International Scale Modeller

Got the go ahead for this, so here's my entry for the SIG.



Supposed to be a nice kit, although the missiles are a bit on the thin side (apparently!).

Wanted to build one of these for a long time, so I'm really looking forward to it!

Awesome I've got the same kit! In a poll I made it's tied with 2 other kits to build for this sig. If there's no tie breaker I'll be sure to build something else from you. Looking forward to seeing you build it

robertw wrote:Awesome I've got the same kit! In a poll I made it's tied with 2 other kits to build for this sig. If there's no tie breaker I'll be sure to build something else from you. Looking forward to seeing you build it

Cheers buddy! That's why I voted for the kr MBT! Lol! Good luck with whatever you (or everyone else) votes for!

Think should build out nicely. I saw a completed build a year or so ago and scale problems were not an issue with the finished result.

Made a start on this in the early hours of New Year's Day. Been quite a quick build, no fit issues at all, so I'd best get some pics up!

Box full of plastic



Usual trumpeter instructions, pretty good.



Decals for five options



But paint guide for just three options! (One on reverse)



Started with the missiles, slight bit of filler needed on the seams.



Next up was the 'launch pad'. The instructions tell you to glue all the parts in place, choosing either the stowed or erected (snigger) position. But I read somewhere that you could make it adjustable. I found that the brackets all 'snap fit' allowing movement. The only alteration needed was on the 'tear drop' shaped part shown below, left of the hole.



Rather than gluing it in, I used a heated screwdriver to 'rivet' over the end, allowing it to move freely. I did consider using spare poly caps, but you can't get access to this area once assembled. So if they came off you'd be stumped. Pic below shows the 'riveted' part from inside.



Three pics to show the movement in action! Lol!





Launch pad complete, each arm is slightly different to the next, don't mix them up! I labelled each one after I'd assembled it.



Lower hull completed. Fit the bump stops before the swing arms, it's a bit fiddly otherwise, believe me!



Upper hull completed. I've left some parts unglued for now, to allow access to details.



Wheels, not much to say really, lol! I've scuffed them up and taken some chunks out, using a rough sanding stick, to give a beaten up look.



A few mock up shots





The kit provides plastic hose for some areas, but it's quite stiff. Fine for a straight build, but as I want the movement in the launcher, I need something more flexible. I'll see what I can come up with!

In the next riveting instalment..... Link and length tracks, see you there!

Thanks for looking fellas

You're that far along already? What are you on and can I get some? It looks pretty sweet, though.

DBMiller wrote:You're that far along already? What are you on and can I get some? It looks pretty sweet, though.

Lol! I'm sure I said I'd take more time over builds this year! but this kit just fell together. I'm sure if I'd have turned my back it would've built itself, lol!

Makes me excited for when I decide to build this. Looking great

Wow, talk about a quick build! Looks great!

Man I have this kit and seeing you building it makes me wish I'd have chosen it instead of the M1. Nice build

Nice choice Chief
I know that Norm (Schweinhund227) did a few vids on youtube about this kit
If you are looking for some tips those are a good source as he explains a method of converting the connections between the vehicle and missles
Good luck with the build

MarkVerploeg wrote:Nice choice Chief
I know that Norm (Schweinhund227) did a few vids on youtube about this kit
If you are looking for some tips those are a good source as he explains a method of converting the connections between the vehicle and missles
Good luck with the build

Cheers Mark, I'll check those vids out, the missile/vehicle connection seems ok, they fit into slots on the launch racks. I've got some paint on now, so might be a bit late for alterations, no harm in looking though! Thanks for the info

Quick update on tonight's progress.

Got the tracks assembled, left them in two parts to ease attachment later.



Got the base coats down. Faded some panels with a lighter shade of the base colour.



Then, after a klear coat, started the first stage of weathering by adding a dark brown wash.



Took quite a while to get that done, so that's where I am for now. More later!

Thanks for looking in, and for your comments

Great to see a pro in action! Already looking great!

Bit more done on this tonight.

Added some chipping using Buff and OD. looks quite prominent at the moment, but it'll tone down later







That's all for now, thanks for looking guys!

Looking good !!

You're making me look like a slacker! I'm just now getting started on the camo work for the K1A1. You're a machine. Looking great!

Thanks for the comments guys

Another update using pics that don't look any different to the last ones, lol!!

Added some built up dirt in some areas, using enamels, then blending with white spirit. Also put a few rust spots on with oils.

Got the tracks on, what a pita!! Had to fiddle around for ages, they were either half a link too long, or half a link too short!

Then my enamel wash started eating through the glue and they started coming apart!

Got there in the end though!

Anyway, here's a couple of pics, not that you can see any difference.





Thanks for looking guys!

Well, I'm on a hold with my Tiger 1 for I'm still waiting on the darn PE to arrive, I might as well drop by here to see what your up to.
I did not enter this modern armour GB , but I do like what i see here.
especially the Chipping are very well done mate
Love it!

robertw wrote:You're making me look like a slacker! I'm just now getting started on the camo work for the K1A1. You're a machine. Looking great!

Makes me think I'm going backwards! Painted and weathered already, it's crazy!

Cheers guys! might even get this finished tonight, if I'm a good boy, lol!

Looks superp Chief I really love your work, trumpeter is a manufacturer I have a love hate relationship with, almost perfect kits but tend to have annoying bits as well, either way I heard you sniggering earlier and I look forward to the next update
Tom

JayCub wrote:Looks superp Chief I really love your work, trumpeter is a manufacturer I have a love hate relationship with, almost perfect kits but tend to have annoying bits as well, either way I heard you sniggering earlier and I look forward to the next update
Tom

Thanks very much Tom, much appreciated!

However, seems I've been a naughty boy, as I haven't got this finished!

Between playing taxi for the Mrs and her kids, and playing with the new look forum, I've only got a couple of small bits done. Hope to get more done tomorrow!

Looks great, looking forward to see more

What do you use as a filler?

Yevgeny wrote:Looks great, looking forward to see more

What do you use as a filler?

Cheers buddy

I use Vallejo plastic putty. Comes in a tube with a long thin nozzle, so it's great for getting filler just where you need it!

Thank you

Very nice indeed !

Update time!

This is all built and weathered now. Just need to find something suitable for a base.

Here's all the sub assemblies. Unfortunately, there aren't any decals provided for the missiles which is wierd as there's quite a few on the real thing!?



I'll save putting them together until the base is sorted.

Here's a link to some history, I won't copy it to here as there is a LOT!!

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/2K12_Kub#Description

And here's some cool pictures!





That's all for now, hope to have a base sorted soon, just need to find some decent materials lying around somewhere, lol!

what a beautiful kit!!!