DML 1/6 MG-42 HMG w/ tripod

[Adam Baker]

Started working on this one a few months ago, but b/c of some problems, has sorta stalled out, but I'm hoping to get back on it and get it wrapped up soon.

Assembled prior to paint

Gun & tripod painted

And then the tripod weathered. Used Pro-Modeler black wash to weather the tripod, and I think it came out pretty good.

Unfortunately the gun has been the problem part of the build. Its been painted & stripped 3 times, but I'm making progress on it. I don't have any pictures of it where it sits right now. I painted it black, and then dry brushed it w/ Tamiya metallic grey, but unfortunately I think the dry brushing came out heavy, but was told by members of my model club to leave it, and just go back and dry brush w/ black, which I did, and I think it helped, it toned down the metallic grey, but I'm still not 100% happy w/ it. When I started the build, I got Mig Pigments Gun Metal, but when I put it on the gun, it just doesn't seem to show up, so I don't know if I'm doing it wrong, or what, but I plan on plugging away on it till its done.

The ultimate plan is to mount the gun on a base to display it as a small vignette in its deployed position.

 

[Tony lee]

Well the base is lookin good. Lets see the gun bashful

Tony lee

 

[TomN]

Looks like a fun kit to put together, were the brass parts included? I like the large scale stuff...

I'm with Tony, let's see the gun!

Tom

 

[jknaus]

Thats pretty neat. Looking forward to more.
James

 

[iambrb]

totally cool, I also wanna build this kit!

 

[Adam Baker]

Yea, the brass tubing was included as part of the kit, my guess is to help strengthen the model.

I was able to snap a few pic's of the gun. Not the best b/c of the color, but think they came out good enough to show the detail.

 

[Iron Mike]

Looks good from here, Adam!

 

[Dusan]

Mg42 with tripod fearsome weapon! Great work Adam!


All the best!
Dusan.

 

[moon puppy]

That's a hell of a reference sitting on your bench, now where's the model?

 

[Plastik Smurff]

That's aces mate.

 

[reconron]

Greetings,Ron.