DML's Sd. Kfz 234/1

[Flak]

I pick up the kit last weekend ;) :lol:

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-01.jpg

[Sticky]

While that is kewl, I am waiting for the /3!

[Flak]

While that is kewl, I am waiting for the /3!

As well as the 234/2 :lol:

[Finnmodeler]

Originally posted by Flak@Jul 18 2006, 09:27 AM

As well as the 234/2 :lol:
Second that!

Niko

[Larry Bates]

which is the /2?

[Sticky]

/2 is the Puma

[Flak]

which is the /2?

A 234 vehicle mounting a turret with 5cm KW. K39/1 L60 Gun and one MG 42...

Like this ;)

http://www.kitpic.com/is.php?i=29329&img=234_Puma.jpg

[Flak]

I have the Panzer Tracts books for my reference...but, it only had three 234/1 war time picture inside...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-04.jpg

[Vadster]

Marco,

My referenence library is pretty lame, but I have the Museum Ordnance book that covers the 234 series and it has a couple of turret pics that I would be more than happy to email you or whatever. :)

[Larry Bates]

Originally posted by Vadster@Jul 20 2006, 08:25 AM
Marco,

My referenence library is pretty lame, but I have the Museum Ordnance book that covers the 234 series and it has a couple of turret pics that I would be more than happy to email you or whatever. :)
Oooo,

I would take you up on that one also Alex.

Marco, are the photos of the 234/1 worth getting the book for ?

Larry

[Vadster]

Originally posted by Larry Bates@Jul 20 2006, 08:26 PM
Oooo,

I would take you up on that one also Alex.

Marco, are the photos of the 234/1 worth getting the book for ?

Larry
Can do on the pics. Larry, I have that book Marco refers to as well, my opinion is don't bother it "ain't" all that as far as helpful pictures.

[Flak]

Marco,

My referenence library is pretty lame, but I have the Museum Ordnance book that covers the 234 series and it has a couple of turret pics that I would be more than happy to email you or whatever.

Hi Alex,

It will be GREAT...if you can send me your reference pictures by email...or you can posted it on PA...if you don't mind ;)

[Flak]

Marco, are the photos of the 234/1 worth getting the book for ?

Larry

The pictures are in so so...agreed with Alex :)

I can scan the pictures and email for you...when I back home ;)

[odybvig]

Hello

In my opinion the Panzer Tracks No 13 is waste of money
It is mainly text listing of technical stuff, few pictures and some scale drawnings.

The Museum Ordnance book is better. I have it in pdf format if anyone is interested


Best from Norway
Olve Dybvig

[Larry Bates]

Wow,

Ok, Thanks Alex and Marco. And I'll take all of you up on you're offers. And a big thankyou to our new friend Olve.

Olve, how many pages is the pdf? I'd love to see it . Thanks in advance. ;)

Larry

[Flak]

The Museum Ordnance book is better. I have it in pdf format if anyone is interested

Please count on me...I like to have it for reference ;) Thousand thank :lol:

[Vadster]

Originally posted by odybvig@Jul 21 2006, 05:00 AM
Hello

In my opinion the Panzer Tracks No 13 is waste of money
It is mainly text listing of technical stuff, few pictures and some scale drawnings.

The Museum Ordnance book is better. I have it in pdf format if anyone is interested


Best from Norway
Olve Dybvig
:o Guys if Olve already has it in .pdf format go with his - I can do that, but it won't be until next week. ;)

[odybvig]

The Museum Ordnance Special No 24 Sdkfz 234
24 pages



Best
Olve Dybvig
odybvig@online.no

[Larry Bates]

Olve ,

I would love a copy of the Museum ordnance.

Larry

[Flak]

Olve ,

I would love a copy of the Museum ordnance.

Larry

Me too ;)

[Flak]

I got the Flak 38 replacement barrel from ArmorScale...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-02.jpg

It looks really nice ;)

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-03.jpg

Here is the comparsion review on the Flak 38 barrel by PMMS...

http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/revi...ak38barrels.htm (http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/vehicles/misc/flak38/flak38barrels.htm)

[Larry Bates]

Very nice !

