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Flammpanzer in Tobruk 1941

George Bacon shares with us images of his 1/35th scale Flammpanzer I at Tobruk in 1941. This is modelled using the old HPM kit with some of the Eduard photo etch made for that kit, and Friul model metal Panzer I tracks. Other work included adding wire springs to the front road wheels; bolts to idlers and road wheel bars; front weld beads (fabricated from stretched sprue); hatch hinges (spare parts box); tow cable (nylon thread); MV light lenses; wire hand grab and electrical lines; stretched sprue antenna; thinned front fenders; and a scratch-built flame-thrower tube. The paint scheme was "chipped" using salt over a base coat of panzer grey, followed by a coat of sandgelb, both Model Master acrylics. A wash of artist oil paints was applied next, followed by dry-brushing and dust filters using Model Master Enamels. A little mud from my backyard mixed with white glue and pigments completed the finish.