Revell 1/72 TPz 1 Fuchs Eloka “Hummel”/ABC

[JUG]

I started this about 6 months ago I've put it back on my bench and going to try to finish it. I know my eyes and Arthritis hands will fight me on this build but I'm going to try power through it if I can. Seems I have more patience these days so that will be in my corner. Hope you follow along.

 

[BarleyBop]

Nice! We be here!

 

[JUG]

Nice! We be here!

Thanks I'll have some updates soon.

 

[JUG]

More updates. Worked on the for a couple hours this evening.

 

[BarleyBop]

Nice... I haven't done any 1:72 vehicles... How do you like working in that scale? I guess it has its own challenges!
Will you be going for the camo and weathering, or a 'clean' build?

 

[JUG]

Nice... I haven't done any 1:72 vehicles... How do you like working in that scale? I guess it has its own challenges!
Will you be going for the camo and weathering, or a 'clean' build?

Thanks for the compliment. 1/72 is getting very challenging for me anymore with my arthritis getting worse in my hands. I like it but is just frustrating anymore.

I'm thinking of a solid OD green and probably keep it clean. The newer Military Vehicles I like to keep a clean look but the WWII stuff I like to weather. More updates soon. Glad you stopped by.

 

[Jakko]

I haven't done any 1:72 vehicles... How do you like working in that scale?

It's quite common for 1:35 scale modellers to say things like, "I couldn't handle all of the small parts!" What they're forgetting is that 1:35 scale models have plenty of parts just as small

 

[JUG]

have plenty of parts just as small

Some do some don't depends on what model.

 

[BarleyBop]

Ya, since joining the forum and looking at some of the builds of planes and ships, and the higher quality kits in all scales, I'm blown away by the tiny parts and detail!

But I guess to your point @JUG , the default size of smaller scale common parts is just that: smaller!
Smaller chasis, smaller tyres, smaller steering wheel, smaller lights, etc.

I hope the hands don't get to be too much of a problem for you.

 

[JUG]

hope the hands don't get to be too much of a problem for you.

Thanks I appreciate it. This is why I'm trying to build what I can while my hands can still handle it. Tweezers are getting to be not much help anymore handling these small parts. Bigger scales do have smaller parts but only about 1/3 of the kit depends mostly on the kit. I've built some 1/72 Italeri Fast Assembly they are nice and have great details for a quick build.

 

[BarleyBop]

I hear ya, good that you are finding kits to build.
Keep on!