Transforming the TAKOM Hetzer from the inside: Interior and Engine Painting and Weathering

[@grzegorz2688]

Thank you very much for the movie. The kit is waiting on my shelf to be done in next months. It will be my first interior kit. I will definetly use your movie as a guidence. Well, I have also second interior kit, stug3 from border models, but since you give some many hints and tips about hetzer, it has to wait in the que. Regards, Greg

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks again for your comments. Glad you found the video helpful. 🙌🏼🍺☝️🙏

[@plingboot]

You should definitely do more interior builds - this really motivates me to make a start on the shelf full of RFM tanks with full interiors I’ve been accumulating.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Sooooo time consuming for often little reward 🫠 But they do look cool don’t they! Thanks for connecting here on the channel 💪😎🍻🙏

[@mikejungferman4744]

Wow, I have a new airbrush compressor, and airbrushes, never used them, always been old school model builder, each time I watch these videos I'm closer to using the airbrush equipment, thank you

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Be brave. It’s not going to be perfect at the start. It takes time. Just make sure you thin your paint with the appropriate thinner. I will do a video soon for the beginner starting to airbrush, so keep an eye out. Thanks so much for joining in 🙏🍀

[@放飞鹏鹏]

这是一场伟大的考证构建，对照片1比1的完美复原，厉害了！加油啊！

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you for your kind words. I appreciate it 🙏

[@RickJZ1973]

Very nice work on the interior build. Looks excellent!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks Rick. I'm glad you like it 🙏

[@garyleblanc2170]

Hi Clayton! I enjoyed watching your video of painting and weathering the interior and engine of the Hetzer. Nice work! The weathering looks great. I especially enjoy dry brushing. It really brings out surface detail and adds depth. Its a great technique to use. Have a good day! 😊

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks Gary. And thank you for making your way through the back catalogue 🙏😎💪

[@garybaran501]

You did a wonderful job showing this little beauty. I admire your painting ability.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks Gary. There’s been a lot of time invested it getting to the level I’m at…but it’s available to everyone with practice 🍀

[@JuanGarcia-up2gz]

Awesome build my friend keep up the good work 👍

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you. Hoping to drop part two on Friday 🤞

[@woody5109]

You’re to hard on yourself, you’re work is brilliant, excellent work flow and final product. 😊

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you. That’s very kind. Appreciate you taking the time to connect 🙏🍺

[@georgebernard8983]

What a fantastic channel, thanks for sharing your work.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

My pleasure. Thanks so much for connecting and joining in 🙏

[@Rpantherluzero]

Nice details and looks great

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you! Cheers! Appreciate you joining in 🙏💪🍺

[@LeveretteJamesClifford1955]

Im new to the channel, your friend Sam Dwyer told me about your channel! I am one of those modelers who can't stand an empty vehicle!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks for connecting here with us all. Welcome 🤗

[@timevans8742]

Wow, just wow!! You call this the greatest hobby in the world, the intricacies in your detail and dedication make it more of an art form than a hobby. Taking into consideration you mentioned you did the bare minimum to the interior, as a novice I was blown away by the end result. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Hey mate. Thanks for your comments. You make a really good point re the novice/beginner modeller and it’s a demographic I need to cater to a little better I think. Obviously my builds are my builds and I’ll continue to share them as they are, but I’m planning on doing more videos aimed at the beginner. I’m so pleased my passion is coming across. I really hope it inspires people to get involved themselves. 💪👍🙏

[@timevans8742]

Looking forward to further vids. Thanks again.

[@robertgraham1511]

I think it will be a help me with building my kit. Keep building and have fun with it as well.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Great

[@chuckwillis9271]

Well done. Thanks fo rposting.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Hey Chuck - Thanks for watching! I appreciate you taking the time to comment

[@gregharker1600]

It is looking good. When I built my first Miniart T-34 with an interior, I went to town on it. When I did the others, I knew what would be visible and what wasn't, and it saved a lot of time. I suspect that I will be doing the same thing when I do the Hetzers.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Hey Greg. I definitely would have approached this differently had I not been filming the build. In saying that, I probably wouldn’t have been brave enough to cut a hole in the side either…😜🍀

[@gregharker1600]

@@workbenchhobbies4316 Well, it came out great in the end.

