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

Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2014 10:07 pm
by AchtungPanzer
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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and Model:

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Instruction:


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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

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

Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2014 12:32 am
by UKguyInUSA
An interesting looking contraption...look forward to seeing you out your magic to it :) :thumb1:

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

Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2014 8:17 am
by AchtungPanzer
Thanx ! Result of last "night" :



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to be continued :cheers2:

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

Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2014 8:30 am
by Coen
That's looking awesome Eyrk! That's a lot of great detail on that kit.

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

Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2014 10:10 am
by AchtungPanzer
Thanx Mike . final look with antenna in natural light :

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

Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2014 11:07 am
by Donkeywalloper
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.
John

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

Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2014 3:23 pm
by MikeyKb
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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Re: Railway Heavy Infantry Arm.Car S.Sp - UM 1:72

Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2014 3:23 pm
by AchtungPanzer
Thanx a lot Guys :).... After painting(Brushes) and decals - Now Model is ready to weathering and pinwash:



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

Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2014 3:24 pm
by AchtungPanzer
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to be continued :thumb2:

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

Posted: Sun Nov 02, 2014 3:40 pm
by Donkeywalloper
:th: You do so some marvelous work Eryk.
John

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

Posted: Mon Nov 03, 2014 6:41 am
by PaulAyrey
Another small bundle of awesomeness Eryk, great work!

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

Posted: Tue Nov 04, 2014 9:00 pm
by HWGuderian23
Hey Eryk!
Very interesting new project mate. Looks excellent so far :th: . Will follow this build with large interest my friend :banana:

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

Posted: Wed Nov 05, 2014 9:49 pm
by AchtungPanzer
Tahnx a lot again Guys :bow:: . Finish in long weekend - in natural light . I think that photos - in Independent Day (11. XI) :cheers2:

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

Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2014 12:10 am
by panzerman
I agree with the above comments. This would look awesome in a diorama....like fighting partisans in the Balkens.
Keep having fun Brother. Bill.

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

Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2014 12:35 am
by wappynutter
Looking forward to the weekend finishing touches Eryk.. :D
All the best, continued success buddy.. :thumb1:
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Re: Railway Heavy Infantry Arm.Car S.Sp - UM 1:72

Posted: Thu Nov 06, 2014 1:17 am
by JayCub
Looking good as always Eryk, and it looks world war 1 design wise, but the Germans where so inventive and resourceful, another mini marvel
Tom

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

Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2014 1:23 pm
by AchtungPanzer
:bow:: . Model after subtle chipping :


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to be continued in next weekend (with new brushes to weathering and pin-wash)

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

Posted: Sat Nov 15, 2014 4:40 pm
by AchtungPanzer
Welcome after littel break in this topic.

Model befor last task - pinwash.


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And with little Brother :)



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

Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 8:43 pm
by AchtungPanzer

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

Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2014 10:16 pm
by ForbesHutton
Nicely done!

Does anyone else see the Dalek mothership?

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