1/87 Scale "Frankenseven" Halftrack

[Mini Me]

Thank You Mr. T. I have kept in mind your previous comments about the poor quality of these models and their track assemblies in particular. I'm hoping for a "silk purse out of a sow's ear". Rick H.

 

[Mini Me]

Jim, your Missus is right....I should be so lucky! Rick H.

 

[minitnkr]

2880 isn't that big a number if you say it fast enough. PaulE

 

[Mini Me]

Small update, didn't get much done......other obligations got in the way. In the past I just glued a complete wheel and tire assembly on the back to represent a spare. However, these being a two piece wheel, the spares were typically carried without the center in place. Looks a little more convincing this way. Rick H.

 

[Mini Me]

Time for some paint, I'll give it a couple days to dry.......been damp and rainy here. It was fun to build, now its time to breathe some life into this discarded form..........Igor, connect the power cables to the electrodes

 

[Mini Me]

Got a little done on this yesterday. Let me know what you think....

 

[minitnkr]

Great job. Made me recount my 7s. Unfortunately my count was correct. I think the spare tire on the sdkfz 7 was behind a rear third door below the two upper doors that opened for access to the rear storage compartment. The sdkfz 6 however did have the spares mounted as shown. Your model & field expedience certainly makes this config. possible. Just a random thought before first cuppa. PaulE

 

[Lee Drennen]

Rick. Nice very nice indeed

 

[Mini Me]

That's interesting Paul, I thought I saw one configed. like this in one of Reinhard Frank's booklets on German
Prime Movers.....will double ck an get back to you. Thanks for dropping by. Rick H.

 

[Neil Merryweather]

I think it looks very good, Rick

 

[Mini Me]

Thanks Lee, I have a couple of van type trailers that I am currently finishing up to go with it. Should make quite an interesting "road train". Rick H.

 

[Mini Me]

Thanks Neil, still lots of detailing to do. Rick H.

 

[Mini Me]

Paul, I checked my refs. The pic I used as a ref. came from "Panzer Colors". It was the early 7's that were so equipped. See Ref. photo below. Rick H.

 

[yak face]

Amazing work rick, the scratched details , especially the brass wire rack are superb . It’s going to be a showstopper , and all from a pile of broken bits , I love it , cheers tony

 

[Fernando N]

Fantastic work Rick, seeing where it came from a showstopper indeed

 

[Mini Me]

Thank you Tony and Fernando, I don't know about a show stopper but it has turned out well enough to meet my expectations. I'm really glad you like it. Stick around there's more to come. Cheers, Rick H.

 

[SimonT]

Nice Rick

The work on the tracks was definitely worth it

 

[Mini Me]

Thanks Simon, It's a shame they aren't more visible but at least I know they are as close as I could get them to the real deal. Rick H.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Rick. The track work was very impressive thanks for sharing I might have to try it on a 1/72

 

[Mini Me]

Thanks Lee, if you end up trying it let me know how you do it. I might be able to improve on my methods. Rick H.