|
|
Forums - Site / Build Logs |
Messages in this Build Logs forum are automatically posted when new Build Logs or Chapters are added. Other modellers can then comment on them. Refer to the Build Logs section for more information. |
|
|
| Subject: | Re: [BLOG] Sd.Kfz.164 Hornisse |  |
| Date: | Jul 10, 2003 |
| From: | Vincent Thelosen | |
Hi James,
We're there to help each other, so you're welcome. There are also some other errors in the instruction sheet for kit 6166: for example, the periscopes are placed the wrong way up, the visors look inside instead of outside the Nashorn. Furthermore, parts M15 and M14 should not be glued to the model, as they are needed to place the large towing hooks in the interior correctly (parts L4). I placed parts M15 and M14 with the use of white glue, which is strong enough to hold it in place, but it can easily be removed without leaving traces of glue. I used this glue also in the placement of the tracks. In fact, none of the wheels and return rollers has been glued with normal glue, the entire set can be removed to place the tracks much easier. I glued the single link tracks (they are not bad by the way, but Friul or Modelkasten would be a better choice if you're not fond of mud)placed and fitted it on the model, removed it, so that the tracks can be painted separately and placed on later on. Try this is you have the wheels and return rollers glued with normal modelling glue... that wil be a tough job with the minimum of space betweent the fenders and drive sprocket. The spare wheels, and one of the open shell boxes have also been glued with white glue to make the paint job easier (the box can be removed and placed back once the detail painting has been done).
Yesterday, I discovered I have made a large mistake int he construction: I place part L3, the rear lower hull plate, on top of the bottom (part C1)instead of on the lowe chassis. So I had to remove it, which succeeded without too much damage.
If you ask me, this is one of the greatest kits available. The Nashorn is an interesting Panzerjäger (large gun...) with pretty much interior detail. Therefore I usually have more fun in constructing open topped Panzers. Besides that, the DML kit is great, although the instructions could be much better. I still have some questions left by the way: at the right side near the left shell box there should have been a radio equipment set, but was this the case for all Panzers, or only for command versions? Furthermore, there should have been a travel lock for the gun inside the Nashorn. Some modellers have placed this lock in their (scratch built) model (Brian Wells excellent version), but I have not seen this lock on war time photos. Could it be, that it has been removed, as it rested on the bottom whcih would be very uncomfortable for the crew? Or has this part been used in some versions, while it has been ommited on later versions? DML has not included the travel lock in its kit.
Best regards,
Vincent
I have almost finished my Nashorn OOTB, but I still have some |
| |
|
|
 | [BLOG] Sd.Kfz.164 Hornisse - James Tainton - Jun 28, 2003 |
| . . . [Chapter] The first attempt - James Tainton - Jun 28, 2003 |
| . . . . . . Re: [Chapter] The first attempt - SJD - Jun 28, 2003 |
| . . . Re: [BLOG] Sd.Kfz.164 Hornisse - Charlie Murphy - Jun 28, 2003 |
