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Michael Smith
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Afrika Korps 88mm Gun and Tractor

September 6, 2021 · in Armor · · 5 · 2.4K

I've always wanted to build a 88mm on its wheels, and was glad to see this in my preferred scale of 1/72 ( is close enough) for $7.99 at an Austin hobby store a couple of weeks ago.

I painted the completed assemblies Panzer Grey to represent the original finish of many AK vehicles, then top coated with several coats of thinned Dunkelgelb and a lot of weathering.

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5 responses

  1. That looks very nice.

  2. I built this in my early teens and remember it as an enjoyable build. I think I only painted the tyres. Thanks for the memories.

  3. Another great build, Michael!
    Airfix 1/76 series are really cool!

  4. Nicely done! Airfix sure had a variety of subject matter, awhile back I acquired a kit of their SA-2 Guideline SAM.

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