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Scratch building 1:16 Kubelwagen from a 1:48 model ?
Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 9:56 pm
by littletankman
This may be a long shot but Im thinking of building a 1:16 Kubelwagen :-\ . If I buy a 1:48 model and measure the parts is it possible to work out the sizes for a 1:16 model .
Thanks littletankman
Re: Scratch building 1:16 Kubelwagen from a 1:48 model ?
Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 9:58 pm
by Militarymight
Ive got a 1/16 european staic kit for sale on ebay brand new
Re: Scratch building 1:16 Kubelwagen from a 1:48 model ?
Posted: Wed Sep 30, 2009 10:07 pm
by littletankman
Hi Yer Ive seen it very nice . But at the mo Im not working so moneys tight pluss Im holding back ready for the Sherman and Panther G . Thanks for letting me know tho.
Thanks Andy
Re: Scratch building 1:16 Kubelwagen from a 1:48 model ?
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 9:03 am
by Militarymight
no probs be very interested in seeing this build as im a Kubel fan well Volkswagens are my love.
Re: Scratch building 1:16 Kubelwagen from a 1:48 model ?
Posted: Thu Oct 01, 2009 10:21 pm
by littletankman
Hi Andy . Its still in the idea stage at the mo . I went to a WW2 re enactment do last weekend and there was one there so I got some pictures for referance . There was also a single flack gun . It was only a small do. Its just if I can scale from a 1:48 model ?
Thanks Andy
Re: Scratch building 1:16 Kubelwagen from a 1:48 model ?
Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 10:18 pm
by raven
hi andy
i know money is tight same with me but seen this for around £26.00 dont know how much shipping is though
http://www.firsthobby.com/store1/Product.asp?ProductID=TAM36202&SN=2008040423403533
chris
Re: Scratch building 1:16 Kubelwagen from a 1:48 model ?
Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 10:27 pm
by littletankman
Hi Raven, Thanks for that just emailed them but Im guessing with postage and import tax its probaly same price as buying a UK one . But we will see . Thanks alot for the link.
Littletankman
Re: Scratch building 1:16 Kubelwagen from a 1:48 model ?
Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 10:45 pm
by raven
worth a try let me know how you get on
chris
Re: Scratch building 1:16 Kubelwagen from a 1:48 model ?
Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 10:49 pm
by littletankman
Hi Chris, will do mate . Militarymight has a static one on eBay .
Littletankman
Re: Scratch building 1:16 Kubelwagen from a 1:48 model ?
Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 8:35 am
by Ad Lav
Model shop in Brighton has two R/C Kubelwagens, both £99 iirc