Larry

[Flak]

Started on the Drive Shaft...

Here is the NEW sprue Vs the 234/4...workable Drive shaft ;)

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-05.jpg

Glued the Drive Shaft onto the chassis...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-06.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-07.jpg

[Larry Bates]

Marco,

If you show the wheels turned, all the wheels should turn not just the front and rear. Just cut off the pins on the middle 4 axles. Is that the Cyber Hobby update? Only 4 new axles?

Larry

[Panzergrenadier]

Coming along good.
The barrel is truly a work of art.
The turning of the wheels was discussed somewhere here at pA but I can't remember right now, where.


Siim

[Flak]

Hi Lanny,

Thanks for your remined...will modify it...

Is that the Cyber Hobby update? Only 4 new axles?

Yes...the workable axles are came from Cyber Hobby conversion pack...it contained 8 new axles...

[Flak]

Hi Siim,

The turning of the wheels was discussed somewhere here at pA but I can't remember right now, where.

On Sam's vbench...

http://www.planetarmor.com/forums/index.ph...opic=1972&st=60 (http://www.planetarmor.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=1972&st=60)

[Finnmodeler]

Hi,
looks very similar to Voyager axle update set which is metal?

Niko

[Evan August]

Originally posted by Larry Bates@Jul 23 2006, 11:01 AM
Marco,

If you show the wheels turned, all the wheels should turn not just the front and rear. Just cut off the pins on the middle 4 axles. Is that the Cyber Hobby update? Only 4 new axles?

Larry
Vinnie did a review on Armorama, it seems the new axles are the same as the kit parts, just without the pins. Seems like something you could have done your self, kind of a gimmick. But it includes the ammo bins, so I would probably buy one if I ever do one of these (unless someone like Aber does a PE set for it).

[Larry Bates]

Hi Evan,

The only problem with the CH update is you'llnever see them once you're done as they are hidden. :o I am beggining to think that it was a stretch for them to come up with something good for the 234/1 :lol:

Larry

[Finnmodeler]

Originally posted by Larry Bates@Jul 24 2006, 08:02 AM
Hi Evan,

The only problem with the CH update is you'llnever see them once you're done as they are hidden. :o I am beggining to think that it was a stretch for them to come up with something good for the 234/1 :lol:

Larry
But they couldn't produce a new metal barrel :angry:

Niko

[Larry Bates]

Originally posted by Finnmodeler@Jul 24 2006, 01:30 PM
But they couldn't produce a new metal barrel :angry:

Niko
Yeah,
right...... :(

Larry

[Panzergrenadier]

But if I remember correctly, those Cyber hobby half-tracks have a metal barrel. Really odd they couldn't add it into the update kit.

Siim

[Larry Bates]

Maybe they just coudn't produce that many fast enough.

Larry

[Flak]

I re-worked the alxes in NO TURN...it is easy for me to fixed it :(

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-08.jpg

Closed up picture

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-09.jpg

[Flak]

A closed up shot of the axles...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-10.jpg

All the suspensions are in place...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-11.jpg

[Flak]

Worked on the interior...

The Transmission...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-12.jpg

The rear driver compartment...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-13.jpg

The front driver compartment...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-14.jpg

[Flak]

More worked on the lower hull interior...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-15.jpg

Closed up

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-16.jpg

No idea what it is? It came from CH pack :(

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-17.jpg

[Flak]

Worked on the Ammo Rack...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-18.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-19.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-20.jpg

[Larry Bates]

Nice work Marco,

Do the ammo magazines fit in the ammo rack?

Larry

[Sticky]

Super Job - most excellent soldering!

[mnickolson]

Nice soldering Marco. Can not wait to see it finished.

Mike

[MikkoH]

Looks great. absolutely nice soldering.

Cheers Mikko

[MartinD]

Looks really good Marco. Is it hard to solder those parts, or any PE for that matter?

