Pz.Kpfw III Ausf. L - 10 Pz.Div. - Tunisia 1943 Tamiya 1:35

[RodolfoMas]

Hi all,
I started to build this "old" Tamiya kit:


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as usual a quick look inside the box:


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To better detail the kit I'll try to use this aftermarket PE: Part P35-127 Pz.Kpfw.III Ausf.L


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and I would like to use this friulmodel track:

[digger303]

Those tracks and Pe will certainly dress it up a lot. Can't wait to see how it turns out.

[BigWall]

Nice! I can't wait to see it come together.

[RodolfoMas]

First steps ... lower hull


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[digger303]

[RodolfoMas]

I'm detailing the top of the hull...


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[digger303]

Still giving this a big

[RodolfoMas]

Detailing Top hull ... terminated


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[Quax]

Looks great so far!

Paul

[Stokesy44]

Lovely work. The PE additions have taken the kit to the next level. Well done mate

[digger303]

It's rising way above the level set way back in 1997 and all for the better.

[RodolfoMas]

Turret assembled


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Cupola detailed...


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Rear hull modified ......


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[digger303]

[BigWall]

Excellent!

[RodolfoMas]

Hi all,
I made this tool, based on instruction published by producer, to make faster the Friulmodel Tracks assembling phase .. what do you think about it?
Any tip, as usual, is welcome ...


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Cutting area:


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Assembling area:


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[digger303]

There's a lot going on with that tool and to be honest I'm not sure how much quicker it would be using that method. I myself and I haven't ever assembled fruils would be to assemble them in a slot on edge so I have plenty of finger room to insert the wire from above. Insert wire then cut it off to length, but I maybe wrong. Cutting to length then straightening the shorter bits might be easier...dunno.
I'm ready to be shot down now.....

[Quax]

great build Rod , and as for being shot down Digger it really is a horses for courses with these Fruils - I just think Fruil could sell them ready made and save me inserting pins 5mm into my thumb every time....

Paul

[digger303]

great build Rod , and as for being shot down Digger it really is a horses for courses with these Fruils - I just think Fruil could sell them ready made and save me inserting pins 5mm into my thumb every time....

Paul

A thimble might help with that if you could get one for big thumbs .

[RangerNeil]

Excellent job so far! Looking forwards to seeing the rest of the build. Nice choice with the Friul tracks - the cleaning up is a PITA to be sure but the final effect is first class.

[RodolfoMas]

I painted the model with a layer of Black Primer ...


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After allowing the base color to dry, (and after dusting the light box ... )
I gave the model a thin layer of paint, this time usinf Tamiya XF-60 - Dark Yellow ...


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Meanwhile I assembled the Friulmodel Track


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[ForeverPlasticKits]

Nice paint!

[BigWall]

Very nice!

[digger303]

[RodolfoMas]

Weathering ... Metallic layer


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... Dark washing ...


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[BigWall]

Very nice work!

[digger303]

Very nice work!

yep

[Kevthemodeller]

Looking good lovely PE work

[Stokesy44]

Lovely work and great pictures showing the step by step process

[RodolfoMas]

Hi mates,
I think it is almost completed ...

As usual any tip to improve the model is welcome ...


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[digger303]

[BigWall]

Absolutely excellent! Awesome weathering!

[RodolfoMas]

The vignette is ready ... I just have to add two figures...


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[BigWall]

Very nice! Great job!

[digger303]

I can only see one glaringly huge mistake......It should have been mine
Excellent work and a great result......result to be proud of.