Scratch build 1/35 Stahlunterstände mit aufgesetzten Pantherturm ( Steel pillbox with panther turret)
These were used on the west, Italian and eastern front,
They came like this or on a wooden two story construction and encased in reinforced concrete (steel box version ) .
Panther turrets were converted into bunkers ever since late 1943.
Some were standard Panther tank turrets, and others where modified .
The modified turret roof was reinforced to 40 mm (this one )
Ammunition was stored around the turret basket.
The lower part of the box was a crew compartment with bunks, it also had a small stove , electrical generator, and powered by a small engine .
I could have kept the D turret as it is ...but i was in the right modeling building mood so i had to remodeled the turret as well.
its done for 98 %.
Thanks for looking.
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Pedro L. Rocha said on December 22, 2019
Interesting project with a lot of good scratch work and research. Hope you can post the finished work, all painted and weathered
Maarten said on December 22, 2019
Muchas gracias pedro,
I hope so to
Maarten said on December 22, 2019
Primed.
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James B Robinson said on December 23, 2019
Very interesting idea here Maarten @piet. You have peaked my interest!
Robert Royes said on December 23, 2019
Now that is something different!
Maarten said on December 23, 2019
James &Robert
Maarten said on December 27, 2019
German olive green,
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Maarten said on December 27, 2019
Made a second one (still needs a turret)
I might embed this one in concrete (plaster)
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Maarten said on January 24, 2020
Really simple square bunker ,
Didn’t use one of the previous construction because you don’t see anything….. just the turret plate is visible and the side of the steel structure inside the entrance.
made from molda super (special casting plaster)
will add some detail inside the top part of the construction
Also will be adding a standard Panther turret with some detail inside.
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James B Robinson said on January 24, 2020
Wow, this looks fantastic Maarten!
@piet
Maarten said on January 25, 2020
Thanks James !
Did some more detail work ...that wont be seen .
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Maarten said on January 25, 2020
Escape Shaft/well
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Maarten said on January 25, 2020
Entrance and steps .
all bunker parts are done .
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Maarten said on January 28, 2020
I sold this one ...and now For sale at :
https://nl-nl.facebook.com/marco.doeser
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