| . . . . . . Re: [BLOG] Sd.Kfz.164 Hornisse - Jamie Tainton - Jun 28, 2003 |
| . . . Re: [BLOG] Sd.Kfz.164 Hornisse - Paul A. Owen - Jun 29, 2003 |
| . . . . . . Re: [BLOG] Sd.Kfz.164 Hornisse - Jamie Tainton - Jun 29, 2003 |
| . . . . . . . . . Re: [BLOG] Sd.Kfz.164 Hornisse - Brandon Sutherland - Jun 29, 2003 |
| . . . [Chapter] The Lion Roar set & Friulmodel tracks - James Tainton - Jun 29, 2003 |
| . . . [Chapter] Started with gun - James Tainton - Jun 30, 2003 |
| . . . [Chapter] Aftermarket barrel afterall - James Tainton - Jul 1, 2003 |
| . . . [Chapter] Gun gets a wash - James Tainton - Jul 9, 2003 |
| . . . Re: [BLOG] Sd.Kfz.164 Hornisse [IMG] - Vincent Thelosen - Jul 9, 2003 |
| . . . . . . Re: [BLOG] Sd.Kfz.164 Hornisse - Jamie Tainton - Jul 10, 2003 |
| . . . . . . . . . Re: [BLOG] Sd.Kfz.164 Hornisse [IMG] - Jamie Tainton - Jul 10, 2003 |
| . . . . . . . . . . . . Re: [BLOG] Sd.Kfz.164 Hornisse - Vincent Thelosen - Jul 10, 2003 |
| . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re: [BLOG] Sd.Kfz.164 Hornisse - Jamie Tainton - Jul 10, 2003 |
| . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re: [BLOG] Sd.Kfz.164 Hornisse - Vincent Thelosen - Jul 11, 2003 |
| . . . [Chapter] Repairs and replacement - James Tainton - Jul 21, 2003 |
| . . . [Chapter] Problems corrected - James Tainton - Jul 24, 2003 |
| . . . . . . color used for bare metal on breech block - dominic miele - Jul 25, 2003 |
| . . . [Chapter] Start rollin' on the wheels - James Tainton - Jul 25, 2003 |
| . . . [Chapter] fixed up fenders - James Tainton - Jul 26, 2003 |
| . . . [Chapter] Chapter 12 - Both fenders attached - James Tainton - Aug 26, 2003 |
| . . . Re: [BLOG] Sd.Kfz.164 Hornisse - James Tainton - Sep 5, 2003 |
| . . . [Chapter] Chapter 13 - Lion Roar air intakes built - James Tainton - Sep 8, 2003 |
| . . . [Chapter] Chapter 14 - Air Intakes Installed - James Tainton - Sep 11, 2003 |
| . . . [Chapter] Chapter 15 - Giving the model some weight - James Tainton - Sep 13, 2003 |
| . . . [Chapter] Chapter 16 - Fenders attached and rivets added - James Tainton - Sep 14, 2003 |
| . . . [Chapter] Chapter 17- Ammo box amd other items - James Tainton - Sep 18, 2003 |
| . . . [Chapter] Chapter 18- The Ammo box finished - James Tainton - Sep 28, 2003 |
| . . . [Chapter] Chapter 19- mud and crud - James Tainton - Sep 29, 2003 |
| . . . [Chapter] Chapter 20- Painted Ammo Box - James Tainton - Sep 30, 2003 |
| . . . [Chapter] Chapter 21 - Tracks - James Tainton - Oct 1, 2003 |
| . . . [Chapter] Chapter 22 - Tracks slipped on - James Tainton - Oct 6, 2003 |
| . . . [Chapter] Chapter 23 - Ammo loaded in box and interior. - James Tainton - Oct 7, 2003 |
| . . . [Chapter] Chapter 24 - Little bits - James Tainton - Oct 10, 2003 |
| . . . [Chapter] Chapter 25 - Some Oil Washes - James Tainton - Oct 20, 2003 |
| . . . [Chapter] Chapter 26 - Repaint with Xtra color #809 - James Tainton - Oct 24, 2003 |
| . . . [Chapter] Chapter 27 - Sun Sight. - James Tainton - Oct 27, 2003 |
| . . . . . . Re: [Chapter] Chapter 27 - Sun Sight. - Bruce Clark - Oct 28, 2003 |
| . . . Re: [BLOG] Sd.Kfz.164 Hornisse - Bryan Gray - Oct 27, 2003 |
| . . . Re: [BLOG] Sd.Kfz.164 Hornisse - Tim Lo - Oct 27, 2003 |
| . . . [Chapter] Chapter 28 - Storage Box Lid and Warming Tube - James Tainton - Oct 29, 2003 |
