Mark Deliduka Posted December 17, 2011 Report Share Posted December 17, 2011 Finally! After a year and a half of grueling, frustrating and tiresome work, I have finally managed to complete my Armageddon 1/72 scale Panzerzug BP-44 Armored Train! Here are some preliminary pics from it's debut at my local IPMS meeting. There aren't the greatest quality, so I'll be trying to get some better pics later. Here is the overall shot of it sitting on the table. This train measures six and a half feet long. I placed it down the center of the eight-foot table it's sitting on. On one side you can also see my other three completed models; closeups of those will come later. I left this pic kinda big so some details could be seen. Now for some closeup shots so you can see all the detail. Here is a shot of the engine and two tenders: Next are the Geschutzwagen and Kommandowagen: And finally, the Artilleriewagen and the last two cars, the transport wagon and the Panzerjagerwagen: And that's only half the train! On the other side, we have another set of the Geschutzwagen and Kommandowagen: ...preceded by the other three cars in front: There she is in all her glory! This was one of the most difficult, time consuming and frustrating models I've ever built, but the results are well worth it! I tried to use the kit parts wherever I could, but some were just plain unusable. I freehanded the camo pattern on th3e whole train; it took me four to five days to get it to my satisfaction. Most of the delicate thin parts are brass or copper wire, while the antennas are stretched sprue. One car I actually built using ONLY kit parts, including the grab handles and steps; just to see if I could do it. Due to the extremely poor molding quality, the quad AA guns were impossible to remove from the sprues so I substituted old ESCI/Italeri quad guns. The panzer 38(t)'s came with the kit. Despite the extremely poor molding again, I was still able to assemble these little tanks well enough to use on the model. Now I can send her out on the circuit and show people that, yes; one of these models CAN actually be built! Meanwhile, as promised; there were times I needed a break from this train, so I assembled a couple other little models to clear the palette, so to speak. This one is my ICM 1/72 scale Russian Ural-43207 Command Vehicle. This one will not be taken to any contests as there are at least five 'vital' parts missing. Whether they were originally in the kit, I don't know, but I couldn't find them when it came time add them to the model. Rather than having another "shelf queen" on the bench forever; I just completed it 'as is' so I can move on: This next one was a simple joy to build. It is ACE's 1/72 scale Ford US Army Staff Car. This is a 12-hour build I did; partly for fun, and partly because I've wanted one of these in my collection for so long. Here it is: That's all I have for my armor for now. As for my third model completed; feel free to check it out in the Aircraft Forums. Thanks everyone for looking in; comments are welcome! Merry Christmas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghodges Posted December 17, 2011 Report Share Posted December 17, 2011 CONGRATS Duke! Looks really cool! GIL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Deliduka Posted December 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 Thanks Gil! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMorales Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 DUKE! YOU ROCKED IT! CONGRATS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobMorales Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 This one is my ICM 1/72 scale Russian Ural-43207 Command Vehicle. This one will not be taken to any contests as there are at least five 'vital' parts missing. Whether they were originally in the kit, I don't know, but I couldn't find them when it came time add them to the model. Rather than having another "shelf queen" on the bench forever; I just completed it 'as is' so I can move on: In Soviet Russia, missing parts find you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
802chrisg Posted December 18, 2011 Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 Awsome job on the camo on the train. Love it. Great job Mark. And the best part about this build, it took you a YEAR & A HALF!!! Welcome to the the ,rest of us modelers club. HAHA :Smile-tongue: Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Deliduka Posted December 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2011 Thanks guys! Your compliments made my day! Chris, Thank you for the welcome to the Long-Time Builders Association. Please forgive me if I don't attend all the meetings! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VonL Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 Holy sox, Batman! That train is an epic build. Nicely done. Love the Rooskie C2 truck and the staff car, too; cool subjects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Deliduka Posted December 20, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2011 Thanks Bob! Yeah, that train was an epic build! Took me long enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aAzZ09 Posted December 25, 2011 Report Share Posted December 25, 2011 Very nice Mark. I wish I could progress as much on my P-6E as you have on your projects. After a long hot summer here we in Central Texas are suddenly geting rain (which we need) but it's a little too soggy to use the airbrush at this time not withstanding Christmas, which I respect. Best, Mark Fiedler (aAzZ09) IPMS #14333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Deliduka Posted December 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2011 Mark, you'll get there. I look forward to seeing your P-6E soon. Thanks for the compliment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisTennant Posted December 26, 2011 Report Share Posted December 26, 2011 Bet that looked great going around the Christmas tree! Way to go, Mark! d Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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