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Sd.kfz 7/1 armored cab (conversion) DONE!!!

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Roman

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I started this conversion in 1996 or 1997. I'm inspired with photo in "German half tracks in Action" on page 36, armored sd.kfz 7/1 in an entrenchment. Then in 2000 or 2001 I made the first version of base. Couple of years ago I made this base (second version). I plan to repaint figures and half track. And at last dethrone this shelf queen :)

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Re: Sd.kfz 7/1 armored cab (conversion)

Thanks for looking guys :)

Now I testing 2 snow texture paints from Tamiya. I made some photos, later I'll post them.
Stay tuned :stinker
 
Re: Sd.kfz 7/1 armored cab (conversion)

So, I primed the base with Tamiya gray primer and try snow texture paints
At the left side is "snow effect" and at the right is "powder snow effect"
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close up views
"powder snow effect"
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"snow effect"
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Re: Sd.kfz 7/1 armored cab (conversion)

(y)
those snow effects from Tamiya is pretty nice, used the powder snow effect on my road warrior jeep.
 
Re: Sd.kfz 7/1 armored cab (conversion)

I can't use lattice guards from Kamizukuri, because long parts are shorter than model :(
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Here is some progress on base
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Close up view, here I try to reproduce traces from the pick
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Sd.kfz 7/1 armored cab (conversion) REPAINTED

Current time progress.

I have added AFV Club clearance indicator poles
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overall view before repainting
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Added some different colors to base
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I decided to try lifecolor paints
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The result not the unambiguous. On the one hand only 3 colors for modulation, less time than 6 colors from AK. On the other hand the air brush was sometimes spat with paints and it seemed to me that it too dense. I mean it is not transparent like AK paints. It is possible if to get used to paint and to find a mixture proportion with solvent, it will be ideal. Meanwhile I don't know it is pleasant to me to work with it or not. I will try more, not with this model. Now time to made an winter camo.
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Tracks painted with tamiya dark iron and the drop of hull red.
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Re: Sd.kfz 7/1 armored cab (conversion) REPAINTED

Looking good, Roman! I have heard that about the Lifecolor paints, good to see some in action. (y) :drinks
 
Re: Sd.kfz 7/1 armored cab (conversion)

Dear Roman.

...nice painting job.....great coverage...I had some problems with Lifelicolor too...the key of success is ,practice....practice....practice ....

:drinks


luiz
 
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