HASAGAWA NUTCRACKER 1/35

 

Finally done. I actually finished the M.A.K. series Nutcracker last year, but never mounted it. The kit actually came with two 1/35 scale Mech suits. They are "Gustav" (left) and "Melusine" (right). These things are models in their own right and I am glad that I took the time to complete them.

The construction was easy enough, just different than building armor. Only one of them had  cockpit figure, but the modeler is supplied with two different heads for the "pilot"...for each suit. So, I have three spare heads that can be used for other projects. I painted them with a base coat of Tamiya Dark Yellow, then I masked them with putty and applied Tamiya JGSDF Green and then Tamiya NATO Brown. Once that was done, I gave them a gloss coat, paint chipping and then a pjn wash. After that I applied some Uschi Polishing Powder in selected areas, and topped them off with some Vallejo Pigments. I think they came out ok.

Once my little buddies were completed, I added them to the base with the Nutcracker. The nutcracker was a decent kit, and I had no complaints. Everything fit the way it was supposed to and there were minimal seam to putty over.

I painted the Nutcracker with Tamiya Dark Yellow, Tamiya Red Brown, and Tamiya Olive Green.  I then applied the German Ambush Camo dot pattern. 

i gave her the standard treatment (Gloss, Pin Wash, and Dull Coat heretofore known as the GPD treatment). The I applied a little bit of chipping and some pigments.

Since this is a Hover Tank, I had to mount it so that it appears to be hovering...like a Hover Tank. Once again, I used grout for the ground work with some Woodland Scenics Grass and Turf. I have been wanting the build this kit for while and I am glad it is finally competed.