Off to a good start!
Added 2024-07-09 13:34:32 +0000 UTCMy friends, I started assembling the Ferdinand yesterday and so far it's been a fun model. After a long time, I was able to ignore the construction steps and focus on the main body of the vehicle. There are lots of weld lines that had to be re-scribed with chisels, and some welds that weren't even represented in the kit! Those are located on the lower rear plate.
I also added the basic steel textures with a combo of Tamiya putty and Mr. Cement S. These were gently polished with a sponge, and the excess was removed from the armor plate cross-sections. I also added a bunch of other details to the hull, mainly those that will also have welds around them.
The engine deck is dry-fitted for now, as well as the superstructure. The next step is gonna transform it into a heavy metal beast! Welding!
Also, I had a set of 3D-printed Elefant tracks from Panzerwerk lying around. But then I realized that the Elefant had small ice cleats on the tracks, while Ferdinand had three rectangular blocks. In other words, wrong tracks! So I quickly ordered a set of Friuls, and while I was at it, I added a basic Eduard PE set into the basket. After a pretty long while, I'll be working with blackened metal tracks again! The last model to sport these was the Karl Mortar!
PS: Some of you suggested a bunch of 3D designed correction details for this model which are available to purchase on Cults3D. I looked at them and while they look good, my printer wouldn't do them justice. In fact, I've been considering a new 14K printer for a while, but my current expenses in the backyard are the main priority.
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It's a serious game changer for the hobby! You'll love it!
Night Shift
2024-07-12 18:20:27 +0000 UTCYeah, if you do a factory setting you can display most of the tank disassembled! But I have another model planned for the exposed interior :)
Night Shift
2024-07-12 18:20:02 +0000 UTCThey arrived today and I might make a Friul evening for myself, so we'll see!
Night Shift
2024-07-12 18:19:17 +0000 UTCI'm tempted by the Photon M7 Mono Pro! The increased printing speed sounds interesting.
Night Shift
2024-07-12 18:17:30 +0000 UTCIt reminded me of that model too!
Night Shift
2024-07-12 18:00:26 +0000 UTCIt's really the same technique as always :) A big wrecked flat brush for the large areas and a smaller brush around details, followed by gentle polishing with a sanding sponge.
Night Shift
2024-07-12 17:54:10 +0000 UTCThanks for the feedback!
Night Shift
2024-07-12 17:53:33 +0000 UTCNice start. Armour texture looks spot on. Interested to see your take on red primer.
Paul Garrity
2024-07-12 16:41:14 +0000 UTCWe’ll be talking a lot in the future
Charlie phillips
2024-07-12 04:02:14 +0000 UTCTotally understand your priorities. I think my interests lies in the Red primer scheme and factory setting. However, I hope you do get a printer soon. I am eager to see what you do with newer 3D printing technology.
mike garcia
2024-07-12 02:15:12 +0000 UTCIt's a lot of fun, but it can consume you. I start building a model and look at a piece and check references and I'm creating a file and printing a new part or checking sites like Cults3D for upgrades.
mike garcia
2024-07-12 02:12:16 +0000 UTCIf you do a factory setting you can do it with many of the panels off and show off the interior.
mike garcia
2024-07-12 02:09:50 +0000 UTCI have the Saturn # as well, and yes, it is a great printer. The Saturn 4 is on pre-order for $300 right now and it has some cool features.
mike garcia
2024-07-12 02:07:56 +0000 UTCCool!
paul harrigan
2024-07-11 02:34:34 +0000 UTCThat thing is a beast
Enigma Models
2024-07-10 19:24:42 +0000 UTCLooking great, I’ve got to get into 3D printing
Charlie phillips
2024-07-10 18:25:39 +0000 UTCAre you planning to do some interior work? I think I'll get some exterior parts from cults3d. I would have loved to build the interior and the engines and stuff but you hardly can see it, even with some of the panels removed.
Laurens_From_The_Netherlands
2024-07-10 12:05:05 +0000 UTCthe rack holding all the plastic parts is handy, better than digging through the box for 5 minutes. i'll have to get those shelves.
Joxar
2024-07-10 02:44:02 +0000 UTCLooks like an interesting, build going on, Martin. I will be following this particular build very closely. I’m also curious to see what you come up with with the Oxide Red primer. Looking forward to how you do on all the welding seems, too 👍😎
Robert Burnside - Red Beach One Studios
2024-07-10 00:39:57 +0000 UTCAre the revamped fruil tracks worth it or are they still a pain with flash?
Patrick
2024-07-09 18:13:55 +0000 UTCI love how it looks already! The details are incredible and it looks cool already, without other steps! Keep doing what you’re doing!!
Quintin Paparella
2024-07-09 16:49:35 +0000 UTCBetter hurry it’s being discontinued
Dave Crees
2024-07-09 15:53:15 +0000 UTCFor 1/35 scale, a Mars or Saturn printer will do perfectly. I use a Saturn 3 ultra and I love it. Doesn't break the bank either. I'm excited to see this model come together and understand the inaccuracies as I have the Ferdinand kit with the full interior to build
RelentlesStorm
2024-07-09 15:21:06 +0000 UTCI'm tempted to buy this kit! :) Speaking of 3D Printers, I have a UniFormation GK TWO, and it's been good! A few days ago, I was able to print a 1/16 figure, so I believe it was worth the $850 dollars or so that I spent on it.
Solomon Hollowell
2024-07-09 15:11:50 +0000 UTCI'm loving this! Looking at the pics reminded me of the Chi-Ri build.
Brandon Gentry
2024-07-09 14:57:29 +0000 UTCThis texture looks wonderful! What did you apply it with? I need to hear more about this specific technique! I have used this before but this is next level application!
Jake McKee
2024-07-09 14:20:10 +0000 UTCI adore my Sonic 8K Mini!
Jake McKee
2024-07-09 14:19:12 +0000 UTCIf you’re looking to save some money on a new 3D printer, you really don’t need a 12-14k printer-it’s all marketing at this point without a major improvement in print detail. If you need a larger printing area (10 inch screen or larger) the higher 12k printing resolution would be useful. A Sonic Mini 8k or Mini 8k S would be a nice improvement over what you have now.
Sherminator
2024-07-09 13:44:12 +0000 UTC…because you can never have enough texture!!!
Den Howlett
2024-07-09 13:38:54 +0000 UTCLooking forward to this! Love the texture work!
Scott Gentry
2024-07-09 13:36:45 +0000 UTCFirst!
Mats Andersson
2024-07-09 13:35:40 +0000 UTC
