Self Propelled Howitzer Sd.Kfz 135/1 - 1/35 Scale

[Proud Kraut]

Thanks Manny, and I´m afraid this wasn´t the last model I´m adding to this project. Another vehicle is on the way...😉

Edited November 13 by Proud Kraut

[ArtyScout]

OK Cool.

 

Semper Fi.

 

Manny

[Proud Kraut]

Just a quick update. I´m still working on the hull. Many small parts, lots of filling and sanding. The SdKfz doesn´t look very attractive at the moment.

 

 

 

 

[ArtyScout]

Wow, I wouldn't have thought that you would have to do so much filling and sanding. But nice work.

[Proud Kraut]

Thank you! At least it has a gun now.

 

 

[Proud Kraut]

This will be my first Afrika Korps model for a long time. I did some research concerning the camo colors and learned that this is a real science. First I have applied dark grey primer. Before I´ll airbrush the desert camo I have prepared the SdKfz with Blue Tack and masking tape.

 

 

 

 

[ArtyScout]

I see you using Blue Tack and I can only think of when I sometimes use 'Silly Putty'. BTW, nice priming job.

 

Semper Fi.

 

Manny

[Proud Kraut]

As I said, Afrika Korps camo pattern colors are a science. I ordered a set of 6 airbrush colors by Vallejo (DAK Colors) 1941-44 and a second one with British colors for the next project.

 

 

[Proud Kraut]

And used Camouflage Brown (RAL 8020) for the camo pattern.

 

 

[Old Marine]

You’re making good progress.  It’s coming along  nicely.  The masking technique is very interesting.  Like Manny said you’ were in luck to find those figures.  I am having a tough time finding new figures and kits.  A lot of the Tamiya, DML and other kits are out of stock indefinitely.

 

 

[Proud Kraut]

Thanks Dennis! Same over here but with DRAGON models, so my impression but I could be wrong.

Masking removed, much more work to do.