UVS models: Salute 2021 11/12/2020

[ultravanillasmurf]

A clearer shot of the roof (and the bulge for the electric traverse mechanism).

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Comparison shot of the Marder III and the Rubicon Jagdpanzer 38(t).

I sprayed the breech assembly before adding the shields.

Note, add the nose to the hull tub before adding the tracks.

I have to decide what theatre and hence a colour scheme, and add some stowage.

[ripley]

Looking good  . How are the crew figures  ?  Good enough or do they need some replacement heads , arms , etc ?

[ultravanillasmurf]

On initial inspection they look okay. I will photograph them (they are still on the sprue) and post them on the blog.

I have not compared the head sizes with other plastics (If I do decide on DAK, I would like to add some caps rather than helmets)

My plan is to paint the Marder then add crew, drilling holes for pinning legs etc.

Of course I am easily distracted...

[ultravanillasmurf]

Not posting the sprue photographs here, but there are photographs Here:
http://ultravanillasmurf.blogspot.co.uk/2018/02/warlord-games-marder-iii-crew.html

[ripley]

Thanks . They don't look too bad . Nice to have the option of using various arms from the parts box if you want to . Some plastic 1 piece figures are a PIA to do surgery on 

[ultravanillasmurf]

Well yes. I have used two arms from the German infantry sprues for the commander.

This is a plea to Our Gracious Hosts to have optional holes in the deck of any open plan self propelled guns to take locating pins for crew.

This piece of Swiss cheese is the deck of the Marder, the three holes marked with arrows are those that will be used. Getting the loader in place was a nightmare. I finally got it in position and discovered there was no room for the commander...

[Pinky]

It's funny - despite all our years of experience, so much of this hobby is still trial-and-error...

I spent some time on your site (always enjoyable).  The Marder crew look quite good.  They would be useful for other vehicles.

[ripley]

I would think the Commander should stand behind the Gunner , he won't be moving much . Unlike the Loader having to toss rounds into the gun and then bend and pick up another from a rack or bin . Never was much a fan of pins for figures , unless I wanted them removable for diorama / play purposes .  Usually find I have to cut and re position legs and feet on most vehicle crews to make them fit . Checked out more of your site today , as Pinky says , it's great . I see you had the same problems with the JS -II I did 

[ultravanillasmurf]

Thanks guys.

The commander is behind the gunner, but is stepping up onto the raised part of the deck. His locating pin is the bottom left one. The loader is in front of the trestle bit.

I have used the arm with the map, not shown,  which as a DAK vehicle will be a gag one of a plain yellow sheet ^__^

[ultravanillasmurf]

So this is now "painted".




Showing off the Rubicon ammunition crate, bucket and jerry cans.

Still painting the crew.

[Pinky]

I like this very much!  The stowage came up really well, and it really looks like an AK vehicle.  Maybe a little bit more wear and tear around the edges of the gun shield?

[ripley]

Looks great

[ultravanillasmurf]

Well the Studebaker has been undercoated.


I am going to continue with the probably unprototypical Humbrol Dark Green colour next. It will then match up with the T34/76.

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A bit unimpressed with the wheel rims on the Studebaker - you have to guess where the rim ends and the tyre begins.

Looking at the Tankograd book shows where it should be, my painting however is not up to free hand circles on a curved surface....

I have even contemplated using a mask, but that would not work due to the curved surface.

Large applications of Citadel Stirland Mud and Typhus Corrosion covered with Vallejo Burnt Umber will have to do.