[Peaksmodel] British Armoured car 1914 "Pom Pom" prototype 1/72

[fabrice simon]

Hi guys !!

So I'm off to build the 1/72 Pompom RR from the excellent Peaksmodel brand, a new commer in the market.

I won't hide the fact that I extorted a kit from the manufacturer by kidnapping his three-year-old daughter and demanding a kit as ransom. 
But in the face of his silence, and after a few days that were quite painful for the peace and quiet of my home, I threatened to give her back to him, and he sent me four kits (but I'm still stuck with the kid...).

Anyway, here I am in front of this jewel. For those of you who were able to admire it at the exhibition in Saumur and/or Herve, you already know that we have in our hands the finest kit produced on this scale in 3d printing to date.

The box itself is beautiful, with foam that cradles the contents just right.



But of course, and more importantly, the parts are exquisitely fine, with a level of detail that would be the envy of many 35mm models. What's more, they can be removed without a hitch thanks to a secret process developed the conceptor. I won't lie and pretend to have discovered this point, as I was a crash tester for the brand on the ?classic? RR, but I wasn't familiar with this model and the superior quality is still there.
The resin is pleasant, both rigid and flexible enough to facilitate assembly extremely precise assembly. The assembly plan is well thought out and clearly illustrated with three-star instructions. 



In short, nothing but good things (and don't think I've got any shares in the company or that I'm desperately trying to get rid of a particularly dynamic and noisy three-year-old...).
Enough chit-chat and let's get back to the heart of the matter with the assembly of the chassis/engine/floor/wheel assembly, which is a pleasure. The result :



What a gem !! Isn't it ?

Well, I'll leave you with this, because a three-year-old child, thoughtlessly kidnapped, has just started a drum solo in a room in my house, and from the sound of the commotion, she's obviously made this drum kit out of all the pots and pans she could steal from the kitchen cupboards... 


See you 

Fabrice

[NigelR]

That is a lovely looking model of a very interesting subject. And I hope the pots and pans are back in their correct places now....

[Borsos]

It?s hardly believable that it?s 1:72 scale. This witchcraft called 3-D-printing gets better and better.

[IanB]

That is gorgeous! I intend to build an armoured car in 1:72 representative of one of the vehicles operated in the Hejaz by Lawrence of Arabia's unit but the only starting point at the moment is Roden's offering which needs quite a bit if modification. Does this kit have the dual rear wheels? It looks as though it does!

Ian

[fabrice simon]

Hi !

Update with a correction concerning the wheel assembly as I had made a mistake. I took the opportunity to fit a few extra parts, including an exquisitely fine crank. I'm still impressed.












Next phase: painting the sub-assemblies.


See you

Fabrice

Being still under the threat of a forced adoption of a monstrous child, I give you under duress the link to the Peaksmodel website which has just opened: https://peaksmodel.com/

[NigelR]

Very nice indeed Fabrice. These look like lovely kits, I hope there will be some in 1/35.... (I see they have some wheels in that scale).

[fabrice simon]

Hi all !!

This 1914 Armoured car updated with interior and engine paintwork.











You will notice that wheels are finally in the right position and have lost the hypnotic effect of the spokes.


The dashboard is superb, with a dedicated decal for the instruments.








Next step: closing the body


See you

Fabrice

[NigelR]

That looks beautiful so far!

[fabrice simon]

Thx a lot !

[gedmundson]

Nice work on your little car, Fabrice. Your wood grain finish looks excellent. Great details on the model overall.
Cheers,
Gary

[fabrice simon]

Thx 

[fabrice simon]

Hello !

The body is closed, the 37mm gun painted and fitted, as are the rear doors.








A good paint session will follow this stage before the weathering phase.

See you

A+
Fabrice

[Borsos]

Wonderful!

[fabrice simon]

hello
I've finished off the wonderful rainy weekend we had in Paris by painting over the details and fitting the spare wheels.









See you
Fabrice

[NigelR]

Lovely work Fabrice, this looks fantastic.