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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => WW1 Vehicles and airfield equipment => Topic started by: FarEast on June 27, 2016, 12:17:44 PM
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I got this kit a while ago and as I have never built a resin kit nor anything apart from Wingnut Wings It was a little bit daunting.
The kit itself is beautiful and I have to admit I was blow away by the level of the quality. The plan was to build it out of the box but that went out of the window as soon as I started the build.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/1_zps4lrutffc.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/1_zps4lrutffc.jpg.html)
I decided immediately to drill out the front and give the radiator and internals a little more attention.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/2_zpsslq22x8e.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/2_zpsslq22x8e.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/3_zpsa7ytaq9x.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/3_zpsa7ytaq9x.jpg.html)
This is now put aside and the wood detailing is started.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/5_zpswru9lcq6.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/5_zpswru9lcq6.jpg.html)
I added some deep oil stains and other weathering effects on the flooring before oils to create the wood grain effect.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/4_zpsoz0j86mf.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/4_zpsoz0j86mf.jpg.html)
While the oils were drying it was time to get some colours on to the dashboard.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/13446086_10153838971344247_1320758099_o_zps3spiwajw.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/13446086_10153838971344247_1320758099_o_zps3spiwajw.jpg.html)
So with the oils dried on both the wood and leather I then added a thin coat of Tamiya translucent orange and then locked it in with clear varnish. The leather cushions were given oil washes and a satin varnish.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/DSC_1281_zpsaol1voqu.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/DSC_1281_zpsaol1voqu.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/DSC_1283_zpspqhzbrj5.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/DSC_1283_zpspqhzbrj5.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/DSC_1285_zps1raejzcp.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/DSC_1285_zps1raejzcp.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/IMG_20160618_222829_zpsvhhqqwu4.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/IMG_20160618_222829_zpsvhhqqwu4.jpg.html)
The small details were then added.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/IMG_20160618_222726_zpsiasnrxky.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/IMG_20160618_222726_zpsiasnrxky.jpg.html)
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So before I could close up the cab I needed to get the driver assembled and painted.
I always start with the head as it gives me a feel for the character I'm painting.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/IMG_20160619_155702_zpsumigpi2p.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/IMG_20160619_155702_zpsumigpi2p.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/IMG_20160619_155536_zpsjncxv5wr.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/IMG_20160619_155536_zpsjncxv5wr.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/IMG_20160619_155257_zpssvfxhkpz.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/IMG_20160619_155257_zpssvfxhkpz.jpg.html)
From there its just a case of matching up the uniform detailing.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/8_zpswwefrhox.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/8_zpswwefrhox.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/8_zpswwefrhox.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/8_zpswwefrhox.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/10_zpsippdjkqe.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/10_zpsippdjkqe.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/7_zpsogoslkrx.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/7_zpsogoslkrx.jpg.html)
Once happy with the finish it was time to close the cab up with him inside.
I actually had him placed and then masked the cab shut so I could start working on the exterior colours.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/12_zpszneq6cuv.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/12_zpszneq6cuv.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/11_zpsz0ckz5hm.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/11_zpsz0ckz5hm.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/11a_zpstw6e600n.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/11a_zpstw6e600n.jpg.html)
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This weekend I got a little more bench time and went to work on the brass.
I'm really liking the Mr. Hobby Metallic polishing paints - they seem to take longer to dry but the colours and effects are great.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/lamps3_zpsyfsx3vbf.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/lamps3_zpsyfsx3vbf.jpg.html)
Only dry fitted for now.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/lamps2_zps9wj8xelt.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/lamps2_zps9wj8xelt.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/lamps_zpsqtjqxxbg.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/lamps_zpsqtjqxxbg.jpg.html)
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Ohhhh.....sh..., see what you have done....now I want one of theese trucks.
I saw it on their web-page and found it a bit boring -for the price. But now with your artful colouring and weathering it looks awsome.
