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Armor/AFV: Braille Scale
1/72 and 1/76 Scale Armor and AFVs.
Hosted by Darren Baker
Sdkfz 234/1 from Hasegawa
PanzerAlexander
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Attica, Greece / Ελλάδα
Joined: February 17, 2010
KitMaker: 625 posts
Armorama: 608 posts
Posted: Friday, July 08, 2011 - 09:22 PM UTC
Hi guys, I have a question.

Looking at the model, I wonder which hatch the crew used to enter/exit the vehicle.
It seems that the larger are the two hatches to the side of the underhull but I am not sure as it would be dangerous for the crew to move between the wheels too often and the space is limited too.

Anyway if anyone knows please post.

Thanks, P.A.
weathering_one
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Ontario, Canada
Joined: April 04, 2009
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Posted: Saturday, July 09, 2011 - 05:11 AM UTC
What a great job you are doing, Alexander. I love these kind of build blogs as they show what is possible in Braille and give me inspiration. The camo looks great and I just love the turret.

Regards,
AJ
PanzerAlexander
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Posted: Saturday, July 09, 2011 - 10:43 AM UTC
Neil, AJ thanks for taking the time to post your comments it's really motivating.

P.A.
PanzerAlexander
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Posted: Thursday, July 14, 2011 - 09:57 AM UTC
Here are the final pics after putting everything together. I also used an upgrade set of resin wheels from Armory which I find quite impressive. I might come back later to put some stowage or maybe build a small vignette around it but for now I'll just lay back and move to the next model.

I must say that this was a complex build but luckily everything went smoothly and I had much fun pulling it through.

I hope you enjoy the final out come thanks for watching and see you on the next project.








P.A.
Korpse
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Queensland, Australia
Joined: October 06, 2009
KitMaker: 382 posts
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Posted: Friday, July 15, 2011 - 11:26 AM UTC
Hi Alexander

that must be the best 243/1 I've seen, in any scale

those wheels were well worth the addition, and the whole model has a convincing air of realism from its first rate build & finish

looking forward to your next build

cheers
Neil
PedroA
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Valencia, Spain / España
Joined: December 27, 2010
KitMaker: 324 posts
Armorama: 322 posts
Posted: Sunday, July 17, 2011 - 07:06 AM UTC
Great model Alexander. Thank for sharing your little step by step with the paint process. It is always interesting to see how working other modellers.

Regards. Pedro.
Braille
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California, United States
Joined: August 05, 2007
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Posted: Sunday, July 17, 2011 - 10:45 AM UTC
@PanzerAlexander – Alexander,

I have to agree with Neil, aka ‘Korpse’, this has to be one of the best detailed and most realistic 234/1 in any scale. The opened engine compartment and turret screen tops really do it for me. The weathering, camouflage, antenna mast, weapons, wheels, vehicle tool stowage and open view ports, etc., etc., AWESOME, just AWESOME. This must be really something to see in person.

Thanks for posting and sharing your build, hoping to see more of your builds here.

-Eddy
PanzerAlexander
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Posted: Monday, July 18, 2011 - 09:21 AM UTC
Thank you all for the excellent feedback. It's really motivating and the best reward and satisfaction.

P.A.
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