Who? Who? Ron's 251/20 UHU , that's who !

[RonGlass]

Coming on very nicely indeed Ron. Missed the start of this last year.

ATB.

Andrew

Thanks Amdrew, yep this one quite nearly became a 'not-to- be'. I'm glad I resurrected it with the help of Blast Models. Been wanting to do this nearly 15-20 years I'd say ?

 

[RonGlass]

Ron, I love it, definitely, and the damaged fenders look nice to me: credible damage and good thickness.

Thank You Andy ! Sorry that it's not a wingy-thing for you I want to try photo-etched fenders some time to compare ease of inflicting damage....

 

[Jakko]

That is very respectable. The damaged mudguards look good, did you thin the plastic so you could bend them and make the holes?

 

[RonGlass]

Hi Jakko, yes I used the moto-tool with round burrs to thin them. I wanted bent-and-twisted sheet metal , but instead produced shredded-from-shrapnel effect. That's why I'll probably try another set of fenders. Using the mini-torch to warp the plastic is tricky though (for me anyway).

 

[The Smythe Meister]

VERY impressive stuff Ron!!
Loving the detail on the externals,but especially the look of the interior,top modelling that is mate
Andy

 

[RonGlass]

Cheers Andy !

 

[scottie3158]

Ron, I built this a few years ago but didn't go for the blast additions wish I had now looking at yours.

 

[minitnkr]

Wonderful details well executed. Looking very good.

 

[RonGlass]

Ron, I built this a few years ago but didn't go for the blast additions wish I had now looking at yours.

The great thing about them Paul, is they fill up so much space that it seems to do most of the build for you ! Of course, I say that before commencing on the searchlight assembly ! That looks a bit daunting....

 

[RonGlass]

Wonderful details well executed. Looking very good.

Thanks so much Paul !

 

[Airborne01]

Nice one so far Ron - I'm currently making a 251/17 but always fancied the big searchlight - so watching with interest!
Steve

 

[RonGlass]

Nice one so far Ron - I'm currently making a 251/17 but always fancied the big searchlight - so watching with interest!
Steve

Thank You Steve ! Is that the variant with the big anti-aircraft gun with shield ? Would love to see it !

 

[minitnkr]

There were two production versions & a couple expedient versions. One of limited numbers w/foldown sides & one w/small open turret used as platoon leader vehicle in later kstns. One of my faves, but prefer 251/21 version w/Drilling for the extra punch.

 

[Jakko]

Using the mini-torch to warp the plastic is tricky though (for me anyway).

A soldering iron is a better choice if you want to apply heat carefully, but I wouldn’t recommend heating plastic parts at all if you want them dented. Most of the time they melt, warp and otherwise deform in ways you didn’t have in mind. An Sd.Kfz. 251 Ausf. D front mudguard is a relatively simple shape, you can cut the top part off and rebuild it from thin metal sheet (pewter would probably be ideal, though I‘ve never tried it, but aluminium and annealed brass will work too). This is more work, but will allow you to deform the piece realistically and without fear of anything melting and/or ending up irreplaceably damaged

 

[RonGlass]

A soldering iron is a better choice if you want to apply heat carefully, but I wouldn’t recommend heating plastic parts at all if you want them dented. Most of the time they melt, warp and otherwise deform in ways you didn’t have in mind. An Sd.Kfz. 251 Ausf. D front mudguard is a relatively simple shape, you can cut the top part off and rebuild it from thin metal sheet (pewter would probably be ideal, though I‘ve never tried it, but aluminium and annealed brass will work too). This is more work, but will allow you to deform the piece realistically and without fear of anything melting and/or ending up irreplaceably damaged

Thank you for your insight Jakko, it will certainly be worth a try, will do !

 

[Airborne01]

Thanks Ron,
This is the variant with hexagonal drop sides, and the 20mm Flak 38. Will be putting it in a simple diorama; incidentally the very small, three piece, tracks are 'interesting'! Will post a couple of 'in progress' photos if you wish.
Steve

 

[Caustik Filth]

Wonderful , dam fine interior mate ,

 

[JR]

Nice interior as Rob has said .Keep it going Ron .

 

[RonGlass]

Wonderful , dam fine interior mate ,

Thanks, Caustic ! Or do you prefer Mr. Filth ?

 

[RonGlass]

Thank You John !