Al's 1/35 Tamiya Sd.Kfz.251/1 Ausf.D

[AlanG]

So i've shelved my He111 and Me262 builds to have a crack at this GB.

This will be only my second ever armour kit after the StuG i build previously. But it looks a simple(ish) kit to do. Hoping to use it in a diorama later on.

Hopefully i'll do it justice.

[Allen Dewire]

It's a nice kit Alan and you should have no probs with it at all. I'll be in on this, and I take it you'll be finishing it in a winter camo for your Ardennes dio...Have fun!!!...

Prost
Allen

[AlanG]

I take it you'll be finishing it in a winter camo for your Ardennes dio...Have fun!!!...

I'm going to do it in a Normandy configuration as the 12th SS Div had them. I'll probably get another one for my Ardennes dio

[Allen Dewire]

Cool beans!!! It should be good in a nice 3 tone camo.............

[AlanG]

Made a start on the kit whilst chilling to Spotify this afternoon. Has been nice to actually have the mojo to sit at the bench for more than 10 seconds.

[Gern]

Welcome aboard Alan.

[AlanG]

Started to build the figures up. I eventually intend to show them in a diorama along with the Sd.Kfz.251 and a PAK40.

Gave the vehicle floor a coat of Vallejo Steel, covered with a coat of AK Worn effects so i can do some chipping on the floor.

[Jim R]

Nice choice Alan. Being Tamiya it should go together ok. Nice to see your mojo is improving. I like that AK Worn Effects. I always found hairspray difficult to work with but this seems much more controllable.

[AlanG]

I like that AK Worn Effects. I always found hairspray difficult to work with but this seems much more controllable.

I tried the hairspray technique on the StuG build i did but it constantly failed. I then tried the AK fluid and i am 'sold' on it. Works a treat with predictable results.

[scottie3158]

Alan,
I will follow along.

[AlanG]

Quick question to those in the know. The Tamiya instructions are calling out for the driver's and passengers seats to be painted 'flat brown'. Would they be leather or wood?

[Ian M]

Nice start Alan. Cant help with the seat question.
I find Hairspray is better if you decant it and brush it where you need it. Could be the stuff I have is too cheap. It just floods everything!
Might try the "propper" stuff one day...

[Allen Dewire]

Hi Alan,

The 2 front seats were leather in a metal frame. They would be a dark brown to almost brown/black in color. Only the rear bench seats came in 2 types. Leather covered and later, just wood slats. HTHs......

Prost
Allen

[AlanG]

That moment when you look at the figures and something just doesn't add up. Figured it out. I put the drivers legs on the figure jumping out of the vehicle. All sorted now after mucho sweareo!

[AlanG]

Painted the internals and just given a coat of Klear so i can get a dirt wash down tonight. Will do some chipping once dried.