Sdkfz 250/7 mortar carrier conversion....progress pics.

Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Sdkfz 250/7 mortar carrier conversion....progress pics.

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 24, 2004 7:52 AM

Hi everyone.

This is my first chance to show everyone some of my work.

I am converting a Tamiya 1/35 Sdkfz 250/9 to a 250/7 because I stole the turret to repair a Sdkfz 223.

I made a new floor from Custom Dioramics treadplate, used the kit driving compartment and some bits and pieces, and then scratch built the racks on both sides, all ammo containers bar the one in the doorway, the ammo racks, the containers beneath the mortar, the pedals, all straps, the first aid kit, the headset, the wiring, the soft stowage, the tarp, two seats and the barrel container. I used Tamiya's equipment for the mg ammo and for the mortar itself.

Painted and drybrushed with acrylics, washed with enamels.

Hints, comments, criticism, advice and thoughts all welcome.

Matt

P.S. Here are the links for the pics incase it doesn't work! (my first go....)

http://rongeorge.com/modules/Gallery/upload/105_0512
http://rongeorge.com/modules/Gallery/upload/105_0513
http://rongeorge.com/modules/Gallery/upload/105_0514
http://rongeorge.com/modules/Gallery/upload/105_0515

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ILuv3ggs

Member since
December 2002
From: Brisbane, Australia

Posted by ILuv3ggs on Wednesday, March 24, 2004 8:00 AM

Looking Good, you've put in a fair effort, can't wait to see the finished model,

Keep up the good work Smile [:)]

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zokissima

Member since
July 2003
From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Posted by zokissima on Wednesday, March 24, 2004 8:52 AM

Hehe, good thing for the links, as I couldn't see the posted pics. Looking good so far.
Which acrylics and enamels did you use? Also, how long did you wait for your acrylics to cure before washing with enamels? Im just wondering, because I want to try that myself, but am afraid that the enamel thinner will react with the acrylic.

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wipw

Member since
January 2003
From: Utah - USA

Posted by wipw on Wednesday, March 24, 2004 10:31 AM

Matt,

I saw those when I was posting Tigerman's pics earlier. Wow! Are they ever fantastic. Wonderful work.

I'm going to repost your links below so people won't have to click over to Ron's site. Be warned, though, that as soon as he moves them to the armor site or whatever, these links won't work and you'll have to repost them if you want them here.

Congrats on what you've done.

Bill

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nmayhew

Member since
July 2003
From: Kent, England

Posted by nmayhew on Wednesday, March 24, 2004 11:30 AM

excellent detail and i like the effect you got from that dry brushing! Smile [:)]

thanks for sharing. Big Smile [:D]

regards,
nick
ps i had to use the links as i couldn't see the pics you "posted", just so you know.

Kind regards, Nicholas

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 24, 2004 11:33 AM

Hey looks great, I love the subject, what time frame are you going for and what paint job/markings are you going to use

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 24, 2004 12:11 PM

Nice, very Nice!

It's good to see one that is unusual!

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shermanfreak

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January 2003

Posted by shermanfreak on Wednesday, March 24, 2004 1:27 PM

Coming along very nicely Matt.

Please keep us posted on your progress.

Happy Modelling and God Bless Robert

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 24, 2004 1:40 PM

Looks real nice so far. Keep us posted.

Kinda funny - I just started my 250/9. Big Smile [:D]

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 24, 2004 1:58 PM

Great detail, thanks for the pics.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 24, 2004 3:24 PM

good looking stuff!! keep us posted

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lizardqing

Member since
July 2003
From: Dahlonega, Georgia

Posted by lizardqing on Wednesday, March 24, 2004 4:12 PM

Looking great. Love the inetior details you have in it.

Chris The Scale Firehouse The Lizard's Workshop

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 24, 2004 4:15 PM

Looks great!

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mark956

Member since
February 2003
From: USA

Posted by mark956 on Wednesday, March 24, 2004 5:41 PM

Very nice Matt. I can't wait to see the finished model.
mark956

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Dwight Ta-ala

Member since
July 2003
From: Philippines

Posted by Dwight Ta-ala on Wednesday, March 24, 2004 6:59 PM

Matt:

Very nice details and weathering so far. I can't wait till she's done. Hmmm. Maybe someday I can do details like that. Thanks for sharing the pics.

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 24, 2004 7:27 PM

Looks great
keep us posted

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Wednesday, March 24, 2004 7:46 PM

Well done so far, keep em coming.

Eric

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, March 25, 2004 1:48 AM

Thanks for all your encouragement! I am having a lot of fun with this one.
Special thanks to Bill for making the pictures magically appear!

The half-track is moving along really well now, but I will post when it is more or less finished. Which will be sooner rather than later, because of a couple of group builds rapidly approaching!

Zokissima, I use Tamiya acrylics, and I let them dry for two days or so. It is quite dry here in South Australia, which helps. I used humbrol enamels for the wash, with turpentine, but I am changing over to oils now. (I didn't have any black oils!)
I will wash over a gloss acrylic coat now, because that helps a lot.
I get more worried about washing with the same sort of paint than I do about different types for some reason.

Swerdna, I am going for a 1942 Eastern front Grey scheme, but haven't narrowed down the markings yet. Got to go to the library soon so I will try to find a story I like!

Thanks again, everyone.

Matt

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, March 25, 2004 5:30 AM

Looking great Matt. Forget my post in the towed gun build, I see now that you live in SA. Could say something about the Crows and the Brissie Lions, but I won't , cause I follow the Demons!

Catch Ya.

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Anonymous

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November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, March 25, 2004 5:45 AM

That's alright Peter, I am a Western Bulldogs fan! I hate the crows!

Got a bit of a soft spot for the Demons and the Lions. (My sister lives in FNQ)

Matt