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bronco pzkpfw 35 (t) thank you build

Posted: Fri Nov 06, 2015 4:47 pm
by wookiee76
Number 2 in a series of thankyou builds is proving to be a tad trickier than the first, now dont get me wrong, i enjoy a complex build but sometimes companies do take the mickey just a tad.
The pedal box is 8 parts, i managed to break the steering levers taking them off the sprue so decided to scratch build replacements, not too well but they will do, most shots have a cocktail stick for size reference. For a superb review with, it has to be said, the right amount of dread see Adam Mann's you tube channel.
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Re: bronco pzkpfw 35 (t) thank you build

Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2015 12:56 pm
by wookiee76
Got the interior pretty much done, will leave weathering until i can get a better handle on just how much of it will be visible, not a lot is my initial thought. Parts fit so far has been excellent and the styrene sands easily, cuts well too just some of the parts are extremely delicate.
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Re: bronco pzkpfw 35 (t) thank you build

Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2015 1:36 pm
by mannloon
Oh my god, wow. That's more complex than i feared. Looks beautiful though. I guarantee when I build mine i'll be coming back to this thread a number of times.

Re: bronco pzkpfw 35 (t) thank you build

Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2015 1:38 pm
by wookiee76
To be fair, yes it is complex and fiddly but everything fits well and the instruction are clear and so far correct, onto the bogies next which after a quick count appear to have approaching 40 parts per bogie, gulp!

Re: bronco pzkpfw 35 (t) thank you build

Posted: Sat Nov 07, 2015 10:11 pm
by MarkVerploeg
Aah yes , good old Bronco
Where the company motto is why use 10 parts when you can do it with 30
The build looks very nice though
Keep up the good work

Re: bronco pzkpfw 35 (t) thank you build

Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2015 5:02 am
by Coen
Superb work bud!!
Exceptional detail. Paintwork really pops it too. Really well done.

Re: bronco pzkpfw 35 (t) thank you build

Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2015 6:52 am
by wookiee76
Cheers mark and mike, managed to get one side of the running gear built yesterday afternoon before the eye strain and associated skull ache set in, and here was i thinking that the exterior might be a tad simpler!
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Re: bronco pzkpfw 35 (t) thank you build

Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2015 4:01 pm
by CharleyGnarlyP290
I have only built one Bronco kit and that was a Staghound. Yes, there are a bunch of tiny parts and complex stuff, but the instructions are quite clear, and I had no fit issues at all.
I like how this one is turning out and may have to get one myself... once I get my current projects completed!

Re: bronco pzkpfw 35 (t) thank you build

Posted: Sun Nov 08, 2015 9:30 pm
by wookiee76
Finished the running gear, assembled the tracks and added some pigmenty dirt to the interior. I have removed a few links as the tracks had more sag than my ex.
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Re: bronco pzkpfw 35 (t) thank you build

Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2015 12:51 pm
by wookiee76
Quick update, starting on the upper hull which is even fiddlier than the lower, good job im near sighted lol!ImageImageImage

Re: bronco pzkpfw 35 (t) thank you build

Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2015 3:19 pm
by wookiee76
Construction complete, everything fits well, some light issues with the upper hull but they were traced to some slightly misplaced pe and now onto painting and weathering.ImageImageImageImageImageImage

Re: bronco pzkpfw 35 (t) thank you build

Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2015 4:39 pm
by Coen
I'm still livin this kit and build. That's some nice work Wook!!

Re: bronco pzkpfw 35 (t) thank you build

Posted: Sun Nov 15, 2015 6:21 pm
by wookiee76
Thanks Mike, considering the level of fit and detail also whats in the box its a damn cheap kit, £35 considering that an equivalent dragon kit would be £45 plus its great value for money, may have to invest in some more bronco kits.