251 Halftracks GB 1 October '08 - 8 June '09

You know this is just frupesin funny.  Not like you could just say get the frupes out of here.

But hey, the wife will be gone tomrrow and I am planning on some serious time in the basement with my /23.

wing_nut wrote:

dupes wrote: I'm assuming, of course, that this means I'm going to be addressed as "Fupes" for at least the next few weeks. Heh. Oh you can bet the Fupin' farm on that one

LOL, AbsoFupesinlootly

...Guy

dupes wrote:

I'm assuming, of course, that this means I'm going to be addressed as "Fupes" for at least the next few weeks. Heh.

Oh you can bet the Fupin' farm on that one

I'm sure Guy is right...I was just wondering why DML included all of the decals for the plates with the kit (I have the same boxing and pored over the instructions...sure enough, no mention of them?). If you DO decide to apply them, they give you the separate number-jungle so that you can make your own numbers - just be sure to get the right number of digits.

BOYD - can't wait to see the aforementioned /4. What's the ETA on the box-opening?

Luftwoller wrote:

Fupes , ive seen an awfull lot of period pics that show the lack of rear No. plates. They have the fronts but not the rears. My theory (Are you waiting for this) is that the front was probably painted on and would always be there and the rear was on a plate which was probably beaten off a lot. Whats funny about the phrase 'beaten off a lot'????

I neerly soiled myslef reeding this post...funniest thing I've heard in a looooong time. ...

Thanks Boyd.  I can answer those now... Dunno, Dunno and Dunno!

Nahhh.  I'll answer the best I can when you're ready.

And Dupes... l looked a bunch of books on the 251 ansd Like Guy said... many without at both ends.  But I did find a pic of a couple from the Herman Coring Div. and while it was not of ther one I did they seemed have the plates.  So what do I do... make up a number since I odn't know whatit was for this vehicle.  (Don't tell the AMPS guys)

wing_nut wrote:

One last pic.  The mud flaps are now rubber, the exhuast is rust, the MG is mounted on the rear and the chips in the paint have some rust trails (noticed those on a back hoe next to me sitting in construction traffic yesterday)

Awesome, Marc.... Simply awesome.  When I get crackin' on my /4, expect a regular litany of questions: 'how did you....?', 'When did you....?', 'Why did you ...?'

Marc that is simply awesome. I love it. Hope you didnt mind me mentioning the 2 things but you've sorted them admirably. It all looks spot on.

Fupes , ive seen an awfull lot of period pics that show the lack of rear No. plates. They have the fronts but not the rears. My theory (Are you waiting for this) is that the front was probably painted on and would always be there and the rear was on a plate which was probably beaten off a lot. Whats funny about the phrase 'beaten off a lot'????

...Guy

One last pic.  The mud flaps are now rubber, the exhuast is rust, the MG is mounted on the rear and the chips in the paint have some rust trails (noticed those on a back hoe next to me sitting in construction traffic yesterday)

moose421 wrote:

My /22 is now on the bench.  This one will be OOB.  I know, I know, no massive amount of PE work this time.  But wiht a Cyber-hobby kit I don't need to.

Moose - I'm sure by /22 you mean /23, right? Just making sure.

After seeing the Tiger you just cranked out for RSOTR, eagerly awaiting your 251!

Thnaks Don.  As far as adding a crew... maybe some day when I learn how to do figures so they look good.  I think a poorly done figure makes a model look bad so I don't want to put a bunch of guys with their eyes popping out like they just ate a piece of the sun.

wing_nut wrote:

I am done. Here is my SdKfz 251/17 Flak 38.  I used kit declas to represnet a vehicle in East Prussia, 194.

Impressive build Wing_nut!  Excellent finish and weathering; very realistic.  The little things like the chain, padlock, the slings and the variation in finish on the rifles really stand out.  Bravo!  Been unsuccessful in finding 42 lpi at the LHS for a while now.  Stuff comes in real handy, doesn't it?  You've modeled it all buttoned up; any intention of adding a crew?

As the first to complete, you've set the bar pretty high for the rest of us. 

 Don

 I lost my halftrack? Go figure. I guess it will turn back up huh?

 Great work again Marc. Didn't e-mail him a recipe for it. Better to let him wonder a bit. I Did e-mail him some country music songs.  Figure gotta have those Harry Potter / Oliver type fellows get some hoe down honky tonkin spirit in em!  Sent him some Alabama but I probably should have sent some Soggy Bottom Boy's ," I'm a Man of Constant Sorrow"  the way my build is going?

Chim chimney chim chimney chim chim churry, A sweep is as lucky as lucky can be....

wing_nut wrote:

...The paint is MM enamel dk yellow lightened with a lot of white and some sand biege thrown in there too...

Do you think Tamiya Dark Yellow would work with the added white and sand/beige?...can't see why not, can you?

