Sd.Kfz. 4/1 Panzerwerfer - Roden 1:72

Post by **AchtungPanzer** » Sat Jun 07, 2014 3:11 pm

Hell o again

!

My next project Sd.Kfz. 4/1 . This time model will be in winter camo.

History of this vehicle:

The Panzerwerfer 42 auf Maultier weighed 8,5 tonnes, was six meters long, two meters wide, and nearly three meters high. It was capable of reaching speeds of up to 40 km/h. One of these half tracked vehicles generally carried a Nebelwerfer 41 launching system, which was specially designed to be mounted on the Opel-engine powered Panzerwerfer. The German engineers designed this system because of the conspicuous trails of smoke left behind by the Nebelwerfer batteries, which necessitated a self-propelled artillery piece. The system contained 10 missile tubes, and generally carried 20 projectiles, enough for the vehicle to fire two full salvos.

Though intended to provide fire support and operate well behind the point of contact, some Panzerwerfers also had a machine gun mounted above the cab for protection against infantry attack. They produced about 300 units.

Vehicles in action :

Movie:

Technical data >

Weight: 8,5 tonnes
Length: 6 m
Width: 2.2 m
Height: 3,05 m
Armor: 8 mm

Crew: 4

Engine: 6-cylinder Opel 3.6-litre engine/68 hp
Operational range: 130 km
Speed: 40 km/h

Armament:

10 launchers 150mm "Nebelwerer 42" + 30 missiles
One 7.92 mm MG34 or MG42 with 2,000 rounds

Post by **AchtungPanzer** » Sat Jun 07, 2014 3:57 pm

And the same model

Dimensions : lenght 79mm , width 28mm. 155 gluing parts + decals:
Interesting model with Full Interior

Photos of this set >>>>

Box:

Frames and tracks

Instruction:

Post by **UKguyInUSA** » Sat Jun 07, 2014 5:09 pm

Wow!....That was deadly and destructive technology for back then.

Look forward to seeing your final rendition.

Cheers,

Martin

Post by **Unit53** » Sun Jun 08, 2014 7:52 am

I admire your steal mate, will look forward to seeing this one unwrap...

Good luck with the build.

Martin

Post by **AchtungPanzer** » Sun Jun 08, 2014 9:15 am

Thanx for company guys

Post by **AchtungPanzer** » Thu Jun 12, 2014 6:15 pm

Start . Engine - 14 parts.

Will be yet some polishing .

Post by **PaulAyrey** » Thu Jun 12, 2014 9:41 pm

Ha ha .... The size of that engine, would drive me nuts, just don't know how you can keep up such good work using a microscope! Great stuff, look forward to more

Post by **trekfanj** » Thu Jun 12, 2014 10:34 pm

There's an engine in this? 1/72 scale?
Now I want one, too!

Post by **wappynutter** » Thu Jun 12, 2014 10:44 pm

AchtungPanzer wrote:Start . Engine - 14 parts.

Will be yet some polishing .

WOW!!

Eryk..... i NEED this kit now....
It looks fan-bloody-tastic my friend...
I got my eye on one of these on Ebay...
Roden 1/72 Model Kit 722 Munitionskraftwagen fur Nebelwerfer, Sd.Kfz.4
I imagine it too will have similar detailing..
May have to treat myself now!
Good luck with this Eryk, i will be watching as always Sir..

Post by **AchtungPanzer** » Thu Jun 12, 2014 10:59 pm

Oh Guys - very hard model to work

, but must go to glue

Buy it Andy !!! . We will "together" have a complete set: my Launcher vehicle and Your Munition vehicle - without the Launcher

http://m.youtube.com/user/MrBobsBuilds · Post by **Rob** » Thu Jun 12, 2014 11:57 pm

The 1/72 master is at his bench: all is well with the world. Nice start

Post by **AchtungPanzer** » Fri Jun 13, 2014 7:34 pm

Thnks Rob

...After last evening . Engine on the spot

. Model after work with undercarriage and transmission and drivetrain .(61 parts alltogether)

Post by **AchtungPanzer** » Sat Jun 14, 2014 8:45 am

Hi ! The result of friday's evening . Next 42 parts are aded

(Now 103 parts alltogether) . Lost to aded only 52 parts.

Now Model ready to interior painting . I'm tempted to cut several pieces to the inside, but after completing the model - my new parts will not be visible so I guess I put down this difficult work.

To be continued....

Post by **Unit53** » Sat Jun 14, 2014 8:50 am

Brilliant work mate, love the 1/72 but my eyes...

looking forward to your next update and lovin the idea of the winter camo.

Martin

Post by **AchtungPanzer** » Sat Jun 14, 2014 9:37 am

Without glasses nothing to with this. Thanks mate.

Post by **AchtungPanzer** » Sat Jun 14, 2014 7:50 pm

Last update , after painting - .

Interior is painting - Execution > No revelations

,
because little to watch after the top part adding .>>> In this case, waste of time for better appearance

That would be enough this week, tomorrow's day off.

