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1/72 and 1/76 Scale Armor and AFVs.
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Roden Opel Blitzbus Ludewig Aero (WW2)
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Posted: Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 01:15 AM UTC


Made a start on this new kit from Roden. It is refreshing to build a military subject that is just a little different.

The kit has crisply moulded parts that do unfortunate need cleanup and some test fitting, but assembly is still straightforward and of good fit.

Roden supplies the parts for a comprehensive engine which will not be seen unless a keen modeller wishes to open up the bonnet access to display it. Front wheel assembly allows for the wheels to be moveable.

Painted using Vallejo paints.



The interior is well detailed as well.



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Posted: Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 01:21 AM UTC
Well, I have to say... what a beautiful looking vehicle and if they don't release it in 1/35 I must have one regardless of the scale.

Now, I'll be watching this with great interest as it looks like it's shaping up to be a nice kit!



~ Jeff
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Posted: Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 01:42 AM UTC

Quoted Text

Well, I have to say... what a beautiful looking vehicle and if they don't release it in 1/35 I must have one regardless of the scale.

Now, I'll be watching this with great interest as it looks like it's shaping up to be a nice kit!



~ Jeff


Hi, All! Boy, what a GREAT kit that BLITZ BUS would make in 1/35, especially if it were to be made available with Driver and Passengers!!! And, if it were to be made in Military AND Civilian guises!!! That round "Steampunk" radiator grille is TOO COOL!!! That little "Tail-Fin" at the rear of the vehicle is SOOOO "1930s-1940s Art Deco Flash Gordon/Buck Rogers"-style, isn't it?
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Posted: Saturday, July 13, 2013 - 11:22 AM UTC

Quoted Text


Quoted Text

Well, I have to say... what a beautiful looking vehicle and if they don't release it in 1/35 I must have one regardless of the scale.

Now, I'll be watching this with great interest as it looks like it's shaping up to be a nice kit!



~ Jeff


Hi, All! Boy, what a GREAT kit that BLITZ BUS would make in 1/35, especially if it were to be made available with Driver and Passengers!!! And, if it were to be made in Military AND Civilian guises!!! That round "Steampunk" radiator grille is TOO COOL!!! That little "Tail-Fin" at the rear of the vehicle is SOOOO "1930s-1940s Art Deco Flash Gordon/Buck Rogers"-style, isn't it?


Dennis

The Roden 1/72 Aero is available as a kit in the 1937 civilian version. It would look great in a two tone colour scheme to compliment that fantastic "art deco" shape!
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Posted: Sunday, July 14, 2013 - 03:10 AM UTC
Michael,

Quite an unusual subject that you've got going here. It's almost as ugly as some of those 1950's North American cars or even the Edsall! I must admit that the interior seating is rather unusual and makes me wonder how visible it'll be through the kit "windows". Be interested to see how this progresses.

Cheers,
Jan
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Posted: Monday, September 16, 2013 - 09:00 AM UTC
That looks excellent, what green have you used?
Thanks
Euan
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Posted: Monday, September 16, 2013 - 04:33 PM UTC
Ugly? I've always thought it was a beautiful design. I'd love to restore one to drive but I'd prefer a short bus(pun intended).
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Posted: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 - 03:26 AM UTC
Myself I wish it were a regular Blitz Bus with all those beautiful and interesting "Vista" windows. The pig shaped snout of the Aero just does not turn me on but to each his own!

Regardless I wish it were available in 1/35th.

p.s. Working now on a old Vac-form kit of the regular Blitz Bus in 1/35th.
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Posted: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 - 03:28 AM UTC
Is that a special "First Class" section in the rear? Private party here?
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Posted: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 - 03:38 AM UTC
Kit review of Roden "Standard" Blitz Bus at:

https://armorama.kitmaker.net/review/8288



FAUST
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Posted: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 - 03:47 AM UTC
I love that Steampunkish design of the Aerobus. With that cool tailfin. Really nice. I wish Roden did a 1:35 version of this bus.

It makes me want to start my 1:35 Blitz Omnibus Kommandeur wagen. Was Lucky enough to get it cheap as an old banger somebody already assembled. After an evening of carefully taking it apart and putting it in the oven cleaner it was as good as the day Ironside put it in the box.
Your build actually has inspired me so much I'm going to take it out of the stash to have a good look at it again.
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Posted: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 - 04:17 AM UTC
Oh, I didn't think of that. Now that you call it "steampuck" and I come away with an entirely different opinion. Very nice!
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Posted: Tuesday, September 17, 2013 - 05:02 PM UTC
Hi Michael,

Excellent work, really neat looking kit. Nice to see something different.

Al
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