1⁄35Panzer IIC
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Hubert Chan built this 1/35 scale Pz.Kpfw.IIC from the Alan kit, adding details in the form of Aber and Eduard photo etch, Armor Scale and Jordi Rubio barrels, Friulmodel tracks, Dragon tools from the spares box, and Verlinden details. The crew are Passion Models German Crew Set with Alpine heads. Weld details, bedrolls and tarps were made from Magic Sculpt, other details were scratched, and the dry transfers were from Archer. Pre-shade base coats for the vehicle and figures were done with Tamiya paints, followed with artist oils, and ending with Mig weathering pigments.
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FROM: CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES
A lifetime of interest in WWII armor subjects (mostly)
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0Hi,
Congratulations.. great little diorama.. all three elements superbly done.
All the best, Kip.
DEC 24, 2015 - 02:52 AM
Very well executed. Nice composition. The black panzer uniforms make a nice contrast to the "yellow" vehicle
DEC 24, 2015 - 03:00 AM
Thank you for the positive input fellas! Have a safe and Happy Holidays! everyone
DEC 24, 2015 - 03:27 AM
Top-notch work. All features compliment each other and work well. I agree that the uniforms make a great play against the vehicle. Scenery - love it!
DEC 24, 2015 - 09:08 AM
Great build and finish. Small point, but it looks as though the stowed gear and tarp are fouling the radio man's hatch, which would trap him inside the vehicle in an emergency. It's the louvered panel on the left directly aft of the turret. The crewman's boots are resting on the front of it.
DEC 24, 2015 - 09:21 AM
Great observation Gerald, I've seen a photo, along with some discussion that the front drivetrain hatch may also serve as a emergency (tight fit) access point for the driver as well. can anyone confirm this? Thanks for your comments.
DEC 25, 2015 - 03:21 AM
Yes, in theory, each man had a hatch. In a burning vehicle, nobody wants to be the second guy out of a hatch. The radio man's hatch is almost never seen open, outside of parade photos (and many modelers don't even realize it's there), but it was always kept clear. Interestingly, the flat area just aft of it was usually used for stowage, which at least partially blocked the view from his rear vision port. Apparently, his job of keeping an eye on the rear of the vehicle was not seen as critical.
DEC 25, 2015 - 11:50 AM
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