Tamiya Panzer II

Hi Rambo!

You’ll love this build! On this very page on the armour section I too am building the exact same kit - the link to my Blog is below. You’ll find that the guys have given me good photos and great links which helped me and should help you, too.

http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/3/t/148790.aspx

As you can see from my blog I’m well into my build of the ‘312’ Pz II which I think is an Ausf A? The yellow marking look good as opposed to bog standard white on grey! I also chose to use the early war Grey/Brown cammo scheme which really aids in helping the bland monotone grey scheme, which can be a pig to bring to life, look a bit different. It was also a scheme I was yet to try and I was very keen to give it a go.

I found the new Tamiya kits to be excellent and their use of slide mouldings a welcome relief. Aftermarket wise I am using Friuls but they really are not needed as the tracks with the kit are excellent. I also decide on replacing the 20mm cannon barrel with a metal RB version - much better with a correct muzzle brake - and the MG34 is RB too, as is the antennae. The RB stuff is very cheap and comes highly recommended! I always use their stuff!

Best of luck - what plans do you have in place?

Take care,

Ben [t$t]