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The 251 Campaign
corsair924
Joined: August 11, 2008
KitMaker: 403 posts
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Posted: Monday, November 24, 2014 - 12:36 AM UTC
nng-nng
Joined: October 22, 2013
KitMaker: 380 posts
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Posted: Monday, November 24, 2014 - 05:38 AM UTC
With the deadline in sight, i had to get something done...
As half of the torsion bars were missing and replacing them with wire bend to shape wasn´t sucsessful I coose the solution of the desperate engineer:
I drilled holes directly were the weels would sit and fixed thme with wire. After pouring aalmost a tube of superglue in the dammed thing it seems to be soild...
Hope to get the tracks painted soon...
As half of the torsion bars were missing and replacing them with wire bend to shape wasn´t sucsessful I coose the solution of the desperate engineer:
I drilled holes directly were the weels would sit and fixed thme with wire. After pouring aalmost a tube of superglue in the dammed thing it seems to be soild...
Hope to get the tracks painted soon...
corsair924
Joined: August 11, 2008
KitMaker: 403 posts
Armorama: 322 posts
Posted: Monday, November 24, 2014 - 06:01 AM UTC
I don't know Fabian, that looks like a good solution.
As my grandfather would say, "can't see it from my house."
As my grandfather would say, "can't see it from my house."
eMan
#298
Joined: August 08, 2002
KitMaker: 1,182 posts
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Posted: Monday, November 24, 2014 - 01:38 PM UTC
Sd.kfz. 250/1 finished. 
Namabiiru
Associate Editor#399
Joined: March 05, 2014
KitMaker: 2,888 posts
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Posted: Monday, November 24, 2014 - 02:57 PM UTC
eMan, looks fantastic! but...no markings?
Giovanni1508
Joined: April 17, 2014
KitMaker: 652 posts
Armorama: 600 posts
Posted: Monday, November 24, 2014 - 03:57 PM UTC
Hi friends,
My 251/9 is growing up, slowly but smoothly. last night I finished the installation of tracks. I spent few hours last week studying the correct direction of tracks (
). Unfortunately I must say that this vinyl tracks supplied by Tamiya are not the best in terms of details and accuracy.
But at the end of the story I'm quite happy.
Here some picture after installation of tracks. I've secured the track in the correct (I hope so !) position around the sprocket wheel by steel wire.
Then, some paper to keep pushing the tracks in the correct working position on the roadwheels meanwhile.
In one night the glue will do its job. Then I'll proceed...
The deadline is on sight...
Namabiiru
Associate Editor#399
Joined: March 05, 2014
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Posted: Monday, November 24, 2014 - 05:51 PM UTC
I'm with you on the Tamiya tracks, Giovanni. I cut my teeth on Tamiya, and if they did indy links I might still be doing nothing but Tamiya.
Just the same, your build is looking good! Keep it up! Tick tock, tick tock!
Just the same, your build is looking good! Keep it up! Tick tock, tick tock!
nng-nng
Joined: October 22, 2013
KitMaker: 380 posts
Armorama: 376 posts
Posted: Tuesday, November 25, 2014 - 03:07 AM UTC
Quoted Text
I don't know Fabian, that looks like a good solution.
As my grandfather would say, "can't see it from my house."
I guess it´s the easiest solution, the only chance to get replacement parts for Dragon kits here, is buying the same kit again...
The level of my frustration was increasing with every new subassembly I´ve tried to complete. The surpension is still wobbly and looks pretty crooked. I can´t get one of the tracks to fit properly (it´s either too short or too long). Fitting upper and lower hull was a complete mess. In the interior the internal armourplates aren´t aligning properly. Had to cut the drivers feet to get him in, DS figures are a nightmare to clean up... and so on...
I´ve been tempted to throw this kit with all it´s belongings at the wall. But I´ve considered the thickness of the ones around me and didn´t fellt like having a conversation with neighbour at 1 in the morning, through a hole in the wall.
From now on I´ll stay away from Dragons 251s...
Namabiiru
Associate Editor#399
Joined: March 05, 2014
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Posted: Tuesday, November 25, 2014 - 04:20 AM UTC
Fabian,
Sorry to hear about your difficulties. Dragon seems to put out kits that are either great or complete doo-doo. Sounds Like you got one of the latter. Maybe you can use lots of thick mud to overcome the problems with the running gear. Good luck!
Sorry to hear about your difficulties. Dragon seems to put out kits that are either great or complete doo-doo. Sounds Like you got one of the latter. Maybe you can use lots of thick mud to overcome the problems with the running gear. Good luck!
MLD
Joined: July 21, 2002
KitMaker: 3,569 posts
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Posted: Tuesday, November 25, 2014 - 06:08 PM UTC
Going to make a run at finishing mine this weekend, but if not.. there are always more 'gettr done' campaigns.
Mike
Mike
Giovanni1508
Joined: April 17, 2014
KitMaker: 652 posts
Armorama: 600 posts
Posted: Thursday, November 27, 2014 - 02:47 PM UTC
Hi Mark, Hi friends,
The workshop has worked hard during the past nights
Now my baby is finished
I'm quite happy with this. I'll take and upload more pics with details later
Giovanni1508
Joined: April 17, 2014
KitMaker: 652 posts
Armorama: 600 posts
Posted: Thursday, November 27, 2014 - 05:06 PM UTC
Hi, here again,
This 251/9 belongs to the 24th.Pz.Div.
I must say that I've enjoyed so much with this old Tamiya kit. The construction was smooth and pieces were fitting properly without so much adjustments.