[Flak]

Thanks Gentlemen ;)

Do the ammo magazines fit in the ammo rack?


They fitted well into the Ammo Rack...

Is it hard to solder those parts, or any PE for that matter?

Not really that hard...just do it very carefully ;)

[Flak]

glued the Ammo Rack in position...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-24.jpg

Closed up

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-21.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-22.jpg

See the Ammo magazines in the Ammo Rack...I have no idea...is it the correct sitting for the Ammo magazine in the Ammo Rack :( No showed on DML instruction :(

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-23.jpg

[Larry Bates]

Nice job Marco, :thumb:

Larry

[Flak]

Thanks Larry ;) What is the state of your 234/1...

[Flak]

Here is the shot of the NEW Upper Hull for 234/1...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-25.jpg

The Visors and Door are in place...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-26.jpg

Closed up

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-27.jpg

[Sticky]

Looking good!

[Flak]

Completed the engine deck louvres...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-28.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-29.jpg

[Panzergrenadier]

It looks pretty cool ;) , but I am still not buying one. :lol:


Siim

[Larry Bates]

Originally posted by Flak@Aug 1 2006, 08:22 AM
Thanks Larry ;) What is the state of your 234/1...
I haven't done anything else on it. I am at kind of a modelling stopage right now as I'm moving in a few weeks and have the house on the market with people coming through and need to keep everything neat and tidy.

Larry

[Flak]

Worked on the 2cm Flak Gun

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-30.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-31.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-32.jpg

[Larry Bates]

Looks good Marco,

You've go a metal barrel for this one right?
Keep 'em coming.

Larry

[lquah]

Marco

Another excellent soldering work on the ammo racks! Amazing how you managed to keep the partitions so straight and then able to solder those little straps on all the while making sure the whole thing doesn't fall apart. Man, that scares me.

I picked up this book recently. It has some nice photos of 234s in it.

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j263/lquah/Tristar%20Pz%2038t%20Ausf%20G/2001208360041121.jpg

Lawrence

[Flak]

You've go a metal barrel for this one right?


Hi Larry,

Yes...I'm working on it...will have update soon...


Hi Lawrence,

Thanks...and where you got the book...is the book good for reference???

Cheers,
Marco

[lquah]

Marco

Got it from Tristar shop two weeks ago for HK$495. Not sure if they still have stock. There are 6 photos of the 234/1 and two of the 234/4. The photos are new to me and as far as I know it covers all wheeled armored vehicles. It is hardcover with 240 pages. I think it's worth browsing through before you buy. If you plan to build more panzerspahwagens, then it's a worthwhile buy. I also picked up the Pz IV Ausf A to Auf F at war as well. That is a good book as well. The only negative I can say for both books is that some photos are not that clear and grainy and that the captions could be better.

Lawrence

[Flak]

Worked on the Metal Barrel...

Here is the compare shot

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-33.jpg

Cutted and drilled the hole on DML Barrel

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-34.jpg

Glued it in place...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-35.jpg

Completed shot

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-36.jpg

[Larry Bates]

Nice Job Marco. ;)

So, you are working two kits now? :lol:

Keep it coming Marco.

Larry

[Panzergrenadier]

The metal barrel looks so much better than the kit offering. When looking at the kit barrel alone, it does not look that bad, but beside the metal one......pretty sad.
Anyway you have done a good job fitting them together. ;)

Siim

[Flak]

More worked on the 2cm gun

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-37.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-38.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-39.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-40.jpg

[Larry Bates]

Hi Marco,

Gun looks nice. good job.

Larry

[Flak]

Thanks Larry and Siim.. ;)

[Sticky]

Looks great! How's the book, I have the Pak at war and While nice, not worth the price IMHO.

[lquah]

Marco

Looks fantastic. :thumb: Can't wait to see the gun mounted on the 234. Have you decided on the paint scheme?



Lawrence

[Flak]

Hi Lawrence,

Have you decided on the paint scheme?


