Build Challenge 2016 - Trumpeter German WR360 C-12 WWII Engine

[Twopoint2]

Jan

Paint looks good so far ill be watching.

Jim

[Janbouli]

Thanks Jim. Got some more done today , looks like I'll need one of those etched metal bender things though, ordered one , needed it for some other projects too.

[bparrish]

Jan....

This is amazing.  I can't believe the detail that is in there................ 

OK........ I lose ! ! ! !

I know when I'm beat ! ! !

see ya
Bob

[Janbouli]

Thank you Bob , it's 1:35 scale so there should be a lot of detail , I hope I can paint and weather it accordingly later on.

Painting and weathering is what military modeling is all about, I'm not very experienced yet , this is my 3rd military kit, my first one was a Russian KV2 that I was quite happy with.

[fotoflojoe]

Jan, that's a great looking tank!
Military painting and weathering is a whole 'nuther ballgame (or golf game  ) I'm fascinated by it, but wouldn't have the first clue how or where to start.

-Joe

[Janbouli]

Thanks Joe , I watched a lot of video's before I started on that tank. Luckily mistakes are easy to cover up.

[ReadingBob]

Very interesting build Jan.  Both the loco and the tank!  Thanks for sharing!   

[Janbouli]

Thanks Bob. Here's what I have done the last 2 days, don't know if I will get anything done the next 3 days , Mike knows why. 

The main deck assembled.



More details under the deck.


Photo etched parts for the steps and radiator , more on this later. Ordered a bending device for these and many more photo etched parts on other kits.



I thought this was 1:35 scale and not n-scale.



More details for inside the cab.



The hood comes in a nice separate box in box.



The hood right out of the box.






And with all the doors and details assembled.



The cab doors with grab irons.



The 4 parts of the cab ready for priming.

[jimmillho]

Jan,
That is an outstanding looking Locomotive and you are doing a great Job.

Jim

[S&S RR]

Jan


You are moving right along - it looks great so far.

[Janbouli]

Thanks Jim and John, no modeling now , watching Ryder Cup, a disaster so far , but it's just started.

[ACL1504]

Thanks Jim and John, no modeling now , watching Ryder Cup, a disaster so far , but it's just started.

Jan,

The photo etched parts will really make the difference in the look of your loco.

I DVR'd the Ryder Cup and will watch the highlights later this evening when I know nothing else is on.

Tom

[Polux]

You are doing a very clean and tidy work!! Excellent!

Is a big model, so the secret for a nice final look, will be on the paintwork. Colour modulations, sun blanched, grime stains......don't be afraid to improve new techniques! 

[Janbouli]

Thanks Tom and Pollux .  I'm going to be painting it when I have the time to do it right , my airbrush is waiting in anticipation 

[Powersteamguy1790]

Looks great so Far Jan.

Stay cool and run steam......