Hi all
Here is an update on the portee PaK36.
cradle made up, looks really rough here, but it’s not that bad in real life, honest. There is just about room for the driver to see underneath the cross beam (probably a rail sleeper)..
Front three quarter showing the improvements on the exhaust.
Gun truck, showing addition of lifting handles. There weren’t any in the kit, and they are needed because that’s where it will be tied down.
Here is how the truck fits on the carrier. The recoil spades fit against the back of the carrier box, and the rear plank keeps the gun level. The driver can’t get in and out easily I would think. Coupled with the lack of vision it’s not a job that I would want!
Here are the crew figures. Left hand two are Zvezda and will be used on the portee. Right hand two are PSC, and will be used with the OOB version, operating the gun by standing behind.
Lastly, a comment in two pictures....
The build bench, after a quick tidy. How can somethings small make such a mess!
In comparison, the paint bench is clean, tidy, and organised. And......this is how it stays! How can the two tasks be so different?
Hope this update is useful.....I think these kits are starting to drive me myopic by the way
Cheers all
Tim