sdkfz 7 build log.

simon_manning · Post by **simon_manning** » Tue Nov 16, 2021 7:21 pm

Thanks Jeff, coming from the Master. Just a bit more paint added, i am having a well used, multi layer colour scheme on this 7, no monotone pallet, regards simon.

simon_manning · Post by **simon_manning** » Fri Nov 19, 2021 11:05 pm

I have finely assembled the 7 body panels, it has been a challenge making it all fit, still some tweaks, pulling and pushing, Filling, i feel i am on the Home straight now, The last big wrestling match will be the Hood and blending all the paint scheme in, regards simon.

William Gardeniers · Post by **William Gardeniers** » Sat Nov 20, 2021 8:43 am

Great work Simon ,excelent paint finish.

simon_manning · Post by **simon_manning** » Tue Nov 23, 2021 10:01 pm

Thank you William, After many hours of fitting and adjusting i Have finally started on the paint finish on this side, just an undercoat of a darkened red oxide with an overlay of weak colour and a few rust streaks that will show through the top layer of finish, i am pleased to be at this stage, regards simon.

simon_manning · Post by **simon_manning** » Wed Nov 24, 2021 6:56 pm

Just some more progress on the 7, This Vehicle will take me a good while to paint, not every ones taste but i like the worn out, used look, regards simon.

Phil Woollard · Post by **Phil Woollard** » Wed Nov 24, 2021 8:01 pm

Certainly the worn out look, it will be interesting to see the finished result which will no doubt be spectacular!

simon_manning · Post by **simon_manning** » Thu Nov 25, 2021 10:55 pm

Thanks Phil, its the bit i like the most, painting that is, i moved on around to the the rear, this is just getting the colour on then i will add some more detail, all for now, regards simon.

Jeffrey Goff · Post by **Jeffrey Goff** » Fri Nov 26, 2021 7:37 am

Great build Simon, you are a master colourist
Regards Jeff

simon_manning · Post by **simon_manning** » Mon Nov 29, 2021 11:08 pm

Thanks for the encouragement jeff, I have fitted the rear Mudflaps which i made over a year ago and continued painting the 7, lots of little jobs finished also, rear light fitment etc, all for now regards simon.

Heiko Sattler · Post by **Heiko Sattler** » Tue Nov 30, 2021 7:04 pm

very impressive building report. i love your sdkfz 7 special this fucked up look i can't get enough. there are not many people who can play with color so well to achieve such a look

simon_manning · Post by **simon_manning** » Thu Dec 09, 2021 11:03 pm

Thanks for the post Heiko, i have been working on the lights and finally have them all working with an independent on-off switch from the motion pack, i like to keep it simple. regards simon.

simon_manning · Post by **simon_manning** » Mon Dec 13, 2021 10:20 pm

I have just started to fit the Michael Matata hood/ roof, This item is the work of a genius model maker, it is very intricate and well made and fits very nicely, you have to adjust a few items and make your own brackets, i also finished drivers / passenger side front floor panels which was a little tricky, still lots of jobs yet to finish, regards simon.

Phil Dawe · Post by **Phil Dawe** » Mon Dec 13, 2021 11:08 pm

Truly a work of art Simon!

Gary Richardson · Post by **Gary Richardson** » Tue Dec 14, 2021 8:20 am

Hi Simon

Superb detail, it looks very realistic.

Regards
Gary

Graham P Hough · Post by **Graham P Hough** » Tue Dec 14, 2021 10:15 am

Brilliant work, in a different setting your work would look full scale.
Have you considered making a training video of your techniques? I am sure people would want to study one.

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