1/35 ICM Sd.Kfz. 247 Ausf. B Early War
Early war communications armored car from ICM. Markings represent the GD division in France. Model went together well with the only additions being the radio gear wiring, headsets wiring and stowage. Unfortunately the four crewman don't fit, with the top part of the hull installed there is no room for the officer. Painted with Vallejo paints throughout. German grey for shading, Basalt grey for the overall color and Neutral grey for the highlights. Weathering is washes of black and German camouflage black brown. Dry bushed using neutral grey. Dust and dirt is pigments. Stowage is from Black dog and the parts bin.
Very nice John @atjoe. I have this kit in my stash, without the figures, so good to know one doesn’t fit in case of thinking about buying a few.
The issue is the seated figure with the pad and paper. If he could face the radios the officer should then fit, but it would still be very tight. The other option would be a seated officer figure for the single seat beside the radio rack.
Really nice result, John @atjoe
The crew is a very nice addition. A pity the officer doesn't fit.
It is. I didn’t want to cut up the figure with the pad and pencil because I didn’t think I could fit him in front of the radio gear and still have him look natural. So the officer will be stashed away for a future early war project.
Excellent model, John! Pity the officer didn't fit, but the result is nevertheless excellent!
I had to choose either the officer or the second radio operator. I haven’t seen any photos of that comm suite with only 1 operator but have seen a fair amount with no officer.