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Title: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on December 28, 2017, 10:37:37 PM: Seeing as it was my idea...! :o

Obyekt 279 - ill advised in so many ways:

A heavy amphibious breakthrough tank which can withstand a nuclear shockwave...
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: carlos marighela on December 28, 2017, 11:18:22 PM: Quote from: Rich H on December 28, 2017, 10:37:37 PM
Seeing as it was my idea...! :o

Obyekt 279 - ill advised in so many ways:

A heavy amphibious breakthrough tank which can withstand a nuclear shockwave...

Looking forward to this one! Fingers crossed that it becomes the master for a kit.

I'm tempted to make the obvious riposte to Obyekt 279 myself, just not sure if I have enough time before I head OS.
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: beefcake on December 28, 2017, 11:39:18 PM: Looking forward to seeing it :)
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Vanvlak on December 29, 2017, 07:02:26 AM: I want one!
I had to look that one up, I'll admit. Looking forward to seeing this.
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Connectamabob on December 29, 2017, 08:01:08 AM: I'll admit, the only reason I'd ever heard of them was because of Metal Gear Solid 3. It's a truly obscure bit of hardware. And yes, crazy in more ways than one. Looking forward to seeing the scratchbuild.
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on December 29, 2017, 09:17:39 AM: Thanks all! Got a load of other stuff to do too...
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Hupp n at em on January 04, 2018, 04:02:16 PM: A quick trip to Wikipedia later, I'm excited to see this 4 tread computer mouse take shape! lol
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on January 04, 2018, 05:45:46 PM: Apt description lol

It' going to be a bloody nightmare! Hardly a straight line in it!
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on January 06, 2018, 01:26:07 PM: Can I start yet? SWMBO want me to rip out a bathroom... I want to build tanks!
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Vanvlak on January 06, 2018, 02:43:15 PM: Quote from: Rich H on January 06, 2018, 01:26:07 PM
Can I start yet? SWMBO want me to rip out a bathroom... I want to build tanks!
Well I've been hanging wall lights, so no! :D (but I sympathise)
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on January 10, 2018, 12:04:49 PM: Argh...

Now going to be out on Business at least Sun-Mon-Tue! I want to start work! :-X
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Vanvlak on January 10, 2018, 12:41:45 PM: Quote from: Rich H on January 10, 2018, 12:04:49 PM
Argh...

Now going to be out on Business at least Sun-Mon-Tue! I want to start work! :-X
Well, if you start but don't post pics, the coordinator won't notice, will he? ;)
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: aircav on January 10, 2018, 05:37:53 PM: Just googled it, :o :o
You’ll have fun building that :D :D :D
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Andym on January 10, 2018, 05:47:08 PM: Oh! That’s going to be a challenge! :o......not for you I’m sure! ;)
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on January 10, 2018, 05:48:27 PM: lol
thanks chaps
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on January 14, 2018, 09:56:06 AM: Progress has been made....
Pics will follow...

What a completely ill advised project... there isn't a straight line in it and it's covered in double curves!!
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on January 14, 2018, 10:02:45 AM: Egg box construction allows me to control the final shape. A bit anyway. Its really hard to get the lines right as there isn't any way to measure bits! So its best guesses!
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Mason on January 14, 2018, 10:31:59 AM: I dont envy you building this one, very fiddly.
A great start, though.
8) 8)
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on January 14, 2018, 10:53:27 AM: Little bit more then away until Tuesday

I was going to make the sides removable (they fold down for transit) but I realised the side plates I'd built were wonky... fixed sodes it is! Thin plasticard now covers the egg box structure. Most of the rest will be packed out with scrap and fillered! The thin plasticard will just about do a double curve if forced... this plastic magic glue is a bit odd, slower to grab but faster to set than tamiya and revell contacta.
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Andym on January 14, 2018, 10:54:38 AM: I agree with respectable colleague.....great start though!

