Pz.Kpfw .II Ausf. F, Pz. Rgt. 25, 7 Pz. Div., 1940-41.

[Stuart]

I thought it was a good way of countering the natural 'bounce' of the rubber tracks. That looks a goodly amount of weight Brucr, that should definitely help the sit of the model.

[speedgraflex]

Stuart,

Thanks for your thoughts!!!!!

The other way of looking at this is the kit was designed to accommodate the weight of a motor and two batteries, so the stance reflects these additions. I’m doing some further detailing that I will document later tonight.

Happy Friday the 13th!

[Stikpusher]

Oh just epoxy some D or C cell batteries into the hull
They still make those, right?

[speedgraflex]

Hahaha; indeed. Good point. I thought about it, but batteries degrade over time, so balls it was

TGIF

I used thin plasticard to skin over the interior fenders (photos) I also carved out the driver opening (photo of actual tank below). I have some heavy plans for modifications to the spare drive wheel. Tamiya’s version of a spare did not work for me, so I am giving it an upgrade. I am enjoying what I do.

Before - why spend time filling holes? Because it is more realistic.



What it looks like halfway skinned. Much more realistic; even has stress areas like the actual ones.



Driver’s view slot

[speedgraflex]

Where the sun won't shine.

[Stikpusher]

[speedgraflex]

[speedgraflex]

Greetings, Master.

I glued the top deck to the hull last night, good solid connection using thin CA for maximum hold with little to no expansion. I noted that the upper deck rear tab (removed by me) left the upper deck slightly bent or twisted upward. I used my steamer to re-torque the deck to fit the hull better. Now I plan to fill the open seams between my “skin job” and the hull itself with Milliput before I move to the color coat. I usually wait at least a day with any major step of gluing before proceeding. I hope by tonight I will be able to add the putty.

A couple of interesting notes: I never tried sharpening X-Acto blades before, but I did so last night in with an old, well-used, ready to be trashed one and I brought that back from the beyond. Nice to not have to toss it. I also figured out if I roll or twist putty into narrow tubes it is far easier to use.

[speedgraflex]

[Floki]

Keep this great work up Bruce! I want to see this one go all the way!