German 3.7cm Flak 37 Anti-Aircraft gun w/crew

[Adrian "Marvel" Reynolds]

Now for something completely different,, well for me anyway.

I'm building this as a practice ready for my big build 88mm next year.

I'll be trying some weathering techniques as I go and hopefully gain some insight into armour type subjects.

Advice and comments welcome as always.

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[Polux]

Very nice choice Adrian!!

You will need a net...

 

[Adrian "Marvel" Reynolds]

Blutak and tape are what I use to keep hold of the little buggers

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[tommy1drop]

Nice choice Adrian, looking forward to following this

 

[monica]

nice choice Adrian,

cut the bits off into a plastic bag may help, I always manage to lose some think on a build,:rolleyes:

 

[dubster72]

This should be an interesting build Adrian. Although I wonder if Polux meant a camouflage net?

 

[Adrian "Marvel" Reynolds]

This should be an interesting build Adrian. Although I wonder if Polux meant a camouflage net?

Haha, you see why I don't do these sort of builds, I haven't a clue. Now you point it out though it makes more sense

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[Polux]

Yeah! I meant a camouflage net!! :D :D

 

[noble]

Lovely choice Adrian.

scott

 

[Ian M]

Not your usual choice of subject Ade,

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[Adrian "Marvel" Reynolds]

Not your usual choice of subject Ade,Ian M

That's for sure, only ever done one armour which was a Patton tank, or if you watch any 60's and 70's war films you may know it as a german tank, lol.

I have a Dragon 88mm flak with the metal barrel and a Trumpeter 12T SdKfz.8 Schwerer Zugkraftwagon ( copied from box as to me is a big truck ) I had planned to do this earlier in the year but looks like next years list now

So this is my practice I'm hoping to make it look at least realistic

Adrian

 

[Gern]

I got some old square mesh lace you might be able to use for a camouflage net. I could drop some into your shop next Saturday if you're interested.

 

[Adrian "Marvel" Reynolds]

I got some old square mesh lace you might be able to use for a camouflage net. I could drop some into your shop next Saturday if you're interested.

That's really kind of you, but I haven't been at work for 3 months now and I'm not sure when I'll be returning

Adrian

 

[Gern]

PM your address and I'll pop some in the post.

 

[dubster72]

Gauze bandage works very well in 1/35 for camo nets.

 

[Adrian "Marvel" Reynolds]

Bit of progress, just basic colour's on for now, I broke my airbrush but thanks to Patrick's advice it wasn't fatal. Ordered my new part from John so as soon as that arrives I can continue.

Lots to do on it to make it look field worn, oh and a thank you to Dave for the lace to make a net.

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[dubster72]

Nice start Adrian - and I'm sure the lace is to make a camo net

 

[Adrian "Marvel" Reynolds]

Is the frame of the wheel base painted with a camo pattern as well as the main gun mount?

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[dubster72]

Is the frame of the wheel base painted with a camo pattern as well as the main gun mount?Adrian

Yes both would have a camo pattern.

 

[yak face]

Looks like a very interesting kit Adrian , I'll be watching as I want to do an artillery piece for next years GB. Only thing that bothers me though is the box art , whats the bloke at the back doing with the didgeridoo? cheers tony