[@RollingThunderModels]

Wow, superb detail! Looks amazing already.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks so much. It’s appreciated

[@johnmcmullen7358]

great job m8, I am building ICM leichtraktor Rheinmatall 1930 and it has a heap of hatches to leave open but no source material for internal information ICM did send me 4 old photos of the interior they had , i am scratch building the interior and your Video has been a great help for colours and details , really good work m8 look forward to your next video cheers John (NSW)

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Hey John. That’s nice they sent you the pics. You’re a braver man than me messing about with scratch building! That’s admirable 🍺👍 Thanks for connecting 🙏 Hope you’re enjoying the channel 🥂

[@marblehead_1629]

Thank you for detailed walkthrough. I have Hetzer cousins Bergehetzer and Vollkettenaufklärer mit 7.5cm from Dragon during build and I'm amazed how interior was simplified ( both are open top so interior is mandatory ) This definitely help with painting. and detailing!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Great news! They are some lovely little kits you are planning on too! Glad to hear the video was useful. Thanks for taking the time to comment

[@marblehead_1629]

@@workbenchhobbies4316 Oh yes, I'm fan of Hetzer and so far I had Prague from Takom, Chwat from Academy and ROA from Tamiya. Now I only need Flame-tank, ARV, Command, short 75, 150 and G-13/ST-1 to have full "family". So far Takom kit seems to be best in price-quality ratio while Dragon it's just mix of old and new parts. Anyway it's fun work.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

I sometimes wish I could be that focused on a subject. It makes a heap of sense. 🏆

[@marblehead_1629]

@@workbenchhobbies4316 Hetzer chassiss isn't most difficult, didn't have bazilion of wheels. Also, I like to build certain subjects like now it's vechicles of resistance movements ( Yugoslav Tito's Partisans with mad max style M3A3 Stuarts, Polish Home Army captured Panthers of 251, French FFI, plus some lesser known curiosities like Belgian Marder I or Indonesian Marmon-Herringtons ) Most subjects are made in 1/35 so no problem with anything and it's pretty wide. If something getting info about correct modifications can be more someties very difficult.

[@allenmuckleroy5040]

Love it! I have only attempted one full-interior model (Trumpeter Flakpanzer IV Ostwind in 1:35 scale), which I have yet to complete, and I haven't ventured into painting the interior yet. I have left the sub-assemblies uninstalled so that they can be painted separately. The engine assembly was very meticulous, with some parts being about the size of a sesame seed, but I am proud to say I did not lose any pieces of it! Love your videos!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks Allen - Appreciate you taking the time to say Gday! Keep watching them and Ill keep making them :)

[@Marley-k2i]

Hi Clayton, I recently subscribed to your channel and am learning a ton! Thank you!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Awesome, thank you!

[@JoeyWebber955]

I have watched this video at least 3 times now . Trying to soak up all the tips I can for when I finally build mine . Although I think I will build the 1/16 scale Tiger 1 I have first .

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks great news - hopefully you can put some of the ideas into practice soon. Try not to over think it though. Dive head first and make a start...just think of it in terms of one assembly at a time rather than letting the whole project overwhelm you. Looking forward to hear your progress! Good Luck ~ 🤞🙏

[@jameshall1300]

Great looking interior there. I've got a full interior M3 Bradley to build at some point, but doubt it'll look half that good. Well done.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

It’s such a beautiful vehicle the m3. I’d love to do one one day. And I’m sure your will look great. Remember, the journey is more important than the outcome. Enjoy the ride 🍀

[@williamault2490]