Is that plans just out of shot? Did you find blueprints anywhere? Or is that just a mock-up you’ve printed out from the computer to cut out the tracks and wheels?
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on January 14, 2018, 10:57:07 AM: Thanks I just use google image search for object 279 drawing most of the time. The-blueprints.com is my usual favourite source.
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Vanvlak on January 14, 2018, 11:36:26 AM: Ok, that IS an impressive start. :o :o 8) 8)
For the record, I am designing my transporter with VERY straight edges and flat sides - I guess that makes your choice more ill-advised than mine. ;D
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: carlos marighela on January 14, 2018, 09:50:51 PM: Looking good! The hull looks like a bugger but I'm intrigued as to what you will do with the turret.
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Johnnytodd on January 14, 2018, 11:05:23 PM: I like your "egg carton" technique. My first impulse would be to carve the compound curves out of wood but your method is very systematic.
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: tomrommel1 on January 15, 2018, 10:57:23 AM: What a start!
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on January 15, 2018, 05:58:38 PM: Thanks!

Quote from: carlos marighela on January 14, 2018, 09:50:51 PM
Looking good! The hull looks like a bugger but I'm intrigued as to what you will do with the turret.

So am I :o
Probably end up cutting and stacking plasticard rings and filler over the top.

Quote from: Johnnytodd on January 14, 2018, 11:05:23 PM
I like your "egg carton" technique. My first impulse would be to carve the compound curves out of wood but your method is very systematic.

It allows me to set the shapes I can measure and the plasticard curve extrapolates the curves. It wont be perfdct but it'll be close enough! Problem I'd have with wood is symmetry.
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on January 15, 2018, 06:00:00 PM: The next step will be the underside and turret ring. Then loads of filler...
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: FramFramson on January 15, 2018, 08:35:29 PM: You mad bugger!
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on January 17, 2018, 12:07:03 PM: I'll take that as a compliment ;)

First round of hull filler last night. Needs a good filing/snading and another round of filler no doubt.
Next will be Turret ring and more filler, then on to the tracks... the tracks are going to be interesting.
I need to make them sturdy enough and removable for casting. The tracks are surprisingly flimsey looking for such a large beast but seeing as there are twice as mnay as are usually needed it shouldn't be a surprise! This thing is also pretty tall as a result and the hull is over the tracks as a result.

I've ordered some of Archer's 'Weld line' Decals for the upper hull so I can add the weld lines, I figured I could make them fomr other stuff but I do like a nice 3d decal...

Turret will be 'even more fun' as it's not even hemishperical!
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: ichwillauch on January 17, 2018, 05:17:31 PM: Very impressive!
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on January 17, 2018, 08:22:56 PM: Filler, filler and more filler...
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Johnnytodd on January 17, 2018, 08:36:47 PM: Looks great! nice precise work
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on January 17, 2018, 08:39:15 PM: Filler hides a multitude of sins... ;)

Tracks next.... but another day....
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Andym on January 17, 2018, 10:58:33 PM: That’s a cracking shape! It screams “big sci fi tank” to me. What are your plans for painting this when it’s done? Is there a particular camo your going for?
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on January 17, 2018, 11:02:13 PM: Kubinka has the prototype in 3 colour camo.
That or Russian green... lol (my painting is passable at best!)
Got to keep it light as it'll be cast eventually so no heavy weathering.

(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/d/de/Object_279_in_the_Kubinka_Tank_Museum_pic4.jpg/1200px-Object_279_in_the_Kubinka_Tank_Museum_pic4.jpg)
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on January 17, 2018, 11:03:34 PM: Actually it would make a nice hover tank right now if I added a turret!
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Andym on January 17, 2018, 11:10:43 PM: Maybe some VTOL thrusters either side too? ;)
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on January 19, 2018, 07:33:56 AM: Track struts started. Also is it wrong to get excited about decals? Archer 3d weld beads
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Skrapwelder on January 19, 2018, 02:50:37 PM: Looking good.

I've never seen those weld bead decals before. That looks handy.
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: FramFramson on January 19, 2018, 06:11:33 PM: Yours looks to be in better shape than the original! lol
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on January 19, 2018, 10:55:48 PM: Slow progress...
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Mason on January 19, 2018, 11:22:10 PM: Nice sanding.
Another one with the patience of a saint, I see.
8) 8)
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Andym on January 19, 2018, 11:57:44 PM: That’s some great lines on that! 8)
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on January 20, 2018, 10:59:24 AM: Its cold in the garage so not started on the tracks yet. Working on the back deck and hull details
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on January 20, 2018, 11:15:52 AM: BTW the best ref pics I've found are here:
http://serkoff.narod.ru/photoalbum110.html

The whole back end will be covered by what looks like an extended range fuel tank (An ill advised shape in itself!)
(http://serkoff.narod.ru/279-k039.jpg)
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Eric the Shed on January 20, 2018, 12:02:09 PM: this is looking rather splendid
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: YPU on January 20, 2018, 12:14:39 PM: Very nice work Rich!
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on January 20, 2018, 01:35:03 PM: Thanks.