Not Yet...

[Flak]

More worked on the 2cm gun...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-41.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-42.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-43.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-44.jpg

[Panzergrenadier]

Cool ;)

Siim

[MikkoH]

Looks nice! :)

Cheers Mikko

[Evan August]

Nice work on the gun and turret. I'm tempted to work on my 250/9 now...

[MartinD]

Great work! I love to see all the attention to detail.
I might even get one of those ... even though it's German :lol:

[Flak]

completed the interior for the Turret

Front view

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-45.jpg

Right View

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-46.jpg

Left view

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-47.jpg

[Vadster]

Marco,

Did you ever get those drawings? Just curious as it would appear DML has the interior of the turret pretty much nailed except I don't see the intercom/speaker box (round in shape) anywhere.

[Flak]

Did you ever get those drawings?

NO :(

[Vadster]

ok I will bring my book into work tomorrow and scan what I have.

[Larry Bates]

YEAAAAAA!!!!!

Thanks man, oh and sorry but, Happy belated Birthday.

Larry

[Vadster]

No problem! :) & thanks for noticing Larry! ;)

http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e161/Vadster/yourockyourule.jpg

[lquah]

Marco

Coming along nicely. Looks good :thumb:

Alex

Happy Belated Birthday too :)

[Flak]

Test fixed the Turret onto the Upper Hull

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-48.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-49.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-50.jpg

Close up shot

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-51.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-52.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-53.jpg

[Larry Bates]

That looks cool Marco,

Man, I can't wait to get moved so I can get back to modelling.

Larry

[Vadster]

Guys I am running into problems scanning the book 1st off for whatever reason I can't seem to talk my office's biz hub to scan the whole book in .pdf - I can only get half (12 pages) it is 5mb in size - picture quality is well... kinda dissapointing. Check your pm's need email addresses and you be the judge.

Lawrence - thanks :)

[amba]

Good work Marco :)

Keep it coming...

-Ambjoern

[Flak]

Guys I am running into problems scanning the book 1st off for whatever reason I can't seem to talk my office's biz hub to scan the whole book in .pdf - I can only get half (12 pages) it is 5mb in size - picture quality is well... kinda dissapointing. Check your pm's need email addresses and you be the judge.


Hi Alex,

Thanks you for your help. I appreciate it. :lol: Check your in box...just send my email address for you. Thanks :lol:

Hi Ambjoern,

Thanks ;)

Marco

[Larry Bates]

Thanks Alex,

I sent you mine as well.

Larry

[olin]

Hello Marco,
The 234/1 is coming nicely! The more I look at that Armorscale barrel the more it makes me think I need to replace the Schatton one I have on mine! Are you making a early or late version? Any idea of paint scheme or unit? Look forward seeing more on this :)
Paul

[Panzergrenadier]

I now fell in love with this vehicle. Watching your work with the greatest interest.

Siim

[Flak]

Worked on the Anti-Grenade Screens

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-54.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-55.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-56.jpg

[Flak]

Attached the Anti-Grenada Screens onto the Turret...

Open Stage...
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-57.jpg

Close Stage...
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-58.jpg

I decided to make it in open stage...because it can see more interior ;) ...here is the completed shot
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-59.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-60.jpg

[Larry Bates]

Marco,
That's starting to look really nice :thumb:

Larry

[Flak]

Are you making a early or late version? Any idea of paint scheme or unit?

Hi Paul,

I decided to make it in early version...and the paint scheme as per DML provided...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-61.jpg

[Sticky]

Looking really nice Marco! I wish that top screen was functional - wouldnt that be the cat's meow!

[Stuke Sowle]

I thiink of the 234 series, this is the vehicle which I like the most. Very nice work thus far Marco.

[lquah]

Marco

Paint, paint, paint!! :) :thumb:

Lawrence

[MartinD]

Excellent work!!! I like the finish you chose.