Great work!!! This video was just the thing I needed!!! I just recently purchased this kit, without the interior, and this one video answered nearly all of my questions about the interior!!! The model I have came with the full ammo racks and 75mm rounds plus the automatic rifle and other bits and bobs, but no where in the instructions does it show how to assemble and mount them to the floor and walls of the tank. With the other interior pieces included, I was disappointed that the radio set was not included in the kit I have, oh well I’ll just build one from scratch following some frozen stills from the video. I’ll also scratch build the seats for the driver, loader, and gunner. I’m enjoying the build series for this kit, and cannot wait to begin the build of this kit!!! As someone else has already said,” this is my styrene sanctuary!!” G, day!!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Hey William. Thanks for taking the time to say Gday 😁 Don’t take my interior as gospel…there were a few things in there that probably shouldn’t be…but if all you were wanting to do was to add some volume to the interior when peeking through hatches then it should be good enough. Hope you are enjoying the channel 🙏🍺👍

[@williamault2490]

@@workbenchhobbies4316 That was the idea I had based on your work. I’m not trying to recreate the interior, but rather the seats and the radio stack to fill the voids. Great work mate, I’m very happy to have stumbled upon your KZbin channel!!! The picture you showed of the stacks of ammunition was also outstanding!!! The 75mm ammunition in my kit will be painted in thirds, red, yellow, and green; I presume for anti personnel rounds, some amor piercing, and incendiary?? Great job on your build!! I’ll be fortunate if mine turns out half as good as yours!! G’day mate!!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Can’t wait to see it!

[@owenmayes2128]

Thank you Clayton. The end result looks rather daunting, however you manage to break it all down into do-able bite-sized bits: I might tackle that Tiger I yet...

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

You can do it! Be brave 🍀

[@kanelambkin1545]

Nice work Clayton

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks Kane. How’s your build coming along?

[@kanelambkin1545]

@@workbenchhobbies4316 good i think, having fun learning lots

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Be sure to share your progress mate!

[@tranthang2809]

Really beautiful!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you! 😊

[@AxG-fe4tq]

Fantastic work 👌🏻💪🏻😊

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you so much 😀

[@SteveSmith-kf9on]

Lovely job mate 👍🇬🇧👌

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks Steve. Glad you enjoyed it 🍺🙏

[@DavidDufty]

Great video mate, looks awesome !!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

😂😂😉 thanks mate

[@OzzysScaleModelerSecret]

Nice and very informative video mate :) You got your self a new sub :) Keep up the good work and model on

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

That’s terrific news. Thanks for joining in and helping build this community 🙏👌🏼💪

[@brucethemodelnoob]

Beautiful work so far. The new Hetzer kits are supposed to be amazing, and you’ve done it justice.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks mate. Probably not done the radios justice, but pretty happy with the rest.

[@45degreesmodelling]

Incredible work and a lovely narrative. I’m planning to build a Takom/Ustar Tiger 1 with an interior and you’ve inspired me so much. I’ve subbed too. Great work.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Great news. I love hearing these videos are inspiring people to build their own models. Good luck with the journey 🍀

[@steveankin2682]

Great content Clayton so much to take in and admire. Its always good to see how someone tackles these subjects - kinda monkey see monkey do. Loving the content - you're a great ambassador for the hobby. More more more !!!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Hey Steve. Thanks so much. Happy birthday for yesterday too 😉

[@steveankin2682]

​@@workbenchhobbies4316Wow cheers !!

[@PunkRockJay]

Yeah, I bought a Hetzer book hoping it had more reference, it didn’t. I’ll definitely use this as a guide. I said I wouldn’t geek out on the interior but sure enough I couldn’t help it. One thing I try to tell myself is, who the hell is gonna look at my model and go “Dude, those brackets are wrong” When I got the model in the mail the box looked way small, I had to remind myself is it’s a smaller tank, didn’t even look like scale at first. Anyway, thanks for this!!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Hey Jay. Yes, I’ve had that exact debate with myself too! Who the heck will ever know except for a handful of people 😂 Hope you enjoy the build. It’s been fun for me. 🍀👌🏼

[@ArnoldderAntagonist]

Hey! I just discovered your channel, got thru your vids and i absolutely love your content. Yet another dedicated modeller of whom i can learn some stuff to improve my skills. Cheers! :)

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Welcome aboard. So pleased to have you with us here on the channel 🙏

[@ArnoldderAntagonist]

