Railway Heavy Infantry Arm.Car S.Sp - UM 1:72

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Railway Heavy Infantry Arm.Car S.Sp - UM 1:72

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Hello again :)

Next project of Ger. Railway Vehicle : Heavy Infantry Armored Car S.Sp.
Some history: Manufacturing of heavy 'S.Sp' started in 1944. These cars were able to operate independently or as train made up of similar cars. Several types of heavy armored cars existed. Infantry cars were armed with single heavy and four light mg. These cars had 20mm armor protection. Thair weight (depending on armament) reached 18 tons. Maximum speed - 40km/hr. Combat affectiveness of heavy armored car was alomst aqual of BP-42. 'S.Sp' participated in combat operations on Balkans from November 1944.

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Start and parts ready to gluing (for today's evening/night :mrgreen: ) :


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Go to work...Eryk ! :D
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An interesting looking contraption...look forward to seeing you out your magic to it :) :thumb1:
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Thanx ! Result of last "night" :



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to be continued :cheers2:
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That's looking awesome Eyrk! That's a lot of great detail on that kit.
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Thanx Mike . final look with antenna in natural light :

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Eryk

Fantastic work as normal from the master of this size.
Does this model come with some tracks?
Love it same as all of your builds.
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AWESOME!!
are you gonna put the light and heavy versions together? sounds liked a cool dio idea to me!
great work!!
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Thanx a lot Guys :).... After painting(Brushes) and decals - Now Model is ready to weathering and pinwash:



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to be continued :thumb2:
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:th: You do so some marvelous work Eryk.
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Another small bundle of awesomeness Eryk, great work!
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Hey Eryk!
Very interesting new project mate. Looks excellent so far :th: . Will follow this build with large interest my friend :banana:
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Tahnx a lot again Guys :bow:: . Finish in long weekend - in natural light . I think that photos - in Independent Day (11. XI) :cheers2:
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I agree with the above comments. This would look awesome in a diorama....like fighting partisans in the Balkens.
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Looking forward to the weekend finishing touches Eryk.. :D
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Looking good as always Eryk, and it looks world war 1 design wise, but the Germans where so inventive and resourceful, another mini marvel
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:bow:: . Model after subtle chipping :


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to be continued in next weekend (with new brushes to weathering and pin-wash)
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Welcome after littel break in this topic.

Model befor last task - pinwash.


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And with little Brother :)



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Nicely done!

Does anyone else see the Dalek mothership?

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