sovereign sd.kfz. 231? vintage kit
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the Kit
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the main hull is a big block of resin, but it's okay for a fun project
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box and instructions, you need some measuring and scratchbuild skills before attempting this type of kits.
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test fitting the tires and driveshaft
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looks already like the picture
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as long as the wheels are straight well be fine
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recreating the rainguard
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testfitting
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added the front fenders
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still okay
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shaping the back cupola, which isn't included in the kit
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the cupola is made from a small piece of tube filled with plasticcard and sanded into a dome shape
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test fitting
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placed the spare fuel tank, the front axel isn't glued yet.
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added the air intakes from plasticcard, the original is cast in white metal and far from recognizable
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the 20mm kwk 30.... or it could be part of the exhaust, because I'm missing one or the other
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the MG34 next to the kwk or exhaust... I found nothing even remotely resembling anything close to a MG34. so we need to improvise.
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the victim... for which I got an Aber update kwk and MG.
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the results after some reworking
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starts to look like an Sd.Kfz. 231, I don't know about the turn signals though. I think I could scratch something better from plasticard
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the front axel has it's stearing mechanism attached, but you can't see.
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the close up turret, I drilled holes in the guns. To resemble somewhat of the original KWK and MG, it's close enough for this project. At least to me.
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next project: the lights
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upgrade to the pointers
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there was light
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The panzergrau base coat (Tamiya xf63)
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Base coat with highlights (Tamiya xf53 + xf2)
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Let there be light
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Mud flaps and taillights
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Tires painted with Ammo rubber & tires
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Top view
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I forgot the width indicators, mirror (from Tamiya SD.kfz. 232) and numbers plate. Once they are painted they will find there way on to the model.
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Decals are from Truckline, but I had to use five because the first three disintegrated when I tried to her them from the sheet. The ones that didn't broke on the model causing a lot of cleanup and very delicate handling. Can't say I recommend them at thus point.
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Love that ass.
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Some details and damage done with acrylics
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Ready for a layer of gloss
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All wheaterd up
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Wheatering en washing done with Van Gogh oil paints (Raw umber, Payne's grey, Zinc white, Naples yellow. The previous color + Yellow ochre and chromium green were used for spare tire canvas and the wooden toolhandles
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Although it's a bit of a mutt, I still love it!
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All that's left is a Matt finish, then I can finally grow a beard and move on to the next 15 year project.
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And it is done!
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Well there you have it, it now resides safely on a shelf in the living room.
Komentarzy
14 5 January 2020, 11:59
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Well until now It's not that bad actually, Sovereign did a good job in casting the part's. But you must forget the present day kit accuracy.
5 January 2020, 18:24
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Thanks but I must say it's more work than I planned, I'll upload some pics this weekend of the (slow) progress.
22 April 2021, 16:43
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It's finished, and should represent an Sd.Kfz 231 from 4th Panzer divison - 36th regiment during the Polish campaign in 1939.
I used the following sources for detailing, painting and placement in time:
- German Armoured Car Drawings P. 27-35
- Pz. Tract 13
- Wehrmacht Support Vehicle's P. 33
- Concord Armour at War p. 24 and 70
- Armoured Vehicle's of the German Army 1905-1945
All gaps and blancs are a product of my imagination.
It was a fun build, but I if you have the urge to try and make models as accurate as possible... don't! I repeat, don't buy this!
Thank you, for all the encouragement I received during the build!
16 October 2021, 13:08