Dragon - Sd.kfz 251/6 Ausf. C

[Guest]

Just checked in re your comment on the water tank I mentioned in my opening gambit of the Tamiya kit Peter. The box on yours could be another bit of electronics. The water tank that appears in some kits is round, looks like a large German gas mask canister. Nothing like the one in your instructions.

[Guest]

Here we go, the errant part is B10. In the ref pic to the left, it clearly isn't there. The 'magneto' looking part that is in the ref pic is not in the kit however. Clearly different to the part in your kit I think you are referring to.

[takeslousyphotos]

Here we go, the errant part is B10. In the ref pic to the left, it clearly isn't there. The 'magneto' looking part that is in the ref pic is not in the kit however. Clearly different to the part in your kit I think you are referring to.
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Thanks Graham......... Yes it is very different. I thought maybe it was some kind of water tank as it does have what seems to be a filler cap top centre........ probably is some random piece of electrical kit?

[Guest]

Could it be a battery of some sort?

[Guest]

Sorry to go on but I have found this picture of what may be a SdKfz 222 radio vehicle. Just to the right of the drivers seat appears a dark box type item very similar to the kit part you have.

[flyjoe180]

Thanks Graham......... Yes it is very different. I thought maybe it was some kind of water tank as it does have what seems to be a filler cap top centre........ probably is some random piece of electrical kit?

It is a water tank used in the 251/8 ambulance version.


http://www.network54.com/Forum/433829/thread/1446076353/last-1446076353/Sd.Kfz+251-8

[takeslousyphotos]

It is a water tank used in the 251/8 ambulance version.
http://www.network54.com/Forum/433829/thread/1446076353/last-1446076353/Sd.Kfz+251-8

Thanks Joe....... That is going to be a big help. Particularly the photos. Even though they are black & white they are a good reference. The water tank in between the seats on the Ambulance version explains a lot. The kit has the mounting hole for that on the floorpan and I've been trying wo work out what might go in there from the destructions and came up with nothing........... So I'll fill them and press on..........


The part I'm trying to identify is a rectangular thing (sort of suitcase shaped) which mounts behind the right hand front seat right on the edge so it will be up against the side wall.........I think it'll just end up Dunklegrau and a dry brush to pick out the detail. I have circled it in red.

[takeslousyphotos]

The Deck, Radio Rack & Front Bulkhead are done........ It's not fitted to the chassis yet. I had plenty of help from Eric, he is getting the hang of "Dry Brushing" with his tail. It'll need some more weathering and wear & tear before we are done with it.


Next will be the figures. Driver, Radio Operators and "The Boss". I want to get them in place before the vehicle sides.


Comments welcome along with any suggestions where I could have done better.

[Guest]

That looks rather nice Peter! Before you close it up, maybe add some detritus like leaves & dirt? I'd imagine those open topped vehicles got more than their fair share of c**p getting in there.

[takeslousyphotos]

That looks rather nice Peter! Before you close it up, maybe add some detritus like leaves & dirt? I'd imagine those open topped vehicles got more than their fair share of c**p getting in there.

Thanks Patrick...... Good Suggestion on the rubbish getting in there. I'll bank that idea and collect some sweepings from the garage floor for the corners and stuff......

[takeslousyphotos]

Sorry to go on but I have found this picture of what may be a SdKfz 222 radio vehicle. Just to the right of the drivers seat appears a dark box type item very similar to the kit part you have.
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I think it probably is a battery or accumulator Graham ........ Whatever it is its in there, painted Grey and been dry brushed with a darker clour to pick out the detail...... If anyone ever asks me I'll tell 'em its a "Notfall- Bratwurst -Maschine".

[Guest]

Looking real good peter and suitably weathered.

[Guest]

This really is coming along a treat Peter

[takeslousyphotos]

Looking real good peter and suitably weathered.

Thanks Ralph, much appreciated ....... I'm pleased with the result.

This really is coming along a treat Peter

Thanks tom, much appreciated mate............. I'm not sure about the wiring yet, as I think it might be a bit thick for the scale ........... I don't think it'll be that visible when the sides and top are on. So I'll see what happens. none of it is fixed as yet so I can always take it out..

[monica]

real liking this one Peter,looking good very well done so far,


good work on all theres radios,and the seat color looks good as well,


and under the watchful eyes of the furry one,lol,they see all,