88mm FLAK 37 mit Behelfslafette

[Burton]

After serving in the Belgian Army about 30 years ago, last winter, one of my brother in arms and I finaly got together again.
He collects militaria and also has a collection of miniature tanks etc. One thing that he was missing was a Flak 88, so I promised to build him one.
I decided to go for the last Flak release by Dragon: 88mm Flak mit Behelfslafette (6523). Not being familiar with the subject at all, I gathered as much information on the internet as I could, so please feel free to comment !

My first impression on the kit are very positive; aluminium tubes, the photo-etched parts,... are all first class, only thing I decided to replace so far are the chains, they are a little too big. I went for smaller chains from Joefix - Studios (see pictures) and they look more realistic, I think.

I started the build a few weeks ago, so accept my sincere apologies for not posting earlier, but then again, that time I wasn't on this forum yet !

Enough words...

Greetings,

Frank.

 

[jknaus]

Looking great. Love seeing these guns built up.
PS I moved this to the ground power thread rather than intros.
James

 

[Burton]

Thanks, James and sorry about that, but I'm quite new to forums !

 

[jknaus]

Thanks, James and sorry about that, but I'm quite new to forums !

Not a problem. Gun still looks good :laugh:
James

 

[Bagge]

Looking good Burton
In what part of belgium do you live?

 

[Burton]

Thank you Bagge, I actually live in Antwerp. You ?

 

[Bagge]

I live in Herne just outside Halle, moved here a year ago from sweden
Member of modelbouwclub Halle and me and my girlfriend often go with to the shows, last one was in Tienen a couple of weeks ago, never been to Antwerp though.

 

[Burton]

Welcome to Belgium, Bagge !

 

[moon puppy]

Mighty fine work so far, nice clean build.

 

[Burton]

Update on the build that's almost finished.

Ground control to Major Tom - A Space Oddity

The Behelfslafette is really not nice to look at, it's l more like a spacecraft to me; not the finest example of German WW2 engineering I think!
Just had to detail it with some weld lines and the plastic hydraulic (?) lead was replaced by some metal rod.

Subassemblies
I kind of snapped the rest of the subassemblies together because I wanted to keep them separated to ease the initial paint job of priming and preshading.

Oh, and there is also going to be a shield added! But that's for later.

Have a nice Weekend

 

[Burton]

 

[reconron]

Here is already one Frank,I send you a pm.[nice work by the way]

Groeten,Ron.

 

[reconron]

Here is Burtons[Franks] work,you will find the text 3 posts above this.
[It would be a shame NOT to show it].

You wanted to show us a space oddity?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D67kmFzSh_o&feature=player_detailpage

[just like to help....]

Greetings,Ron.

 

[Burton]

Thanks for the help and the video, Ron !


When I was building the 'Behelfslafette' I couldn't stop thinking about that song ! :dude


Frank

 

[moon puppy]

Nice looking work Burton, please don't hesitate in letting us know if you have trouble with the Gallery or posting images. Take a look at our sbs on our Gallery and we're always here to help.

Thanks for your help Ron.

 

[Burton]

Thank You,

I read the SBS and it won't happen again, I promise !

 

[moon puppy]

HA! No big deal if it does buddy, Just as long as you're posting, love to see it.

 

[reconron]

See Frank,as I told you ;ask and you will be helped!

@Mp:You are very welcome.
As Frank is a native Dutch speaking man,I could comunicate with him very well.
The northern part of Belgium speaks Dutch[sort of].
My English sometimes s*cks I have to admit.

Greetings,Ron.

 

[reconron]

Are you able to show us some new stuff,Frank?

No pressure,I am just a fan...!


Groeten,Ron.[Greetings,Ron]

 

[Burton]

Hi Ron,

Thanks for your words of encouragement !

Still working hard, still working hard !!!!

Greetz Frank.