A progress photo of the Telemeter here showing most of the gauge faces with their glass (Future Floorwax) lenses and a few other small details installed:

For sale recently on eBay:

Interesting related item available from Commander Models:

http://ironshipwrights.com/armor/armor.html

US, 15 foot base line, artillery range finder (without the predictor mechanical computer.)

The bank of "settings" knobs in the bottom left corner of the Predictor Computer should be framed up and covered with a glass door - I'm working on it for my model!


(Photo Credit: Johnny Ger - Shown here for discussion purposes only)



WOW; a covers off photo!

(Photo Credit: Puazo - Shown here for discussion purposes only)

Off topic but interesting:

http://www.paperpanzer.com/paper-panzer-productions/ppp35025-radar-und-kdo40-turm-heimdall/

WOW! An armored, tank mounted, KDO Gerät 40. I don't think this is off topic at all!

The kit review is of what was. My link is a what could have been.

Sorry I am not following your chain of thought. The link takes me to a resin turret that can be retrofitted onto what looks like a Panther chassis. Was this a "Paper Panzer" or did they actually build it?

Sorry, the clue is in the name of the manufacturers 'Paper Panzer Productions'. Very much a 'what if'.

Oops, missed that one! OK, Got it!

Finally something to tow this little Bronco beauty:

A Sd.Kfz. 7/6 conversion from Panzer Concepts!

Check it out:

https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/259879

The shipping case for the rangefinder tube slides up the middle of the seating area on the converted vehicle. Also I am told the Bronco rangefinder tube will actually fit INSIDE the resin case offered from Panzer Concepts!

I saw that, too. Good planning on their part.

Just playing around with several models I had at hand:

I bought this kit yesterday, and was reminded on the conversions to tow this apparatus. Never took the look behind the link Michael provided, until this afternoon.
Holy Crap! The conversion for a Büssing L4500A got me almost knocked out. Pricing is relatively ok, Büssing kit from AFV Club was already on my shopping list, so... maybe have to wait for my next salary, but oh boy, how very nice that looks.
Anyone build this conversion? Looks really the part
(I will not look at the Vomag, I not an addict)
Kind regards,

Robert Jan

I took a different path now, because from the expensive AFV only the chassis would support the completed conversion. Also this is where I started planning the load for my train. The IBG kits have a lot of freedom / opportunities to fix the conversion for a SdKfz 415. Nice to have some pictures for the rangefinder.

Robert Jan

Robert I would love to see even a crude drawing of what you have in mind for your rail loading diorama. As you know I am doing a couple of rail related projects and am looking for all kinds of new ideas.

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Hi Michael.
My crude plan is to make use of a system that already exist in Railroad modeling. Fine scale have an almost ISO approach for module building, its called FREMO. You can download such plans for e.g. H0 scale. It gives exact measurements for display and is perfect to connect new sections, building a diorama.
Plan is to build a platform where material is lined up, waiting to mount the train. For the layout I want to use photos from the old train stations, which you can find easily on the web.
The track on such a module / section is always the centerline or connection.
I have to search for some practical information to make it work for me when it comes to scale metal tracks and wooden sleepers, I've seen already (and not too expensive).
Will post more info on this very soon.
In the topic that has more connections to loading this train.

Kind regards,

Robert Jan

Sorry I thought you were talking about a static 1/35th scale display diorama not a complete working modular layout. WOW!

My current plans encompass two parallel tracks each about 30-36" long, the rear one with already loaded flatcars and the front track loading a tank using the ramp I have already shown elsewhere.

p.s. I just re-read your post over on the SSys thread and now understand your reference. You are thinking of scaling up a standardized HO model railroad module to 1/35th scale by following the FREMO standards for these interchangeable modules.

Nice links to be discovered. I suddenly read French and understand! Looking for the aggregate and big splitter / control boxes, this brings me closer to sources.

Kind regards,

Robert Jan

Nice thread and very helpful posts and refferencies-thank you all!

I'm about to start my KdoG 40 build soon and will make good use of the pictures posted here!

Hello Angel,
I live some 20km away from a Museum with one, if you need any photos or measurements just let me know.

Carlos, thanks for your kind offer!

Refferencies tend to never be enough, so please give us some shots of the jewel that Museum displays-when feasible for you.

I'm particularly intrigued by sizes and pictures of the box, that held the rangefinder in transport mode, should one be present there too!

I am sure your contribution will serve not only mine, but also other future builds as well,

Sorry but I have lost the source/link information on this photo - used here for discussion only!