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 Subject:  In progress: Tamiya 1/16 DAK KübelwagenList thread.  
  
 Date:  Jun 10, 2002
 From:  Ken Hartlen 
Hi guys,

I managed to get my base coat of German Grey done in time for the club
meeting so I could get some more pics taken. I really like the sheen on the
Model Master Acryl. Only con was that the paint dried tended to dry on the
needle and I had to keep fiddling with the airbrush.

Right Rear - An overall view of the Kübel
http://www.interlog.com/~khartlen/36202/MVC-002F.JPG

Top - Overall top view looking into the Kübel
http://www.interlog.com/~khartlen/36202/MVC-003F.JPG

Shovel - Here is the reworked shovel (wooden handle, boltheads, etc.) in
it's new brackets. I'll paint the blade with metalizer paints.
http://www.interlog.com/~khartlen/36202/MVC-004F.JPG

Shovel will be easy to paint since the tool clamp is functional and I can
remove the shovel.
http://www.interlog.com/~khartlen/36202/MVC-012F.JPG

The all new tire pump (wooden handle) and hand crank can also be removed
from their brackets
http://www.interlog.com/~khartlen/36202/MVC-015F.JPG

Seats - Here are the reworked seat frames with the support springs. I think
I'll use Milliput to make new seat cushions. Also notice that I've
positioned the shifter in 1st gear and pulled up the hand brake.
http://www.interlog.com/~khartlen/36202/MVC-008F.JPG

Dash - Here you can see the wiper motor wiring and windshield cover anchor
loops. The spokes in the steering wheel were replaced with wire for a proper
scale appearance. Also note the new windshield supports on the deck and the
new wooden floorboards made from HO Scale lumber and assembled with wire
'nails'.
http://www.interlog.com/~khartlen/36202/MVC-009F.JPG

Several more pics available at:
http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/kwhcoaster/lst?&.dir=/Kubelwagen/Base+Colour

And previous pics at :
http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/kwhcoaster/lst?&.dir=/Kubelwagen

Now that I have a factory fresh Kübel, I can start 'aging' it.

All feedback welcomed.

Thanks.

Ken
 
Thread Listing 
  In progress: Tamiya 1/16 DAK Kübelwagen - Ken Hartlen - Jun 10, 2002
. . . Very nice! - Mark Ford - Jun 10, 2002
. . . . . . Re: Very nice! - Ken Hartlen - Jun 11, 2002
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