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Modelers Lounge => Time to relax => Topic started by: radio on June 02, 2014, 03:26:44 AM
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I build a resin model from Wespe, the Mercedes G 4.
I don`t know at that moment if it will the car from Hitler or other men.
The model use many changing to come more reality.
The vehicle Frame, bodywork, Suspension, 1. and 2. seat row. engine, gear and drive.
Some chnges also for the side panels for more leather like.
Martin
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p411/radio167/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/1_zps6bd29a8f.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/radio167/media/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/1_zps6bd29a8f.jpg.html)
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p411/radio167/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/2_zpsc447b9a5.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/radio167/media/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/2_zpsc447b9a5.jpg.html)
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p411/radio167/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/3_zpsf0bc9d98.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/radio167/media/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/3_zpsf0bc9d98.jpg.html)
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p411/radio167/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/4_zps0660deab.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/radio167/media/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/4_zps0660deab.jpg.html)
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p411/radio167/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/5_zps5ff21347.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/radio167/media/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/5_zps5ff21347.jpg.html)
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p411/radio167/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/6_zpsba8dd62b.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/radio167/media/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/6_zpsba8dd62b.jpg.html)
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p411/radio167/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/7_zps5d5bf1df.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/radio167/media/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/7_zps5d5bf1df.jpg.html)
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Now I have the next changes about the car.
Martin
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p411/radio167/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/8_zpsb73cabd9.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/radio167/media/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/8_zpsb73cabd9.jpg.html)
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p411/radio167/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/9_zpse0ebd20d.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/radio167/media/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/9_zpse0ebd20d.jpg.html)
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nice martin, i have the icm in 1/35. its nice to see they have a 1/48.
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Thank you Albatros.
Martin
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The next is mill the resin in the engine room and to make the new axles.
The fuel tank is glue to the chassis.
Martin
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p411/radio167/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/10_zpsc4531576.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/radio167/media/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/10_zpsc4531576.jpg.html)
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p411/radio167/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/11_zps54557d09.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/radio167/media/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/11_zps54557d09.jpg.html)
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The suspension and rear axle box is cut out.
The starter and Generator is glue to the engine.
The wheels are cleaned and all seats are glue to the chassis.
Martin
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p411/radio167/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/12_zps2ea0e347.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/radio167/media/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/12_zps2ea0e347.jpg.html)
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p411/radio167/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/13_zps3fb87819.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/radio167/media/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/13_zps3fb87819.jpg.html)
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This is starting to take shape very nicely Martin, I'm looking forward to the next update.
Des.
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Thank you for your comment Des.
The bodywork needs very much changes to come nearly the original.
Martin
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A Little update with much of work time.
All axles are ready. The first two suspensions are glue.
The windscreen frame are corrected. The pedals and gearsticks are glue.
The holder for the sparewheels are bend.
Martin
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p411/radio167/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/14_zps2f149b4c.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/radio167/media/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/14_zps2f149b4c.jpg.html)
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p411/radio167/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/16_zpsc6a38de9.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/radio167/media/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/16_zpsc6a38de9.jpg.html)
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The next update for this model.
The front suspension and rear axle holder are glue to the frame. The last four suspensions are glue together.
Martin
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p411/radio167/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/17_zpsceae4387.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/radio167/media/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/17_zpsceae4387.jpg.html)
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p411/radio167/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/18_zpsb7c6c2f9.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/radio167/media/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/18_zpsb7c6c2f9.jpg.html)
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Hello Martin:
Nice work. I would't have the patience to do what you are doing with the suspension etc. Looking forward to seeing your next update.
Best
Mark
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Thank you Mark.
Martin
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After some days here are the next step. The rear suspension and all axles on on the frame.
A little change to the engine and gear.
Martin
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p411/radio167/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/19_zpsf9d923cb.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/radio167/media/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/19_zpsf9d923cb.jpg.html)
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p411/radio167/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/20_zpsf37f55a8.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/radio167/media/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/20_zpsf37f55a8.jpg.html)
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p411/radio167/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/21_zpsa24b7e83.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/radio167/media/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/21_zpsa24b7e83.jpg.html)
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The frontaxle with steering link, rod and arms are ready.
The exhaust systeme are complete formed.
Spare wheels are milled withe the Dremel.
The back engine holder is glue.
Martin
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p411/radio167/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/22_zps1765d61d.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/radio167/media/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/22_zps1765d61d.jpg.html)
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p411/radio167/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/23_zps441aaabf.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/radio167/media/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/23_zps441aaabf.jpg.html)
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I have a probleme with the exhaust. In the book from Trojca are other pictures about it. So it must be change.
Also the cockpit need some changes.
Martin
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The exhaust is changed.
Some lamps are glue to the car. A new lamp carriers made and glue. New Headlines are build.
The windscreen is cut and cockpit corrected.
Martin
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p411/radio167/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/24_zps826cabc2.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/radio167/media/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/24_zps826cabc2.jpg.html)
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p411/radio167/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/25_zps6030f176.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/radio167/media/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/25_zps6030f176.jpg.html)
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p411/radio167/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/26_zps84f2c58f.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/radio167/media/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/26_zps84f2c58f.jpg.html)
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The next update:
Build the inner door and window opener and glue to the model.
Exhaust complete and the front clamp with horns Notek lamp and the big front lamps fitted.
The two blinker lights, wiper engine and inner rear mirror build and glue.