I'm struggling with the sides. The ribby bits are really subtle more like dents than deliberate! Might have to leave them off :(
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: YPU on January 20, 2018, 02:59:18 PM: Quote from: Rich H on January 20, 2018, 01:35:03 PM
Thanks.

I'm struggling with the sides. The ribby bits are really subtle more like dents than deliberate! Might have to leave them off :(

They might look more like casting imperfections than actual details yeah.
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: ichwillauch on January 20, 2018, 03:56:39 PM: This is looking great
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Vanvlak on January 20, 2018, 04:00:54 PM: Superb work there. I'm feeling rather ashamed of the straight lines on my small build. :o
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on January 20, 2018, 04:15:02 PM: I long for a straight line...
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on January 20, 2018, 04:59:44 PM: Quote from: Rich H on January 20, 2018, 10:59:24 AM
Its cold in the garage so not started on the tracks yet. Working on the back deck and hull details

That looks superb.

Tony
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Juxt on January 20, 2018, 05:11:13 PM: Just incredible!

I'm glad I'm aiming for wonky on my build rather than accurate straight lines, I've nowhere near the patience for that 😣
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: FramFramson on January 20, 2018, 06:27:13 PM: Quote from: Rich H on January 20, 2018, 11:15:52 AM
BTW the best ref pics I've found are here:
http://serkoff.narod.ru/photoalbum110.html

The whole back end will be covered by what looks like an extended range fuel tank (An ill advised shape in itself!)
(http://serkoff.narod.ru/279-k039.jpg)

Would you say the tank has an extended rear? ;D
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on January 20, 2018, 10:35:41 PM: lol A fat arse? ;D

Added the weld lines to the front. I'm going to ignore the other lines as I assume they aren't really supposed to be seen.

Hopefully tomorrow I can escape form the domestic duties (moving a radiator int he bathroom...) to get the lasering started. I need some bits for the fat arse and transmission. Then I can start on the track units. I'm ignoring the turret for now... ???
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on January 20, 2018, 10:54:59 PM: Weld lines. They took AAAAAGGES to get even approximately symmetrical.... :? Not sure if I can bear to do the underside welds...

(Probably will )
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Andym on January 20, 2018, 11:49:51 PM: I’ve never tried those decals before. How do they stick on? The same as normal decals? Just with water?
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Johnnytodd on January 20, 2018, 11:58:43 PM: That's really looking good! Makes me want to build another tank!
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Braz on January 21, 2018, 01:05:54 AM: :-* This is super impressive work.
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on January 21, 2018, 08:07:24 AM: Quote from: Andym on January 20, 2018, 11:49:51 PM
I’ve never tried those decals before. How do they stick on? The same as normal decals? Just with water?

Yep, the glue is very light so they come off the backing very quickly but take ages to stick.
Got to be very careful handling the model as even after half an hour or more they still move around!

They need softening with microsol or similar to go round tight corners.
Once set they are very robust. I've used a lot of their rivets but they aren't cheap!
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: dampfpanzerwagon on January 23, 2018, 09:14:22 AM: This may have been commented on earlier, but have you seen this YOU TUBE article?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRbVCPTni9Y

Tony
Title: Re: Rich H's BSC 2018 entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on January 23, 2018, 12:45:15 PM: That vid is a good spot - thanks!
Lots of good footage of odd angles which is always good!

Hopefully some more progress can be made tomorrow... Next up either tracks if I can get into the garage or the turret....
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: ichwillauch on January 23, 2018, 02:15:18 PM: A very impressive work.
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on January 26, 2018, 12:23:42 PM: I'm hoping to make some progress next week... but I've got 1000 tiles turning up on monday :(

I need to make a start on the tracks they will take some time, the challenge being make them detailed yet strong enpough for casting
They will be seperate so Jeff can cast them up easier but that does somewhat complicate the build.

The turret is the shape of nightmares...
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on January 28, 2018, 10:10:07 PM: Bit of spare time so on with the horrific turret...
Its not even symmetrical...

