This is the 8.8cm Flak 36/43 which was the standard 8.8cm Flak 36 but mounting the L/71 barrel from the 8.8cm Flak 41. I received duplicate one in error from Cromwell models who makes the Flak 41. I machined off the retaining strap and replaced it with styrene sheet. Besides this, I added bits from the Lionroar Flak 36 PE set, the upper recuperator armored housing from the DML Flak 37 kit (the only known picture of the Flak 36/43 shows this item), and I added wiring, bits and pieces as I saw fit. Almost ready for paint. Still a few items to install but mostly done. Some parts aren't in their final position (like the recuperator cylinders) but I need to be flexible to paint the complex assemblies.

Any questions and comments are welcome. RC











Note the extra long gun tube!

Impressive work so far Roy. Definitely a new take on the Flak 8.8cm, that barrel alone is extraordinary.

Of course, be prepared for the occasional comment from friends and family if you display this one... :-)

Roy,
Nice clean build. Look forward to seeing it finished.
-zon

I like it! can't wait to see the painting process. what did you use for Ref. pictures?

Very nice build. Good details. The barrel and the shield really adds some nice scale to this beast.

Looking forward to see it with a coat of paint.

Thanks for sharing

Roy-- impressive, neat workmanship. The detail is superb. Look forward to seeing the finished product.
DJ

Thanks all for your recent comments. I haven't really worked on it much since October when I took these pics. However, a local contest and the AMPS International show in April are breathing down my neck. I hope to have the final few details finished this week and painting to begin ASAP.

The photo I'm referencing is in Ian Hogg's "German Artillery of WW2" book.

I'm very impressed Roy, with that long barrel it sure looks even meaner than the normal 88, and thats saying something.

Roy,
The gunshield looks great, that's some fine soldering. How fiddly was the assembly?

The gas cylinders (recupracators sp?) under the barrel don't look parallel in the two photos showing the whole gun and barrel.
Maybe it's the angle of the photo and maybe they're not fixed into place.

Looking forward to seeing this beast in April.

Mike

Can't wait to see this one finished.
Looks good

Looks very impressive. Great job Roy! Can't wait to see the paintjob.

I'm seeing a piece of arty on my workbench in a vision from a crystal ball

Very impressive, excellent detail work - im envious!

James