Hi Guys,

This is my first post of model photos of any kind....been on and off the site for a few years?

A long time shelf queen a least to the point of needing tracks...Tamiya kit with Jadar Hobby Flamethrower conversion























Thanks for looking...

Paul

I wouldn't go with full sets of those tireless "internally dampened" wheels. They were very, very, vary rare on the Model '42.
For a tank from UTZ (Tamiya's hull) it would be much more common to have a rubber tired wheel front and back (four total).

Otherwise, a good looking model!

Mark

Hi Mark,

I agree with you however I had to cut the axles to fit the wheels (Armo resin), so I couldn't fit the combination wheels as you suggest.

So, a little late for the better appearance. In hindsight I should've just gone with the original Tamiya wheels....the resin copies aren't that great.

There are some photos showing early cast wheel sets with hex turret T-34s...

Thanks for the comment, Paul

Well, yeah, there are a tiny hand full of photos of Model '42s with these wheels (yours should actually be thought of as "late style" internally dampened wheels), still VERY rare. I think I have a total of three combat photos and images of several more on a UTZ assembly line.
Interestingly, all are fitted with either "soft edge" or "laminate" turrets, no "hard edge" types.
I've been trying to collect images of those exceptional beasts for a few years now.

Looking forward to seeing this with a bit of paint!

Mark

Hello!

Thought I'd update this post with a few photos...











The last one is my buddy, Jesse...

Hope you like em...All comments welcome.

Paul

Very nice build Paul. Its really looking the part.

Thanks for the comments....appreciate them!

Sorry I haven't posted here for a long time....



I have some final pics, just thought I'd post now before I forget.





















Thanks for looking....

Paul