Tristar Marder III Ausf H - finished

[Coda]

Hi all, it's my first post here.

This is my 6th finished model, Tristar Marder III Ausf H.
Hope you all like it.

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=35023&img=marder3h02.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=35024&img=marder3h04.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=35025&img=marder3h05.jpg

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=35026&img=marder3h06.jpg

Basically out-of-box built except for Model Kasten track and rear basket.
Rear basket is made of brass wires.

Soldering all pieces was really a challange for me but after 2 hours struggle,it has finaly done :thumb:

Some piece doesn't perfectly sit in place, but Im satisfied with result.

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=35028&img=marder3h08.jpg

And I decided not to glue superstructures together.

Vehicle can be broken down into pieces.

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=35022&img=marder3h01.jpg

I didn't pay enough attention while gluing 'bathtub',that negligence causes big gap :(

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=35027&img=marder3h07.jpg

Take care this point when you make your own one.

There were lot of challange and fun while making this little vehicle :)

thanks!

Masanori Coda

[Coda]

I have a question about this kit :confused:
Where is the correct position to glue parts C8 and C9 @step14?
I couldn't find proper place for them,so I didn't use C8 and C9.

And suggestions/corrections would be appreciated, especially about interior color.

thanks

Masanori Coda

[Gopher]

Welcome to PA Masanori!
Your Marder looks very nice.

[mnickolson]

Welcome to the Planet Masanori. I like the color's on your Marder. :thumb:

Mike

[RickLawler]

Nice build Coda...great idea to leave it unglued, very effective presentation.

Welcome,
Rick

[Flak]

Welcome to PA...Masanori-San :) Your Marder looks REALLY NICE :thumb:

[Larry Bates]

Very nice Mansonori-san,

I like your basket :thumb:

Larry

[FireflyRK]

great marder. Nice light weathering

[Sturmmann]

Hi Masanori,

Welcome to Planet Armor!

Excellent work on your Marder III, I was dying to see one of those finished. The cammo is well applied and the rust effect on the exhaust is very convincing.

I think the extra effort on soldering the rear basket was well worth it as it came out great.

The only thing I would add is some more weathering to the muzzle break. The paint at the end tends to rub off as the crew will constantly be cleaning the gun tube. This will give it the look of polished metal around the edges.

I will be looking forward to seen more of your excellent work here at the Planet.

Dave

[Coda]

Thanks everyone!

> Andrey-san
Thanks for very first reply :)

> Mike-san
I satisfied myself about green tone :)

> Rick-san
Watch interior closely after finishing is fun!
Great design of Tristar development team.

> Marco-san
Thanks for comment :)

> Larry-san
Thanks for rewarding word :)

> Ralph-san
That is what my aim was - not weathered too much. thanks :)

> David-san
Thanks for serious suggestion.
I'll add more work on muzzle brake later!

[lquah]

Masanori-san

Welcome to Planet Armor

You have a very nice paint job on the Marder IIIH. The camo pattern is very subtle :thumb: :thumb:

Parts C-8 and C-9 and in Step 14 is glued against the ribs in the middle of C-6 and C-7 and should jut out. I will post some photos a bit later to show you. :)

Lawrence

[lquah]

Masanori-san

Here is a photo from my Marder IIIH that shows parts C-8 and C-9 installed. Notice how both parts do not sit flat against the armor.

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j263/lquah/Tristar%20Marder%20IIIH/P1018436copy.jpg

And photo of the real vehicle. Photo is taken from Nuts and Bolts.
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j263/lquah/Tristar%20Marder%20IIIH/P1018446copy.jpg

Lawrence

[Finnmodeler]

Your solder job with basket looks great. And apart from gaps you showed, your TD looks very nice.

Niko

[Driver]

Excellent work on the model Masanori-san; the wire basket is a beauty.

And welcome to the planet. Hope to see more of your work very soon.

[Coda]

> Lawrence-san
Thanks for words and information!
I re-painted 3 times to fix camo pattern/tone, so if cut off my model, there may be colorful stratum :)
Your information is exactly I needed.I'll fix soon.

Can't wait watching your Marder3H painted.

> Niko-san
> Ruben-san
Thanks for comments!
I'm happy my work become eye-cacher :)

Masanori

[Panzergrenadier]

Superb model! Very good!:thumb:

[Coda]

> Siim-san
thanks!

Little fix have done.
Thanks again Lawrence-san.
http://i207.photobucket.com/albums/bb164/pacoda/marder3H/marder3h09.jpg

Masnaori Coda

[lquah]

Masanori-san

Nice work on the muzzle brake :thumb: Maybe add some discoloration due to the heat?

Also, I notice that you painted the extinguisher red. As far as I know red was not used until after the war. I think it would be pretty safe to paint it grey or green.

Lawrence

[maafei]

It looks very nice.
I like it.It is a good reference.
I have one,but I has not to build.Maybe next year? ha~~~