@ Sticky: functional would be cool, but I think it would also make it more fragile. Just my 2 (euro)cents

[Larry Bates]

Go Marco Go!

John, I was thinking the same thing this morning.

Larry

[olin]

Marco,
Those screens looks great all put together. You made very nice work of that perforated bend line DML but in the brass. Can't wait to see some paint on this one! Nice job :thumb:
Paul

[Vadster]

Marco,

I would really like to see this one go all the way. I realize that sounds pretty hypocritical coming from me :lol: , but this is such a cool kit and you really have steadily posted progress on this one. Please finish. :)

[Flak]

Thanks Guys ;) It still a long ways to go...but I will finish it as soon as I can...more to follows ;)

[Flak]

Worked on the Stowage Boxes...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-62.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-63.jpg

Worked on the Wheels...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-64.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-65.jpg

Close up

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-66.jpg

[Vadster]

Marco,

If you can/want to - add valve stems on the wheels.

[Larry Bates]

Marco,

That's looking so cool. I can't wait to get moved so I can get back on the bench!.

Larry

[lquah]

Marco

I took these photos while in Spain and you may find them useful.

These are 2 cm German AA Flak shells
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j263/lquah/IMG_4034.jpg

This displays shows 2 cm German Anti-Tank shells. There are three groups and from left to right - Czech, German and Italian
http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j263/lquah/IMG_4033.jpg

The display descriptions were not that detailed and I am not sure if these are the same shells that are used by the 234/1.

Lawrence :)

[Flak]

Hi Lawrence,

I appreciate it ;) it is very helpful :lol:

[olin]

Marco,
The 234/1 looks great. Sanding on all those tires and rims was big fun eh? After looking at your last post I AM going to order that Armorscale barrel. It looks to nice not to use. Not to mention it is more correct dimensionally then the Schatton one? Great work once again, I look forward to watching your progress everyday. :thumb:
Paul

[FJCabeza]

Originally posted by Flak@Aug 14 2006, 08:30 AM

Hi Paul,

I decided to make it in early version...and the paint scheme as per DML provided...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-61.jpg



It would be a pity if such a nicely built model would show an incorrect paint scheme...Please consider that these is the late (End 44-early 45 ) factory scheme and that , AFAIK, it was only applied to "late" (Two bin in fenders) 234/1.
By the way, looks like Dragon has changed the scheme from their original drawings in his 234/4...

[Flak]

Hi FJ,

Thanks for your head up...that means if I go with the early version...I should use the 4 bins Fender instead of 2...and the scheme should follows the box art ;)

Thanks again...

[FJCabeza]

You could also do something like this...Looks like faded whitewash on a "standard cammo " late. A real challenge for any painter ;) From the Frontline Ilustration "Konigsberg 45" title .Cheers.
http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/6066/dibujo2om8.jpg

[Flak]

Hi FJ,

Thanks for your picture...it look COOL...

I like the late scheme...so I will go with the "Late" scheme instead of my original planned...

[Flak]

Attached the wheels onto the axles...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-67.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-68.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-69.jpg

[Stuke Sowle]

Nice progress Marco!!

[Sheeds]

Looking great Marco! :thumb:

Willy.

[Panzergrenadier]

Wonderful job you have done there! ;)

Siim

[amba]

Looking good Marco :o

Keep it coming...

-Ambjoern

[Larry Bates]

Marco,

Looking real good.

Larry

[Flak]

Thanks Gentlemen...

Dry fixed the Fenders onto the vehicle...and the Spare Wheel is in position...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-70.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-70.jpg

Completed the Jerry Cans...DML only provided 2 PE sets of the straps...there are NOT enough to make 6 Jerry Cans...so...I decided to used the plastic molded straps...it still look good to me ;)

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-72.jpg

[Larry Bates]

Hi Marco,

It looks great! This is definately my favorite version of this vehicle.

Only two pe straps when you need 12?*&$^ Why? that's the kind of marketing bull that really burns my hide, and also what keeps me from buying their sets, which have much less details than if you buy some pe from another company.

