1:35 Hobbyboss German Pzkpfw.II Ausf.J (VK1601)

[zak]

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.

[MSea]

Look out Bob he doing tanks now - will enjoy seeing what you do with this, will it go in a diorama ?

[zak]

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.

[zak]

This goes together really well.
Wheels constructed and suspension units fitted to lower hull.
I will leave the wheels loose to paint.

[Haddock]

Be prepared for a fleet of armor by the end of the month!!

[chriswil42]

Surely the end of the week.

[cph64]

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!!!!

[zak]

More progress, wheels painted, chassis coming along.

[Bigkev]

Watching with interest.
heers,
Bigkev

[zak]

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.

[chriswil42]

Looks intricate.

[Bob C]

looks good, I think a regiment more likely.

[cph64]

This looks like it's a great kit and an interesting build.

[councilman]

Looks a good model. What are the tracks like?
Andy.

[zak]

Looks a good model. What are the tracks like?
Andy.

Here you are, they are not single link but look pretty good.