Manni
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Manni - I know what you mean, while I was building the Albatros B.II it was on my bench and it really didn't appeal to me but I kept fondling the resin and the more I looked the more interesting it became. Unlike the aircraft that already have character due to the schemes the Marienfelde Lorryhas to be given it and I think that's something that really appeals to me.
Already you can see a propaganda poster attached to the wall behind the driver, I will also be adding several other little odds and ends in the cab and have some great ideas for the flat bed!
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Yes, there are now many ideas running throug my head. I have so much spare motors and and and...
Manni
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you got a WWI kit on the shelf of doom.... through it in the back and you have a Diorama!
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what wonderful interior! You really bring it to life. Are you planning to do a diorama with it?
Borsos
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Borsos,
Yes I do! Something big :D HoweverI will also make sure it can stand alone.
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Great! I am very curious. :)
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Great! I am very curious. :)
Here you go!
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Wingnut%20Wings%20Gotha%20GV%20Conversion/106062_zpsdzhdrgks.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Wingnut%20Wings%20Gotha%20GV%20Conversion/106062_zpsdzhdrgks.jpg.html)
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Looking forward to more posts !!!
Ed
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very beautiful build indeed!
I am looking forward for what it will turn out in the end...
In the meanwhile: I saw you use a Dremmel like cutter... how do you use it? Whaen I use mine il melts plastic and it does not cut through it...
thank you
ciao
edo
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Borsos,
Yes I do! Something big :D HoweverI will also make sure it can stand alone.
Wow. Yes, that looks as it's getting actually big! :)
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Quote from Edo......
"very beautiful build indeed!
I am looking forward for what it will turn out in the end..."
................. and so am I!
A Gotha, a Lorry, some figures and "action", and a very talented Builder, this is going to be a pleasure to follow!
Cheers,
Lance
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Awesome work on this kit. I think I'll pull mine out and give it another look over. Will follow your build with interest.
James
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You are doing a superb job with this build James, the weathering really brings the truck to life and the figure is absolutely awesome, looking forward to seeing the diorama you will be putting this truck in.
Des.
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Quote from Edo......
"very beautiful build indeed!
I am looking forward for what it will turn out in the end..."
................. and so am I!
A Gotha, a Lorry, some figures and "action", and a very talented Builder, this is going to be a pleasure to follow!
Cheers,
Lance
Lance, there maybe two Gotha! But undecided yet :D
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very beautiful build indeed!
I am looking forward for what it will turn out in the end...
In the meanwhile: I saw you use a Dremmel like cutter... how do you use it? Whaen I use mine il melts plastic and it does not cut through it...
thank you
ciao
edo
Well on a resin kit there is no issue of over heating I think I had the settings on the Dremel to medium speed and just worked in small sections at a time. Also you need to make sure you have the correct tooling for the job.
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Awesome work on this kit. I think I'll pull mine out and give it another look over. Will follow your build with interest.
James
James many thanks, in more ways than one! Your help is always very much appreciated!
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You are doing a superb job with this build James, the weathering really brings the truck to life and the figure is absolutely awesome, looking forward to seeing the diorama you will be putting this truck in.
Des.
Des I think this is my biggest project to date.... I'm actually worried I bit off more than I can chew, however I'm going about this how I do my usual builds. Each individual part is its own project that is also broken down in to sub-projects. Stage 1 of the cab is done, stage 2 is the chassis and then stage 3 is the flatbed.
I have to say the kit is really well made and I'm loving how all the extra detailing is already supplied in the box for you - it really is a multimedia kit.
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Great job on the lorry, James. I am looking forward to seeing
the diorama it will be a part of. Brilliant work on the figure
as well, my friend!
Cheers,
Ernie :)
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James,
Two Gothas?!?! :o Now it's double the pleasure to follow along! I'll be watching with great interest.
Cheers,
Lance
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Quote from Edo......
"very beautiful build indeed!
I am looking forward for what it will turn out in the end..."
