So I finally wrapped this one up a short while ago, and it is my 6th completion for this year. I’m almost on track for an average of one a month at this rate! This is the Tamiya classic Krupp Protze, with only minimal changes made. I did add the missing steering linkage, and of course added stowage items in the cargo bed. I also cut off and repositioned the windshield, then made a Zeltbahn cover for it using tissue and thinned white glue. The base colors are Mr Hobby Gunze Aqueous, and most of the detail colors are AK 3rd Gen and Vallejo Model Color acrylics. The mud is AK Splatter Effect Dried Mud with some Mr Hobby Dried Earth pigments to alter the shade, and Humbrol Dust Wash airbrushed on. Markings are for 24th Panzer Division in the Summer of 1942 that are combination of decals from my spares and kit decals. Stowage is mostly out of my spares bins, along with a few small 3D items that I printed.
Thanks for looking, comments and critiques are welcome.
Great looking build of a very unique vehicle. The stowage is very convincing. I especially like the lettering on the crates. 24th Pz division is a cool choice for a unit marking as well. Depicting a pre-Stalingrad engagement. Noice!
Happy Modeling
Mobious
Thanks guys, one and all, for looking in and your kind feedback!
@S.Hollowell, @veedubb67, the weathering and road dust was the most enjoyable part of the build What guy doesn’t love playing in the dirt and mud?
@PeterW, I know, you don’t see many of these built. And that is surprising as it’s such an easy building kit. A perfect weekend project if you keep it simple.
@Mobious, for some reason or another, I have latched onto 24th Panzer as my unit choice for Russian Front 1942 builds. There is good photo reference available to be found online for many of their vehicles during that time period.
What guy doesn’t love playing in the dirt and mud?