It`s only a 223

[Allen Dewire]

Well Mr. Smiff, you would have to ask yourself where and when you want to place the items. East front, West front, south front or in the middle somewhere. Which year are you looking at? Keep in mind that the Germans changed to dark yellow in '43, but gray vehicles were still in service till the end. Have you decided what you want to do yet??? Looks to be a good little scene under way Andy....

Prost
Allen

 

[Strenko J]

Pulling up a chair to watch please

 

[adt70hk]

Andy,

Coming on nicely!! We're did you get the bunker from?

ATB.

Andrew

 

[Niho]

Looking good Andy..... one has a few tomes if needed, you know me ... always researching something lol
Nick

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Well Mr. Smiff, you would have to ask yourself where and when you want to place the items. East front, West front, south front or in the middle somewhere. Which year are you looking at? Keep in mind that the Germans changed to dark yellow in '43, but gray vehicles were still in service till the end. Have you decided what you want to do yet??? Looks to be a good little scene under way Andy....

Prost
Allen

Hi Allen,
Thanks for that,
I`ve decided to do it in a Dark yellow scheme,making it up as i go along.......probably have a go at a Normandy roadside defensive set up,
Andy

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Pulling up a chair to watch please

A`noon Joe,(If it IS afternoon in Ohio of course!!),
Great to have you looking in Sir,
Andy

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Andy,

Coming on nicely!! We're did you get the bunker from?

ATB.

Andrew

Cheers Andrew,
The Bunker was a smash and grab raid on Ebay a while ago,
It`s this one........

Very few bits,a doddle to assemble..... and rather nicely finished.Needs a little filler,but a cool little MG post!
Andy

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Looking good Andy..... one has a few tomes if needed, you know me ... always researching something lol
Nick

Hello Nick,
Thanks for the offer,yep,a veritable library of info you have always been!!....
.....you may well get a PM or 2 along the way!
Andy

 

[The Smythe Meister]

OK then,a bit of an update.......
The Vehicle itself has,(As the guys said it would ),flown together in typically enjoyable Tamiya style,so here it is currently Part complete and in Halfords Grey primer........






The kit is supplied with 2 figures,one full bodied,the other just "Waist up",they are kitted out in DAK uniforms,but as i`m basing this,(VERY LOOSELY ),Normandy are,obviously the figures can`t be used,so i found this cghap in the spares box .......

I THINK he`s a Miniart specimen,but i could be mistaken,and he`s far better detailed than the supplied chaps,talking figures,i`ve assemble one of the MG team.....


Will get more done on this today,thanks for looking in,
As always ALL thoughts,suggestions or plain old abuse more than welcomed!!
Cheers for now,
Andy

 

[Jim R]

Hi Andy
Dark yellow is nicer to weather than grey. Well I think so anyway. I like that bunker and the figures. The 223 looks to have gone together in typical Tamiya fashion.
Jim

 

[minitnkr]

The bunker would probably be the only item camo'd.

 

[rtfoe]

Ah... now that it's in a dio it has got my attention. 223 is looking good. I particularly like the second figure turning back. Bunker is interesting and can be as is with not much damage as it's still German occupied. Cool Andy, looking forward to more.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Mini Me]

Just had a read through on this Mr. Smiff.........splendid work and progress so far and the figs are the bomb! will defo make the scene. PCO and have fun! Rick H.

 

[scottie3158]

All coming together very nicely.

 

[Jakko]

The Bunker was a smash and grab raid on Ebay a while ago,
It`s this one........
View attachment 451211

Not sure if historical accuracy is your aim, but you do know that’s a Polish bunker, right? Could be occupied by German troops in 1944 to try and repel the Russians, of course.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Hi Andy
Dark yellow is nicer to weather than grey. Well I think so anyway. I like that bunker and the figures. The 223 looks to have gone together in typical Tamiya fashion.
Jim

I agree Jim.... much more scope for stuff IMHO
Thanks for that mind
Andy

 

[The Smythe Meister]

The bunker would probably be the only item camo'd.

Cheers Paul,nice to see you drop in,
Yeah,maybe... although i have seen some of these 223s with the tri colour scheme,
Andy

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Ah... now that it's in a dio it has got my attention. 223 is looking good. I particularly like the second figure turning back. Bunker is interesting and can be as is with not much damage as it's still German occupied. Cool Andy, looking forward to more.

Cheers,
Richard

Ah... Mr. Foenander Sir.... lovely to see you looking in,
Yes,indeed,the bunker will be ALMOST as is..... your thoughts as i go along will be muchly appreciated mate
Andy

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Just had a read through on this Me. Smiff.........splendid work and progress so far and the figs are the bomb! will defo make the scene. PCO and have fun! Rick H.

Cheers Rick,
Much appreciated.... although "FUN" is my main priority !
Andy

 

[The Smythe Meister]

All coming together very nicely.

Thank you Scottie,(Dawg!!),
Cheers buddy.... I have nice plans for this!
Andy