................. and so am I!
A Gotha, a Lorry, some figures and "action", and a very talented Builder, this is going to be a pleasure to follow!
Cheers,
Lance
Lance, there maybe two Gotha! But undecided yet :D
OK I don't even have to think about you building a brace of Gotha as they will be superb - what I'd like to know is how will you display them plus a lorry? :o ;)
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Goodness me, I feel so fortunate to be part of a forum where "top-notch" builders share with us their work on exquisite products, such as those emanating from Richard and the team at Aviattic.
Best wishes
Nigel
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The flatbed was the next on the list and I decided to heavily weather the wood.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/DSC_0010_zpsrgfbzlxn.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/DSC_0010_zpsrgfbzlxn.jpg.html)
From here I only applied oils and left to dry, no translucent orange or varnish just the flat oils. Once it has fully cured I will give it a mat finish.
Next up were the wheels - After spraying the rubber tires Nato black and then dry-brushing with a lighter grey I masked them off with Tamiya flexible masking tape. This stuff is great and you can move it around so finely that I was able to leave the rim free.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/DSC_0016_zps9d2ij6vx.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/DSC_0016_zps9d2ij6vx.jpg.html)
With the tape removed I applied several washes to get the effect I needed and then left to dry. There was very little seepage from the washes and those were easily delt with with a cotton bud.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/DSC_0021_zpssji9hkwp.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/DSC_0021_zpssji9hkwp.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/DSC_0022_zpscthgd8lg.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/DSC_0022_zpscthgd8lg.jpg.html)
Staying with the cab It was time to shape the front wheel fenders - to get the curve I used and empty Tamiya paint pot.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/DSC_0019_zpsdu1vytt6.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/DSC_0019_zpsdu1vytt6.jpg.html)
The underside of the Lorry received a very liberal coating of AK Interactive Engine oil.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/DSC_0025_zps8uhseij1.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/DSC_0025_zps8uhseij1.jpg.html)
Small parts such as the side lamps and the horn where assembled and painted before being attached to the cab.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/DSC_0046_zpsce6xkgb7.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/DSC_0046_zpsce6xkgb7.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/DSC_0043_zpsqqprll3k.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/DSC_0043_zpsqqprll3k.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/DSC_0055_zpscefrs0gw.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/DSC_0055_zpscefrs0gw.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/DSC_0049_zpshabnygmt.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/DSC_0049_zpshabnygmt.jpg.html)
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Very nice done! I like your "sparkling" technique of preshading. Top work,
Manni
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Thank you Manni,
Easiest way to replicate deep oil splattering and other spillages - just load up the brush with thick paint and let the airbrush choke :D
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Great build! The contrast between the warm wood tones and the feldgrau are just beautifull! I follow your topic with huge pleasure.
Best wishes
Borsos
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That was fast! :o
Wonderful as well :D
Regards
Russell
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Very good, it looks like real car.
Adam.
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Many thanks guys.
I still have a way to go yet, all of the slung storage, exhaust and oil tank need to be done - the sides to the flat bed also need to be done but for now I will not mount them as I need to work out it's positioning for the diorama. Which I think will take me about 6 months to build....maybe.
In the meantime here is a little something.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/Vintage_zpscbzgagwo.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/Vintage_zpscbzgagwo.jpg.html)
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James,
Your work on this one has been awesome. Sorry I haven't looked in as often as I should have!
RAGIII
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So between advanced motorcycle classes, taking my son to Japanese Premiership football games and a whole host of other stuff I managed to get some bench time in.
First job of the day was to bend the header and tail pipes in to position - once done I dry fitted everything to make sure I had the positioning right.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/exhaust%201_zpspdylchos.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/exhaust%201_zpspdylchos.jpg.html)
After bonding I used Mr. Surfacer 500 to add texture to the muffler and pipes.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/exhaust%202_zpsn6d3srow.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/exhaust%202_zpsn6d3srow.jpg.html)
After going through several of the archive photos available on the pintrest board Aviattic set up I noticed there were several with a footsteps of different types and shapes. It seems these were a field modification so I went about making one that appeared in one of the photos.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/DSC_0005_zpstckzeazh.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/DSC_0005_zpstckzeazh.jpg.html)
I also used the materials supplied to sculpt the curtains seen on many of the lorries. I added additional leather straps again taken from archive photos.
