Sdkfz 7 Build

[David Brady]

Hi,

Bought this model a few years back with the intention of adding some detail/finishing it off. With all this exciting Famo builds going on I thought i better get started.

Bonnet and side panels with detail fitted.

Thought I would be able to add rivet detail to panels in situ to save disturbing a virtually completed model...proved to be a little difficult

Panel removal uncovered a few little issues...not to mention the mess created removing layers of paint and filler.

3/64 Rivet detail in progress with handles and rivets soldered in place with 1/8 half round beading yet to be applied

Rear door detail along with spare tyre compartment to be cut

Regards
David

[florian rudolf]

Wow nice build. I love the details you make an the trilex wheel...
Looking forward to see more

[David Brady]

Hi,

Spare wheel compartment cut, not the easiest of jobs to do with no milling machine, but after a good few hours job was looking not too bad.

Regards
David

[Derek Attree]

Hi David
Nice work on the 7
All the best
Derek

[David Brady]

Thanks for the comments! Should make some more progress over the weekend.

Regards
David

[simon_manning]

nothing more satisfying than grinding down a big lump of aluminium and then staring at the fileings on the floor, and feeling at one with model, you've just experienced a small outer body moment, see you in church sunday, regards simon

[David Brady]

]Hi,

I decided to strip the chassis down and start again as some of the basics had not been covered that well.

Parts in poor condition... flacky paint/rusty

That's better, now ready for primer.

Chassis getting a coat of paint after cleaning

Regards
David

[David Brady]

Hi

A little more progress

Mr surface/cast effect added to various parts

[David Brady]

Hi,

I'm glad to say the majority of the parts have now been prepared for assemble.

A good source of information with lots of large colour photos can be a little hard to find these days

Thanks

[Robert E Morey]

Looking really good David. The 'ole girl is cleaning up nicely. Looking forward to see this one come together. Love the SDKFZ 7.
Best regards,
Bob

[David Brady]

Thanks Bob, a few more pics of my progress.

Some more cleaning

Parts assembled, winch cable retaining brackets to be made/fitted

I was in two minds whether to paint leaf springs or leave bare and oil.

Starting to come together now, key locks yet to be made....thanks for help with this Steve W

[David Brady]

Hi,

A little more progress .

Spare wheel holder made

Soldered together...wood stripes yet to be added

Wheel in position

Winch cable guides added

Positioned but not fastened as I've got a few little things to do before I start painting

[David Brady]

This is the look/finish I'm hoping to achieve

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Thanks

[simon_manning]

Looking good dave, The sdkfz -7 is a Great kit, keep at it. regards simon.

[David Brady]

Thanks Simon, about time you put in a few hours on yours, times ticking.