| . . . [Chapter] Chapter 29 - Dunkelgelb - James Tainton - Oct 30, 2003 |
| . . . [Chapter] Chapter 30 - Corrections to the Lion Roar Fenders - James Tainton - Nov 3, 2003 |
| . . . [Chapter] Chapter 31-Gun repainted, Gun Sight Installed - James Tainton - Nov 5, 2003 |
| . . . [Chapter] Chapter -32 The Gun Barrel Bracket - James Tainton - Nov 6, 2003 |
| . . . [Chapter] Chapter 33 - Fender Spring, Tow Cable Mounts, Seat - James Tainton - Nov 13, 2003 |
| . . . [Chapter] Chapter 34 - Dunkelgelb und Dunkelgrün - James Tainton - Nov 28, 2003 |
| . . . . . . Re: [Chapter] Chapter 34 - Hartmut von Holdt - Nov 28, 2003 |
| . . . . . . . . . Re: [Chapter] Chapter 34 [IMG] - James Tainton - Nov 28, 2003 |
| . . . . . . . . . . . . Re: [Chapter] Chapter 34 [IMG] - James Tainton - Nov 28, 2003 |
| . . . . . . . . . . . . Re: [Chapter] Chapter 34 [IMG] - Hartmut von Holdt - Nov 28, 2003 |
| . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re: [Chapter] Chapter 34 [IMG] - James Tainton - Nov 28, 2003 |
| . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re: [Chapter] Chapter 34 [IMG] - James Tainton - Nov 28, 2003 |
| . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re: [Chapter] Chapter 34 - Hartmut von Holdt - Nov 29, 2003 |
| . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Re: [Chapter] Chapter 34 - James Tainton - Nov 29, 2003 |
| . . . . . . . . . . . . Re: [Chapter] Chapter 34 - Brandon Sutherland - Nov 29, 2003 |
| . . . [Chapter] Chapter 35 - Decals and Balken Cross - James Tainton - Nov 30, 2003 |
| . . . [Chapter] Chapter - 36 Right Hand Ammo Box - James Tainton - Dec 2, 2003 |
| . . . [Chapter] Chapter - 37 Paint and Decals - James Tainton - Dec 4, 2003 |
| . . . [Chapter] Chapter - 38 The Back Plate - James Tainton - Dec 7, 2003 |
| . . . [Chapter] Chapter 39 - Abandoned Radio - James Tainton - Dec 14, 2003 |
| . . . [Chapter] Chapter 40 - Cammo Wire Holders - James Tainton - Dec 17, 2003 |
| . . . [Chapter] Chapter - 41 range finding poles - James Tainton - Dec 18, 2003 |
| . . . . . . Re: [Chapter] Chapter - 41 range finding poles - Kurt Laughlin - Dec 18, 2003 |
| . . . . . . Re: [Chapter] Chapter - 41 range finding poles - James Tainton - Dec 18, 2003 |
| . . . . . . . . . Re: [Chapter] Chapter - 41 range finding poles - Andrew Herbert - Dec 18, 2003 |
| . . . . . . . . . . . . Re: [Chapter] Chapter - 41 range finding poles - Robert Skipper - Dec 22, 2003 |
| . . . . . . Re: [Chapter] Chapter - 41 range finding poles - David Waters - Dec 22, 2003 |
| . . . . . . . . . Re: [Chapter] Chapter - 41 range finding poles - Kurt Laughlin - Dec 23, 2003 |
| . . . [Chapter] Chapter - 42 Towing Cable & Extras - James Tainton - Dec 21, 2003 |
| . . . [Chapter] Chapter 43 - Wire in Place - James Tainton - Dec 23, 2003 |
| . . . . . . Re: [Chapter] Chapter 43 - Wire in Place - Kevin Neal - Dec 30, 2003 |
| . . . [Chapter] Chapter 44 - More Details - James Tainton - Dec 29, 2003 |
| . . . . . . Re: [Chapter] Chapter 44 - More Details - Hartmut von Holdt - Dec 29, 2003 |
| . . . [Chapter] Chapter 45 - Hats and Helmets - James Tainton - Dec 30, 2003 |
| . . . . . . Re: [Chapter] Chapter 45 - Hats and Helmets - David Bredau - Nov 22, 2004 |
| . . . . . . . . . Re: [Chapter] Chapter 45 - Hats and Helmets - david bredau - Nov 30, 2004 |
|
|
