I bought this from Mighty Lancer today.
As you know, I model whatever takes my fancy.
I have always liked the smaller German tanks and have modelled a few in the past.
I could not find a Panzer 1 and so decided on this.
This is an up-armoured version of the reconnaissance tank.
It had heavier armour and weighed 18 tons.
22 were produced by MAN between April and December 1942.
7 were issued to the 12th Panzer Division on the Eastern Front.
The tank had a crew of 3.
One was found converted to a recovery vehicle.
First impressions are good, a small etched fret and the parts seem nicely moulded.
Look out Bob he doing tanks now - will enjoy seeing what you do with this, will it go in a diorama ????
Quote from: MSea on September 08, 2020, 02:19:40 PM
Look out Bob he doing tanks now - will enjoy seeing what you do with this, will it go in a diorama ????
I'm not sure yet.
This goes together really well.
Wheels constructed and suspension units fitted to lower hull.
I will leave the wheels loose to paint.
Be prepared for a fleet of armor by the end of the month!!
Surely the end of the week.
I think we're entering a 'Dark Side' phase. I will be building the Revell SS-100 Gigant and transporter to go with my EMW A9 and have the Takom models of the Krupp Raumer and Vs.Kfz.617 mine clearers on order!!!!
More progress, wheels painted, chassis coming along.
Watching with interest.
heers,
Bigkev
There are quite a few pieces of etched brass to bend and fit.
Photos - I will look at that right hand grill before painting, it seems to be not sitting just right.
Looks intricate.
looks good, I think a regiment more likely.
This looks like it's a great kit and an interesting build.
Looks a good model. What are the tracks like?
Andy.
Quote from: councilman on September 13, 2020, 03:23:14 PM
Looks a good model. What are the tracks like?
Andy.
Here you are, they are not single link but look pretty good.
Body undercoated and turret completed.
Quote from: zak on September 14, 2020, 08:52:55 AM
Quote from: councilman on September 13, 2020, 03:23:14 PM
Looks a good model. What are the tracks like?
Andy.
Here you are, they are not single link but look pretty good.
They look pretty good, I'm sure you'll do a great job.
Andy.
Quality as always
Tracks fitted.
Looking good.
About finished, subtle weathering and pin washes highlight the details.
Looks a stubby little thing. Great model.
Now its finished.
Looks excellent.
Excellent. Chunky little thing, isn't it?
Looks a savage little tank.
Tracks look great Zak,
Andy.
Looks good keep the conveyor belt going.
Bob c