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
Re: Sd.Kfz. 4/1 Panzerwerfer - Roden 1:72
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2014 3:57 pm
by AchtungPanzer
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:
Re: Sd.Kfz. 4/1 Panzerwerfer - Roden 1:72
Posted: Sat Jun 07, 2014 5:09 pm
by UKguyInUSA
Wow!....That was deadly and destructive technology for back then.
Look forward to seeing your final rendition.
Cheers,
Martin
Re: Sd.Kfz. 4/1 Panzerwerfer - Roden 1:72
Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2014 7:52 am
by Unit53
I admire your steal mate, will look forward to seeing this one unwrap...
Good luck with the build.
Martin
Re: Sd.Kfz. 4/1 Panzerwerfer - Roden 1:72
Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2014 9:15 am
by AchtungPanzer
Thanx for company guys
Re: Sd.Kfz. 4/1 Panzerwerfer - Roden 1:72
Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 6:15 pm
by AchtungPanzer
Start . Engine - 14 parts.
Will be yet some polishing .
Re: Sd.Kfz. 4/1 Panzerwerfer - Roden 1:72
Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 9:41 pm
by PaulAyrey
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
Re: Sd.Kfz. 4/1 Panzerwerfer - Roden 1:72
Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 10:34 pm
by trekfanj
There's an engine in this? 1/72 scale?
Now I want one, too!
Re: Sd.Kfz. 4/1 Panzerwerfer - Roden 1:72
Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 10:44 pm
by wappynutter
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..
Re: Sd.Kfz. 4/1 Panzerwerfer - Roden 1:72
Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 10:59 pm
by AchtungPanzer
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
Re: Sd.Kfz. 4/1 Panzerwerfer - Roden 1:72
Posted: Thu Jun 12, 2014 11:57 pm
by Rob
The 1/72 master is at his bench: all is well with the world. Nice start
Re: Sd.Kfz. 4/1 Panzerwerfer - Roden 1:72
Posted: Fri Jun 13, 2014 7:34 pm
by AchtungPanzer
Thnks Rob ...After last evening . Engine on the spot . Model after work with undercarriage and transmission and drivetrain .(61 parts alltogether)
Re: Sd.Kfz. 4/1 Panzerwerfer - Roden 1:72
Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2014 8:45 am
by AchtungPanzer
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....
Re: Sd.Kfz. 4/1 Panzerwerfer - Roden 1:72
Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2014 8:50 am
by Unit53
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
Re: Sd.Kfz. 4/1 Panzerwerfer - Roden 1:72
Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2014 9:37 am
by AchtungPanzer
Without glasses nothing to with this. Thanks mate.
Re: Sd.Kfz. 4/1 Panzerwerfer - Roden 1:72
Posted: Sat Jun 14, 2014 7:50 pm
by AchtungPanzer
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.
Re: Sd.Kfz. 4/1 Panzerwerfer - Roden 1:72
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2014 11:25 am
by AchtungPanzer
Welcome guys !
Next stage of this construction : Launcher (17 p)+ some parts aded (7) . Now 127 parts alltogether.
to be continued
Re: Sd.Kfz. 4/1 Panzerwerfer - Roden 1:72
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2014 11:55 am
by PaulAyrey
Superb! Very impressive little gem!
Re: Sd.Kfz. 4/1 Panzerwerfer - Roden 1:72
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2014 5:18 pm
by Coen
Awesome!!
Re: Sd.Kfz. 4/1 Panzerwerfer - Roden 1:72
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2014 9:30 pm
by AchtungPanzer
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 .
Re: Sd.Kfz. 4/1 Panzerwerfer - Roden 1:72
Posted: Tue Jun 17, 2014 10:45 pm
by wappynutter
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...
Re: Sd.Kfz. 4/1 Panzerwerfer - Roden 1:72
Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2014 9:03 am
by AchtungPanzer
this is it Andy . . The end gluing Gents .
so looks ready to painting:
to be continued
Re: Sd.Kfz. 4/1 Panzerwerfer - Roden 1:72
Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2014 3:40 pm
by AchtungPanzer
Model after first painting. the current appearance
Re: Sd.Kfz. 4/1 Panzerwerfer - Roden 1:72
Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2014 8:05 pm
by Prop72
That's a very detailed little kit - great work!
Re: Sd.Kfz. 4/1 Panzerwerfer - Roden 1:72
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2014 9:53 am
by AchtungPanzer
You right , a lot details in this dwarf. Merci Alex .Model after last evening - Work with wheeles (tyres), launchers_turret ,undercarriage painting :
Re: Sd.Kfz. 4/1 Panzerwerfer - Roden 1:72
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2014 10:19 am
by FishBowlMan
Another miniature modelling masterpiece in progress Eryk.
Re: Sd.Kfz. 4/1 Panzerwerfer - Roden 1:72
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2014 10:24 am
by AchtungPanzer
Thanx mate for kind words . Its a pity that this model have not PE parts as in the Rob's-Tiger wow!
Re: Sd.Kfz. 4/1 Panzerwerfer - Roden 1:72
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2014 10:50 am
by AchtungPanzer
.Now time on next painting , darker paint and hairspray and will be some work with wheeles and tracks . The next model -pics tomorrow
Re: Sd.Kfz. 4/1 Panzerwerfer - Roden 1:72
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2014 5:49 pm
by Rob
Beautiful. No need for PE on that jewell!
Re: Sd.Kfz. 4/1 Panzerwerfer - Roden 1:72
Posted: Sat Jun 21, 2014 8:23 pm
by AchtungPanzer
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 .
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.
Re: Sd.Kfz. 4/1 Panzerwerfer - Roden 1:72
Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2014 3:33 pm
by AchtungPanzer
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 )
Re: Sd.Kfz. 4/1 Panzerwerfer - Roden 1:72
Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2014 4:09 pm
by UKguyInUSA
That's a cute beaut!
Re: Sd.Kfz. 4/1 Panzerwerfer - Roden 1:72
Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2014 7:37 pm
by Goose
I definitely love that!!
hope to be able to do such a nice weathering once in my life.
Goose
Re: Sd.Kfz. 4/1 Panzerwerfer - Roden 1:72
Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2014 10:16 pm
by AchtungPanzer
Thanx for comments on so Guys . At this moment 2:0 .
Re: Sd.Kfz. 4/1 Panzerwerfer - Roden 1:72
Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2014 11:30 am
by AchtungPanzer
Model with decals - Sunday evening work.
to be continued ...
Re: Sd.Kfz. 4/1 Panzerwerfer - Roden 1:72
Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2014 1:02 pm
by AchtungPanzer
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
Re: Sd.Kfz. 4/1 Panzerwerfer - Roden 1:72
Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2014 7:33 pm
by Dave2014
I have seen some small scale builds in my time but this truely is a beautifull work of art !!!
Re: Sd.Kfz. 4/1 Panzerwerfer - Roden 1:72
Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2014 8:23 pm
by AchtungPanzer
I'm glad you like it mate . Thanx for positive comment
Re: Sd.Kfz. 4/1 Panzerwerfer - Roden 1:72
Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2014 11:49 pm
by wappynutter
...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...
Re: Sd.Kfz. 4/1 Panzerwerfer - Roden 1:72
Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2014 6:08 am
by AchtungPanzer
Thank You my friend. Andy. Now Time for Angling. See You next Sunday - Start next project.