Rommel's Rod WIP

[Bigdad]

Hello everyone I have a new project in mind, I'm getting a Rommel's Rod this week and I'm planning a little major surgery.

I'm going to use the wheels and tracks from a 1/35 scale German tank and scratch build the rear area from Rommel's real half track.

I will post progress pics when I get started.

This is a picture of the half track.

This is a picture of what I'm thinking of doing.

Edited November 12, 2010 by Bigdad

[philo426]

I added the tracks from a Tamiya 1/35 Panzer ll!

[Jon Cole]

The Rommel's Rod begs modification! The 'armored' one is a great idea. Maybe replace the chrome disk on the spare also? All kinds of possibilities here. Keep us posted.

[Bigdad]

This is the final version with the German King Tiger tank wheels and tracks that I'm useing.

Edited November 14, 2010 by Bigdad

[Bigdad]

Thanks for the comments guys I have the 1/35 scale King Tiger wheels and tracks done in the back. (I got the tank kit cheap because the box was open) of course I left out a couple of wheels and some track sections. Know I can start building the half track part on the car body. I will post some pictures when I get some of the back done.

[Bigdad]

I have a few progress pictures the RR it's pretty rough, I just got the back started using parts from the Tiger tank. I'm thinking about changing the front wheels they look a little small next to the tank wheels and tracks.

Edited November 18, 2010 by Bigdad

[Terror]

That looks way better,man.I gotta get one now.

[Bigdad]

I need some advise I've decided to put the RR on a base when I get it finished and I want to make a small diorama. I would like to add a palm tree or two, what is a good way to make them in 1/24 scale. I would greatly appreciate any help you guys can give me.

Thanks

[Agent G]

The best way in 1/24th scale woud be wrapping some form of tube with regular masking tape and painting it. Overlap the wrapping to replicate the trunk.

A wood dowel comes to mind but might look way to rigid, although the palms around here are very tall and straight.

I'd use some heavy foil for the fronds. Cut the basic frond "leaf" shape, then cut the individual "leaves". Remember the fronds are V shaped in cross section and face UP.

G

[Agent G]

Check these out.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Phoenix_dactylifera2.jpg

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Phoenix_dactylifera1.jpg

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:MultanEvening.jpg

[Bigdad]

Happy Thanksgiving every one, I have a few more progress pics of the RR I have built up the back more and worked on the skeletons. Let me know what you think.

[imatt88]

Swwet!! That thing is friggen awesome, dude

I never thought of doing that. Thats neat

[Bigdad]

I have some new pictures of the RR I have added the engine combining the RR engine with a Peterbilt truck motor to make it a little bigger. I also changed the back end I decided I didn't like the exhaust set up I had. I'm just about done with the construction and will be painting and weathering soon.

[Bigdad]

I have started painting now I'm using Model Master Afrika Mustard spray paint. I will post more pictures when the RR is finished.

[Wagoneer81]

Looking good, I'm excited to see this one finished! I especially like the forward bulkhead and MG mount. Glad you joined us here, Roger. I can look forward to seeing this at the January Muncie Modelers meeting? I promise I won't miss this one...

Edited December 14, 2010 by Wagoneer81

[Bigdad]

Rommel's Rod is finished except for the base, I just wish I had an airbrush here are some pics.

[Danno]

Neat idea, well executed. Good job.

[lizzard]

Very awesome . Great job !

[imatt88]

Excellent work! I bet it would raise a few eyebrows at a contest

[randx0]

I like it! The roll cage is almost begging for a surf board.