Flak 37 Auf Selbstfaurlafette

[Pantherman]

Excellent work as usual Panther.

Thanks

 

[GaryG64]

This looks like a really fun and very detailed kit. I dropped this in my Amazon list.

You always have interesting kits and they always turn out so well!

 

[Pantherman]

This looks like a really fun and very detailed kit. I dropped this in my Amazon list.

You always have interesting kits and they always turn out so well!

Thanks Gary, going to take a bit of time on this one. It's one of those "got to look ahead" kit's to make sure you have all the little brackets in the right place for a step way further on. Still good fun though. PM

 

[GaryG64]

Thanks Gary, going to take a bit of time on this one. It's one of those "got to look ahead" kit's to make sure you have all the little brackets in the right place for a step way further on. Still good fun though. PM

I do understand. I'm having a slow go on my Focke Wulf 190.

I plan to order the Flak 37 Auf Selbstfaurlafette in a couple of weeks.

I'm slowly collecting kits for a stash.

 

[Jakko]

Selbstfaurlafette

Selbstfahrlafette German Selbst = "self", fahren = "to drive a vehicle", Lafette = "gun mounting", so this is literally a "Self-driving gun mounting", AKA self-propelled gun in English-language terminology

 

[Pantherman]

Selbstfahrlafette German Selbst = "self", fahren = "to drive a vehicle", Lafette = "gun mounting", so this is literally a "Self-driving gun mounting", AKA self-propelled gun in English-language terminology

Thanks for the translation. Pantherman

 

[GaryG64]

How complex is this kit?

 

[Pantherman]

How complex is this kit?

It's not really complex, just need to always look a few steps ahead. Once you do that is when you notice the tiny position line's on the part you are building.

I found alot of dry fitting works best. The tracks look a nightmare, seems to be alot of parts for each link so I think I will build them onto the wheels as I go rather than make them first and fit later. Of course the simple answer would be to get some rubber ones and cut them to fit. Pantherman

 

[GaryG64]

It's not really complex, just need to always look a few steps ahead. Once you do that is when you notice the tiny position line's on the part you are building.

I found alot of dry fitting works best. The tracks look a nightmare, seems to be alot of parts for each link so I think I will build them onto the wheels as I go rather than make them first and fit later. Of course the simple answer would be to get some rubber ones and cut them to fit. Pantherman

Thank you,
I looked up the instructions on Scale Mates. Looks to be a nice kit to keep busy for a month or so.

 

[Pantherman]

Last of the PE done and a few more bits added all ready for priming. Pantherman
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So finally got to do some more of this build. Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

So finally got to do some more of this build. Pantherman
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When I tried dry fitting the cab base it just doesn't work with the winch handles and the steering column so had to cut them off and will refix them a bit later on. Pantherman

 

[BarleyBop]

That's a lot of PE! aftermarket? Wasn't expecting that at all...

 

[Pantherman]

That's a lot of PE! aftermarket? Wasn't expecting that at all...

All PE included in the box. Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

When I tried dry fitting the cab base it just doesn't work with the winch handles and the steering column so had to cut them off and will refix them a bit later on. Pantherman
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I may be some time......... Trumpeter have decided that 360 separate parts is just the right side of insanity to make 2 tracks !!!!
Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

I may be some time......... Trumpeter have decided that 360 separate parts is just the right side of insanity to make 2 tracks !!!!
Pantherman
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So I decided to build a bit more of the framework and trailer. Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

I may be some time......... Trumpeter have decided that 360 separate parts is just the right side of insanity to make 2 tracks !!!!
Pantherman
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Decided to make a simple jig for the tracks. Pantherman

 

[GaryG64]

I may be some time......... Trumpeter have decided that 360 separate parts is just the right side of insanity to make 2 tracks !!!!
Pantherman
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It's a good thing i didn't get that kit. My anxiety would be through the roof!

 

[Pantherman]

I may be some time......... Trumpeter have decided that 360 separate parts is just the right side of insanity to make 2 tracks !!!!
Pantherman
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It's a good thing i didn't get that kit. My anxiety would be through the roof!

It's surprisingly therapeutic cutting and cleaning all the part's.......... I reserve the right to correct that statement later. PM

 

[Jakko]

About those tracks: I would leave part TR3 off for now. It's the rubber block, so if you don't fit it yet, you can paint the rest of the track in a metal colour and the blocks rubber, and then install them without needing to be careful about which paint you get where.

 

[Pantherman]

About those tracks: I would leave part TR3 off for now. It's the rubber block, so if you don't fit it yet, you can paint the rest of the track in a metal colour and the blocks rubber, and then install them without needing to be careful about which paint you get where.

Thanks Jakko. Much appreciated. Pantherman

 

[Pantherman]

So I decided to build a bit more of the framework and trailer. Pantherman

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Got a few more bits done but the tracks really slowing this build down. Pantherman

 

[BarleyBop]

... "stopped, dead in his tracks!" So that's where the expression comes from!

looks might fine with the engine cowling off!

 

[Pantherman]

... "stopped, dead in his tracks!" So that's where the expression comes from!

looks might fine with the engine cowling off!

Thanks. PM

 

[GaryG64]

Got a few more bits done but the tracks really slowing this build down. Pantherman
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Very nice. The tracks turned out really nice, and I love the detail of the engine.

 

[Pantherman]

Very nice. The tracks turned out really nice, and I love the detail of the engine.

Many thanks. PM

 

[Pantherman]

Finally got the tracks done, good fun though. Built a few other bits while I was waiting for things to dry. Pantherman

 

[GaryG64]

Finally got the tracks done, good fun though. Built a few other bits while I was waiting for things to dry. Pantherman
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Looking really awesome, of course.

 

[Pantherman]

Looking really awesome, of course.

Thanks..... new avatar?. PM

 

[Pantherman]

I'm thinking of just weathering up this build but I am not going to do the camo. More of a dirty desert vibe if that makes sense......Pantherman

 

[Rockin' Rob]

I'm thinking of just weathering up this build but I am not going to do the camo. More of a dirty desert vibe if that makes sense......Pantherman

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Makes perfect sense. I also agree. That just needs weathering.