Kit Bashing

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Another Modelling Lesson

It's Late October / November 2024 and the humidity is kicking up here in Brisbane and I learnt Tamiya Cement and Super Glue behave a little different compared to the cooler months of the year and working with clammy hands is not fun and leaves a residue on your model, so will try and scratch build in the cooler months in the future or when the air conditioning is running.

At the time I had purchased 1 tank wagon from Caintode Flats and 2 from PGC Scale Models. The instructions are well laid out for both kits and the parts provided were well presented and step the modeler along in the process. The old measure 3 times and cut once comes into play, however I still managed to make a couple of mistakes which I have learnt from. Both models come in casting form, but PGC Scale Models tank is 3D printed.

Below are a couple pictures I took on the Caintode Flats and PGC Models OV tank wagons. 

Caintode Flats

Underframe with white metal buffers, piping and brake components
Frame with tank supports
Tank with dome components
Tank with brass side supports
Tank with styrene plank temporary in place
Tank with styrene plank super glue applied

PGC Scale Models


Frame after cleaning up casting residue.
Frame with tank supports
3D printed Tank with 3 Domes
I managed to get down to my hobby shop and purchase a range of Tamiya spray cans to prime and paint, but 2 things stood in my way, it just kept raining every weekend and as we learnt, this was a lead up to a very moist wet season which led to Brisbane experiencing Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The other aspect was the brass straps which I was debating either to install after or before painting. 

Given the amount of rain we had, I boxed up my models and these new kits and the points on my journey changed again which I will cover in the next couple of post.

Until next time.


Little Shunter

Comments

  1. westgate swrOctober 25, 2025 at 1:09 PM

    Great start, awesome work. Yep, super glue can be fun, it will stick your fingers together but not the model you are building. There is a super glue kicker, a pump spray bottle that will set the glue on the spot. Most hobby shops stock it. All the best as you continue with the kits. Arthur

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    1. Little ShunterNovember 1, 2025 at 9:58 AM

      Thanks for the tip on the super glue kicker, I am hoping my mistakes might add some character when the paint goes on. All part of the fun and learning process.

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