Basically I make the underlying structure picking up what lines I can. Pack the space with scrap and miliput the gaps...
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on January 29, 2018, 07:15:00 AM: Come visit the UK. It gets to 35 degrees once per decade if we are lucky lol
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Andym on January 29, 2018, 07:17:30 AM: Serious modelling skills with that turret! :o
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: ichwillauch on February 02, 2018, 01:53:19 PM: The hull and the turret are looking awesome
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Mason on February 03, 2018, 11:13:23 AM: Quote from: ichwillauch on February 02, 2018, 01:53:19 PM
The hull and the turret are looking awesome

Indeed.
Very smooth.
8) 8)
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on February 03, 2018, 07:12:45 PM: lol

I really need to make some progress on it... but been tiling all day and now full of beers...
But the tiling is nearly done! Hopefully tomorrow... :?
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on February 04, 2018, 09:53:10 AM: Managed a couple of hungover hours this morning.
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on February 04, 2018, 09:54:43 AM: Oh and the tiling should be finished today. yay.
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Andym on February 04, 2018, 10:00:06 AM: The turret is looking the biz mate! 8).....The tiling not so much. In my picture it’s at 90 degrees! I’d check your spirit level! ;)
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on February 04, 2018, 10:26:10 AM: I wondered why the tiling was taking so long...
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: ichwillauch on February 04, 2018, 05:12:01 PM: I really like it. Have you thought about making a mould and go into mass production for this tank?
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on February 04, 2018, 07:24:17 PM: I make masters for Die Waffenkammer so I'll probably send it to him for casting eventually
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on February 04, 2018, 09:40:37 PM: I appear to have lost most of my finger tips to abrasion...

I've remade the gun as it was a bit droopy...And I still hate making muzzle brakes...

I'm hoping to get some time this week to get the tracks started.
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Johnnytodd on February 04, 2018, 09:53:36 PM: Turret looks real nice Rich. That muzzle break looks a beast though - I built JTFM's SU152 and struggled with that muzzle break as well. May I suggest turning a piece of styrene in a cordless drill.

John
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on February 04, 2018, 09:56:26 PM: Cool! :D

I've started on it but I suspect it'll take a few goes! I might end up laser cutting a few bits.

That ISU-152 muzzle brake looks like "fun" o_o
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on February 04, 2018, 09:59:51 PM: (http://serkoff.narod.ru/279-k031.jpg)
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on February 04, 2018, 10:01:21 PM: I'm wondering if I use a hacksaw blade against a styrene tube in a drill will work.
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Munindk on February 05, 2018, 07:00:37 AM: That sounds like a good way to lose a finger, but it might work. If you have access to a lathe or a lathe like setup, where the styrene tube is secured at both ends, that might make things a bit safer.

*Edit* Given the theme its actually the perfect way to proceed :p */edit*
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on February 05, 2018, 10:05:28 AM: Printer resolution isnt good enough but I might try anyway.
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on February 05, 2018, 12:31:49 PM: I'll have a look
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on February 21, 2018, 09:29:11 PM: OK... due to stuff... (Mostly a bathroom refurb and work) there has been no progress...
but all is not lost... yet!

I've managed to get he CAD work done for the tracks...
Just need to Cut them and assemble them...
Only 4 sets of tracks.. probably 250 parts.... :o

Plan is Friday... but I've a leaving do to go to... so Saturday... afternoon... lol
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Andym on February 21, 2018, 10:32:35 PM: You can do it!!! lol
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on February 22, 2018, 10:15:17 PM: Progress...
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on February 22, 2018, 10:41:22 PM: :?

I'm trying to upload pics like I have in the past but I get this failure:

Quote
Please try again. If you come back to this error screen, report the error to an administrator.

So...
I've got the undercarriage and track CAD work done and the first set of tracks cut.
Started to assemble too....pics once I figure out how to post pics again...
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Vanvlak on February 23, 2018, 04:57:24 PM: There seems to be a problem, am trying to see what's up.
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on February 23, 2018, 05:05:52 PM: Thanks!

OK so I built the first set of tracks... mostly... and scrapped it all... This is why it's ill advised!
I decided that it wasn't right so I had to add a layer into the roadwheels...