Here we go with some pictures:
I've spent sometime for the interior. Unfortunately the forward internal area with dashboard is almost invisible.
I can say this is completed. Maybe in the future I'll add more dust and weatering on the lower hull. But now it is ok for me.
Giovanni
easyco69
Joined: November 03, 2012
KitMaker: 2,275 posts
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Posted: Friday, November 28, 2014 - 05:49 AM UTC
Update:
Pin washes & dry brushing.
She is done:
Pin washes & dry brushing.
She is done:
Namabiiru
Associate Editor#399
Joined: March 05, 2014
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Posted: Friday, November 28, 2014 - 12:49 PM UTC
Looks nice, David. Nice weathering on the keyboard--just the right amount of dust and chipping! 
Removed by original poster on 11/29/14 - 14:31:39 (GMT).
ColinEdm
Associate Editor
Joined: October 15, 2013
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Posted: Friday, November 28, 2014 - 07:33 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Looks nice, David. Nice weathering on the keyboard--just the right amount of dust and chipping!
Looking good though David!
easyco69
Joined: November 03, 2012
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Posted: Friday, November 28, 2014 - 07:38 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Looks nice, David. Nice weathering on the keyboard--just the right amount of dust and chipping!
lol thx...keyboard is full of overspray
nng-nng
Joined: October 22, 2013
KitMaker: 380 posts
Armorama: 376 posts
Posted: Saturday, November 29, 2014 - 09:48 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Fabian,
Sorry to hear about your difficulties. Dragon seems to put out kits that are either great or complete doo-doo. Sounds Like you got one of the latter. Maybe you can use lots of thick mud to overcome the problems with the running gear. Good luck!
Thanks, usually I´m not too picky about having some little issues, but I have never had that ammout in a Dragon kit. Nevertheless I got it done:
I left it with some light dusting, after comparing it to pics from other vehicles of the 5th SS Pz.Div in Warsaw at that time.
Pictures are up in the Gallery. Despite all trouble, thanks for the Campaing. I guess I´m in for another one... but not with a Dragon kit
ltb073
Joined: March 08, 2010
KitMaker: 3,662 posts
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Posted: Sunday, November 30, 2014 - 12:48 AM UTC
Nice work everyone I fixed my mud problem and screwed uf the flag while trying to weather it so being that we are out of time and I am out of printer ink I will have to go with it this way for now
Great campaign glad I was able to finish this one
Great campaign glad I was able to finish this one
corsair924
Joined: August 11, 2008
KitMaker: 403 posts
Armorama: 322 posts
Posted: Sunday, November 30, 2014 - 02:41 AM UTC
Who wants or needs an extension?
Remember to post your photos to the gallery to get credit.
Remember to post your photos to the gallery to get credit.
TMoon
#152
Joined: December 07, 2002
KitMaker: 487 posts
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Posted: Sunday, November 30, 2014 - 04:21 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Who wants or needs an extension?
Remember to post your photos to the gallery to get credit.
I need about 2 or 3 more days to get everything done.
Can I have that extension?
Tom
Nito74
Joined: March 04, 2008
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Posted: Sunday, November 30, 2014 - 08:50 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextWho wants or needs an extension?
Remember to post your photos to the gallery to get credit.
I need about 2 or 3 more days to get everything done.
Can I have that extension?
Tom
Ok, NEW DEADLINE : December 5th, 2014
TMoon
#152
Joined: December 07, 2002
KitMaker: 487 posts
Armorama: 441 posts
Posted: Sunday, November 30, 2014 - 08:24 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextQuoted TextWho wants or needs an extension?
Remember to post your photos to the gallery to get credit.
I need about 2 or 3 more days to get everything done.
Can I have that extension?
Tom
Ok, NEW DEADLINE : December 5th, 2014
Thank you, I appreciate this!
Tom
TMoon
#152
Joined: December 07, 2002
KitMaker: 487 posts
Armorama: 441 posts
Posted: Wednesday, December 03, 2014 - 09:54 PM UTC
Here are my finished photos for the 251HT Campaign.
There photos are also in the campaign gallery.
The model is a Sd Kfz 251/3 Ausf C Mittlere Funkpanzerwagen by AFV Club 35S50.
Thanks for the extension. There are alot of great models in this campaign. I did indeed have fun with this one.
Tom
There photos are also in the campaign gallery.
The model is a Sd Kfz 251/3 Ausf C Mittlere Funkpanzerwagen by AFV Club 35S50.
Thanks for the extension. There are alot of great models in this campaign. I did indeed have fun with this one.
Tom
LikesTanks
Joined: May 07, 2013
KitMaker: 242 posts
Armorama: 234 posts
Posted: Thursday, December 04, 2014 - 04:59 AM UTC
I accidentally missed the end of one campaign so i'm determined to get this one in. It's a whole story all at once of the familiar
Things were fine while it was all sub-assemblies
but I can see the problem looming:
Paint goes on
and fine till the camo stripes, the brown was too thin - humid conditions didn't help
The fit problem is obvious at the bulkhead point, it probably needed shaving to get the upper hull down
I wasn't happy with numbering a command vehicle 1123 so it got renumbered
and muddied
It hardly compares to the many great builds here, but at least it's done.
Things were fine while it was all sub-assemblies
but I can see the problem looming:
Paint goes on
and fine till the camo stripes, the brown was too thin - humid conditions didn't help
The fit problem is obvious at the bulkhead point, it probably needed shaving to get the upper hull down
I wasn't happy with numbering a command vehicle 1123 so it got renumbered
and muddied
It hardly compares to the many great builds here, but at least it's done.
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