Scotties Krupp Protze Kfz 69

[Allen Dewire]

Evening Buddy,

Back in da house, playing ketchup and pushing my way to the front. Lovin' what I've seen so far and your bling work is fantastic as always as well as your scratchy Paul. I have this kit and built the PaK 36/37 as a break from something else. The only thing I can say is don't use the kits barrel as it sucks. I took a piece of tubing, drilled it out, and filed down the other end to fit into the breach front. Looked 100% better. You could also go with one from RB or Aber, but making your own is more to your style Bro...........Keep on truckin' (and PaKin') Sir!!!......

Prost
Allen

 

[scottie3158]

Evening Buddy,

Back in da house, playing ketchup and pushing my way to the front. Lovin' what I've seen so far and your bling work is fantastic as always as well as your scratchy Paul. I have this kit and built the PaK 36/37 as a break from something else. The only thing I can say is don't use the kits barrel as it sucks. I took a piece of tubing, drilled it out, and filed down the other end to fit into the breach front. Looked 100% better. You could also go with one from RB or Aber, but making your own is more to your style Bro...........Keep on truckin' (and PaKin') Sir!!!......

Prost
Allen

Cheers Allen, glad your looking in keeping an eye on me. I haven't looked at the barrel yet but I can imagine it's not going to be good.

 

[scottie3158]

Looking at some reference pics that I have I decided to add the cleaning rods and the box for the bore brushes. The rods were made from tooth picks that were filled down to size, one was then drilled out on the end the other had a length of copper wire for the screw. I tried to show the thread on it. Then finally a pewter collar was added to both. A strap was made and a pocket for the to sit in. The cleaning box was just laminated evergreen sheet cut to size. A length of rod was added to simulate the hinge and a clip added to hold it shut. Not perfect but It gives the idea. Finally for this side of the shield some rivet detail was added.



Next the other side to do.


cheers
Scottie

 

[Jim R]

Not just going the extra mile but this is going the extra ten miles. The more of this insane detailing you do the better at it you get.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Not much if the kit left in that gun shield Scottie, just top drawer modelling as always. Real skill on show here throughout the build. Lovely.

 

[JR]

I've arrived, with a very sore arm, met Matron on the way in and she jabbed me, feeling quite relaxed now. Great build Paul as always, loving the scratchery , so much to see and marvel at.

 

[scottie3158]

Not just going the extra mile but this is going the extra ten miles. The more of this insane detailing you do the better at it you get.

Jim, Thank you mate. There are lots of things I would like to add but beyond my skills. I look at the details that people like Aytom can achieve for inspiration.

Not much if the kit left in that gun shield Scottie, just top drawer modelling as always. Real skill on show here throughout the build. Lovely.

Tim, very kind of you.

I've arrived, with a very sore arm, met Matron on the way in and she jabbed me, feeling quite relaxed now. Great build Paul as always, loving the scratchery , so much to see and marvel at.

I could do with a nice relaxing shot can you send her my way. Thanks for the kind words.

 

[Graeme C.]

The gun shield looks really good Paul, nice additions with the cleaning rods & box.

 

[scottie3158]

The gun shield looks really good Paul, nice additions with the cleaning rods & box.

Thanks mate. I had a fun morning adding all the rivets to the other side this morning. Will post some pics later.

 

[Jakko]

Here’s Paul looking pleased with the fruits of his labour:

 

[scottie3158]

Jakko,
that is a great picture.

 

[Jakko]

I came across it when researching my book, it must have been taken in 1945 because it seems to be nice weather, and the fighting around here was in November 1944, when it decidedly wasn’t. Here’s what that street looks like today:



The gun must have been approximately where the steps on the right are now. The white house you can see in the modern photo and the one to the right of it are in the 1945 photo too, everything beyond and on the right has been demolished and/or rebuilt.

 

[grumpa]

At it again aye? Wonderful work as always.

Jim.

 

[scottie3158]

At it again aye? Wonderful work as always.

Jim.

Jim thanks mate I really appreciate it.

 

[scottie3158]

The work on the PAK 36 is nearly done.



It looks like I have a bit of droop on the barrel I need to rectify.



The poles and shovel are held on with masking tape straps and etch buckles. I need to add some more detail to the spades on the back.



The handwheel has had the firing button added the silver dome there is a cable that has been added from the white box to down near the breech.



Another view of the spades that still need some detailing.



Front shield and lower blast shield.

So some detail to add to the spades and the tyre valves to add to the wheels then it will be ready for paint.


cheers
Scottie

 

[Mini Me]

And the "Hits" just keep on coming.......Massive improvements, to say the least!

 

[scottie3158]

And the "Hits" just keep on coming.......Massive improvements, to say the least!

Cheers Rick, it's been a fun little build so far.

 

[Mickc1440]

Great work Scottie

 

[scottie3158]

Great work Scottie

cheers Mick very nice of you.

 

[Airborne01]

... and I thought mine was good ... !
Steve