Mostly remade now... but got to go drink copious amounts of beer and Chinese food.
Hopefully can finish tomorrow.... :o
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Vanvlak on February 23, 2018, 05:22:07 PM: Rich - take it easy. :D
Due to the image upload problems currently on I decided to extend the deadline by a week, so take a deep breath before continuing.
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on February 24, 2018, 06:24:40 PM: Lucky for me!

Tracks are done... They have come out pretty well. Very tedious....!

Left to do is the turret top detail and the muzzle brake, but I am tempted to do the other model without the muzzle brake!
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on February 25, 2018, 09:47:12 PM: Got some good progress.
Main construction is completed and undercoated again. Just two searchlights and the hatch detail plus some handrails.

Even managed to make a reasonable muzzle brake...!

Loads of pics to upload once we are back online :)
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on February 25, 2018, 10:14:32 PM: Apologies for the facebook link but pics can be found here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1777966729093283/permalink/2049344291955524/?comment_id=2049498385273448&notif_id=1519571520593029&notif_t=group_comment&ref=notif
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Andym on February 26, 2018, 08:59:17 AM: Fantastic Rich! That’s the bees knees! :-*
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Vanvlak on February 26, 2018, 09:09:46 AM: Hope you don't mind - these are grand 8) 8) 8) :

(https://scontent.fmla3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/28277412_10156115949516774_2311494439181576403_n.jpg?oh=98c95785f51e216debacfda73a39223f&oe=5B18EB6E)

(https://scontent.fmla3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/28378243_10156115949576774_1701487920469427331_n.jpg?oh=8be58cb770d835dc69d7db7660414d8b&oe=5B092A36)

(https://scontent.fmla3-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/26229704_10156115949616774_2180945948749025357_n.jpg?oh=0f3384ea3b88270866c1357f21e9ff8c&oe=5B115DB1)
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on February 26, 2018, 12:07:54 PM: Don't mind at all!
Where are you hosting the pics?

The later pics have a couple of better shots in grey primer
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Vanvlak on February 26, 2018, 12:39:21 PM: Quote from: Rich H on February 26, 2018, 12:07:54 PM
Don't mind at all!
Where are you hosting the pics?

The later pics have a couple of better shots in grey primer
I just opened the image in FB, then right-clicked on the image to 'open image in new tab', and then used the url of the latter with the 'insert image' function on the Post reply window :D
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on February 26, 2018, 12:43:57 PM: Ah. Ok. Can't do that on my phone... I'll try again later
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on February 26, 2018, 05:31:11 PM: OK try this:
(https://scontent.flhr4-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/28167896_10156117398581774_1851762916739713983_n.jpg?oh=eca44ccb39e0e7195fd5712bd85e26eb&oe=5B431712)

(https://scontent.flhr4-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/28279509_10156117399086774_337741146411596639_n.jpg?oh=72d66c4185408524b0f8f14b411daa8e&oe=5B150B53)
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Vanvlak on February 26, 2018, 06:00:39 PM: :o 8) :-*
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on February 26, 2018, 06:53:55 PM: More...?

(https://scontent.flhr4-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/28378530_10156119694691774_2628844101108934614_n.jpg?oh=0c7c33feeba83ed4579af398236c1016&oe=5B1513FE)

(https://scontent.flhr4-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/28279868_10156119694871774_8996862899231666592_n.jpg?oh=ba7cec02d10fbda246214cde29084e06&oe=5B49E8A3)

(https://scontent.flhr4-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/28576506_10156119694516774_5929240517778345797_n.jpg?oh=d4472cb0633125e518ed376e4f37c4e5&oe=5B17B8CF)

1/56 Sherman (Warlord) Crab (working ;) ) for scale.
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: carlos marighela on February 27, 2018, 07:07:20 AM: Quote from: Scurv on February 26, 2018, 09:41:42 PM
that is amazing

It is indeed! Smaller than I imagined it to be as well.
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on February 27, 2018, 07:35:12 AM: I think the problem is railway loading gauge.
The sides fold down above the tracks to reduce the width.
Its a similar size to a KV hull.
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on February 27, 2018, 07:37:21 AM: Need to make the searchlights and brackets next. Barrel lock and more turret details and the odd rails around the turret ring.
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: McMordain on February 27, 2018, 11:22:08 AM: Really nice work!
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Andym on February 27, 2018, 11:47:02 AM: Cracking work Rich! :o How well do the turret details stick to the primer?
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on February 27, 2018, 12:06:10 PM: Thanks all

Generally they stick fine, but most of them are mounted in holes drilled into the turret filler!
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on February 27, 2018, 09:11:56 PM: Build very near complete and only 3 days late...