@@workbenchhobbies4316 Thank you so much! Forgot to mention: Subbed you ofc! Greetings from Switzerland :)

[@danreed7889]

Helpful video

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks

[@robertgraham1511]

It's looking great and it should help me with my Jadpanzer 38T kit.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

That’s great news mate. Glad I could help

[@garylawless3608]

The interior build for the Hetzer looks great Clayton! I think any sort of interior modelling is way past my skill level at the moment I am afraid, even though I have been tempted a few times. Takom is my favourite kit manufacturer, and they produce some amazing armour models, many with beautifully made interior components, and I have often thought about giving them a go. However, I always think that putting all that work into a detailed interior, and then covering it up so it can’t be seen, is maybe a waste of time and effort. Maybe the experience itself would be worthwhile? Anyhow, I wait eagerly to see the Hetzer come together, and look forward to the next episodes. Cheers from a fellow Aussie😊!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks Gary. I’d encourage you to have a go and look at it as a learning experience! What the worst that can happen? 🤷🏻🍀

[@goforitpainting]

Looks cool.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you ☺️

[@Pleijp73]

I have noticed in a unboxing video from someone they also received a clear part for the interior front plate. In all my boxes there wasn't one. My dealer (MBK) is contacting TAKOM about it. Bit of an odd part anyway as that part would have been behind the front armor plate. I am going to build at least one of mine as a befehlspanzer, just need to take a good look at the armored pod for the antenna. Thank you for this video, gives me a good inspiration for mine.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

I’ve seen the kits with the complete top side as a clear moulding. I’m not sure, but I suspect they may have been a dedicated release for the Asian market? Looking on eBay (Australian) I see heaps of them for sale (direct from China)…so I know they are out there. Not sure why they’d not just sell the same kit to everyone 🤷🏻

[@thomasroell5255]

There is a limited edition selling in Asia. So if you'd order the kit there, you'd get that. I did order a Mid and a Late one .... What you get is essentially the whole upper structure minus the engine compartment covers in transparent. The problem (well, my problem) is now how to present that.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Great info. Thank you. I’m really not a fan of the clear parts like that. It can look a little odd in my opinion. Looking forward to seeing what you do with yours though 👍

[@daveybyrden3936]

For a Befehlspanzer, I'm sorry to say that Takom don't give us a good Fu 8 in the kit. In fact they give us half of one, and half of the Fu 7. They really don't understand the subject.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Just waiting for someone to design a nice 3d print correction set 🤔 Shame they muffed it so badly though 😤

[@relentlesstorm]

It's nice to see another armor modeler taking on an interior build. Your interior work looks great! These builds are a challenge but they teach loads and are very rewarding. I have the Takom late Hetzer to build to look forward to so this video was a great glimpse into my future! Thanks! I am curious what you take is on the build process after completing this build. What would you do differently on your next interior build?

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you very much! Glad you enjoyed the build and I’m sure you’ll love you Hetzer. A few things I would do differently in terms of colours but build order was pretty smooth. Just be mindful that hardly any of that interior is visible so be careful not to get bogged down with the little things…cause you just can’t see them. Thanks for joining in the conversation 👍☝️🇦🇺💪

[@TomMcCalmont]

great job!!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@daveybyrden3936]

After looking at whatever Hetzer references can be found (not enough), I believe that Takom modelled this interior from a photo book without visiting a real vehicle. And I believe that photo book depicted one specific restored Command Hetzer. Which, unfortunately, is not a perfect restoration.

[@Pleijp73]

I have that feeling also, I wonder what MiniArt or Border would make of it. In any case it's a nice basis to work from if your going for full authenticity. Got to do some research though.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Think you could be onto something there!

[@thomasroell5255]

The interior is sadly a G-13, mostly. The engine compartment is a mid/late variant, reasonably. But on the other hand, who will ever know if the model is done well. Full authenticity ... So both BMM and SKODA changed things along production. Sometimes older parts ended up on a later vehicle. In the field broken parts got replaced by whatever was available. Hence there is only reasonable authenticity, not absolute. Perhaps Rye Field or MiniArt will pick up the subject ...

