All about AFV and related military model making.
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 [...]
T-34/85 with Thoma Schild Mesh Screen. Finished in 3 weeks. 🥸
Add on stowages: Miniart Soviet Ammo box and machine gun
Paint and weathering: Ak interactive and Abteilung 502
A great kit by Meng. Although complex, the fit of parts is excellent and the detailing is exquisite. It is among the few military vehicles where the weathering patterns can be borrowed from civilian equivalents, thus no need to use [...]
Vehicle represents a late war autumn SSLAH FLAKPANZER IV wirbelwind with crew. Paint scheme is taken from Takom Tiger II with late war dark yellow, soft edged brown and hard edged white. 1/35 Tamiya kit built straight from the box, [...]
Accidents happen. These are the remains of a 20mm Flak gun on the platform of a Sd.Kfz. 7 half track. It was detached from the platform on route to the "photo studio." I have the habit of not gluing sub-assemblies that settle in [...]
