Aircavs K-wagen build thread (Paint WIP photo 02/12)

[aircav]

A quick update photo



Inner hull section with an Artizan figure for scale


Keith 

[aircav]

Please don't mention rivets Steve i'm worried enough about cutting the riduclously large sponson's never mind putting rivets on everything   

Its dgoing to drive me mad 

Keith 

[thejammedgatling]

great looking project..are you going to do internal detailing as well with a lift -off top?!
this looks to be about twice the size of the AZ7.

can't wait to see how this turns out.

[andekmcc]

this is taking shape really well Keith  looks huge!!

[aircav]

great looking project..are you going to do internal detailing as well with a lift -off top?!
this looks to be about twice the size of the AZ7.

Hi no sorry there will be no internal details, i'v got enough on with all the rivets. 





Cheers Andy, download the PDF Cad plans and you can see the size.



Keith 

[andekmcc]

looking better and better all the time , I'm interested to know what method your using for your rivets?  I've tried 3, all work but none are entirely satisfactory.

[aircav]

I'm interested to know what method your using for your rivets? 

So am I 
I've not quite worked out what to do yet i'm thinking i will probably stretch some sprue out and cut them to size & position every one individually with a spot of liquid poly over the top, its going to be a long job though 

Keith 

[andekmcc]

the 3 options I've tried are:

1: PVA glue drops from a syringe I used that on my Mendeleev, it does work and its quite easy to do but results are a little inconsistent
2: Use pin vice to pre-drill holes in the plastic then glue plastic rod into the holes then trim off to the required size, I used brass rod on my first Junowicz but it was too thick and difficult to file down.  The plastic is working much better, it is time consuming though...
3. I bought a riveting tool which is basically a spiked wheel which you press into the reverse of the plastic, its designed for aircraft modellers and only makes an impression on very thin plastic sheet.  I had thought of building in thicker sheet then 'cladding' with the thin riveted sheets but decided the rivets were too small anyway.

[Svennn]

Looking great so far AC.

Rivets.
4. what I did with my TB4. Roll very thin sausages of green stuff and slice into rivets when set.
5. Use a rivet punch (JimBibbly very kindly gave me one at the weekend, thoroughly decent chap that he is)

Greenstuff is far quicker but the punch gives uniform size AND thickness.

RayRivers used white metal spears IRC.

[aircav]

I have an option 5, i've ordered some Tinchy rivets from the US:
http://www.tichytraingroup.com/index.php?page=view_category.php&category=NBW+%26+Rivets&offset=0
I haven't managed to find a UK supplier for these, I've seen some rivets on Antenociti's workshop but they are bigger & out of stock!

I have cut the sponson upper & lower sections, cut down the observation turret as i felt that it was too high & marked & drilled the cut outs.

Keith 

[andekmcc]

I seen the rivets on Antenociti's workshop but as you say they were out of stock I didnt look any further I'm afraid, I'll be interested to see how you get on, they looked as if they were going to be quite fiddlely to fit.

[former user]

has anyone tried needle pins, cut to size and inserted into predrilled holes?

[aircav]

has anyone tried needle pins, cut to size and inserted into predrilled holes?

I'd thought about that, but decided that the heads are too big (& knowing me i would probably lose an eye clipping off all the pointed ends  )

Andy: I will post some photo's as soon as i receive them.

Keith 

[former user]

I mean the metal heads, not the plastic/glass ones
if You stick the pins into kneadite or a cork, hold the head with narrow pliers and then clip it off, nothing can happen 
keep a magnet nearby to avoid mishaps
then put down the clipper, apply the glue, and stick in the head remain (which You comfortably already have in Your other hand in the right position)

I've done this to replace pivots on a regular basis (I like moving parts that do not break off), but never as a decoration technique so I was curious how it might look, cause I've seen many rivets that look rather gigantic

[aircav]

Hi
Yes i know what you mean, but the only ones that i have seen are over 1mm in diameter which i think is a bit big really.

Keith