Tamiya 1/48 Sd.Kfz 234/2 Puma
OK... my latest attempt at dirtying armor.
Used most of the Hauler P-E set... the jerry can straps were really "fun". Also used an RB turned aluminum barrel, Aber "feelers" (? dunno what they're called) and added mirrors punched from chrome mylar. Tamiya paints, oil wash, acrylic (water based) for mud 'n' crud, No. 2 pencil for scratches, and a little bit of everything for rusting out the mufflers. Modified the suspension parts to articulate the wheels. I believe the steering was all-wheel, so the inner sets turn less than the front & back. Need to make a decent base for it!
All comments (especially dirt coaching) welcome. Thanks for looking!
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Jeff Bailey said on August 3, 2017
Great job, Stan! I like the Puma armored vehicle!
Bernard E. Hackett, Jr. said on August 3, 2017
Stan, first rate job on the 8 rad. I was eyeing one of these in a hobby shop the other day. I see I shoulda bought it. Rats!
Bill Koppos said on August 3, 2017
Nice kitty. You know there's a group build going on here
the year of the cat". Your Puma might fit IMHO.
Usual outstanding work. Tires and lower end are dirtied nicely, mufflers look great. Just need to tone down the uppers and tools jerry cans etc. with a "dust" spray. little bit of light earth mixed with flatcoat will do it. Or Floquil "Dust" if you have an old bottle around. And some grease/oil stains on the engine compartment. Mechanics are dirty people.
Craig Abrahamson said on August 3, 2017
Looks the part to me, Stan...nice job.
George Williams said on August 3, 2017
I like this, Stan, especially the tyres, very convincing.
Terry Schuler said on August 4, 2017
Stan, wonderful model, great looking weathering. Well done !
Rick Wilkes said on August 4, 2017
Well done Stan, if mine ends up half as nice as yours I'll be happy.
Greg Kittinger said on August 4, 2017
It really looks the part Stan - very nice!
Robert Royes said on August 4, 2017
Looks great !
Dirk Derks said on August 8, 2017
Hello Stan,
great model. I was especially impressed with the spare tire on the back. It looks so real. Well done.
Regards,
Dirk / The Netherlands.
George Henderson said on August 11, 2017
Very nice Stan. I must get into 1:48 armour one day