SD.KFz.7 Km m 11 half track.

[outrunner]

While waiting for stuff for the dozer I thought I would have a look in here.
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And very interesting it looks too.
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The brown sprues are for the tracks, each sprue has 60 parts, and there are 6 sprues, so that will take an hour or two.
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Nice clear instructions and paint guide, 2 sheets of PE, 3 rubber tyres and a bit of string presumably for the winch, some decals and an optional canvas tilt. I should have the dozer done tomorrow so this will be next in line
Andy.

[SimonT]

Looks like a nice kit Andy

[outrunner]

Made a start on this, basic chassis parts.
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The model has quite a detailed engine but the instructions say it's painted black which seems a shame, I think I need to try and find pictures of the real thing to get a better idea of colours for the whole thing as the sheet shows it all the same colour, of course, it could be right.

Andy.

[scottie3158]

Andy,
Chair at the front please.

[Guest]

Will any of that engine be visible at all, painted black or not? If not, then I’d just leave it out wholesale.

[outrunner]

Will any of that engine be visible at all, painted black or not? If not, then I’d just leave it out wholesale.

I was hoping to make it visible but have not looked that far ahead yet. If it

[Mini Me]

Hi Andy, according to the color photo ref. I have it's black from what I can see all black except for the rusty exhaust manifold. hope this helps.
Rick H.

[outrunner]

Hi Andy, according to the color photo ref. I have it's black from what I can see all black except for the rusty exhaust manifold. hope this helps.
Rick H.

Thanks for that, you must be better at research than me as I can not find any decent colour pictures of this machine. Must try harder.

Andy.

[Mini Me]

Andy, I just happened to have a book on my shelf that had color pics. of a SdKfz 7/1. Rick H.

[Guest]

A restored one or one in original condition? Because if it’s been restored, you only have the restorer’s word for it that it’s the right colour.

[Mini Me]

Original..........photos for reference only.

[Guest]

That is a very nice reference, yes

[outrunner]

Not much progress to report as the weather has been good so been out on the bike a lot the last few days. I have got some more sub assemblies built and a bit of PE done which will probably never be seen. I really must buy some proper PE tools as most kits nowadays seem to have it.

Still not decided whether to fit the tilt or not, if I don't then I will have to look for some stuff to load the thing up with.

Andy.

[Lee Drennen]

Very nice Andy I’ll be seated by Paul.

[Gauge1TrainsDK]

I've always liked the look of this vehicle - can't wait to build it myself :-) Enjoy!