Type 170VK Kfz.2 Radio Car

[TBadger]

Just submitted my entry fee....it's my first car build

 

[TBadger]

Engine parts cleaned up and assembled




Frame assembled too.... There's a ton of flash and ejector pin marks to clean up so far. Kind of disappointing.


I'm lookin to cruise through construction quickly on this one and focus on a stellar paint job.

 

[TBadger]

So I decided to put in some work and get the subframe completed... Waiting on doing the wheels so I can paint the hubs with the chassis



I used thin solder to mock the wiring for the cylinders...I thought they added a nice touch


I absolutely LOVE my AK Rust Effects set

Dry brushed the frame and driveshaft...then a quick medium rust wash followed by a light rust wash.

I think I'm gonna prop the driver side engine cowl up so the engine work can be seen



I added the Radiator, oil cooler and hosing afterwards. Aside from the wheels, the chassis is complete!




Poll: Panzer Grey or Dunkelgelb for the color scheme?!?! I can't decide!

 

[Elm City Hobbies]

Dunkelgelb, maybe with a little green camo rolled in. Radio car, so they would want to have a little camo to blend in and not stand out.

 

[Glorfindel]

Nice pipes!

 

[LrdSatyr8]

The one year I enter when before there weren't many cars done... everyone has got to do a car this year! LOL That engine is looking awesome bro! Loving the pipe work!

 

[TBadger]

Wheels painted and mounted. Love AK's paint line.

Added the dash and trimmed up the body....then dry fit the entire thing with the access door open


One part was damaged on the sprue so I had to cut a new end for the radio rail

This is where I sit now, looking to slop some paint down tomorrow.

 

[Grendels]

Nice clean build!

 

[Bizarre]

that's a lot of parts

 

[TBadger]

Construction is complete....just need to paint the sub assemblies, weather and final assembly with some final weathering touches too




On a sidenote, my awesome coffee mugs have arrived !

 

[adampolo13]

So very cool!

 

[Grendels]

Moving along very fast!

 

[TBadger]

Dropped a mix of flat aluminum and gunmetal as a Basecoat on all the parts. More color tomorrow afternoon. I had 3 fillings and a Navy Tooth Cleaning so I feel like a crap sandwich! ( they brutalize your mouth !)

 

[Bizarre]

nice progress.

 

[TBadger]

Decided to put down some rusting to show some variations later.....I'm applying AK Chipping Fluid and using some salt to achieve the look to scale. Keeping the fingers crossed , hoping it looks good!



Tips? Thoughts?

 

[Mike T.C.S.M]

I like the paint job as is

 

[TBadger]

Salted and chipped. What's a good wash for Dunkelgelb????




Wash and detail painting to follow

 

[ridgers22]

Wow some really nice work going on here. Weathering is looking great

 

[TBadger]

Added some green camouflage paint and chipped that up as well....I think a nice filter and pin wash will help out....once this step dries fully tomoro afternoon.

 

[TBadger]

HUGE PROGRESS TODAY !!!

I had no excuse since my wife left for Pennsylvania and I'm home alone with no dogs or humans for a month.


added all of the necessary parts, some rust streaking and then started at it with some mud and dust.




I'll be following up with some "Final Shots" soon.....well until I find out if we're supposed to keep the finale shots a secret til submission time.