pz.kpfw.1 ausf.a

[grayghost666]

this will be my first try with the dragon smart kit.i have never used p.e.or a smartkit.i will keep a running photo post of my building online.any suggestions or crits. are most welcome.the first one will be a 5th leichte division/pz.rgt. 5/1 batt./stabaskompanie/light platoon.ofcourse as i say this,i will prob. mess it up.as they say you can get only better,or kill yourselfe tryng.
thats all folks,
bruce

[schlichtr]

So you are going to do the Afrika Korp tank. The model builds well and looks like a Pz I Ausf A but is not even close to accurate for that particular tank (or any of the tanks they provide markings for). The kit is a bit of an orphan with bits and pieces of several different production runs all mixed together. It is also missing valuable pieces to make the late version you are wanting to build. Things you would have to do would be
1. Plug the right rear vision port and sand it smooth.
2. Scratch build the extra armor strips that run along the left and right side superstructure.
3. Scratch build the extra armor plates that mount over the air intakes and air exhaust.
4. If you want to get real picky the aft two return rollers on both sides need to be repositioned.
Those are just the major things off the top of my head. There are more but that should get you started on the right road. Now this is all for nothing if you just want to build it straight OOB. have fun and look forward to seeing how it turns out.

Roy

[grayghost666]

roy,
i just got this book wehrmacht panzer divisions 39-45,and looking through it i was looking for a wierd style for my first time.i have no idea that you had to do all that for the timeframe for this build.i have never scratched built anything for a model.i am printing your ideas,and will try my best to do it.
thxs again for your insight and ideas.
bruce

[lquah]

Bruce

Here's a review of the DML Pz I that points out some of the things that need to be done.
http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/vehicles/dragon/dr6289.htm

Lawrence

[schlichtr]

Here is a couple of links to some assesments and corrections that would have to be made.

http://www.network54.com/Forum/47207/thread/1168221924/

http://www.network54.com/Forum/47207/thread/1166902861/


Have fun.

Roy

[grayghost666]

Bruce

Here's a review of the DML Pz I that points out some of the things that need to be done.
http://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/vehicles/dragon/dr6289.htm

Lawrence

Here is a couple of links to some assesments and corrections that would have to be made.

http://www.network54.com/Forum/47207/thread/1168221924/

http://www.network54.com/Forum/47207/thread/1166902861/


Have fun.

Roy

thanks guy's for all the links and ideas.hopefully start sunday if my spitfire is dry.i will post the on going picts ,so you can see my struggles with it.29july sorry guys another change in plans,i was told to finish the char-b first,to get all the parts out of the loo.spits done,and the pz.1 is going to be oob until i get a book on it.thank the gods i got 2 for the price of one(at4.99must been a mistake at dragon).will post char-b when done in a wk or so.yes,it is a oob.
cheers,
bruce