Thanks Mark! I've heard quite a few people express interest in the Flammpanzer version, so it ought to be a "hot" topic... :-)

How long did you make the antenna? Sorry if you already posted this info, I didn't read through all of the posts.

Jason,

I didn't record the exact length in the build log but the exposed length is 2 inches, or 70 scale inches in 1/35. There's a small portion inside the concertina base, but the exposed portion is what counts and I drilled the hole deep enough to only have 2 inches exposed. I don't know the exact measurements of the antenna on the actual vehicle but 2 meter antennas seems to be a fairly standard arrangement on vehicles of the era and I used reference photos to eyeball how high it should stand. The 2 inch exposed length scales out to that with roughly another 1/4 inch being inside the concertina itself for a total length of the antenna at 78.8 scale inches. One meter = 39.4 inches, so 2 meters =78.8 inches...or 2.25 inches in 1/35 scale. HTH.

Thank you. I have mine drilled out already, I just couldn't find anything about the length.

Very nice build

Thanks jason, hope that helps you with your build.

Two questions for you.
The pin wash was with an enamel and not a flat paint? Any reason or was the enamel a flat finish?

The second was the Mud and Dirt used were they paints or pastels?

I am new to the weathering techniques.

Bill very nice build. Thanks for sharing with us. Did not get a chance to read all involved yet but I will in the future. I have other missions to do today. Looks great can't wait to see your next item. How long did it take you from start to finish? That is if it is totaly done. As I said I did not have enough time to read all involved.

Jim,

The pin wash is with Burnt Umber and it's a flat paint as Testor's puts it out at any rate, not sure if Burnt Umber is universally a flat paint or not. It's what I can readily get from my LHS and a single bottle goes a very long way.

The mud and dirt were done with Mig pigments mixed with water and "painted" on, then allowed to air dry and adjusted accordingly either with a stiff bristle brush or a q-tip.

jimz,

Calendar-wise I started the build on January 21 and completed it on March 4, but had a couple of periods in there where I was travelling internationally on business, so it's a little deceptive. I didn't keep track of the build hours but I'd say about 40-50 or so including paint-finish would be a good estimate.