All about AFV and related military model making.
Dragon's attention to details in their 1/35 WWII armor series is a blessing in disguise in that the builder has to deal with hundreds of parts and pay close attention to the subtle differences between armor vehicle variants. Yet, the model [...]
After I started the 1/35 model I realized that there were Dragon 1/35 and 1/72 kits (exterior only) and ordered a 1/72 kit so I could add Tiger 131 to my 1/72 armor shelf and take advantage of the research on its big brother.
The Dragon [...]
Last summer our family started our vacation with two days at “Tankfest” at the Tank Museum in Bovington, UK. Our son Parker is a huge tank nut, and we enjoyed two days there. But as you can tell by the photos, Tiger 131 was a big [...]
To increase the mobility of Flak units in the front the German mounted flak guns on tank chassis. One of the conversions was the mount of 20mm guns on a Panther D chassis.
The Aufklärungspanzer 38(t) was a reconnaissance vehicle used by the German Army during World War II. Its task was to scout out enemy positions ahead of the main attack column. They would then radio back the number of hostile forces and [...]
WIP
Very little model, not suitable for beginners OOB. Even with many complicated subassemblies it lacks many details, from pedals, gps and computer on drivers and commanders seat, seatbelts, stand for turret, radio equipment... So that [...]
This the second scratch built T-LAV that I built from wood. T-LAV STANDS FOR TRACKED LIGHT ARMOURED VEHICLE. This model is roughly 10.5 inches in length. it’s got the 1 m turret, which is the standard for this armoured vehicle. This [...]
Further to my post on the Scammell tractor, I've now completed the trailer and load. The Crusader tank is the Italeri kit built pretty much out of the box. The kits were painted with enamels and weathered with pastels and a Flory wash. I [...]
The iconic American Half Track is well represented in Dragon's M3 variants. It was extensively modified, well produced and lasted for decades in the service of armies of many countries.
The model is highly detailed and fiddly in places, [...]
M109A7 Paladin Self- Propelled Howitzer
(Foeart No. 2002)
I like the design of the new generation M109 howitzer, so I chose this kit for a "quick project".
For the painting, I allowed myself some freedom and chose a somewhat [...]