[@daveybyrden3936]

@@thomasroell5255 Thank you for contributing. What parts, specifically, seem to be G13 specific? I know that the radio and transformers in the firewall are correct. The second radio is an inappropriate collection of mismatched items, but they seem to be WW2 German despite that. And the items on the left side wall? The red cylinder is the tuner for the Fu 8, nothing wrong with that. But the rest? I see the fuse box for the Fu 5 but I suspect it's out of place. And the intercom box seems OK.

[@johntreloar8203]

Nice work Clayton, I use Ivory for German interiors, not 100% sure but I think the allied vehicles had white interiors, I haven't done a full interior kit yet, but have a few in my stash, actually I've done a 16th scale Jagdtiger with full interior, so hard to find good reference photos for colours.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Hey John. YeH, cremeweiss I think it’s called. Although that may well have changed somewhere along the way. I used an sms colour called German cream, and the pre shade tends to warm the colour up also. Plus the washes shift it even further. Appreciate your feedback

[@DavidYoung-je8mf]

​@workbenchhobbies4316 I'm confused, it looks like white.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

It is presenting a little more white than I was expecting, perhaps I’d recommend a touch of sand or dark yellow to that German Cream for next time

[@johntreloar8203]

@@workbenchhobbies4316 this is why I use Ivory, it looks like a dull cream, and nothing like White.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

I’m thinking of putting a yellow filter on this before closing it up. I was hoping the red brown pre shade would have shifted it more than it did. Watch this space…

[@stuartshone8594]

Great job with the painting. A quick question did you varnish the interior before you applied the washes?

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Hey Stuart. I’d usually mention it if I had in the video..but truth is I can’t remember…but I don’t think so. I paint with lacquers so varnishes aren’t really required if all I’m doing is adding a pin wash. I’d usually only varnish if I was sealing an enamel effect or preparing for decals. I usually finish with a matte varnish to flatten the overall look. Hope that helps! Thanks for your comments 🥂🙏💪☝️

[@robertgraham1511]

I have the same kit and need as much information on Jagpanzer 38 T.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Well hopefully that was helpful for you 💪☝️

[@scaleartsg]

Will you be cutting bits off the exterior armour to show off the interior? You direction on this will help us greatly!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Hello again 😄 I’m tossing around a few ideas…Haven’t settled on anything yet, but the thought of cutting a hole in the side is a little terrifying 🫣

[@paulhargreaves1497]

@@workbenchhobbies4316 Couple of small magnets...........then lift the whole top away!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Maybe…🤔

[@mondriaa]

comment for the algorithm

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thanks... I think :)

[@k0bi1]

hi did you use any primer in this build ?:P Great build

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Hey 👋 Thanks for your question. I try to show every step in these videos, so if you don’t see it then no…I didn’t prime the interior parts. Painting with lacquers means priming parts isn’t always required. Thanks again for joining in 🙏🍺😆

[@thomasroell5255]

*SIGH* ... G-13 images with a swiss radio ... Connecting the cold weather fuel injector to the radio, novel idea ;-) But this work looks really, really good, no mater what.

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

😂😂 yeah… I clearly have much to learn about all of the bits and pieces! It’s the reason I was dreading doing that part of the build. Take it for what it’s worth 🤷🏻 Appreciate your comments

[@kiviskis6385]

24:36 What's a track in the background?

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

The music you mean? Not sure of the title but there’s a track list in the notes. I get my music from tunetank. Hope that helps 🍻🙏

[@kiviskis6385]

@@workbenchhobbies4316 Maybe I just don’t notice, although I opened every track from there, but I didn’t find track with the familiar one which in time code 🐁

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Get in contact with me through my website workbenchhobbies.com when I’m back in the office I’ll check out the project files and send you a link 🔗 💪☝️

[@charlesdenbigh552]

fucking hall 10/10 love

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

😂😂 glad you like it 💪

[@motthomas4220]

👁👁

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

🤩

[@tranthang2809]

Really beautiful!

[@workbenchhobbies4316]

Thank you! 😊