DML's Sd. Kfz.164 Nashorn

[Flak]

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=17279&img=164-01.jpg

I'm started working on the Chassis

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=17550&img=164-02.jpg

Closed up shot of the Chassis Bottom...very nice detail... ;)

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=17551&img=164-03.jpg

[Flak]

Here is the closed up shot of the suspension unit...

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=17554&img=164-04.jpg

Here is the closed up part shot of the road wheels...

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=17555&img=164-05.jpg

Here is the closed up shot of the road wheel assembly...

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=17556&img=164-06.jpg

[Flak]

Here is the asembly picture of the Sprocket Wheels and the Idler Wheels...

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=17557&img=164-07.jpg

The Suspension Units are in position...

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=17558&img=164-08.jpg

[Markus]

Hey Marco,
seems like a great kit.
I too want to build it in a while, so your SBS is very welcome.
Just one thing, I think you glued the springs on the wrong sides compared to my 1/35 Nashorn and IVs. Maybe you can still change them.

[Flak]

Thanks, Markus...I will double check it...I just glued the Road Wheels onto the suspension units.

[Flak]

I have checked...why I'm gluded the Supspension Units at the WRONG direction :( ...the problem is the ERROR of the DML instuction sheet :angry: See...

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=17691&img=164-09.jpg

I have broken off all the Suspension Units...

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=17683&img=164-10.jpg

[James Tainton]

What a way to wreck your enthusiam. I've really come to expect mistakes in kit's instructions these days- almost every kit I've built lately has had one mistake or two...
I always try and dry fit and double check references now.

[Donovan]

Man that sucks, but at least you can fix it. I've seen errors in instructions lately myself, I guess the latest being the FAMO, it seems now you not only have to have a reference but a very technical one at that in order to build these things correctly.

I hope whoomever does a full online build review of this one point out these errors, I've heard of quite a few others too concerning the Hornisse that I bet are carried over.

Good luck.

Cheers,
Donovan

[Flak]

Here is the re-glued Suspension Units...

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=17692&img=164-11.jpg

All Wheels are in position...

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=17693&img=164-12.jpg

[Markus]

Hey Marco,
glad you were able to fix it.
It´s coming along very nicely. :)
You already decided on a paint job?
Can´t wait for the next update.

[Flak]

Not yet...I am thinking to paint it with the WHITE wash... ;)

[Stuke Sowle]

Nice recovery on the kit instruction error. I look forward to seeing the build up of the weapon.

[Flak]

Here is the Rear Panel...

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=17993&img=164-13.jpg

The Spare Wheel in position

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=17994&img=164-14.jpg

[Flak]

I'm start working on the Barrel... :(

DML has separated the Barrel into 2 sections (Front and Rear)...fixed and gluded by a "SMALL" D...however, the Barrels are not look in a FULL CIRCLE :( And the MAJOR problem is...they NEVER get STRAIGHT :angry:

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=18545&img=164-15.jpg

So, I scratch built the Barrel by styene rod in different diameter...

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=18546&img=164-16.jpg

Here is the compare shoot...

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=18547&img=164-17.jpg

[olemanjoe]

WOW, can you please post more??? i think i feel inspired to start mine!!!
looking very nice!
thanks!

[Larry Bates]

Hi Marco,

Nice save on the suspension units. Also, very nice job on the gun barrel!

:thumb:

Larry

[olemanjoe]

hi flak

do u have any updates on this build? i am interested because i am about to start mine. thanks