Thanks Steve, I appreciate the very kind words.  The paint is MM enamel dk yellow lightened with a lot of white and some sand biege thrown in there too.  There is a pic of the base color nice and clean about 2/3 the way down on page 29.

And i LOVE Chucky Monkey

wing_nut:  WOW!!!  You turned vanilla to Chunky Monkey!!!....truly exceptional model building.  All of the photos show exceptional talent but my jaw dropped when I saw those last two shots. The interior is fantastic and the chipping around the jerrycans and rear of this baby is a work of art my friend.  You have raised the bar in the "moderate weathering" camp.  I would give you constructive criticism if I could, but I can't find a flaw... 

I've been debating which paint scheme to use on my Stuka Zu Fuss, but I think you sealed it for me with this one...monotone it is!  So I don't have to scroll back a bunch, please give me your base paint color/mfr and any alterations you made to it if you would. Thanks Marc.

Thnaks for the compliments guys

Josh-OH NO not a ginger!!! Can't have that happen.

Dupes- None on the 3view on the instrcution sheet... unless I missed them. I though it seemed wierd too.

Guy-ABSOLUTELY PICK Funnythat's the 2 thing you mentioned.  I reaized last night thatthe exhaust needed to be rusted up a bit.  And I was gonna post the question about the mud flaps. Metal? Rubber? either way, painted that base color?

Sfc if you are emailing sweet potato pie recipes don't forget me

Thanks Scott  Killer works for me

wing_nut  WOW, your flak 38 is beautiful.  I love the way you got the colors to turn out.  THe simple dunkelgab is amazing.  What, really stands out to is the weathering on the rear of the vehicle.  The jerry cans really stand out.

Keep up the great work.

Everyone elses work is looking good to.  My /22 is now on the bench.  This one will be OOB.  I know, I know, no massive amount of PE work this time.  But wiht a Cyber-hobby kit I don't need to.

Luftwoller wrote:

sfcmac wrote:  Guy? Hush my mouth? You been eating sweet potato pie over there? What have i said Now? And what the heck is sweet potato pie. Sounds foul ...Guy

It goes good with fowl! Check yer e-mail!

sfcmac wrote:

Guy? Hush my mouth? You been eating sweet potato pie over there?

What have i said Now? And what the heck is sweet potato pie. Sounds foul

...Guy

WingNut! If you can do that with one arm tied behind your back I am pretty hopeless. It did inspire me to put mine back on the table today. Paint scheme really looks the part. Did you say you were thinking about adding a crew?

 Guy? Hush my mouth? You been eating sweet potato pie over there?

Marc, thats awesome mate. As Dupes said, youve made the monotone paint job jump out at you. Very nice indeed.

2 things, and i really hate picking out any imperfections with others work. 1stly the exhaust silencer would probably be a bit rusty ish, the connecting pipe to the manifold deffo would. Unless its modelled as a brand new replacement part. If so, hush my mouth.

2ndly the mudflaps would be rubber. The ones at bovington were anyhoo and they were black. Ive got the same PE mudflaps and i wasnt goingt to use them as i reckoned they were a bit on the anorexic side

Doesnt take away from the fac this is an excellent build and i hope mine turns out half as good.

...Guy

Marc - great finish! Did a fine job making a monotone scheme look good. Question for you. Did that particular vehicle not carry any of the bumper codes (you know, the license plate thingies on the back)?

Josh - don't worry...Wingnut is always a tough act to follow. You'll do just fine!

Bish - no problem man. I remember what it was like in the army trying to get time to do anything. Post some pics when you can. Looking forward to them! Stay safe!

sfcmac wrote:

Bish wrote:  sfcmac wrote:  God speed  and be safe Bish!!!!!!   Remember the hot tub grottos and bikini clad women that outnumber the men 25 to one are a classified aspect of the mission! Well, unfortunatly, i ain't in the US Army. The nearest we get is a cold shower and large woman you deffinatly wouldn't want to see in a bikini  Ah but in only a few short weeks those large women tend to look better..... Really makes you appreciate home that much more! I am still impressed that the Challenger 2 Main Battle tank has it's own tea maker in the turrent.  That is first class stuff!

You must mean the BV, or Boiling Vessel. All Brit AFV's have one. Also used for cooking your meals. Don't US AFV's have these. My Warrior never went anywhere without it.

dupe- many apologies. I did take some pics last week but the internet suit on camp was closed Wed night. This is my first time online since getting here as we have ben very busy. But the good news is the terminals have USB ports so i will try to load my pics onto photobucket when i can then get them on the site. We only get 30 mins a time so i might have to do it in two stages.

I managed to get the gren painted and the putty removed ok and was pleased with the results. I will try to check in when i can and see how you guys arte al doing.