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Gerald
Hello Welcome here 😉

19rb61
Hello. Are you the one from the Dragon 6704?

Christian Bruer
When I got a photo showing a Pz. I towing a Ju-87, possibly on an airfield in North Africa, I definetely want to build that scenery. The Pz. I is a mix of parts from S-Model Pz. I Ausf. A and B, the Ju-87 is Italeri. I bought some Quickboost add on parts which are designed to fit the Airfix kit, but with slightly modifications they although fit quite well the Italeri kit.
Happy Modelling, Christian

Rui S
I'm in 😎

Dave Flitton
Watching

Tom B.
That´s an interesting combination... watching for sure!

Christian Bruer
Thx to all for looking around 🙂

Nicolas
I'm watching too.

Alec K
I saw (likely) the same photo and also thought it would make a great dio. Glad it will materialize in your capable hands Christian 👍

Lukas Muller
follow 😄

Spanjaard
I am certainly following this one

Christian Bruer
Thank you all for looking around and leaving such kind comments 🙂

Łukasz Gliński
Can't miss it

Christian Lehmann
Na, da bin ich mal gespannt auf das fertige Projekt 👍

Christian Bruer
Still enough place in the first row, welcome aboard Łukasz and Christian 🙂

Christian Bruer
Nearly there, just a few bits and pieces to add before I can start the paintwork.

I got the SSMODEL Pz.I tracks. So far as can be see still in their printing frame they are looking quite nice.

Happy Modelling
Christian

Tom B.
Looking neat so far! Where did you order those 3D parts from? Been curious about those for a while now...

Alec K
Excellent progress Christian 👍. And same question as Tom B.

Christian Bruer
Thank you Tom and Alec. SSMODEL only has a shop at AliExpress. I was a bit hesitant to order there, because there is a lot of rumor about piracy products over there. But once I did not found something similar I want to order from them I registered and ordered at AliExpress. Payment was easy via PayPal and delivery absolutely in time. I also ordered one of the SSMODEL vehicles, Marder III Sd.Kfz.139 SSMODEL 1:72 72725. The details are top notch, but the printing quality in between excellent and poor. The chassis, tracks and single parts are excellent, but the gun mount and gun shield are not so nice. The gun mount is warped and the gun shield has a lot of steps on the inner and outer side. It also differs from the instructions where gun mount and shield are shown as separate parts but it was delivered as a single part. That makes it even more complicated to solve the issues. But I think I will give it a try for another scale 1/72 kit in the future.

Here the link to the shop:
de.aliexpress.com/st..ain.2.72a2xoWPxoWPcN

Transall NG
Very good work !
Thanks for informations.

Tom B.
Thanks for the reply, Christian 👍 It seems that their shop is one of the reliable outlets, then...nice!

Bernd Grün
It turns out very well, Christian. 👌 Looking with interest for the final result.

gorby
Looks like a very interesting project. Exceptionally good work so far!

Christian Bruer
Thank you all for your kind feedback 🙂

Meanwhile I have added a few more details like the steering gear and tilger for the flaps. I also painted and reworked the SSMODEL tracks. They need a slightly adjustment to fit well the the S-Model Pz.I. MOre photos sooon when I start the paintwork.

Happy Modelling, Christian

bughunter
_THAT_ one will be a master piece 👍

Christian Bruer
I try my very best bughunter 🙂

coporado
Great subject and promising builds!

gorby
Nice work!

Jan Peters
I agree with gorby, very nice indeed 👍🏻

Rui S
Very nice indeed 👍

CaptGPF
C'est magnifique!

Johne 69
Well done Mate 👍

Erik Torp
I guess this will be a small diorama, as most of my builds end up to be.

Bruce Huxtable
Hi Eric, does this have any interior? May I suggest that the external gear is stored above the water level? I'm looking forward to seeing how you incorporate this beast into a diorama scene.

Erik Torp
No, it comes without an interior. If it had all hatches would have been wide open😉 Regarding the stowage this was just a test fit. I´m not happy with it, but I have an idea about how to make it look better. However, that is for a future update.

Bruce Huxtable
Loving that camo net, Erik. Is it home made? May I ask the source of the Bergens?

Erik Torp
Yes, the net is home made. I start with a piece of brass wire of the desired length and basically wrap it in Cleenex tissue. One tissue is easily split into four sheets so I apply as many as needed. Each layer is soaked with diluted PVA glue. I then use tea leafs to sprinkle the net for texture. First layer is of a very fine Earl Grey tea. When dry I give it a coat of "spray can glue" and sprinkle some herbal tea leafs in a more modest pattern to not over do the texture. Then the net has to dry for several days due to the long drying time of the glue. Then I add a base coat of paint and super glue it to the vehicle. When dry the brass wire makes it easy to form the net to the vehicle. Add some straps and finished. It is a bit of a messy process but it is really easy to make.

The bergens are a mix of Real Model, Legend and Verlinden. They are all from my spare part box.

Bruce Huxtable
Many thanks, Erik - I'll give that method a try, and check out those suppliers.

gorby
Very nice work. The extra baggage looks particularly good.

Bruce Huxtable
Here, Here! I'm loving the salty rust streaks too - very subtle but effective 🙂

Erik Torp
Finished! This took a bit longer then planned, but it was fun. I don´t think any bits in this build is younger than 20 years, so they have been slumbering in the stash for a while. The figures from Dragon are a bit «blury» when it comes to casting, which makes them a bit hard to paint, but I´m happy about how they turned out. The AAV is showing its age compared to the newer ones from Hobbyboss, but IMHO it is still possible to make a nice model from an old kit.

Bruce Huxtable
Really liking this dramatic scene, Erik! Superb skills on show!

Erik Torp
Thanks, Bruce. I normally don't like making "combat scenes" but there was not much choise with these figures.

Spanjaard
excellent dio

Neuling
Same as Spanjaard.

Erik Torp
Thanks guys.

James C
Very nice work 👍

CaptGPF
Simply stunning Dio. Well done!

Desert Marlin
Looks great!

Oleg Bogolei
Followong!

Robert Podkoński
Interesting start. Watching for sure!

Cristian A
Me too! 😃

Sy Bar
Amazing idea and work can't wait for more 🍿

Nicolas
I grap a seat as well.

CaptGPF
🧐

Guy Rump
Following as well. 👍