modelik 1:25 - flakscheinwerfer 36

[dje]

Hi !
A little presentation of the new model I start working on for a couple of days.

Few months ago I build the gpm pak 40 and for me it was new and really fun, little model but so much details, so I wanted to try something similar, here we go :

flakscheinwerfer 36 by modelik, in 1:25, or a searchlight if you prefer :D

What do we get for around 6€ plus laser cut - yes I'm that lazy... - ?
This time first impression feel like a top kit from modelik. 3 A4 for parts -one half double side -, no less than 5 A4 for instruction with 3d drawing (yes in a modelik kit :D !), 2 colours pages (inner covers) with 8 photos.

to be clear, lasercut cost around 1€ but you can skip it, no need and only include the "blank/white" parts. Should have checked before adding to basket :(

There 3 independents parts to do : the searchlight itself, generator and dolly. I don't see real difficulties beside lots of circles, many narrow. I will use my own scan (as a new member don't know the forum's policy about this, I include the book in photo)

Here progress on the generator, ok that's just a box, I'm out :D
bye

[eatcrow2]

Nice clean work!! Will be interesting following the build...

[Johnny]

Looking good!! Interesting kit you got there....I want too

[elliott]

Hi dje. As long as you don't share it with anyone else you are free to scan and copy the model kit for your own personal use. Thank you for showing the book -it does preclude questions.

[dje]

hi,

thank eatcrow2 ; fan border emplacement is a little messy but the grid hide everything will post picture tomorrow.

@Johnny ; those kinds of kit are really interesting, not that difficult, just need precision, it's all about details, bending copper, painting etc.. really fun I recommend !

bye

[dje]

Done the generator.

didn't have photo etch grid, I used a grid from a tea pot. Only one issue, handles didn't fit, had to cut into the model to make spaces, result it's not that great :( (obvious on the last photo).
On top, you suppose to cut the 4 black marks than bend paper to make aeration. Wasn't confident enough on my skill, I let it this way. Same with button on control panel. I only made a couple of then, my cut for the red buttons wasn't good enough neither.
I may add rivets too (around the fan), well see.

Bye

[Tim Crowe]

Nice neat work - particularly on the hose reel

Tim

[romanmodels]

looking good

[dje]

Originally Posted by Tim Crowe

Nice neat work - particularly on the hose reel

Tim

thank tim,
It's actually an easy part to do, cut parts with a cutting compass than use a leather punch plier (wish I have an Aitoh );
For cable I used an old phone line cable, get the grey one and painted with tamiya nato black 69

thank romanmodels too

[dje]

A little bit of work on the support.
No real difficulty, parts fit really well ; Locks are a little messy, they're ok but I could have done a better job...
Fell like starting new project so I will make a tiny break from this one just for few a days.
See you soon will more progress, bye !