My Only Build Without Wings – Tamiya 1/48 Flakpanzer Mobelwagen
Ok - I had been noticing this series of 1/48 scale armor kits that Tamiya has steadily been releasing, and reading a lot of favorable reviews. I wanted a 'quick' fun build, so when I saw this i thought I would give it a try. I can honestly say I conducted no research whatsoever, just built what was in the box. It did give me a chance to try out some weathering techniques using washes and pastels, and I have to admit I had a lot of fun with this one. I will be sticking with aircraft, but this made a pleasant diversion for me - and it fits nicely in my display case as it is the same scale as almost all the aircraft in there!
A tank master on the first try there Paul! Really great weathering and paint. I am going to be looking a bit closer at this scale.
Good stuff.
California Steve
thanks Steve - you do a lot of armor it looks like, so I appreciate the compliment!
If this is your first foray into the world of armor, you should definitely consider adding a few more pieces to the collection. Fantastic effort for the "first try".
thanks Craig - it really is my one and only armor piece. I would consider more, but then there is that matter of all the aircraft still in the stash!
Wow! Very nice job!
I've build a Chi-Ha tank once... it is very different to building aircraft.
Still have to build a "Brummbär" that I have in my stash for 3 years... will be there for the next 300 or so...
Never hurts to stray off the beaten path once in a while. Very nice effort.
Thanks for the comments guys - it was a very fun little build for sure. Sometimes not knowing what is "wrong" makes it more fun. And I honestly don't know what is or is not wrong with this kit - but it certainly went together well (and quickly). I think I may pick up a few more of the kits in this line - but then, that takes time away from the wingy things if I were to do that!
Well done Paul, the finish is outstanding
thanks very much Rick - it was fun to do.
Awesome Flakpanzer. Would love to see more!
A change is as good as a rest, some say, and it certainly looks good from here, a really nice model, Paul.
Great wee tank Paul. I fancy doing the quadrupal flack mobelwagen.
hi Gregor - I actually wanted to do the quad one, but for some reason ordered this one by mistake! Years ago Monogram did a 1/35 (or 1/32) quad flak panzer that I used to see in the hobby shops and always thought it looked cool. I think Tamiya has that one in this line as well, so maybe if I stray again that will be next!
Nice build Paul, these 1/48 scale kits that Tamiya are putting out are quite sweet.
well done mate.
Paul,
You did an excellent job on this and it is refreshing once in a while to build a target. I have a feeling you are going to do more armor.
Congratulations, a very nice Möbelwagen. Started some vehicles in this scale
too, fits well with aircraft kits in this scale.
Thumbs up !