Mark M. Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 Whether or not accepted as a viable entry (not sure since it's included in another kit instead of a standalone kit), I figured this was the best place to post progress pics of it. The Academy 1/72nd Kubelwagon. AC put out a 3-vehicle kit with the Kettenrad, the Kubelwagon, and the US Willy's Jeep, and then later on split these up onto their own sprues and added them as bonuses in aircraft kits. Example I built the kettenrad with my 109E kit, and this Kubel comes with a Fw190A8 kit. I started last night, did most of the cleanup and some basic painting. Then went at it today for a long time and made a lot of progress. I only just opened up the sprue bags last night, so it has to be a new record for me! The kit contents: The parts (no flash so you can see some of the details ridges): Assembly (I followed my own series of steps, didn't adhere to instructions): I carved the door open as an afterthought, just scored until it did this: General paint: (to be continued) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark M. Posted August 15, 2009 Author Share Posted August 15, 2009 The major reason I didn't follow the default steps is I wanted to wash it all, and things got in the way. I discovered a new toy this time: applying the wash with a Q-tip!! Worked great, will have to try again. I normally brush it on. Use dry end of Q-tip to soak up excess. Fresh application (still wet): Has to dry flat, so it can be tricky: Other parts: As of tonight it's done, but I'm working on a few things I want to put in/near it and I haven't taken any "nice" photos of it yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark M. Posted August 15, 2009 Author Share Posted August 15, 2009 Okay, not a "nice" photo, but just to show where it stands (as of an hour ago): Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smutz Posted August 15, 2009 Share Posted August 15, 2009 That looks great for a 72nd scale kit..one thing that aren't 10 mil squares on your cutting mat are they?. Andy...sticking to 35th Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark M. Posted August 15, 2009 Author Share Posted August 15, 2009 It's square inches. The entire car is smaller than my thumb, I'd wager. Just about 2 inches. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmike Posted August 16, 2009 Share Posted August 16, 2009 Course it is accepted! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark M. Posted August 16, 2009 Author Share Posted August 16, 2009 These are the extra "bits" that Academy included with the Kettenrad sprue. I left them in my "spares" box until now. I'm thinking of making a diorama base with grass/dirt, a luftwaffe plane of some sort, and these drums/boxes and having the car in it as well, but that idea hasn't fully formed yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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