It has been some time since I worked on the Uberlandwagen. Work and family have bitten into my modeling time.
As you can see I have made the following recent improvements to the MGM kit.
4 "c" shaped hooks made from flattened solder and then filed/sanded to shape. Not exactly perfect but much better than the kit supplied pieces of resin spaghetti.
Tow hitch made of strip styrene
Cab front hoses and spigots made from strip styrene and bent solder of different thicknesses
Seats cleaned up and arm rests made from flattened solder (I see I still have to fill in the remainder of a horrible air bubble hole one of the the seat cushions). Please note that the seats are not glued in yet - hence they're not sitting upright. Plan on painting them separately and gluing when the ULW is painted.
Replaced the control stick shifts with strip styrene and solder.
Please note that this kit is 1/72nd scale. There is quite a bit of missing detail - and poor casting. No doubt from the age of the kit.
Since my last update I have checked my references and noticed a second (and different) pair of driving levers. I assume these were for the reverse driving ability. I have made the levers from flattened and different diameter solder. In addition, I have added detail to the center of the steering wheel.
Sorry for the poor quality of the photo - I used my iPhone.
Most people are put off by it as they assume high costs or the need for computers, but I use a place who don't have a minimum order and can prepare artwork from your sketches.
It's amazing what level of detail you can achieve with photoetching.
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Anything is possible if you put your mind to it - Dr E. Brown
I think it would be better if the manufacturer supplied the photo etch details as part of the kit. When a maker does not provide PE or better detailed moldings - I really enjoy doing this type of scratch building. This kit is an old release so for a one off build by me it is easier to make the bits from what I have. My main goal is to have fun and test my skills.