Ok, I'm done.

Nice job Marco

Larry

[Stuke Sowle]

Yeah that is kinda cheesy.....but I forgive them as the detail on this kit looks so sweet. :)

How soon till you start painting Marco?

[lquah]

Nice job Marco! :thumb: We need to see paint! :)

[MikkoH]

Nice job Marco!http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m53/MikkoHeikkinen/thumb.jpg

Cheers Mikko

[Panzergrenadier]

Exactly what Lawrence said. ;)

Siim

[Flak]

Thanks guys ;) I hope..I can start painting it at weekend ;)

I'm attaching the tools onto the fenders...however, I found that DML has provided different tools location for different version of Fenders (Early & Late)...but they only showed the early version on their instruction sheet. Cannot found the instruction...for where are the tools location for the "Late" fenders.

Left Fender
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-73.jpg

Right Fender - see the different fixed guide pins location for the early & late Fender...
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-74.jpg

I have checked my reference...there are same tools location for early & late fenders...the different between early & late fenders are different qty of the storwagen bins...

Can anyone help to clarify this issue for me ;)

Cheers,
Marco

[FJCabeza]

I´m afraid that what Dragon has done is using the same "late" fenders mould for both 234/4 and 234/1. Not taking into account the different layout of tool stowage in both vehicles; so on "late fenders" you have got the locating holes for both shovels and axe and pick (In forward part of left and right mudguards) and tool stowage box (On Right mudguard) of 234/4. The right late fender is also missing (Or it looks like that from your picture) the row of three bolts that fixed the front part of the mudguards to the rear part on the upper surface....I hope you understand what I mean, my English is not very good.
AFAIK like you say there were no difference in tool stowage between 234/1 early and late, just the bin number and hinge positioning in these...

[Flak]

Thanks...FJ...understood...and...

Your English is better than me ;)

[Flak]

Completed the Fenders...and dry fit onto the vehicle...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-75.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-76.jpg

Here are some close up pictures

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-77.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-78.jpg

[lquah]

Nice build, Marco :thumb: Looks like it's getting very close to being completed and painted. The finish line is in sight

:)

[Flak]

Worked on the Clearance Indicator Poles...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-79.jpg

Completed shot...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-80.jpg

In position...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-81.jpg

[paulyrichard]

Awesome work on the build, Marco! Those width indicators, do they come with the kit? I could do with a couple of them, for my 222! :)

[Flak]

Thanks...Paul ;)

The width indicators are came from the kit...at 2 in lengthen for front fenders and 2 shorten for rear fenders...

If you would like to get the width indicators for your Sd Kfz 222...try to get it from AFV Club or Voyager...I had 3 boxes width indicators from AFV Cub ;)

[MikkoH]

Marco looks great! Are you going soon to paint it?

Cheers Mikko

[Panzergrenadier]

Looks very cool. ;)

(I have a feeling that one of my posts here has been deleted?)

Siim

[FJCabeza]

Marco, please, don´t forget the bolts on the right fender...Nice build, I´m sure you will paint it even better. I´ll see it when I´m back from hollidays. Cheers

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/6728/dml234175nx9.jpg

[Flak]

Thanks guys...I will strat to paint it very soon...

Marco, please, don´t forget the bolts on the right fender...Nice build, I´m sure you will paint it even better. I´ll see it when I´m back from hollidays. Cheers


Hi FJ,

Good eyes!!! And thanks for your reminded...

[Flak]

I strated the painting job last weekend...

Sprayed the #1000 liquid putty...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-82.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-83.jpg

First coated of dark yellow...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-84.jpg

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-85.jpg

[Stuke Sowle]

I finally started my /4 last week. What a beautiful kit. The ammo rack looks great under that layer of paint.

[lquah]

YEA!!!! The paint has arrived!! :thumb:

Lawrence

[Panzergrenadier]

Sweet yellow.:thumb:


Siim

[Sticky]

That's all you are going to show us? Oh my I need much more than that!!!

