Tamiya 1/35 Flakpanzer Gepard

Post by **Lee** » Fri May 16, 2014 12:13 pm

So, had a little time in the mancave this last week, I know right! Finished the egg plane and a couple of 1/72s I had going for practice and will finish the Javelin off once my needles come for the airbrush.

In the meantime I got started on this Flakpanzer. I thought it's be a quick build etc etc, but I was wrong! This is actually a great little kit with loads of moveable parts and some internals too. I have to say that I've really enjoyed building this so far and will probably get another one with a couple of upgrade kits for it, I like it that much....

I thoroughly recommend this kit, so wish I'd done a review of it.....

It's at the stage where it's all ready for primer, which will go on today and sit for 24 hours then I'll start the paint work on it. I may even muddy this up a little...lol

Post by **MarkVerploeg** » Fri May 16, 2014 1:24 pm

Looks great so far
And projects get finished too be aware of a modelling burnout

This is not a brand new kit is it ?
It looks nice with those huge guns
Cheers Mark

Post by **Coen** » Fri May 16, 2014 1:30 pm

I love that interior work Lee! That's some slick stuff dude!
A mean machine for sure... it's a tank dude... Mud... tank...
They go together like house and fire.

Website · Post by **Gav0909** » Fri May 16, 2014 2:38 pm

Looking good Lee. Always liked anti-aircraft tanks as much as artillery. Just so much dakka!!!

Post by **Lee** » Fri May 16, 2014 2:56 pm

Cheers fellas

Mark - I think it's 30 years at least!

Gav - Dakka, dakka, dakka.....lol

Post by **Coen** » Fri May 16, 2014 5:26 pm

Mmmmmmmm
Dakka!
Exterminate!!

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Post by **HamilkarBarkas** » Fri May 16, 2014 6:11 pm

Looking great Lee! It is an old kit already but apparently the level of detail is still nice

Coen wrote:Mmmmmmmm
Dakka!
Exterminate!!

[youtube]8rFBQd1Sp1w[/youtube]

Hearing those two AA guns fireing is frickin intimidating! Too bad those vehicles are out of service already.

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Post by **Coen** » Fri May 16, 2014 6:12 pm

A total shame.... Just look at it!!

Post by **Donkeywalloper** » Fri May 16, 2014 6:25 pm

I built this myself as a teenager, then probably set fire to it as so many did

The vids are great as it is such a piece of work.
Nice job

Post by **Lee** » Fri May 16, 2014 7:04 pm

Cheers guys...

Now all primed

Post by **garywintin** » Fri May 16, 2014 7:07 pm

I thought Lee didn't build armours .... ( was i wrong??

) ... coming along very nicely Lee

Post by **lasautin** » Fri May 16, 2014 8:52 pm

Ooh, very nice looking build mr Lee! I might have to go and check ebay for this model... Merde, two days in and this site is costing me a lot of money already...

Post by **Coen** » Sat May 17, 2014 11:32 am

lasautin wrote:Ooh, very nice looking build mr Lee! I might have to go and check ebay for this model... Merde, two days in and this site is costing me a lot of money already...

Hahaha!! There are many here that suffer your pain my friend hahaha.

Post by **MarkVerploeg** » Sat May 17, 2014 2:18 pm

Coen wrote:
lasautin wrote:Ooh, very nice looking build mr Lee! I might have to go and check ebay for this model... Merde, two days in and this site is costing me a lot of money already...
Hahaha!! There are many here that suffer your pain my friend hahaha.

Many? ISM members cast a virus to eachother that affects your wallet
Mine is very sick at the moment
There is a remedy though it is called inpuls control and most of us seem to lack that

Atleast i do

Post by **lasautin** » Sat May 17, 2014 2:41 pm

MarkVerploeg wrote:
Coen wrote:
lasautin wrote:Ooh, very nice looking build mr Lee! I might have to go and check ebay for this model... Merde, two days in and this site is costing me a lot of money already...
Hahaha!! There are many here that suffer your pain my friend hahaha.
Many? ISM members cast a virus to eachother that affects your wallet
Mine is very sick at the moment
There is a remedy though it is called inpuls control and most of us seem to lack that
Atleast i do

My impulse control is on warp 9.4 at the moment and i'm telling you right now mate, as far as my wallet is concerned, it aint pretty...

Post by **MarkVerploeg** » Sat May 17, 2014 2:49 pm

I know what you mean
My wallet is in the corner of my room .........crying

Post by **Lee** » Sat May 17, 2014 2:53 pm

You all have wallets?!?

Post by **lasautin** » Sat May 17, 2014 2:56 pm

Lee wrote:You all have wallets?!?

Yes, but mainly it's for carrying my driving licence around...

Post by **wappynutter** » Sat May 17, 2014 2:57 pm

Lee wrote:You all have wallets?!?

Nah mate, i don't..... Mine was confiscated the day i uttered those immortal words.. " I do!"

lol....

Post by **Dunhill2005** » Sat May 17, 2014 2:57 pm

Lee wrote:You all have wallets?!?

No. My wife has taken my wallet away. She said we still have to buy something to eat! Nonsense...
Your Gepard looks great...

Post by **MarkVerploeg** » Sat May 17, 2014 3:04 pm

wappynutter wrote:
Lee wrote:You all have wallets?!?

Nah mate, i don't..... Mine was confiscated the day i uttered those immortal words.. " I do!"

lol....

