Sd.Kfz. 232 6 Rad ~ Italeri # 6433

Thanks for the comments guys!

Rushed or not it looks really good especially the  camo paint job.

Looks great!  I've got this one in the stash, so its nice to see it built up so well.  Fantastic save on the camo scheme too!

I used a wet Mig pigment, brushed on the wheel, and let dry.  Then took a stiff brush and knocked off the excess.

How did you weather the wheels? I love how the dust contrasts with the rest of the model. Sweet!

Very well done. Weathering is perfect!

Very cool David. I like the weathering. nicely done.

I've been enjoying see this one come to life (I have a soft spot for early war vehicles) and rushed or not, the weathering application is right on IMHO. The two tone camo blends in perfectly and makes this one stand out.

deafpanzer

 

What are you planning to build next?

Thanks guys!  I've actually already started my next project...or I guess projects, a pair of Bronco's 221's. HERE

David, I think it's truly spectacular--the weathering is perfect, just perfect.

You couldn't ask for more, honestly!

Rushed?  It looks GREAT!  You did a good job weathering as it looks spot on... heavier at the bottom or around the wheels.   Thank you for sharing... I will not hesitate to buy the kit if I see it at future model shows. 

What are you planning to build next?

So I feel like I rushed the weathering with the pigments so I could get it finished to show at my club meeting.  They said it looks fine, so I guess I'll go with that however next time I'll just take my time with it.  This was a fun build, very little issues with the fit, I had fun with it.

deafpanzer

  Camo looks real good!  Is it only available from Italeri?  I want to build one someday... love those weird looking recon vehicles like this. 

Thanks guys.  Yes, Italeri is the only company that offers this kit that I know of.  They have a second one with a resin interior so you can open the hatches for double the price I believe.

  Camo looks real good!  Is it only available from Italeri?  I want to build one someday... love those weird looking recon vehicles like this. 

Nice work David on the pattern! There wasn't a uniform pattern so no worries there...just the 1/3 to 2/3 ratio was all that was called for.

So here is the brown added.  Not too sure if it is the correct pattern, I don't have to many pictures to go off from so I just whipped it up rather fast.

Thanks for the info, I think I can manage to get some brown in there.

Nice work David, particularly on the front cross! I hear you about losing the motivation to build...happens to us all from time to time.

On a side note (not too late if you still want to address), the accurate scheme for Polish campaign vehicles was 2/3 Panzer Gray and 1/3 Dark Brown in a disruptive pattern and not overall panzer gray. The monotone gray scheme wasn't ordered until July 1940 but the model manufacturers don't always get that right in their finishing guides.

Well it's been a long time since posting.  I've hit a dry spell where I really didn't want to touch my projects.  I'd turn on the light on my bench and just look at it and end up turning around to my computer and gaming on that instead.  I think I am getting the modelling itch back, and finally got around to getting my pictures uploaded of my progress.  I filled the gaps on the nose and rear plate with CA glue and sanded them down.  It took a two coats of panzer schwartzgrau from MM to hide the primer coat, lots of nooks.  I then moved on to painting the tools, lights with MM and the wheel cover with Humbrol Khaki.  It was brought to my attention that those covers tended to fade drastically so I dry brushed some sand to it.  During the weathering process I'll try to use some pigments to blend it in and give it a more faded look.  Instead of the Poland Invasion cross decal on the front grill, I decided it'd be easier just to hand paint, freehand.  Lastly I sealed it up in a future/alcohol mix, 3:1 ratio I believe, and applied the decals.  Next will be an oil wash, so stay tuned!

Looking very nice. Don't look to bad regards the seam filling. Looking forward to seeing the grey on.

All primed with Krylon Primer Red, there are some seams that need filling and she'll be ready for a Panzer Schwarzgrau.

Looks like you're whipping this one into shape quickly David, look forward to the next set of updates.

The "bedframe" antenna designs always serve as a reminder of the limitations of the technology of the period...for a lightly armed recon vehicle it definitely doesn't do much for the "low profile" aspect for sure!

Here is the finished turret minus the armaments and the dry fit of the radio antenna.  Now I'm ready from priming.

 

Thanks guys,

It's not just the turret that needed cleaning, the entire kit is like that, it's a nicely detailed kit but just a little dirty and hard fits that have made assembly more difficult.  I'm hoping the paint will hide most of my errors.

Sweet! That's an awesome looking vehicle. Nice job on it, too.

that is looking nice. And i must agree with Doog, there look to be some nice detail in that kit. Looks to need a little bit of cleaning around that hatch on the turret, but nothing to major.

David, that looks gorgeous without paint---should be really sweet with some color!

There looks to be a good amount and quality of detail on that kit.

Here she is with the tools and other accessories.  Next some work on the turret but it's been a long day, I should get some more work done over the holidays.