Hasegawa's 1/35 ZAXIS 135US (Hitachi Excavator) - WIP

[SergioSolo]

Hi guys!
I present you my new project: Hasegawa's 1/35 ZAXIS 135US (Hitachi Excavator)

I've wanted a construction vehicle in 1/35 scale since a long time, but for some reason they're hard to find. I hope manufacturers tackle this market, because there's enough (if not a lot) of interest, IMO

Anyway, here's the sprue shot. Parts look well detailed, but the hoses and rubber tracks have some flashing, which is particularly difficult to clean up in that soft material.


And here's what I've done so far:


More updates (and detailed video) coming soon!

[arilo76]

Really nice progress and impressive kit, quick question, i noticed that the spurs are coloured like the bandai kits, do the parts snap like in bandai or you still need glue?
Thanks

[exmoor]

Looking good nice to see something diffrent

[SergioSolo]

Thank you, guys!

do the parts snap like in bandai or you still need glue?

It needs glue pretty much everywhere

[arilo76]

It needs glue pretty much everywhere

Thanks

[Timplastic]

Very interesting looking build. Will be glad too see how it turns out

[SergioSolo]

Almost there! The hydraulic pistons were upgraded using real metal rivets

[SergioSolo]

The construction process is done!
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Now it's ready for paint

[SergioSolo]

UPDATE!
I finished the cabin a week ago, but I finally had time to share it here:


And I just finished the paint and chipping effect of the rest:


Decals and weathering next!

[exmoor]

Looking good serg

[SergioSolo]

Looking good serg

Thanks

[kiwigav]

Premo build mate . Never thought of building a kit like that before,, but I think you have inspired me

[DarrenCo]

Very cool, another for the list of to do!

[SergioSolo]

Premo build mate . Never thought of building a kit like that before,, but I think you have inspired me

Thanks! It's a cool yet unattended subject, IMO

Very cool, another for the list of to do!

Thank you!

Update: Decals are GO!


Weathering will be next

[SergioSolo]

Aaannd... DONE! Now I have to take some proper photos

[Tomcat64]

That's just stunning work, absolutely brilliant

[Nev]

Looks great mate love the dozer blade and bucket!

[Stokesy44]

Stunning! Saw this on the show last night and can only echo what was said. Awesome work Sir

[SergioSolo]

That's just stunning work, absolutely brilliant

Looks great mate love the dozer blade and bucket!

That's just stunning work, absolutely brilliant

Thank you, guys! I made a lot of mistakes but also learned a lot. I think I'm gonna tweak a few areas before the final shots

[arilo76]

Really impressive work Sergio

[SergioSolo]

Really impressive work Sergio

Thank you!
Here you can see the final pictures: viewtopic.php?f=46&t=22466