Rommel's Rod 99% done

[Dragline]

US forces have been chasing Rommel and his vaunted Africa Corps across the desert.

Here we see Der General in a moment of relaxation before his end run back to HQ.

I went to some Armor bulletin boards to get some ideas for wear techniques and colors.

Testors Light Desert Tan and various Tamiya paints adorn Der Genrals car. I used heat to make the dents and .50 Cal damage.

I used a soft pencil to make the steel wear.

Skeletons are Testors 33531 Sand. It's so close to actual bone color.

I have the other track to weather and then they both get a dark wash. The flags and the windows are all that are left.

I'm using an old technique to show the windshield wiper marks.

This was a FUN build of a true classic.

Bob F

[crispy]

Bob, that looks great! Best one I've seen so far. I love your weathering. Adds lots of character to the old girl.

Chris

[voljeepx]

That looks awesome! If I had any sort of experience with military models, I would attempt this because it is too cool! How is the kit to build?

[Dragline]

Thanks for the Kudos guys.

The kit literally falls together.

You spend all your time getting things painted as assembly is soooo easy.

I'll post pix of the completed build in a day or 2 once the final washes are done.

I have ZERO experience with Armor and these techniques are easy to employ.

Thanks Tom Daniel!!!

Bob F

Edited September 17, 2009 by Dragline

[RodneyBad]

WOW! The Weathering really brings it to life.

For the model that is.

Excellent work.

[crazyjim]

Bob,

Could you possibly provide me with the length of the rear fender in inches? Thanks

[Dragline]

Bob,

Could you possibly provide me with the length of the rear fender in inches? Thanks

Measures out at 4-1/4 from where it goes vertical in the front to where it goes vertical in the rear.

Gonna use REAL tracks??

Bob F

[chrismooney]

Very Cool weather job!!!

[Ron Hamilton]

Bob,

I was good to finally meet you at the club meeting. I'm digging the Rommel's Rod you are doing. The '70 Super Bee is quite nice too.

Ron

[crazyjim]

Hey Bob - no I wasn't going to use real tracks. I was thinking more if 2 sets of Pegasus wheels would fit nicely in there. My thoughts are a wild street rod. I haven't purchased the kit and haven't decided if I want to. How do you think it would look with 23" chrome Ts all the way around?

[Dragline]

Bob,

I was good to finally meet you at the club meeting. I'm digging the Rommel's Rod you are doing. The '70 Super Bee is quite nice too.

Ron

Thanks Ron. It was great being there and putting faces to names. I was made to feel quite at home and now I am offcially a MAMA. I consider your compliments to be high praise indeed sir.

Once again..... Thanks

Hey Bob - no I wasn't going to use real tracks. I was thinking more if 2 sets of Pegasus wheels would fit nicely in there. My thoughts are a wild street rod. I haven't purchased the kit and haven't decided if I want to. How do you think it would look with 23" chrome Ts all the way around?

I think it would be PIMPIN. STRAIGHT UP PIMPIN!

Not my kind of thing, but what do I know????

Do It!

Bob F

Edited September 19, 2009 by Dragline

[Dragline]

Sorry for not getting to say Bye today Dave. I was wrapped up in conversation with Ron Hamilton.

It was really great to meet ya. Putting faces to names is always nice. I'll be at the MAMA meetings regular.

You think Norman liked it THAT much? I wasn't hanging around it so I didn't see. I know he asked me to take it out of the box so he could shoot pics of it. Flattering indeed.

I forgot the bring my Garlits build [which is a good thing, since it's the only other thing I have going]. I have something for next meeting.

Great to meet ya bro

Bob F

[JayC]

That is one cool kit! I'm gonna have to get it sometime. I really like the bullet holes.