Looks good!

[paulyrichard]

Beautiful work! Looks stunnin'! This is next on my list, because of my current lifetime project, to build every marque of german armour that carried Flieger Abwehr Kanonen! :)

By the way Marco, who's brand of Dark yellow did you use?!

[Flak]

It is #C39 dark yellow from Gunze Sangyo's (Or name Mr. Color)...

[lquah]

Marco

Are you going to paint the 234/4 as well? :)

Lawrence

[MikkoH]

Yahoo. Paint has come into town!;)

Cheers Mikko

[Flak]

The result of "WASH"...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-86.jpg

Then I glued the upper hull and lower hull together...however, I forgot shot some completed pictures before I gluded it :( ...Have added the bolts on the right fender...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-87a.jpg

Sprayed the Metal Primer onto the metal parts...then over sprayed the #1000 liquid putty...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-88.jpg

[Stuke Sowle]

It's unfortunate that most of the interior will be covered up once you have the turret in place.

Looking good so far!

[Finnmodeler]

Marco,
looks good. What is Metal Primer? It seems to cover PE parts very well.

Niko

[lquah]

Marco

Coming along nicely :thumb: Like Stuke said it's a shame you can't see the interior especially the super job you did on the PE ammo rack.

Lawrence

[Finnmodeler]

Marco

Coming along nicely :thumb: Like Stuke said it's a shame you can't see the interior especially the super job you did on the PE ammo rack.

Lawrence

Agree on that. But you KNOW it's there:D

Niko

[Flak]

Marco,
looks good. What is Metal Primer? It seems to cover PE parts very well.

Niko

Hi Niko,

Here is the Metal Primer I have used...from Guze Sangyo.

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/Misc%20Picture/MetalPrimer.jpg

[Flak]

Have sprayed the basic dark yellow...let it dry a night...will spary the camo scheme tomorrow...

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i319/LeungKwokOn/Marco-PA-Forum-Pictures/DML%20234-1/DML-234-1-89.jpg

[Panzergrenadier]

Very good so far. ;)


Siim

[Flak]

Thanks...Siim

[Finnmodeler]

Marco,
thanks for info. Gunze is something that we don't have here in Finland that largely available. Have to settle with Humbrol then.

Niko

[Finnmodeler]

Have sprayed the basic dark yellow...let it dry a night...will spary the camo scheme tomorrow...



Marco,

are you going to add postshade for dark yellow?

Niko

[Larry Bates]

Marco,

It's looking great! Keep posting those paint shots!

Larry

[lquah]

Nice progress Marco. It's starting to come alive :thumb:

Lawrence

[Sticky]

Looks sharp Marco! I too have never seen that primer. Does it stay clear or etch the metal somehow?

[mnickolson]

Nice Marco :) Will have to try the primer.

Mike

[Flak]

Thanks...Guys...

Marco,

are you going to add postshade for dark yellow?

Niko

Hi Niko...NO!!! will weathering only...

Looks sharp Marco! I too have never seen that primer. Does it stay clear or etch the metal somehow?

Hi John,

It stayed clear...

[Larry Bates]

Hey Marco,

How's this one going? still working on it, or is it shoved to the side for something new? Heck it's almost done!

Larry

[Flak]

Hey Marco,

How's this one going? still working on it, or is it shoved to the side for something new? Heck it's almost done!

Larry

Hi Larry,

I just completed the 3 camo paint on the vehicle...and working on the Wheels...will posted the pictures later. Thank you for your interesting on it :)

[Larry Bates]

Great ,

Can't wait to see the pics! :thumb:

Larry

[lquah]

I just completed the 3 camo paint on the vehicle...and working on the Wheels...will posted the pictures later. Thank you for your interesting on it :)

Hi Marco
Did you ever finish the paint job? Would love to see it. ;):D

Lawrence

[James Tainton]

Any paint yet?

[Cadu Souza]

Come on Marco, pics, pics, pics!;)

Best Regards,

Cadu Souza