Here are some progress photos of a Light German Recon vehicle; only 50 were
produced in early 1944. It was a Pz.Kpfw. 38(t) chassis with a new substructure
which was mounted a 2cm Haengelafette 38 turret ( one used on the Puma ).
The kit is from VM of Russia and has minor fit problems that can be seen in the
photo below. I picked this kit up at the Richmond IPMS show and am thinking of
doing a winter scene. So anyone with snow experience will be much appreciated!
I added a radio and details in the interior compartment complements of AFV Interior photos.
Looking good. Looks like you added quite a few extra details. Of course you are going to have to post lots of pics when you are done.
Would you recommend this kit? I was actually thinking of making this particular vehicle, but was not sure if I should convert a kit, or trust a Russian manufacturer.
Looks like this is a vast improvement on the Maquette version. That one is a nightmare to put together, none of the armour panels are correct sizes, etc. You have done a great job with this one so far.
The turret is actually off the 234/1 not 234/2 ‘Puma’ (the Puma had a 5 cm gun[:P][:)]) but we know what you meant. Interesting to see the radio was in the hull of the 140/1 because they slung it under the gun supports between the seats on the 234/1.
A friend of mine picked up a Polish publication from a guy selling off his collection of kits and books at our club meeting Saturday - he bought the maquette version of the 140/1. I had a flick through it and saw it has a heap more pics of the 140/1 than I have ever seen before. It has the basic side view and front 3/4 view that have been published, but also the other pics that seem to be taken at the same time. I can’t remember if it has any detail pics though.
