Ace 1 72 Kfz.1 Staff Car

[WirbelwindModelling]

Well hello,

While i put the Jagdpanzer IV build on hold until i can get some better tracks I worked on the next item for the diorama.

And here is the kit in question Ace Models le.gl.Einheits-Personenkraftwagen Kfz.1




Here's some History:
http://www.kfzderwehrmacht.de/Hauptseit ... 1___3.html

Here's some nice pictures:
http://www.autogallery.org.ru/m/leepkw.htm

And here's a nice walk-around of a survivor (very useful when doing the build):
http://www.armorama.com/modules.php?op= ... artid=4435

Now this kit is not the best kit the sprues are flashy the detail is soft and the sprue attachments make sanding the tiny parts a nightmare, i suppose the best way to illustrate this is to just show you:














yeeeeeeeeeeeeah it's not great but it's a challenge

Not the greatest instructions either (scans from the Ace Models website)






And here is the the finished build ready for paint:

-I replaced some parts with thin brass wire (Guitar Strings )
-I lost the clear parts so i will probably replace with some clear plastic packaging by the next time you see it

A match stick for scale in pure Achtung Panzer (the 1 72 master) style




A penny for the Brits out there...










Next to a 1 35 Stug for some more scaling





Well it was a challenge but well worthwhile and is it me or is it kinda cute

See you next time for the interior painting



Rufus

[wappynutter]

Hey Rufus, nicely done sir, I have very nearly purchased this kit myself on a few occasions.
Its poorly moulded by the looks of your images but you have tamed the beast and made a cracking little example!
ACE seem to manufacture most of the 1/72 scale Staff cars of the time, from all sides.
Unfortunately I saw a review and build of a Black Staff car ( cannot remember the make ).... and the roof was on and it looked real bad, putting me off!
Had I seen your build up first, I would have owned one by now for sure...
Well done again, look forward to seeing you progress with the little gem!
Good luck buddy...

[AchtungPanzer]

Good work Rufus . V. Interesting project. I look forward to more Realy Nice StuG too ..but its a pitty , that not in 1:72

[WirbelwindModelling]

Hey Rufus, nicely done sir, I have very nearly purchased this kit myself on a few occasions.
Its poorly moulded by the looks of your images but you have tamed the beast and made a cracking little example!
ACE seem to manufacture most of the 1/72 scale Staff cars of the time, from all sides.
Unfortunately I saw a review and build of a Black Staff car ( cannot remember the make ).... and the roof was on and it looked real bad, putting me off!
Had I seen your build up first, I would have owned one by now for sure...
Well done again, look forward to seeing you progress with the little gem!
Good luck buddy...

Thanks for the kind comments, the market is a bit sparse for us Braille scale fellows and some of the quality of the kits is awful. However I relish the challenge of these kits and with a little bit of extra work they turn out pretty good.

On the subject of german staff cars there are plenty of kubels and schwimmers out there but I you want something more unorthodox your either going to have to try you hand at one of these little Ace monsters or shell out £18 + on the dragon Horch.

[WirbelwindModelling]

Good work Rufus . V. Interesting project. I look forward to more Realy Nice StuG too ..but its a pitty , that not in 1:72

Thank you Eric, next I will be brush painting and weathering the interior

[PaulAyrey]

Looks quite smart, can't wait to see some paint on it