I'm looking at photos of the glued model.
I've been looking at "live" photos, but the model doesn't seem to look like it at all.
(The hull is really different)
After a bit of research I think the problem is that the hull is the one of the Hummel.
This is not right. ;(
The chassis was the same as on the Hummel SPG. Here's a pic of our model:
(http://www.combatcommand.co.uk/Pendraken/Images/Nashorn.jpg)
Nashorn and Hummel are same chassis but different gun
EDIT: Beaten to it by Leon
Nashorn :
(http://www.wargamer.com/Hosted/Panzer/nashorn01.jpg)
(http://www.achtungpanzer.com/images/nash_dr.jpg)
(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTahs2o4KnM5pJRnHqGLHR3JFiYOc49iS4e79zeCppQCJi2BSR8kA)
Note the front of the hull, with the slope and the little "bump" on the left.
Hummel :
(http://i86.servimg.com/u/f86/14/26/14/48/hummel11.jpg)
Note the front.
This is the hull that I have.
I'm modifying the font shield with plasticard, but the hull is too much work, I'll just put some foliage on it.
Correct indeed; the Nashorn only had a driver compartiment protruding up front whereas the standard Hummel also had room (and hatches) for the radioman. Apparently the first production models of the Hummel had the same driver compartment configuration as the Nashorn. So while a 'Nashorn' hull with a 150mm howitzer Hummel is a possibility, I believe the later Hummel hull with the 88mm gun in a Nashorn configuration was never made. However, I Always love to learn more so if anyone knows more...?
Cheers,
Rob
Okay, I'm doing it, I'm resculpting the hull. I didn't want to, but I am. Plus the barrel is too short, I'm redoing it.
>:(
Why not make a master and send it to Pendraken; perhaps they're willing to cast it and use it in production?
Cheers,
Rob
It would be easier to start from a PAK 43. The on in the pack is a flak 36.
I'm doing a "prototype" for my gaming purpose first, I'll see if I do one for Pendraken.
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-o8ej1c8D_pM/UlEfHis9ZBI/AAAAAAAAAZA/oDeA-WF84Ao/w958-h718-no/nashorn2+006.jpg)
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-4a3MTe_vUTQ/UlEfGRa0-MI/AAAAAAAAAY4/YsSPWNSXmhY/w958-h525-no/nashorn2+005.jpg)
Looks super!
I do think the antenna is somewhat thick though... I personally like to use plastic fibres from a handbrush; put them on with some superglue and they'l Always return to their Original form without breaking or staying bent.
Cheers,
Rob
You're rigth about the antenna, it is a stabbing weapon against the big hands of the players. :)
I replaced it following your advice. It isn't perfectly straight, and it is white, so I hope, my paint will stick on it.
Paint usualy sticks well to it. At least on mine it does. Don't know what paint you use; I'm still hooked on the old enamel; then again; I usually start out with black fibres...
Cheers,
Rob
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oJIFMkxFeVs/UlGyqKnVN4I/AAAAAAAAAZ4/4SwooklpzRA/w635-h847-no/nashorn3+002.jpg)
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-v5NmvYV9UPg/UlGyrIJwfNI/AAAAAAAAAZ8/s7L7az_6fEM/w635-h847-no/nashorn3+003.jpg)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SnjRq1oE9Zc/UlGynogDf-I/AAAAAAAAAZs/O5iOQp6iMto/w635-h847-no/nashorn3+005.jpg)
Was thinking about the markings and add some foliage, but I don't really know.
Why, this is brilliant!
Foliage is Always good on late war vehicles. I would kep the markings down to a minimum unless you have a specific example you want to recreate?
Cheers,
Rob
That looks excellent, nicely done.
8)
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-G-3zLSMeJMk/UlR7SzDibOI/AAAAAAAAAbI/9p3NTWgQisM/w958-h773-no/8ottobre2013+010.jpg)
Very Nice!!! :)
Very nice indeed!
Are you happy with it?
Cheers,
Rob
Yes.
Leon, do you want a proper Nashorn ? 8)
Okay, I'm doing it. (I bought 3 on Ebay)
Doors open or closed ?
Quote from: barbarian on 09 October 2013, 08:32:36 PM
Okay, I'm doing it. (I bought 3 on Ebay)
Doors open or closed ?
Closed please!
8)
Brilliant! Amazing! =D> =D> =D>
Mollinary
That's the way to go!
Super!
Quote from: barbarian on 09 October 2013, 08:32:36 PM
Doors open or closed ?
Separate, so I can have them moving or firing :-)
I'm doing it without using Plasticard, so it can go into a mould right away.
Leon separate doors would do for you ?
Or I could do them thinner so that someone could easily cut them.
With separate doors Dave says! It would be better to send you a master casting though, have you started on the model yet?
I have already started, but I'm reworking it so much that you won't see the difference. (Except if you're thinking about the shrinkage ?)
Quote from: barbarian on 12 October 2013, 12:45:08 AM
(Except if you're thinking about the shrinkage ?)
There would only be a small amount of shrinkage, it was more a worry about the loss of detail as the model goes through another two sets of moulding. On that model, it would be most evident in the road wheels and the tracks I think.
I finally took photos of the master.
(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-8IxlYvf3hqQ/U842yg5kS9I/AAAAAAAABCk/uZccDRZv3vk/w640-h619-no/bazarjuly+001.jpg)
Top banana, looks a beast!
Full marks for initiative, B! :)
Hear, hear, good job!
Cheers,
Rob