Post by **AchtungPanzer** » Tue Jun 17, 2014 11:25 am

Welcome guys !
Next stage of this construction : Launcher (17 p)+ some parts aded (7) . Now 127 parts alltogether.

to be continued

Post by **PaulAyrey** » Tue Jun 17, 2014 11:55 am

Superb! Very impressive little gem!

Post by **Coen** » Tue Jun 17, 2014 5:18 pm

Awesome!!

Post by **AchtungPanzer** » Tue Jun 17, 2014 9:30 pm

Thanks Masters for kind words

. Tomorrow time for the rest parts (20) and tracks - its a pity that rubbers , but this model had no alternatives at this "dwarf's" scale

. I'll try to do this correctly - will see

.

Post by **wappynutter** » Tue Jun 17, 2014 10:45 pm

It gets better and better Eryk....
Well done again my friend, you are doing a superb job with this little piece..

Keep up the good work and good luck with the rubber tracks...... I have faith in you Buddy...

Post by **AchtungPanzer** » Thu Jun 19, 2014 9:03 am

this is it Andy .

. The end gluing Gents .

so looks ready to painting:

to be continued

Post by **AchtungPanzer** » Thu Jun 19, 2014 3:40 pm

Model after first painting. the current appearance

Post by **Prop72** » Fri Jun 20, 2014 8:05 pm

That's a very detailed little kit - great work!

Post by **AchtungPanzer** » Sat Jun 21, 2014 9:53 am

You right , a lot details in this dwarf. Merci Alex

.Model after last evening - Work with wheeles (tyres), launchers_turret ,undercarriage painting :

Post by **FishBowlMan** » Sat Jun 21, 2014 10:19 am

Another miniature modelling masterpiece in progress Eryk.

Post by **AchtungPanzer** » Sat Jun 21, 2014 10:24 am

Thanx mate for kind words

. Its a pity that this model have not PE parts as in the Rob's-Tiger wow!

Post by **AchtungPanzer** » Sat Jun 21, 2014 10:50 am

.Now time on next painting , darker paint and hairspray and will be some work with wheeles and tracks . The next model -pics tomorrow

http://m.youtube.com/user/MrBobsBuilds · Post by **Rob** » Sat Jun 21, 2014 5:49 pm

Beautiful. No need for PE on that jewell!

Post by **AchtungPanzer** » Sat Jun 21, 2014 8:23 pm

Thanx Brother, was a little difficulty

, but those parts exist also in Ukraine

For me Set: Exterior + tracks too expensive 17€

For the money ,I prefer it + shipping - te same cost .

http://allegro.pl/tiger-i-mit-zimmerit- ... 18566.html

and I buy this set

Post by **AchtungPanzer** » Sun Jun 22, 2014 1:12 pm

Model after painting , hairspray , undercarriage painting + some wash :

And MG

will be added after all painting

Now time for White Colour and (Winter camo with " Hair-spray technique" ). I'll use to brush with stiffer bristles and hot water - white paint abrasion.

Post by **AchtungPanzer** » Sun Jul 06, 2014 3:33 pm

Back to the topic after break (Work with Panzer III N

)

Next 3 hours of work with this model - That was for me dificcult task

(first time in my live - hairspray technique) + details painting...

Result

:

What do you think ???

. Write the truth - please

Now time for decals some chipping & final weathering + pin-wash (rivets

)

Post by **UKguyInUSA** » Sun Jul 06, 2014 4:09 pm

That's a cute beaut!

Post by **Goose** » Sun Jul 06, 2014 7:37 pm

I definitely love that!!

hope to be able to do such a nice weathering once in my life.

Goose

Post by **AchtungPanzer** » Sun Jul 06, 2014 10:16 pm

Thanx for comments on so Guys

. At this moment 2:0

.

Post by **AchtungPanzer** » Mon Jul 07, 2014 11:30 am

Model with decals - Sunday evening work.

to be continued ...

Post by **AchtungPanzer** » Sat Jul 12, 2014 1:02 pm

Hi Guys!
Last one hour of work : chipping and little weathering + pin wash , and model is finished . Finally is end of this story

Final Result:

Thanx for watching and support in this work mates

Post by **Dave2014** » Sat Jul 12, 2014 7:33 pm

I have seen some small scale builds in my time but this truely is a beautifull work of art !!!

Post by **AchtungPanzer** » Sat Jul 12, 2014 8:23 pm

I'm glad you like it mate . Thanx for positive comment

Post by **wappynutter** » Sat Jul 12, 2014 11:49 pm

...and this one is probably my favorite piece of yours so far....
The detail, painting and weathering is absolutely Fan-bloody-tastic Eryk...

You would never guess how small these pieces you build actually are until you see the scale comparison with a match or glasses or your hand...
Excellent Eryk... A big Well done my friend with this one...

Looking forward to your next build...

Post by **AchtungPanzer** » Sun Jul 13, 2014 6:08 am

Thank You my friend.

Andy. Now Time for Angling. See You next Sunday - Start next project.