Dragon - Sd.kfz 251/6 Ausf. C

[takeslousyphotos]

did find a few pics for you Peter,
real knowing the German would of keep thing quite neat and tidy,so most of the wiring


would of been out of harms way,and behind the boxs,with only the radio wires to the hand


sets being seen,or maybe a main power cable hear and here

Thanks Monica........ I have some wiring to go into the back of the radio gear which will be mostly hidden by the rack. But, it should just be visible from above....... As you said, being German with everything In "pending"the only wires hour front will be for headsets and maybe a "Morse Key"

[monica]

from the pics that,s about all you see plus the main power cable off to the left side,

[takeslousyphotos]

an excellant progress here coming along Peter ( we know your a stickler for detail and it shows in your builds.
With the radio sets wiring etc do you have a plan to work from ( IE pics of the real radio sets/ fuses etc ) or are you going with destructions.


Great work and progress so far


Liking this a lot


Robert

I'm kind of "winging-it" on the wiring Robert........ I figure each one needs power in, antenna feed, com's in/out and maybe a couple are linked. So that is my basic plan........ Then there is power in, through the fuse boxes and junction boxes.

[takeslousyphotos]

Classic kit and your off to a great start with your build look forward to seeing more

Thanks John......... much appreciated

[takeslousyphotos]

I think the 251 is one of the great iconic vehicles of the German army. Quite a versatile and forward thinking design. Although I have built very few of them, and I don't think any in 1/35, it is something I am addressing.
Just today I have received from Blast Models in France, the upgrade set for the AFV Club 251/20 UHU (Owl) which has the infrared search light on the back. Some where I have an old Tamiya 251/1 and a Zvezda kit as well. So I will be taking notes Peter

Oh Gawd!!!!........ That's going to be a very slim notebook Graham........ There'll be bugger all much to learn from this build

[takeslousyphotos]

late with this but as Patrick said they would of been Wermach,as all the divisions had there owe,

Thanks Monica. Wermacht it is

[Robert1968]

I'm kind of "winging-it" on the wiring Robert........ I figure each one needs power in, antenna feed, com's in/out and maybe a couple are linked. So that is my basic plan........ Then there is power in, through the fuse boxes and junction boxes.

Don't forget the earth wire!!!! ( sorry do you have a permit to work on this ? Are you an electrician???


Hahahahaahahahaa

[takeslousyphotos]

Don't forget the earth wire!!!! ( sorry do you have a permit to work on this ? Are you an electrician???
Hahahahaahahahaa

Apprentice Funktechniker

[Guest]

It's looking great Peter! Absolutely agree about Dragon's instructions. My tiger has sub-assembly bits that have no indication as to where they actually fit, or for which version! But the detail is good, very good, and now mine is all primed, I can see where the money went! Looking forward to seeing it finished!

[takeslousyphotos]

Radio Rack.......... It's sort of done, although I'm not 100% happy with it. I started off with Field Grey for the cases and a light grey for the front panels. I wanted the radio sets to contrast with the Dunklegrau on the rack and they main body colour. I detailed some of the controls in black (in honesty, picking all those out with a wee brush is beyond me....... I do know my limits) but that was too stark, and looked odd, so I gave the front panels a slightly darker grey wash. That has picked up some of the detail and toned down the black....... The cases have had a green wash. I didn't want any of them to have a bright and shiny finish as they are in an open vehicle, so they would get a bit grubby and maybe have a well used look to them.........The rack itself will get some wear and tear and some very light rust on the weld joints.......... Then I'll throw some wires around on the back.......


I'd like to know what you guys think so far.? honest please.

[Guest]

That is one hell of a radio rig. Coming on nicely Peter.

[takeslousyphotos]

That is one hell of a radio rig. Coming on nicely Peter.

Thanks Graham.......... But is it any good?

[takeslousyphotos]

Question time......... I'm starting on the floor-pan. and I'm a bit stumped?


1. From Seats and Bench Seals. Would they have been covered in leather or a fabric / canvas type material.????


2. There is a box like thingamyjjg (possibly a tank of some sorts) that fits behing the right hand front seat. Does anyone know what it's supposed to be. As I have no idea where to begin with a colour ? The attached photos show it in the destructions. Diagram "K" top left (parts G9 & G10).


Grateful for any help.

[Guest]

Depends what you are aiming for to be honest. Yes, you could pick out every little knob and dial (best done with a cocktail stick by tapping a dot of paint onto the knobs etc). Trouble is, if you go over the top it can end up far too contrasts and a bit like something off a fairground ride. If you do start picking out, virtually all knobs would be black Bakelite type material and dial faces white. However, black and white are the last colours you want to use. An ivory and a dark grey would be a lot better. Just don't go for the 'modern jet cockpit' look. Hint at switches and knobs rather than in your face.


Usually radio rigs like these are tucked in a corner somewhere and not over visible so lower contrast can work well. The SdKfzs are very open so the higher contrast might be OK. It's all down to personal taste though.

[takeslousyphotos]

Depends what you are aiming for to be honest. Yes, you could pick out every little knob and dial (best done with a cocktail stick by tapping a dot of paint onto the knobs etc). Trouble is, if you go over the top it can end up far too contrasts and a bit like something off a fairground ride. If you do start picking out, virtually all knobs would be black Bakelite type material and dial faces white. However, black and white are the last colours you want to use. An ivory and a dark grey would be a lot better. Just don't go for the 'modern jet cockpit' look. Hint at switches and knobs rather than in your face.
Usually radio rigs like these are tucked in a corner somewhere and not over visible so lower contrast can work well. The SdKfzs are very open so the higher contrast might be OK. It's all down to personal taste though.

Thanks Graham ......... I definitely don't want the "in yer face" look. I have added a few low level indicator lamps using the cocktail stick method and some translucent red & orange. I think now I'll leave it as it is before I end up screwing it up totally.