Kobus, Thanks. I used a Eduard PE set, but found the kit instrument panels in the cab and turret were actually better and used them. The track is link-to-link with punch-outs on every link, but were easy to fill and sand out. Don't forget the track sag, it should rest just above the third roadwheel behind sprocket (between 1/2-3/4 inches on real thing)(I checked with one of my operator manuals). Had some issues building the turret walls. Be patient. I wasn't and had some gaps requiring extra work. The supports at front of cab that hold tarp frames are very fragile, both of mine broke. I found a photo from DESERT STORM showing a vehicle with only three instead of six and went with that. Finally, My decals didn't stick very well, used white glue on one.

Really was not as bad as above may sound. Builds to accurate replica.

Jeff

Thanks for the comments, guys.

Jeff, I make the masks from cut Tamiya masking tape. It is quite simple with only very uneven surfaces becoming a problem.

@ Jeff - Thank you for the feedback. Missed a Chaparral at the local club swap meet Also missed a Trumpy LAV Air-Defence

I suppose I have no option but to go and get the Chaparral from the LHS now.

Regards,
Kobus

Hi all

Starting in on my Tamiya Mobelwagen.

My kit for this campaign will be the 1/35 kit by Dragon (#6381) of the M16.

Looking forward to seeing those kits come together, Fellas!

Just finished my build, but I obviously need a better photo setup:







This was very nicely detailed kit. Not without some building frustrations, but must be expected on such an intricate kit. Definitely not a beginner kit. Apart from the strip I had to add to fill the mysterious gap in the glacis, everything here is OOB.

Mark, Good work. I like the light weathering, makes it look used, but not overdone, considering the vehicle's mission.

Looks nice, Mark. Subtle weathering without the steel brush car wash approach. I like it.

Congratulations on a great entry!

Thanks, Guys! I was going for a "Hot, dusty Summer of '42" look so lots of pigments, but not a lot of chipping since I figured these didn't last long enough to take a serious beating.

Looking good, everyone!

I'm mostly built up, but am at an impasse on painting. I don't know whether to go with Grey or Tan.

Typically, I try to find a cool photo to model (pun intended) my model after. Any suggestions?

Thanks!

Steve

Congrats on the nice finish Mark! Steve that looks good -- my preference would be the dark yellow / tan option. Cheers, Tat

Best of both worlds: Dark Yellow base color with grey camo.

Maybe go for a summer 1942 or 43 scheme of basis grey with dark yellow camouflage on top?

That could look good. Looking forward to see more

Man I'm late getting started. Just moved back from Mexico City to El Paso. Finally unpacked and ready to try to get some bench time!

Some real nice looking work here guys and being that I missed the 1st Flak Campaign I have better get a cracking
Took the photo 2 weeks ago but didnt start until this week
Yup me and Picklehead are building the same kit
Got some work done too

Good luck, guys! Looking forward to watching your builds progress.

Great progress gentlemen.
Finally, I start the construction of my model for this campaign.
Here are the first photos.

got a lot of work done over the weekend. Since this most of this build is a standard DML T-34 I'm going to focus on what's different about this kit. In step 11 of the instructions you are supposed to install the race for the gun mount, and it's supporting beams (parts D1(two of them) and D5). The instructions give no clear location, and there are no marks on the kit to show location. What I did was glue the beams in first, and then center the circular mounting plate.



As you can see with the upper hull removed that there is no logic to how it all mounts. my only thought was to get it centered.


the turret was easy to assemble, and when dry fitted seems to sit properly.

Dragon instructions are always a crap-shoot, although I'm finding similar challenges with one of Tamiya's older kits. Looks like you've figured it out. Coming along nicely.

Thanks Mark,
there have been a couple other issues with the instructions that I'll try to point out as I continue with this kit.

More progress. PE for the rear grills and for the ammo can storage is done.


Some knock out marks on the spare track need filling



Turret done. See some spots in the photos that need cleaning up.

Lightning speed, Guy!! Coming together really well.

Looking forward to see more

Thank you sir! Hoping to get the tracks on her this weekend.

Looks nice, Guy. The PE is really going to bring that thing to life.

Thanks Mark! So far its been a nice kit. Top and bottom hulls fit perfectly which can sometimes be a real crapshoot with these DML T-34's