Currently working on a 251/10 model from Dragon.
I'm going to build a woodgas version that is used for the fahrschule (driving lessons).

It's a slow build for me, but getting there...

Did some finishing work on the engine. The engine compartment looks filled up now.



Also, i'm gonna a tarp.

By the way, does somebody know where i can get decals for the panzerlehr-division (1/72) ? Or maybe a kit that has those? Or maybe somebody that has them wants to sell them to me? Thanks!

Hi Rob

I really like what you are doing with this. You have done a great job on the engine, and the 'cooker' , and the conversion to holzengas will make this a very interesting model.

I'm fairly certain I don't have any of those decals you need, but I'll check and contact you if I have any

cheers
Neil

Hey thanks, Neil

Rob, I have this kit in my stash so it is very interesting to me to follow your build. Your kit appears to have an extra set of PE as opposed to mine. Your modifications are fascinating and appear very well done. As for your desire for Panzer Lehr markings, I had a few of the stylized 'L' markings as part of a sheet of 1/72 scale dry transfers. The sheet was ancient and there are no markings as to who produced it. I tried to see if they would still work but they crumbled when I tried to apply a test marking. Thanks for sharing your build.

Cheers,
Jan

@tread_geek

Well, thanks for looking for them anyway! I think i'm going to let them print somewhere. I made these in adobe illustrator, now to find a good decalprinter...



Kinda weird that the supplied PE differs, what fret is it you don;t have? The Pak-shield looks more to scale than the plastic version, but has absolutely no details on the inside! I'm sticking with the plastic version, and take the overscaled thickness for granted...

This is the fret that mine doesn't come with:



And I am embarrassed to admit that I should have been more attentive to your pictures. It turns out that my version is an Ausf. D as opposed to your Ausf. C. On closer observation most aspects of the two variants are identical with the main difference being the rear hull and doors. From your pictures it also appears that you have ammunition storage for the Pak towards the rear interior while mine has extra seats in the same area. Next time I'll look more before I comment.

BTW, if you can find it in your area, Testors makes decal paper in clear and white and also a decal bonder. You print your decals with a standard ink-jet printer, let the ink dry and then spray on the bonder. I haven't tried it but I am quite sure that someone here has. There might even be a review of the products somewhere on Kitmaker.

Cheers,
Jan

Rob I think you have a really cool build going here and will stay tuned.

Terry

Dragons Sdkfz 21 series is always a pleasure to build.
Your conversion is unusual, I'll stay tuned.

Regards, Alexander

Finally i'm working on this kit again, here's where it's at now:









More updates soon(er) i hope...

Hi Rob

Its great to see the update on this

I love your close up shot in the first picture of your post, you have achieved an intensely realistic looking battle-weariness on this monster

with its bizarre configuration for Holzengas, It wouldn't look out of place in the next Mad Max movie

cheers
Neil

He nlyall, thanks! It does look a little retro sci-fi as well...

Hello Rob,

The weathering looks fantastic, I also like the color combinations (yellow-panzergrey with yellow disruptive pattern).
Overall excellent.

Most impressive !
Not only the conversion, but the paintwork as well.
How did you do the weathering on the hull sides ?

PS: You should have put the conversion parts into production.

Cheers
Rob

Rob,

I somehow missed this build when you first posted, sorry! I concur totally with Rob H. that you have an impressive unique build and that you should have put the conversion into production. Beautiful job! Hoping to see more of your builds here. Nice usage of colors.

-Eddy

Hey, thanks all!

About the putting in production: i tried a couple of times to pour resin, but i always failed miserably... i just gave up

The weathering was done first with the oildot technique (mostly light colors to give it a faded look), after that the paintdamage was done with a sponge dipped in a little paint. The decal was damaged with a stiff brush.

I added some small breakable pieces like mirrors and headlights.



Next up are the tools.

I am not sure what to do with the engine coverhatches. The kit ones are to thick, but scratching new ones means i'll lose the hinges, hmmmm....

If I understand what you mean, I think you can scrap the hinges from the kit's parts and glue it on the scratchbuilt part. This is what I did in my Sdkfz 251 rear doors ase seen here

http://worldwartwozone.com/forums/galleryuploads/1286349623/med_gallery_2161_65_33618.jpg

The doors are aluminium but the hinges were scraped off the kits part with a really sharp blade.

P.A.

Thanks, i'm gonna go for that

Hi Rob,

Very impressive build! I like your scratchbuild and weathering.