1/35 GST Zobel Light Reconnaissance Vehicle

[Papermodder]

Hi Roy.
Yes each piece is cut out using a #11 blade. Some people have success using scissors but i can do finer work with a knife.

Jim

 

[Papermodder]

Today's update.
Constructed and installed all the mirrors and the front tow points. Also made and installed all the pioneer tools.
I think the tools look real good compared to images of the real zobel i found.
After finding this image.

I just had to scratch those antennas. Had some .05mm styrene, fishing line, then made the bases out of card.



Real thing.



Left side.





Front on.





All that is left now is to construct the wheels. I'm having fun with this vehicle.

Comments and questions welcome.

Jim

 

[geegad]

thats one cool looking vehicle and your model is looking superb bud

 

[Papermodder]

Thank you Geegad.

Jim

 

[Papermodder]

Well, this is what has been occupying my time this morning, cutting out the parts for the wheels and tires.
Now that that is done, rest a bit before taking on their assembly.



Jim

 

[wyoroy]

You have your work cut out for you, pun intended ;D

 

[Papermodder]

Hi Roy.
;D It's not that bad, just have to be patient and take your time that's all.

Jim

 

[andrei383]

nice work so far, the model is shaping up nicely!

 

[Papermodder]

Thank you Andrei.


It's time for the final update.
Spent this morning finishing up the assembly of the wheels and coming up with a good procedure to install those tread. The result actually turned out ok. I was afraid the tread was not on thick enough card, but the end result i was surprised.





This afternoon the wheels were installed, and this is the final result.















This was a fun build and my 2nd build since returning to the hobby. Now on to the BSC.
Comments and questions welcome.

Jim

 

[wyoroy]

Jim, that is so very cool. I so look forward to your sub ;D

Do you or have you built wood, plasatic or resin kits or just paper?

 

[Papermodder]

Hi Roy.
I've built many aircraft over the years out of balsa, ( use to be in RC ). as well have built plastic when i was younger. Have not attempted wood yet but do want to build a wooden ship at some point. Paper i have been doing off and on since my accident in 2004. I have enjoyed it. I will build plastic again. Waiting for a kit that i have on order.

Jim

 

[wyoroy]

Is it armor ;D

 

[Papermodder]

Yes Roy it is.

Jim

 

[wyoroy]

Sweet ;D

 

[multicam]

Super cool! I didn't even know these paper models existed. Pretty cool and what a cool vehicle! Nice work

 

[Papermodder]

Thank you Multi.

Jim

 

[geegad]

looking superb buddy love the way the tires are put together...keep it up

 

[Papermodder]

Thanks Geegad.

Jim