Martin
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p411/radio167/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/27_zps8e9e8e7a.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/radio167/media/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/27_zps8e9e8e7a.jpg.html)
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p411/radio167/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/28_zpse6a32d32.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/radio167/media/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/28_zpse6a32d32.jpg.html)
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p411/radio167/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/29_zpsb7ebfcdc.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/radio167/media/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/29_zpsb7ebfcdc.jpg.html)
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p411/radio167/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/30_zps83cd785d.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/radio167/media/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/30_zps83cd785d.jpg.html)
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Here is the last picture before I priming.
The body is complete.
Martin
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p411/radio167/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/31_zps9287599d.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/radio167/media/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/31_zps9287599d.jpg.html)
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After I had spayed the primer I have today at first sprayed black the body and frame.
the next will be to paint the seats and floor gray.
Martin
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p411/radio167/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/32_zpsfde94a44.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/radio167/media/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/32_zpsfde94a44.jpg.html)
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p411/radio167/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/33_zpsf78ec4f8.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/radio167/media/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/33_zpsf78ec4f8.jpg.html)
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Starting to look really good now Martin, a coat of paint makes all the difference.
Des.
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It's looking the business, Martin. I'm curious to see what the finish will look like.
Lindsay
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Thank you Des and Lindsay.
Just I paint the little parts with the other colours.
Martin
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The next update for colouring some parts. ;D
Painting is not complete. ::)
Martin
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p411/radio167/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/34_zps658ddaf9.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/radio167/media/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/34_zps658ddaf9.jpg.html)
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p411/radio167/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/35_zps255ed2fa.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/radio167/media/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/35_zps255ed2fa.jpg.html)
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The body is on the chasis. The instruments are ready.
The chrome parts are painted.
The first Mercedes star is on the radiator and the second is on work. :-*
Martin
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p411/radio167/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/36_zps824a99ea.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/radio167/media/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/36_zps824a99ea.jpg.html)
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p411/radio167/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/37_zpseb55cea1.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/radio167/media/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/37_zpseb55cea1.jpg.html)
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p411/radio167/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/38_zpsa5646e96.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/radio167/media/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/38_zpsa5646e96.jpg.html)
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p411/radio167/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/39_zps15fdd0cc.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/radio167/media/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/39_zps15fdd0cc.jpg.html)
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p411/radio167/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/40_zps860c0e4f.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/radio167/media/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/40_zps860c0e4f.jpg.html)
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It's really starting to come together now, Martin. Good stuff!
Lindsay
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Martin,
It has been a while since I checked on this one. Wow, what progress you have made!! The details and painting are great! Looking really well done.
RAGIII
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Thank you for your compliments Rick and Lindsay.
Martin
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Looking really really nice Martin, can't wait to see her up on her feet, well done so far.
Des.
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Very nice Martin, all of the improvements you've made have really made a difference. :D
Mark
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Your comments are very nice Des and Mark. ;D
Martin
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I too have only just looked in Martin. I am very impressed indeed with this one - stunning workmanship which amply demonstrates your skill as a modeller. Wonderful super-detailing.
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Thank you LM.
I learn from you all and so will my modells get better.
Martin
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looks great martin. you make me want to build my icm g4 kit.
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Thank you Albatros.
I think your kit will go very easier to build.
Next week when I home from my holyday will it go on with the build.
Martin
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Beautiful job, Martin! The Merc is coming along just great.
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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Thanks Ernie.
Martin
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Today I make the second Mers star ready inclusive painting.
Maybe that I will him glue tomorrow to coolant and spray the whole car with Tamiya X22.
Martin
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After a mistake, the second Star jump away, I have made a new one and glue it to the radiator. The car is new sprayed.
Here some new pictures.
The next will be to glue the windscreen, paint the star and make two wipers for the screen.
Martin
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p411/radio167/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/41_zpsa525ec9d.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/radio167/media/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/41_zpsa525ec9d.jpg.html)
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p411/radio167/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/42_zpsf1eddb4b.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/radio167/media/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/42_zpsf1eddb4b.jpg.html)
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p411/radio167/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/43_zps00d890a7.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/radio167/media/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/43_zps00d890a7.jpg.html)
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She is looking very smart Martin, the paint job is great and just a few more finishing touches will set it all off nicely.
Des.
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Thank you for your compliment Des.
Martin
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A little update.
Now are only the wiper not on the model. And the flags are for the German Modellbauforum. They will change to the correkt at the end. :o
Martin
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p411/radio167/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/44_zps4d390129.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/radio167/media/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/44_zps4d390129.jpg.html)
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p411/radio167/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/45_zps82fc1f72.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/radio167/media/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/45_zps82fc1f72.jpg.html)
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p411/radio167/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/46_zpsb53573c1.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/radio167/media/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/46_zpsb53573c1.jpg.html)
(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p411/radio167/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/47_zps4fffb133.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/radio167/media/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/47_zps4fffb133.jpg.html)
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Now is the car ready.
Other flags, wipers on the windscreen and a new box on the driverside was cut,glue and paint. ;D
Martin
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(http://i346.photobucket.com/albums/p411/radio167/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/50_zpse4dd9844.jpg) (http://s346.photobucket.com/user/radio167/media/II%20WK/Merc%20G4/50_zpse4dd9844.jpg.html)
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Congratulations Martin on finishing this model, it certainly has turned out extremely well, the flags and the wiper arms add the finishing touches to a great looking model, well done, thank you also for your very informative build log, it was a pleasure to follow.
Des.
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Thank you for your friendly words Des.
Martin
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Martin,
You have achieved great results from a limited run resin kit! Lovely work. IMHO one of your best!
RAGIII
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Thank you for your compliment Rick.
Martin