Good Day,
I have spent the last two years or so making 1:72 and similar scale models of experimental armour, alot from the VK series seen on WoT as well as cold war and modern Russian and French armour as inspired by the Kubinka museum collection. I hope to create a 3 dimensional source of reference material that can compliment tank museums or rare documents or even get WoT players into the modelling scene.
My models are not mapped out like many kits, but use blueprints and any information available to give me resources to make the kit. I want to keep them simple so they can be made quickly with a decent shape and enough detail to give someone knowledge of the design details of the real tank, while not dragging out the construction out for a long time. In addition, I leave the colouring blank usually so it can be later completed via an art program or even by hand. I have made over 40 kits, but have been stuck on one problem.
I have experimented making rounded turrets and have not been able to consistently make the same shape or a shape that mirrors the form of the actual tank.
I've had some success with the T-55 series of tanks, but not consistently.
Two models have been the most challenging to this point. The first is the German tank Lowe turret, and the second is the turret for Russian Destroyers called the AK-130.
I would like to ask for the best suggestions the community has for making these two turrets, both round at many angles and difficult to get right.
If anyone wishes to make an official Challenge in creating the best AK-130 and Lowe please do so or advise me how to do so, as I am new at foruming! I'd much appreciate feedback and problems on technique in making the model. I am looking for innovative and possibly new ideas in making these small kits great. I believe trial and error is the best method!
Please search for AK-130 and Lowe, or contact me to help find details on either item.
Attached is my best attempt at the Lowe to date...excuse the straw, its about the turret really!
Cheers,
MilanX3
Good Day,
I have made a template for making an appx. 1:72 scale paper model of the German Tiger Lowe from World of Tanks fame. I had some problems getting the correct shape for the turret, and after much fiddling and research and shooting a few Lowes on the WoT game to relieve some frusteration (Can't kill a Lowe, they always end up shooting me!), I decided to challenge the community on Zealot to try their hand and share their feedback on the build and useful techniques in making the Lowe and its uniquely rounded turret.
I have included my second attempt in the fotos attached. As well, I have included the simple template I used to build the model. Ideally you should aim for the entire black and white plain build to take under 3-4 hours. If you wish to put your own art, colour, or design on the template please do, but for the actual paper build please aim for under the 3-4 hour limit for the challenge. The focus of this model is it to be simple and get the correct form, but be simple so many can be made for army building, a short afternoon of hobbymaking or simply to use as BB fodder! Please communicate diligently about your method and build. Fotos are encouraged and please share any alterations...enjoy!
After the Lowe, please try the Advanced challenge, the AK-130 Russian Destroyer Turret!
Cheers,
MilanX3
I have spent the last two years or so making 1:72 and similar scale models of experimental armour, alot from the VK series seen on WoT as well as cold war and modern Russian and French armour as inspired by the Kubinka museum collection. I hope to create a 3 dimensional source of reference material that can compliment tank museums or rare documents or even get WoT players into the modelling scene.
My models are not mapped out like many kits, but use blueprints and any information available to give me resources to make the kit. I want to keep them simple so they can be made quickly with a decent shape and enough detail to give someone knowledge of the design details of the real tank, while not dragging out the construction out for a long time. In addition, I leave the colouring blank usually so it can be later completed via an art program or even by hand. I have made over 40 kits, but have been stuck on one problem.
I have experimented making rounded turrets and have not been able to consistently make the same shape or a shape that mirrors the form of the actual tank.
I've had some success with the T-55 series of tanks, but not consistently.
Two models have been the most challenging to this point. The first is the German tank Lowe turret, and the second is the turret for Russian Destroyers called the AK-130.
I would like to ask for the best suggestions the community has for making these two turrets, both round at many angles and difficult to get right.
If anyone wishes to make an official Challenge in creating the best AK-130 and Lowe please do so or advise me how to do so, as I am new at foruming! I'd much appreciate feedback and problems on technique in making the model. I am looking for innovative and possibly new ideas in making these small kits great. I believe trial and error is the best method!
Please search for AK-130 and Lowe, or contact me to help find details on either item.
Attached is my best attempt at the Lowe to date...excuse the straw, its about the turret really!
Cheers,
MilanX3
Good Day,
I have made a template for making an appx. 1:72 scale paper model of the German Tiger Lowe from World of Tanks fame. I had some problems getting the correct shape for the turret, and after much fiddling and research and shooting a few Lowes on the WoT game to relieve some frusteration (Can't kill a Lowe, they always end up shooting me!), I decided to challenge the community on Zealot to try their hand and share their feedback on the build and useful techniques in making the Lowe and its uniquely rounded turret.
I have included my second attempt in the fotos attached. As well, I have included the simple template I used to build the model. Ideally you should aim for the entire black and white plain build to take under 3-4 hours. If you wish to put your own art, colour, or design on the template please do, but for the actual paper build please aim for under the 3-4 hour limit for the challenge. The focus of this model is it to be simple and get the correct form, but be simple so many can be made for army building, a short afternoon of hobbymaking or simply to use as BB fodder! Please communicate diligently about your method and build. Fotos are encouraged and please share any alterations...enjoy!
After the Lowe, please try the Advanced challenge, the AK-130 Russian Destroyer Turret!
Cheers,
MilanX3