What was your first scratch build?

blitzkrieg · 07-03-2008, 01:49 AM

This is my first work

http://www.sixtharmygroup.com/portal...r=asc&&start=0

The BA-64 was made with stirene and came partly from paper models!

Today i´m starting a new project an T-60!

Good look to you!

fusilier1944 · 07-03-2008, 02:45 AM

My first scratch build was this SdKfz 250 Neu:

I scaled it up from a 1/35 Dragon kit. It was built out of 1/4" PVC and 3/16" Acrylic. Every single road wheel was carved out of PVC and the tracks were 3 pieces each cut out of acrylic. Everyone had to be cut and shaped. I started out with my Delta scroll saw but after the tracks, that's when I got a belt sander. If only I'd known about casting then! It was cheaper than buying them but the time invested was ridiculous. I eventually sold the halftrack to 9th Waffen SS for about $500 (seriously) and it's now in Bobby Dalto's collection. This was all before Armor Hobbies, summer 2004 I think. Took me about 6 months to completion working all the time. My record was 6 weeks on a Marder in 2005. Ah...the memories...

Actionfigureman09 · 07-03-2008, 02:48 AM

Ah, so that was your first build! You did a great job on it, especially for a first. How had would you say it was to build? I might go ahead and try it.
Fusilier, I'm quite amazed. I can't even imagine the time you had to spend on that project! It's just great, a little too advanced for me right now. But the ideas for materials really help. I still cant believe you carved out all of the tracks and road wheels!
Great stuff and ideas guys, thank you very much for posting!
Thanks,
Ben
A t-60, that will be an awsome project

How will you go about making the running gear?

Sixth Vanguard · 07-03-2008, 03:16 AM

She's still a beauty, and $500!? What a steal

tankmechanic · 07-03-2008, 04:21 AM

First 1/6 scratch built project was my Stuart interior.First complete vehicle was the Japanese Type 95.Toughest part is running gear (wheels,sprockets,idlers and tracks).There is a complete series of photos on Tim Kano's site action figures at war.

TBowman · 07-03-2008, 06:13 AM

Like fusilier1944, my first was a 250/1 Neu scaled up from a DML 1/35th kit. For some reason, I never got around to the front hooks.

Everything was scratch built except the front wheels. They are from a Pak 36 resin kit from years back. If only Panzerwerk's wheels were available back then.

Unfortunately it took a spill in my shed and looks like it took a direct hit from artillery.

Dubar1 · 07-03-2008, 11:53 AM

Just before Dragon's Hans came out I bought 2 Cotswold German figures. I had my old German G.I. Joe so that gave me 4, which sounded like a good number for a crew for this:

I upscaled a 1/35 model and used pvc tubing, acrylic plastic, and wood to build it. I posted a few pictures of it on the old Greenleader's Board and I think it's still there (look for picture 100).

I sold it not long after I posted those pictures for around $80-85. I can't remember who i sold it to, but I've wondered if it's still in one piece???

johnro6659 · 07-03-2008, 02:10 PM

Well my first scratchbuild was in HO model Railroading. My first 1/6th vehicle scale scratchbuild is/was a Nam M113 then the 250 Neu from Jepy's plans. I did a lot of scratchbuilt structures in 1/6th before the vehicles.

07-03-2008, 01:49 AM	#1
blitzkrieg Sniper Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brasil Posts: 157	This is my first work http://www.sixtharmygroup.com/portal...r=asc&&start=0 The BA-64 was made with stirene and came partly from paper models! Today i´m starting a new project an T-60! Good look to you! __________________ “In the Soviet army it takes more courage to retreat than advance.” J.S. Visit our Brazilian forum: www.brigada1sexto.com.br

07-03-2008, 02:48 AM	#3
Actionfigureman09 Company Commander Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 606	Ah, so that was your first build! You did a great job on it, especially for a first. How had would you say it was to build? I might go ahead and try it. Fusilier, I'm quite amazed. I can't even imagine the time you had to spend on that project! It's just great, a little too advanced for me right now. But the ideas for materials really help. I still cant believe you carved out all of the tracks and road wheels! Great stuff and ideas guys, thank you very much for posting! Thanks, Ben A t-60, that will be an awsome project How will you go about making the running gear? __________________ www.plasticpanzers8k.com www.soldiergallery.com

07-03-2008, 06:13 AM	#6
TBowman Company Commander Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,134 Images: 9	Like fusilier1944, my first was a 250/1 Neu scaled up from a DML 1/35th kit. For some reason, I never got around to the front hooks. Everything was scratch built except the front wheels. They are from a Pak 36 resin kit from years back. If only Panzerwerk's wheels were available back then. Unfortunately it took a spill in my shed and looks like it took a direct hit from artillery. __________________ "Mein Gott, es ist die invasion!" Major Werner Pluskat, Normandy France, Omaha Beach June 6th 1944

07-03-2008, 11:53 AM	#7
Dubar1 Company Commander Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,163	Just before Dragon's Hans came out I bought 2 Cotswold German figures. I had my old German G.I. Joe so that gave me 4, which sounded like a good number for a crew for this: I upscaled a 1/35 model and used pvc tubing, acrylic plastic, and wood to build it. I posted a few pictures of it on the old Greenleader's Board and I think it's still there (look for picture 100). I sold it not long after I posted those pictures for around $80-85. I can't remember who i sold it to, but I've wondered if it's still in one piece??? __________________ Smell The Plastic

07-03-2008, 02:10 PM	#8
johnro6659 Brigade Commander Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Third rock from the sun Posts: 4,397 Images: 11	Well my first scratchbuild was in HO model Railroading. My first 1/6th vehicle scale scratchbuild is/was a Nam M113 then the 250 Neu from Jepy's plans. I did a lot of scratchbuilt structures in 1/6th before the vehicles. __________________ John Romano Fahrzeugwerke Deutschland New England Area One-Sixth Scale The Fighting Sixth of New England Bella detesta matribus

07-03-2008, 02:45 AM	#2
fusilier1944 Company Commander Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 705	My first scratch build was this SdKfz 250 Neu: I scaled it up from a 1/35 Dragon kit. It was built out of 1/4" PVC and 3/16" Acrylic. Every single road wheel was carved out of PVC and the tracks were 3 pieces each cut out of acrylic. Everyone had to be cut and shaped. I started out with my Delta scroll saw but after the tracks, that's when I got a belt sander. If only I'd known about casting then! It was cheaper than buying them but the time invested was ridiculous. I eventually sold the halftrack to 9th Waffen SS for about $500 (seriously) and it's now in Bobby Dalto's collection. This was all before Armor Hobbies, summer 2004 I think. Took me about 6 months to completion working all the time. My record was 6 weeks on a Marder in 2005. Ah...the memories...

07-03-2008, 03:16 AM	#4
Sixth Vanguard Board Flunky, aka Site Admin Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 7,411 Images: 29	She's still a beauty, and $500!? What a steal

07-03-2008, 04:21 AM	#5
tankmechanic Rifleman Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 25	First 1/6 scratch built project was my Stuart interior.First complete vehicle was the Japanese Type 95.Toughest part is running gear (wheels,sprockets,idlers and tracks).There is a complete series of photos on Tim Kano's site action figures at war.

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