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Armor/AFV: What If?
For those who like to build hypothetical or alternate history versions of armor/AFVs.
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SdKfz234 SPW "What if" (wip pics)
DaGreatQueeg
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Napier, New Zealand
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Posted: Monday, March 05, 2007 - 12:52 PM UTC
Gents,

Aways been interested in the "what if" and extended war timeline concept. Recently decided to concentrate my own limited building time on creating a series for wargaming use in 20mm.

The first (semi-finished) model is a SPW based on the SdKfz234 series. I'm borrowing the LAV-family concept for my recce units and plan to include command, Mortar, Recovery and AA varients all on the 8 wheel chassis.

Finishing off a crewman before doing the final details. As this was the first concept build its a little rough in places, templates made will help future builds. The next SPW will have open hatches with a full crew.

cheers
Brent







wbill76
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Posted: Monday, March 05, 2007 - 08:54 PM UTC
The reversal of the front/rear ends is an intriguing approach, definitely a switch from the usual profile of the 234s, but works with the dual drive characteristics.
WarWheels
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Posted: Tuesday, March 06, 2007 - 08:33 AM UTC
Looks very cool Brent. Very fun looking build. After all, that's what we should all be trying to do; have fun!
strathcona
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Posted: Tuesday, March 06, 2007 - 08:56 AM UTC
Hello ,
Cool ! Now , that is something completely different !
Frank
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Kobenhavn, Denmark
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Posted: Tuesday, March 06, 2007 - 02:19 PM UTC
Very interesting approach. You got yourself an unique model now

Thanks for sharing
markdrake
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Posted: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 - 03:10 AM UTC
I like it! What kit did you start with and of course what scale is it?
DaGreatQueeg
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Posted: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 - 03:13 AM UTC
Hi Mark,

Its based on the Hasegawa 72nd 234/1.
A few finshed pics are here https://armorama.kitmaker.net/forums/94877&page=1

cheers
Brent
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