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/DSC_0009_zpsvopbwgar.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/DSC_0009_zpsvopbwgar.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/DSC_0010_zpsahbupobw.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/DSC_0010_zpsahbupobw.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/DSC_0011_zpsush31jvy.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/DSC_0011_zpsush31jvy.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/DSC_0014_zpskwh7wlq5.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/DSC_0014_zpskwh7wlq5.jpg.html)
(http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a209/James_Machin/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/DSC_0015_zps3xvxtk9j.jpg) (http://s12.photobucket.com/user/James_Machin/media/Aviatic%20WW1%20German%20Marienfelde%20Lorry/DSC_0015_zps3xvxtk9j.jpg.html)
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After painting up the side panels to the flat bed I'm at a cross roads.
I really like the idea of a covered flatbed but not sure where to go from here as it will be part of a diorama - However I will make and fix the framing for the tarp. This was made using 1mm Albion Alloys strips that were cut and soldered and then slotted into position.
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Now the idea I have is that I will make 3 versions - 1; no tarp cover, but folded and tied down in the flatbed. 2; fully covered 3; half covered with tarp folded back and tied down.
So with this in mind it was time to experiment with methods to create the tarp. The one that I really like the idea of is using a normal facial tissue soaked in PVA glue, as you can see it gives the exact finish I'm after!
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So with that curing along with some other small bits that nee to go on the lorry it was time to mess around.
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It is always an exciting pleasure to follow your posts. The truck looks wonderful, especially your painting skills always impress me. So you are going to build three trucks, or just tree variations of cover for the same truck?
Best regards
Borsos
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Excellent progress with this build James, I really like your tarp, it would look great once painted.
Des.
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It is always an exciting pleasure to follow your posts. The truck looks wonderful, especially your painting skills always impress me. So you are going to build three trucks, or just tree variations of cover for the same truck?
Best regards
Borsos
Because of the excellent detailing of the resin parts Borsos the frame for the canvas just slots in to place - it's exactly like the real thing. So I will basically make 3 tarps and change them out as I need them for photographs. Although I wish I had 3 of the lorries as I had another diorama in mind from a scene described in the book "No Parachute"
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I never imagined that I would enjoy a lorry-build so much, but this is really intetesting James and your level of skill is most impressive. Oh, that you could have those three lorries and the diorama you mention.
Best wishes
Nigel
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The Dio would be of a Sopwith Pup piloted by Arthur Lee strafing the convoy at low level.
Sadly I don't seem to be able to find any WWI infantry in 1:32 scale.
LOL Tamiya, ICM can anyone name some more??? The more the better!!
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Outstanding work on your Lorry and as always your photos!
RAGIII
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Thank you for all the kind words!
Well it was a 3 day weekend here in Japan, Saturday was written off as I needed to do chores around the house and also the stage 1 exam for advance unlimited capacity motor cycle license - which I passed and will now do lessons that prepare me for the final test. I also found myself in the Ducati showroom on the way home.... god knows how that happened!
Sunday morning was busy, the wife was on post op night shift making sure all her patients were doing ok after surgery so I was home alone with the kids and had to get them all packed and out the house by 6:30am to their different sports clubs. This gave me enough time to have a coffee and breakfast before jumping on the CBR and heading out to my sons soccer tournament.
Really proud to say that they won the tourney without losing a game and only conceded two goals, both in the finals which was a very close game
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After returning home I and cooking lunch while the wife slept I then crept up to the man cave and laid down some base ready for the few small parts remaining of this project.
