Tamiya SdKfz 7/2 . Completed build pictures .

Man, I somehow missed this build. That thing just looks freaking heavy!! What a very realistic finish you have achieved. Thanks for sharing it!

That's an awesome looking build carl, glad you shared the finished pics.

Hope we see some more of you back here.

I built the 'Revell' unamoured version of this. I certainly wish I had your skills...cheers....Kenny

No kidding Ernest ! I looked at the kits from Dragon and Trump and they are about half of what I spent on the upgrading of this old kit .......and with state of the art details .

Oh well . It was the challenge that interested me .

Thanks my friend for your comments .

Shellback

 Kinda nuts to put this much money into this old kit but it will be fun and interesting getting all of these a.m. goodies attached to this old piece of plastic .

You're a man after my own heart Carl!   Is there a name for this mentality? 

"Gotta Make the Old Kit Better With Tons of AM Parts Even Though There's a Newer, Cheaper, Way More Accruate Kit That Doesn't Need Anything" syndrome?? 

Anyway, sorry to come in at the end of the Blog.  You did a superb job with the old kit and all the goodies.  Definitely a labor of love that shows in the finished build!

Thanks for taking a look and the comment .

Very Nice!

Thanks again guys . Like I said before its good to see that the familiar people are here still .

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well built,

well painted and

well presented piece of work.

And a, well.... another just for showing up.

Good to see you back.

i agree. everything is well balanceed.

Beautiful!!!! I REALLY like the finish!

Carl, that is smmmokin' hot! Beautiful work on every aspect---construction, detailing, paint, and weathering. Really, just a total package! Great work!!!

Thanks guys .

Good to see some familiar faces .

Gads, most excellent finished project!

Another beauty my man!

Terrific,,,cheers....Kenny

Since I am basically all thumbs, you get both hands' worth.

Eric my friend .........thanks for the great complement !

Truely stunning work my friend. Your a skilled cameraman as well as modeler. Weathering is top-notch. This is just another fine work of art that has to put you in the top group of armor builders in the forum.

I've been absent from these forums for awhile but I did finish this build in the meantime . Not as much time at the bench lately .

MAN! another gem.

Can't figure out how it is I miss your builds as they are in progress, but there you have it.

At least I can see the final act, now that I have catch-ed up. 

Wow Carl she's a beauty. Extremely impressive work.

Just keeps getting better friend.

I've been slow on this one but here an update . I used Mig pigments  , artist oils and some enamels in the weathering process . Next will be building the 37 mm .

Put some wear and tear on the interior .

Ken , I agree the tracks links look the same . I cant say if they'll fit or not . I read where the Trumpeter Sdffz 8 uses 56 of the kit provided links per side . The Friuls have 120 links .The pads are black rubber but weathering will change the look of them .

Hey guys thanks for the good words ! Its great to get back on the forum and hear from you guys !

I sprayed a coat of future overall to get ready for weathering . It made the camo pop .

Thanks panzer88 I think some research is in order