Graeme's Tamiya Puma

[Graeme C.]

Here's my contribution to the Reconnaissance GB, a Tamiya (ex-Italeri) Sdkfz 234/2 Puma, only extra being an RB model metal barrel.
The obligatory box & sprue photos

 

[Si Benson]

Hi Graeme,

I find this a very interesting looking vehicle and not one I’ve seen built (?) I’ll defo grab a chair right at the front

 

[Steve Jones]

Seat front and centre for this one Graeme. I have heard great things about this kit. Should go together well and I will look forward to seeing the camo work. Good luck

 

[Graeme C.]

Si & Steve, thanks guys, good to have you along. Another day or so before I can start this one, so we will soon find out how it goes together.

 

[Mickc1440]

My head was saying helicopter but I'll follow along

 

[Jim R]

Hi Graeme
I like the look of these many wheeled armoured cars. I'll follow along.
Jim

 

[scottie3158]

Graeme,
Count me in for this one I have the Italeari offering I suppose these could kill two birds with one stone both the animal Group build and the reconnaissance GB.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Very nice

 

[rtfoe]

Hey Graeme, just like Scottie I have the Italeri offering...could likely add it to the list for the animal antics GB. Count me in on this one.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Graeme C.]

Mick, Lee, Scottie, Jim, Richard, welcome along. The box has Italeri on it, even though Tamiya have added a couple of bits.
Progress so far is the suspension is built up, which is rather complicated and needed a fair bit of clean up with flash, mould mismatch. The wheels are assembled & cleaned up, which needed a bit of filler. The gun is built up with an RB turned metal barrel & a bit of work on the turret. A couple of photos, sorry they are a bit poor, but I was on holiday in my caravan at the time, I'll post some better ones later.

 

[JR]

Graeme.
Looks interesting, can I tag along please.

 

[Si Benson]

Hi Graeme,
Coming along nicely
A caravan holiday with a bit of modelling chucked in....now that is what I call a holiday
I had a weeks hols at my folks place in Spain last year with a cheeky bit of modelling....and beers

I hadn’t realised the kit was an Italeri rebox, will have to keep a look out for one

 

[BattleshipBob]

Count me in sir

 

[Fernando N]

Nice one Greame and a good start on it.
Will try to follow along, always loved this one the most of the German 8 wheeled A/C’s.

 

[Graeme C.]

John, Bob, Fernando, welcome along!
Si, yes a caravan holiday involving modelling, a couple of beers and a steak, walking & photography AND a model show too!

 

[Graeme C.]

A bit more progress, the turret is done, no real issues with it, but the aerial does seem a bit thick. The hull has it's interior (such as it is) fitted & a bit of paint on, just the steering wheels & seats to fit before the hull can be closed.

 

[scottie3158]

Looking good mate. I am waiting for October to come around so I can get started on mine lol.

 

[papa 695]

Just seen this one Graeme, and a very nice start.

 

[Steve Jones]

Lookin very nice Graeme. Great set of update photos

 

[Graeme C.]

Thanks Guys, plenty still to do & not enough time to do it!