I also started twisting some wire - but more on that later.
So I still had the oil tank, engine crank start, tow bar and one or two other odds and ends - these painted up very quickly - however I had to jump on the bike and visit the local hobby store to buy some more chain that I swear is in my sons Lego box of Doom while I was there I also picked up some accessories and knick knacks for the flatbed.
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So back to the twisted metal, I decided that I wanted to create a very active diorama and although Kellerkind and Copper State Models have some truly amazing non-static poses I really wanted to add a natural feel of human nature to the scene.
No I must thank Martin Hille of Kellerkind Miniatures who has basically been my mentor, answering and guiding me through the stages.
54mm wireman in the pose I was looking for.
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Time to start fleshing him out, now I have to admit that I have a new found respect for miniature makers - its a very slow process to get here.
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So this is how he will look when in positioned in the diorama - the effect I want is someone waiting there turn to carry a heavy object and maybe cracking a joke or teasing another member of the team.
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Here he is in situation with some of the other figures I will be using - I can almost hear saying "Come on lad, put your back in to it!"
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So this is how he stands now I think I will reduce the muscle definition of the chest a little but actually I'm very happy with him, the next step is to start clothing him and this is where it should get interesting.
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Also I started work on the content of the flat bed truck, In the end I decided to keep the tarp off on this one as had a lot going on around it and I wanted to show that off.
So measuring out the correct size of the tarp on another piece of facial tissue I then folded it in the correct manner. The straps were made from masking tape while the buckles were left over from a Wingnut Wings Roland C.II build.
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Not shown but once the paint was dried I then gave the bundle a heavy coat of flat varnish that saturated the tissue and caused more wrinkles. (Photo to come)
I also picked up some crates made from wood and some other bits and bobs. I plan on making a scratch built bomb rack to hold bombs while in the back of the flat bed.
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Striking work as always! I especially love your skills regarding figure sculpting. You definitely walk the hard way. Are you going to sculpt head and face too? There's plenty of cool aftermarket stuff around to make life easier here.
A pleasure to follow - as always.
Best wishes
Borsos
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Thank you for the kind words.
I will try sculpting the head and face but links to 3rd party would be really helpful. I know Hornet does a few 1/32 scale heads but any others?
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This is super work, James. ;)
Well done!!!
vB
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I will try sculpting the head and face but links to 3rd party would be really helpful. I know Hornet does a few 1/32 scale heads but any others?
I think Hornet make the best. They fit for 1/32 and 1/35.Anyway they offer some heads explicitly labeled as "54mm" heads. Hornet rule cause they offer a huge variety of facial expressions.
But there are many others, the brand I like is https://www.jonsmith-modellbau.com/de/ This guy offers heads for 54mm figures with perfect WWI head gear. and besides of that he's an incredible friendly fellow.
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hahaha funny you should mention him as I just came cross him in a search! Certainly saved to my WWI favorites tab!
Thank you!
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;D I'll do.
ok, to be honest, he pays my holiday trip to Hawaii if I'd praise his heads... 8)
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top! It is looking better and better.
Manni
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A beautiful build that I have saved in my favorites for future reference. I recently obtained a 1/72nd scale resin truck in trade from another member here, and I have to do some serious research on it before committing to it.
Warren
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Hello ladies and gentlemen,
I'm speechless... :-X
Wunderbär !!! :)
Best regards.
Alain.
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Thank you guys for the kind words it really does help with the motivation,
Due to the kids being off school for the summer and managing my own school summer program things are very hectic..... my holiday is looming on the horizon though!
You may remember I mentioned about making several covers for the flat bed, well in the end I opted to actually buy another Marienfelde Lorry and this one I will either fully or partially cover - I really enjoyed building the first and it was a nice break from the aircraft builds, having two variants of the lorry will allow me to change up diorama's.
Every thing apart from the decals and a little more weathering is done and I've actually made a lot of headway on another part of the diorama -- I will upload those images over the weekend.