This is my first build blog. It will be a scratch built Opel Blitz workshop based on various designs I have seen (pictures and other models). It was started last Sept 2007 and has made it back to my bench after a 6mo breather. It will be painted in DAK colors (early war). Eventualy it will make it into a diorama I have planned.

I have yet to take newer pictures (these are from a while ago) but will update later tonight,

All comments and hints welcome!











Enjoy!

Great job so far, love the look of real wood. I have one ondeck for a next project with the new Tamiya Blitz and Verlinden workshop conv kit, but after seeing yours I may try your real wood techniqe to overcome some knockout marks. Look forward to more pics of your build.

cool, I also rebuild a "loadplatform" for an blitz,



I like what you have done here, it fits very well together, and nice bolt details

as a "wanne be scratchbuilder", I must say, BIG THUMBS UP!


greetz Tha Pit

Medicman: It wasn't that hard. Just time consuming. I got the Lion Roar PE for the opel which had the side struts for the side panels (see photo below) and instead of grinding off the ones on the plastic panel I decided to make them from scratch.

jointhepit: Nice version of the Opel. I like the open bed and that it isn't a war time model. I also have to admit I like Glock also.

Anyway here is the latest progress.

This shows the rear panel that when folded down has a step:


This shot shows I changed the top struts to a wider flat board and am detailing it with nuts and bolts:


These next two show some of the work on the workshop pieces. I have used both Verlinden Workshop tool set and the Italeri workshop tool set:




Enjoy.

Kevin

Looks good, Kevin. I am looking forward to see more

Ok.. I got all of the top struts glued in place with bolts. There are still brackets underneath to finish.

Also close to finishing the swing out lift.







Enjoy.

Kevin

Looking great so far Kevin. that last photo though dosen't show up.

jimz66: I will look into it. I started using an ftp account of mine after filling my kitmaker photo space. It may be also to large as I like to keep my photos big enough to see detail.

Thanks for the compliments everyone. It makes it easier to sit at the bench when you know someone wants to see the finished product.

Kevin

Can't wait to see this one done!Very nice indeed!
Bob[ ]

Ok... Here is a quick update. A little more done on the rear lift.





Enjoy.

Kevin

WOW...

Last update for tonight. The 2 side panels almost done and a few pictures of mockup with some of the parts being worked on.











Off to bed.

Kevin

Great work Kevin! Awesome job all around. Thanks for sharing your photos! Looking forward to seeing your continued progress.

Cheers -
Tim

You scratch builders make me tired - with admiration.

I just don't know where you get the patience to produce the tiny miracles you do.

Superb work here.

There ya go! Now I can see it. Nice job so far keep us posted.

A mockup of more parts.





Enjoy.

Kevin

Looking good, Kevin. I think you will end up with a unique build with lots of detail.

Keep us updated

Kevin great work on the opel and shop acceries. Thanks for sharing and giving others the building process that you have done that will inspire us to better in our own build.

Cheers

ROBERT

Here is the latest. I have completed most of the cab and engine compartment. Got the first coat of paint and am about ready to start chipping and weathering the cab. I have used the Lionroar PE set (my first attempt at a full set of PE) and it really makes a difference. I scratched the battery and shelf and most of the engine compartment.

Anyway.... enjoy.







Thanks for all the comments.

Kevin

Hi Kevin
Your Blitz is coming out beautifully. Are you concidering using some AM wheels? I mean, after all this great work you have put in it, why cut corners at this place. looking forward to se more pictures. Keep up the great work.
Best regards
Jacob

Yes... wheels are on the list to order. I still have a ways to go on the bed and workshop equipment and the wheels are usualy last anyway. Its a shame to have to waste them. Maybe I will use them as rusted husks in a junk pile.

I will post some pics of the weathering process (still working on my techniques) I have done on the cab and frame.

Thanks again for the comments.

Kevin

This build is really coming out nicely. Keep it coming. This one is fun to follow.

Here is a little update. I have finished the cab and frame weathering (still working out the kinks in chipping paint and wash/filters). Added some interior stuff (map, MP-40, canteen, helmet and mag pouch).

Enjoy...All comments welcome.








Kevin

Kevin-- great work! Outstanding paint job and chipping.
DJ

Hi Kevin,
Love what you've done so far, the swing out lift is a real bonus. I like the rough saw marks on the woods, it adds realism.
May I suggest that you replace the stubby streering column with a proper full sized one ( if you are planning on showing with the hood up). Also you may consider leaving the six bolt wheels (although the military version on the blitz had 8 bolt wheels, there were plenty of 6 bolts wheel versions used), considering the "heavy used" look of your blitz it looks like its been around since the start of the war.

Keep the photos coming
Bruce