner and commander's hatches temporarily

Peter

Post by **pmarshall** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 2:55 pm

More work today

First added the radio antennae hosts, and the PE sun compass ( without the needle which will be added later ), and the gun barrels and covers.

Next the AA bren gun mount

Masked off the wheels, then sprayed Mr Surfacer 1200 to prime everything

A coat of Light Sand over everything

Then the Black disruptor scheme

Klear over the top, then the decals

Definately a Desert Rat now

Peter

Post by **shortCummins** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 3:16 pm

looking good

Post by **pmarshall** » Sun Mar 22, 2015 3:10 pm

Today's work - first off adding some chipping

Then a light brown filter over the top

While the filter was drying, I painted the tools and then fitted them, and the sand channels

Then some streaking dirt

Finally a flat coat over the top

Ready for dusting up next weekend, still have the flimsies to paint and add, and the hatches to open up.

Peter

Post by **pmarshall** » Sat Mar 28, 2015 3:20 pm

Today's work on the Humber - first started with AK Africa Dust and Dust Effects to give a base line for the dust

Then added the Flimsies - Grey for Fuel and White for water, complete with leaks... they weren't called Flimsies for nothing. Did manage to knock off the front headlamp, but scratched a replacement.

Finally more dust, opened up the side doors and the hatches and the engine bonnet. Also fitted the replacement headlamp and the antennae.

Will take the final RFI photos later after I've had a break

Peter

Post by **chief5437** » Sat Mar 28, 2015 4:34 pm

Wow

you've built a real beauty there mate! Impressive stuff, I really like this, a lot!

Post by **Coen** » Sun Mar 29, 2015 10:50 am

Excellent work Peter.

Post by **pmarshall** » Sun Mar 29, 2015 11:30 am

Posted over in the RFI section with more / better photos here