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Re: Scratch build SDK.FZ 251 / 23 Ausf D Recce vehicle in 1:
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2022 3:11 pm
by Sub
Hi chaps,
A few photos of the painting of the halftrack, starting with the hull first.
Firstly, ..I aint no painter..and do not profess to be one..and its been a long time since i weathered anything....so all you expert painters be gentle
Painted in Dunkelgelb yellow as they were at that time with what i call subtle weather streaking and light chipping and rust as these 251/23's were introduced late on so wouldn't have got really rusty...anyhoo..
I still have some various items to make and fit yet so not finished, will post some proper pics when its done.
Here goes..
Sub.
Re: Scratch build SDK.FZ 251 / 23 Ausf D Recce vehicle in 1:
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2022 3:16 pm
by Sub
A few more...
If there's interest i will post some of the turret and its installed MG42 and 20mm cannon and internals etc, don't want to bang on if not..
Regards.
Sub.
Re: Scratch build SDKFZ 251 / 23 Ausf D Recce vehicle in 1:1
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2022 3:54 pm
by rolling-thunder
Really nice work.
Re: Scratch build SDKFZ 251 / 23 Ausf D Recce vehicle in 1:1
Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2022 9:59 pm
by tankme
Looks good. I'm surprised there isn't more demand for half-tracks.
Re: Scratch build SDKFZ 251 / 23 Ausf D Recce vehicle in 1:1
Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2022 9:42 am
by HERMAN BIX
Hell yeah there's interest !
You get them M.G pics up forthwith, post-hate and without delay if you dont mind
That a wonderful bit of kit mr Sub.
Lucky its not 16th................or I would begin the "process"....................(cue the Jaws music)
Re: Scratch build SDKFZ 251 / 23 Ausf D Recce vehicle in 1:1
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2022 5:30 pm
by Sub
Just a quick post,
Added the left hand brake light to the Notek convoy light, as per my previous post a hole is placed in the moveable flap that allows the brake light to show through when the flap is down in convoy position.
Needs varnishing in last pic to tone it down a bit.
Sub.
Re: Scratch build SDKFZ 251 / 23 Ausf D Recce vehicle in 1:1
Posted: Tue Jul 26, 2022 8:44 pm
by Sub
Hi,
Thx for the continued interest, rolling-thunder, tankme and Mr Bix.
A few pics of the turret and its compartment, I have some items to scatter about on the shelving areas to make it looked " lived in " when it gets nearer to completion.
Photos from my phone, definition isn't very good so the details are not as sharp as when viewed by the MK 1 eyeball sorry.
Will post a few more in a while.
Regards.
Sub.
Re: Scratch build SDKFZ 251 / 23 Ausf D Recce vehicle in 1:1
Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2022 9:24 pm
by Sub
Few more, apols if its photo overload.
Sub.
Re: Scratch build SDKFZ 251 / 23 Ausf D Recce vehicle in 1:1
Posted: Thu Jul 28, 2022 12:29 pm
by HERMAN BIX
Certainly no overload mate, in fact, more more more
The real cream is now really rising to the top
Re: Scratch build SDKFZ 251 / 23 Ausf D Recce vehicle in 1:1
Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2022 5:12 pm
by Sub
Hi thank you Mr Bix.
A small Accoutrement I am making for the SDKFZ 251/23 to tow around, a Sd-ah 57 Ammunition trailer.
From plastic card, a WPL axle and converted wheels i had in the parts bin.
Sub.