Pics to follow...
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on February 27, 2018, 09:37:13 PM: OK standby for broadcast....
This is a taste of the CAD work
Tracks in ones and sections. You can see there are 3 sets of drawings per track.
Right most is engrave, middle is hole cut, leftmost is the outline cut.
(https://scontent.flhr4-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/28575802_10156122937601774_9099916001027836319_n.jpg?oh=ca349c2d387e0c4d13d0ce890615d955&oe=5B181BAD)

Road wheels, 4 parts per wheel, mix of engrave and cut
(https://scontent.flhr4-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/28468744_10156122937756774_3216941691290299547_n.jpg?oh=c54efe6832abf5d402de4ef337e393d7&oe=5B1374C2)
(https://scontent.flhr4-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/28378190_10156122938406774_8184839706144914089_n.jpg?oh=0b7b7b5a39ccc15281a5e301b318e6b0&oe=5B4585AB)

Back plates and suspension:
(https://scontent.flhr4-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/28378235_10156122937996774_8557349777763283237_n.jpg?oh=20b905e0df214395b4b2989fe2485aae&oe=5B104CD0)

Bits engraved and cut
(https://scontent.flhr4-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/28378341_10156122938241774_6692581324953884399_n.jpg?oh=399dde1212977cea65fe1399b43a4d03&oe=5B475CCC)

Tiny tracks...
(https://scontent.flhr4-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/28277410_10156122938641774_6780764809143848535_n.jpg?oh=acd86137ff0ed8b4b1a3871062008864&oe=5B4496A7)

All the little bits need popping out with a pin...
(https://scontent.flhr4-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/28577508_10156122944446774_8053115021203711934_n.jpg?oh=a40a7d4780e0c92717391dfd71fa3f02&oe=5B1002EC)

Around 70-75 parts per track
(https://scontent.flhr4-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/28377489_10156122938991774_433684478721084648_n.jpg?oh=7cac34c71652ef927bd85175fed8aa7b&oe=5B199023)

Very nearly finished:
(https://scontent.flhr4-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/28377715_10156122921011774_4593653898210710386_n.jpg?oh=202719d693d263b95be3e9e89a06ae6c&oe=5B484239)
(https://scontent.flhr4-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/28166528_10156122921591774_5664983360754588191_n.jpg?oh=039d001bc8a6e70cef57f4bca8c3148d&oe=5B0680DD)
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: FramFramson on February 28, 2018, 01:38:33 AM: What's Russian for "Oh my stars and garters"? ;D
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on February 28, 2018, 08:38:38 PM: Done!
Just waiting for the undercoat to dry for a final piccy... then on to the green...
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on February 28, 2018, 09:43:30 PM: (https://scontent.flhr4-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/28577712_10156126019986774_8281897762338155852_n.jpg?oh=6a74cb2255b07a5f8956a045ced804cb&oe=5B0552EB)
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Juxt on February 28, 2018, 10:59:52 PM: :o incredible :o
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: FramFramson on March 01, 2018, 08:29:03 PM: So the final version will be painted black with purple details and a red '00' marking, correct? That's quite the upgrade for Dick! :o
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on March 02, 2018, 02:24:21 PM: lol Nowhere for Muttley!

Base coat on... no pics now until the big reveal!
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Vanvlak on March 02, 2018, 04:42:33 PM: Whoa, that's superb 8) 8) 8)
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Andym on March 02, 2018, 05:40:15 PM: (http://i1286.photobucket.com/albums/a605/andymac2105/Mobile%20Uploads/94D2D411-69BA-447A-A820-DF9D12209929_zpsmy9jzwkv.jpg~original) (http://s1286.photobucket.com/user/andymac2105/media/Mobile%20Uploads/94D2D411-69BA-447A-A820-DF9D12209929_zpsmy9jzwkv.jpg.html)
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on March 03, 2018, 12:49:19 PM: Paint is underway... going to try enamel wash for the first time... Might go horribly wrong!
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on March 03, 2018, 02:16:47 PM: First go seems OK... pics taken of the WIP but saved for later!
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on March 03, 2018, 10:05:30 PM: Well I'm going to quit while I'm ahead!
The enamel has worked very well and I'm impressed! It's a prototype so no wear or weathering needed (that's my excuse and I'm sticking to it!) I'm going to try and pose it and take a decent piccy for the competition tomorrow!
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Overlord on March 03, 2018, 10:33:43 PM: Another cracking build Rich. 8)

Always an avid reader of your build threads in the BSC or elsewhere
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on March 03, 2018, 11:07:13 PM: Thanks!

