VK 72.01(K) Paper Panzer (1/72)
Armory's VK 72.01(K)
Another paper tank/ what- if project of mine.
As far as I have learned, only a scale wood model was made by Krupp and no documents may have survived.
Design from 1942 for a 72 ton class vehicle.
...however, I have to say here that I like this unusual design very much...
A few words about the kit AR72202 :
Pretty classic short-run kit.
Not one part fit the other without spending time to rework them.
Surface details are mostly quitesoft and many small parts of poor mold quality.
The entire undercarriage was replaced, including the molded on suspension arms, which where replaced useing spare parts from Modelcollect's E-100 tank and running gear from Trumpeter's Tiger II (which were only slightly better).
Tracks and drive sprocket were replaced with OKB Grigorov products (S72154, S72157).
I also used a new commander dcupola from OKB (S72442), MG34 from JK Resin (72007), MG gun barrels from Aber (72L33), Master (GM-72-025) and also from Aber a new main gun barrel (72L67).
Some other parts are made by scratch.
Cast structure is created by dissolving the surface with plastic glue and dabbing.
Weld seams are made of Tamiya epoxy putty.
I only used the Blitz Workshop diorama base (B72006) for basic structure (and to finally get it out of my storage...).
It has been completely overhauled in its own performance and most of it has actually ended up in the trash, as the quality of the parts left much to be desired.
That's why the whole thing was mostly built scratch... plastic sheet, left over parts, metal sheet, old PE's, wood...etc, you know 😉.
Simon, that is simply and amazing and spectacular build. I have a hard time believing it is only 1/72nd Scale. Beautiful building and paint work and the presentation, while a simple scene, offers so much to look at. I wish I could make my 1/48th figures look half as good as your 1/72nd, they are great.
Hard to believe this is 1/72 scale, Simon, let alone all this scratch building!
Congratulations!
Beautifully painted and finished. @s-nagorsnik
A fantastic outcome for all your hard work and dedication to your craft - well done Simon (@s-nagorsnik)
I'm speechless, Simon @s-nagorsnik
Excellent, mainly scratch, building. Not an easy task in this scale.
Well done.
Incredible work. Next level Simon @s-nagorsnik The wood bases you have here and in tour most recent post, are they balsa wood? One piece? If not, you made them from? Love to know.
@graemestreet
Hi!
Thank you for your nice feedback and of course I'll be happy to answer you:)
Hopefully it's helpful too;)
The basic construction of the frame (under the wood) I always build from 3mm thick sheet material.
I can't say exactly what it is because I don't know.
It is a kind of plastic material that is not hard (rather soft, but not foam) and can be cut very well with a craft knife.
I discovered this in the hardware store.
For the wood, I use thin oak real wood veneer that I get from the carpenter.
I think it has a nicer look than balsa wood and it is much more resistant, but a bit more complex to work with.
To avoid cracking and to fill holes, I glue the veneer over the entire surface with epoxy glue onto the pre built frame then I cut and sand the corners.
For the tint I use transparent acrylic paints and washes from Vallejo.
I hope you can relate to this answer.
Greetings, Simon