I must admit there was something unnatural about not having a WIP in progress it left me feeling peculiar so I cleared the deck of a few Honey Do’s and here I am.
I must say that my experience with the older Tamiya kits like the T34\85 that I paid $5.00 for and the LRDG Chevy that I just completed has sparked a love affair with these older kits so I thought I would keep the home fires burning and continue my gun truck saga in North Africa with Tamiya’s old kit #105 German Horch 1A mit 2cm Flak38 that I picked up on Ebay for $10.00 from a lady that lived ten minutes from me. It was my first Ebay buy and no shipping and the kit is pristine and the instructions are turning yellow. That’s so cool! [:D]
I then checked around for any cheap PE sets and found the Eduard Horch 1A set for $15.00 at R&J Enterprises. It has all the films for the windows, decals and masks. I am very excited about that too because it’s my first Eduard PE set. I have heard nothing but good about them on the forums.
Here are two of my favorite real world reference pictures that have inspired me the most so far. I am sure I will find more.
I will be scratch building the gun sled and the rear deck it should be a blast!
Wow, first one to post…anyways I can’t wait to see this kit built up.[Y] I have the standard Tamiya 4x4 Horch in my stash, only difference is that mine is molded in gray plastic and doesn’t come with the flak gun. Nevertheless, I hope to take away some tips for the day I decide to build my Horch.
You’re back at it again you slacker! It’s about time! [:D]
I would strongly recommend however that you ditch the Tamiya Flak 38 entirely and get yourself a DML Flak 38 and possibly even a replacement barrel from RB Models. You’ll be glad you did, the details on the DML styrene kit are light years beyond what the Tamiya kit has even if you don’t replace the barrel. Since the gun will be such a prominent part of this build, it would be a shame to stay with the chunkier detail on the Tamiya parts IMHO. [;)]
Michael: I am glad you wee my first Michael you rock and once again your cammo scheme is fantastic on your last build. I will try my best as always to document the process!
Adam: I am glad you are along for the ride with this one Adam you make me laugh quite often with your enthusiastic support!
Jim: Great to hear you are on board as well Jim!
Steve: That’s a great animated graphic. I loved that movie and the Disney Ride isn’t bad either! Glad you are on board as well. Are we going to be seeing something form you soon Sir? Inquiring minds want to know!
Wbill: LOL! You and your AM goodies. I am wsay ahead of you for once! I purchased the Dragon 2cm Flak38 with a Griffon Model detail set including metal barrel and crew for another project but it looks like they will be used for this one!
Build Update:
I managed to get the majority of the lower chassis completed last night and discovered additional evidence of a plastic shortage in the 1970’s that I had to correct with Milliput.
I also was also able to finish prep and assembly on the wheels.
Sounds like a nice combo Edmund and you’re well on the way with this one already! How’d I know you’d rush right to the wheels first chance you got?! [:D]
Steve: Glad to hear it Steve your work is spectacular and very inspiring!
Jim: Milliput is the best!
Wbill: [;)] Yes I like my Wheels that’s for sure. These are my first set of plastic wheels and with a Little Kay a lot of work they turned out pretty good. I like them better than vinyl tires!
Adam: LOL! Freud would love to get his hands on me!!
Build Update:
I finished the lower chassis and was quite impressed with the simplicity of the build that defies the complexity of the end result. I tacked the wheels on with Blue Tac just because I could! [:D]
Edmund, Oh merciful heavens above! You were playing with your wheels again weren’t you?! LOL You’re scratching the sled eh? What gun are you going to use? No worries about missing the VM. I’ll give a call this weekend. Keep up the good work there! Cheers Dave
Dave: LOL! I have to admit in all seriousness I love freshly painted wheels and scratch building the most!! It literally hurts me to chip them up and weather them up before they ever had a chance. I have learned that the wood sleds were only used in the Opel Blitz or other big tucks. I have done a lot of research today because I was watching my Little guy most of the day so my wife could get errands done with the oldest.
Guney: Thanks my friend!
Marc: I build so I can get these gosh doggin images out of my head!
I thought some of you might enjoy a little history and nomenclature of the vehicle and some really cool reference pics I found tonight.
The Horch 1a was the standard heavy passenger car of the German Army at the beginning of the War and saw action on all fronts and it’s modified chassis was used as the basis for the 221/222/223 armored cars which I did not know that was cool to learn. It was capable of towing light artillery and anti-tank guns.
Years of production:
1937-1938 (Horch 108 Type a, b),
1939-1940 (Horch 108 Type 1a, 1b, Ford Type EGa, EGb, EGd),
1940-1941 (Ford EG Type 40), 1940-1942 (Horch Type 40)
Overall production: 10036 (Horch - 8135, Ford - 1901)
Here is a variety of real world reference pics plus a really cool dashboard picture and interior that I shouted with joy when I found it!