The more I practice the luckier I get! lol
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Vanvlak on March 04, 2018, 07:31:15 PM: Painted pic received safely, and it's another beaut. :o 8)
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on March 04, 2018, 07:39:43 PM: Good to hear :D
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on March 05, 2018, 12:28:29 AM: I have to say it has turned into one of my favourites.
I think it looks ace, so weird and futuristic.
Be sad to see it go to casting... not that I have a use for it!

That said I doubt I'll be winning anything this time around the competition is (as usual!) out of this world! :-*
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Andym on March 05, 2018, 07:44:13 AM: Have you never thought of building any sci fi stuff Rich? I tend to find a lot of the vehicles available out there lack realism. With your details you build your tanks, anything you come up with I imagine would be great!
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Juxt on March 05, 2018, 08:16:16 AM: Simply incredible stuff, I can't wait to see it painted
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on March 05, 2018, 08:28:28 AM: Thanks Chaps!

It's pretty boring paint job - just green - but it is appropriate to the era!

I've done Sci-Fi stuff in the past, I used to make a lot of Ork 40k stuff. I like to make things practical and believable. I had a lungburster (Might still haev it somewherE) which started with a fully detailed engine which then got covered up! I also built a Warhound titan and a knight (Well before they were commercially available!) Inspiration is usually the problem.

Like any artwork (though I hesitate to call my toys art...it feels wrong!) they are never finished mearly abandoned. I can get a little carried away with detail on occasion! I built my railway gun with a movign working breech and recoil system... then built it into the turret.... and you can't get to it!
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: McMordain on March 05, 2018, 12:33:55 PM: I can relate lol
I spend more time thinking how things connect or how should they work than on building. But with my working speed I have to make compromises to get things done. And I have to remind myself a lot that I'm making gaming pieces not dioramas. Some things are really unnecessary or in the way when gaming.
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on March 05, 2018, 12:43:49 PM: Indded, I have principals... but they can be flexible at times lol
Problem I always have with free form stuff is inspiration.
I'm fine at using exisint gthings but lack the raw imagination to come up with new things.

Even my enw things are evolution not revolution.

Might try and get this finished:
http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=106126.msg1321634#msg1321634
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Ultravanillasmurf on March 13, 2018, 08:14:24 AM: Wow!

Missed this - excellent.

First venture into this part of the forum.
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on March 13, 2018, 08:15:40 AM: Welcome!

;D

(http://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/31/1107-110318151718-31829317.jpeg)
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: beefcake on March 13, 2018, 09:43:14 AM: Very impressive. That looks like a kit you would buy.
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on March 13, 2018, 12:33:26 PM: You will be able to soon... ;) I build models that get turned into kits usually for Die Waffenkammer :D

(https://scontent-yyz1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/26165599_1586571251426891_5470962200044062324_n.jpg?oh=2e818d645306d876a6dc29bc81e17f08&oe=5AC1605D)
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Dr Mathias on March 20, 2018, 06:43:04 PM: The final project came out awesome man, well done.
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on March 20, 2018, 06:55:40 PM: Thanks Dr! :)
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: carlos marighela on March 21, 2018, 07:09:26 AM: ‘Twas my favourite entry. The level of modelling skills along with stamina were exemplary.
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: Rich H on March 21, 2018, 07:52:56 AM: You are too kind!

I'm lucky that I don't get bored easily and can usually finish projects before I run out of enthusiasm!
Title: Re: BSC2018 Rich H's entry- Obyekt 279
Post by: carlos marighela on March 21, 2018, 08:51:52 AM: Well you will be rewarded, albeit indirectly. When these come out at JTFM I intend to purchase one. It has no use but it may spur me to complete the Davy Crockett RCL I was planning on building.