Post by **Coen** » Sat May 17, 2014 4:30 pm

I have about as much impulse control as I do money in my wallet.
Symbiosis sucks!

Post by **Lee** » Sat May 17, 2014 6:48 pm

Coen wrote:I have about as much impulse control as I do money in my wallet.
Symbiosis sucks!

lol....

Post by **Lee** » Sun May 18, 2014 12:40 pm

Wheels done (how monotonous is that!)....

Base colour down. On hold for now as I've got to order another bottle of paint as I used it all up

Gutted as I really want to crack on with it while I have the 'mojo'

Post by **AchtungPanzer** » Sun May 18, 2014 12:45 pm

A good job, Sir. I look forward with interest to the continuation of this story

Post by **MarkVerploeg** » Sun May 18, 2014 1:47 pm

Looks great
And painting wheels is just like masking canopys boring but has to be done

Post by **Coen** » Mon May 19, 2014 12:03 am

That colour looks perfect Lee... too bad about the shortage... damn those barrels are delicate little things.

Post by **Lee** » Mon May 19, 2014 12:05 am

Cheers fellas - Will be trying a little modulation over the next few days. Believe it or not, I had a spare two bottles of this stuff in the extras draw, I have no idea why...!!!

Post by **Lee** » Mon May 19, 2014 9:23 am

It's a great kit HM. I'm definitely getting another one, but get an total update set for it

Post by **Unit53** » Mon May 19, 2014 9:41 am

Great work Lee, looking forward to seeing you weather this one up.

Post by **MarkVerploeg** » Mon May 19, 2014 11:33 am

Full upgrades can be tricky though
I'm atempting my second upgraded build with a completely upgraded marder III ausf. M and i must say it is a huge amount of work
rewarding when you actaully finish a part of the build but it takes hours for the smallest things
so i wish you the best of luck on your attempt

Post by **chief5437** » Mon May 19, 2014 12:15 pm

Just caught this thread! Wow! Looks great Lee! Great progress, never seen you work so fast! Lol. I've often pondered getting this kit, now I know I'll have to get one.Damn you!

Post by **Lee** » Mon May 19, 2014 12:38 pm

chief5437 wrote:Just caught this thread! Wow! Looks great Lee! Great progress, never seen you work so fast! Lol. I've often pondered getting this kit, now I know I'll have to get one.Damn you!

ha ha - This is what happens when I get 4/5 hours of me time...lol

Post by **chief5437** » Mon May 19, 2014 1:57 pm

You did all that in 48 minutes?!!!! Lol!

Post by **Lee** » Mon May 19, 2014 2:31 pm

chief5437 wrote:You did all that in 48 minutes?!!!! Lol!

lol - Trust you chief

Post by **Tiger131** » Mon May 19, 2014 4:27 pm

looking real nice lee makes me want to build again,,,

Post by **Coen** » Mon May 19, 2014 5:29 pm

chief5437 wrote:You did all that in 48 minutes?!!!! Lol!

Oooo! Smart arse!
Nice one

Post by **Lee** » Mon May 19, 2014 8:07 pm

Did a little post shading tonight. It's quite hard to see in the pics, but it does break the colour up a little...

Before....

After....

Post by **Dunhill2005** » Mon May 19, 2014 8:24 pm

Looks great!!!!!
I also have one in my stash. I am no longer sure if I should paint it in NATO 3-camo or in olive drab...

genuinly super

Post by **PaulAyrey** » Mon May 19, 2014 9:22 pm

Looking great Lee, well done!

Post by **Lee** » Mon May 19, 2014 11:17 pm

Thanks guys

Managed to get a little more done tonight.....

All taped up ready for Alclad primer and gun metal...

35mm cannons all done...

Starting to come alive now. Just got the lights, flaps, mirrors and smoke dischargers to paint. Plus start work on the tracks as well.

First though I've got a monumental decaling session on the Javelin to do

Website · Post by **Gav0909** » Mon May 19, 2014 11:24 pm

Looks good mate. Coming on really nice now.

Post by **Coen** » Tue May 20, 2014 4:31 am

Jayzeus Lee!! You're not just back at the bench bud... You're attacking the thing!!

cool!!

Post by **lasautin** » Tue May 20, 2014 9:30 am

Holy moly, that thing looks sweet! Nice work mate!

https://www.youtube.com/user/bnealuk · Post by **T3hGuppy** » Tue May 20, 2014 9:56 am

Looking great buddy.

Your really back in the game

http://m.youtube.com/user/MrBobsBuilds · Post by **Rob** » Tue May 20, 2014 10:29 am

Lovely work (and quick)! Looking forward to seeing the next steps

Post by **Lee** » Tue May 20, 2014 1:00 pm

Thanks again guys

Another update - I know I hear cry, what has possessed him?!?

Rear end all sorted.....

Turret all sorted - Dischargers and all....

Post by **MarkVerploeg** » Tue May 20, 2014 1:11 pm

Looking great Lee
And the build is going fast
Are you getting some practice for the d-day gb
Maybe some armor instead of a plane

Post by **Lee** » Tue May 20, 2014 5:20 pm

Cheers Mark - If I'm honest I'll probably not have time to enter the D-Day GB...

Will try my hardest though....

Post by **MarkVerploeg** » Tue May 20, 2014 5:52 pm

Says the man who finishes half his stash in a week

Would be shame if you didn't enter
You could do a more simple entry to save some time