WIP Bronco Brückenleger auf Pz.Kpfw.II Ausf D 1

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BRONCO Models
Brückenleger auf Pz.Kpfw.II Ausf D 1
kit CB35089
1/35 scale

Bronco previously released the German Panzerkampfwagen II Ausf.D 1 (Sd.Kfz.121) CB35061 also in 1/35 scale.

I bought this kit because of the added bridgelayer version parts that are included.

This W I P thread will start with the bridge laying and transport kit parts assembly.

Sprue shots

Detail shots of the parts

thanks for looking and more will continue…

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Looks like a nice project, look forward to seeing how it comes together. [B]

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Hi Bill, thanks for checking in.

The engineering of this kit is well thought out. In these steps I’m referring to the molding marks and their visibility after assembly

The ejector pin marks have identical tooling marks which are actually in the manufacture’s molds.

These mold seams are present in four locations on each side between the framework details of main bridge frame support - part E20

It’s difficult to get a sanding stick or a file in there so I grabbed my no. 11 knife blade and scraped back and forth until this seam was gone

This is the only place that the ejector pin marks are visible. This area will not be easily visible once glued on top of part - E6. Putty and sanding these marks are the builder’s option. I didn’t do this on mine

These parts were built as subassemblies for easier handling purposes during sanding and installation.
The flat mounting parts - E23 E24 E25 E26 with handle parts - E14

The ‘cleaned up’ subassembly can be held with tweezers . . .

. . . then installed into final location

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Assembly of the bridge launching and transport ramps begin in step 14.
There is an error printed in the iSheets in Step 14.
E33 is called out but it should read E34 while building subassembly 18 (x2 ea).
Subassembly 19 (x2 ea) uses part # E33.

It helped me to write the part numbers on the back of each part to assist in matching the sets after clean up.

Drawing the detail onto the back of these parts also assisted in the directional configuration of assembly. This is important but is not immediately clear or keyed into the parts so these can be glued together mix matched.

Looking ahead in the iSheets and careful examination of the parts solve the assembly configuration issues.

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Nice work so far on this one Sprue. Looks like the instructions have a few potential pitfalls to watch out for, good tip on the markings. [Y]

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Thanks Bill.

The kit is great however. Super crispy fit

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Great work so far! I’m looking forward to see the end result. [Y]

I had no idea that Bronco had this little guy out. The wishlist just got longer…

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Thanks for looking in, Gun Tech.

It’s a nicely detailed kit. Some of the wood grain detail conflicts in direction pattern because it’s suppose to be the same block of wood after assembly. It’s barely noticable though

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Looks like a great project and a nice kit. It’s a cool subject and your last bridge layer was just beautiful, cant wait to see what you do with this one [Y]

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Looks great

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thanks fellas,

Some PE work today with some tiny fragile parts clean-up [:|]