1:35 Dragon 6287 88mm Flak 37 (build version: 37, transport, extended shield)

[Guest]

I do have four copies of the kit, including the one I am currently building, so it is "only" a matter of time.

You could build all of them more or less the same, then make a diorama of an operational anti-aircraft battery …?

You’d only need, oh, a couple of square metres and about 50–60 figures?

[Gauge1TrainsDK]

You could build all of them more or less the same, then make a diorama of an operational anti-aircraft battery …?

You’d only need, oh, a couple of square meters and about 50–60 figures?

Nice image, but they are far more likely to be built in transport mode to go on gauge 1 rail cars. :smiling:

[minitnkr]

.......or an overrun battery w/no figs, or a flak tower w/88 on each corner w/12.8 zwilling in the center, or...., or.... The possibilities boggle the mind. PaulE

[Gauge1TrainsDK]

.......or an overrun battery w/no figs, or a flak tower w/88 on each corner w/12.8 zwilling in the center, or...., or.... The possibilities boggle the mind. PaulE

I actually have a Zwilling from Takom. Don't have that kind of plan, though, but at the same time I do not know what to do with it.

[Guest]

.......or an overrun battery w/no figs, or a flak tower w/88 on each corner w/12.8 zwilling in the center, or...., or.... The possibilities boggle the mind. PaulE

Now that would be a model I’d like to see, a 1:35 scale Flakturm. Take your pick which one:

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The one on the left was 70.5 m × 70.5 m × 39 m, so that makes almost a nice, round 2 × 2 metres diorama that only has to be about 125 cm tall including the guns. Piece of cake!

Though now I’m seriously wondering if there are 1:300 or 1:285 scale 12,8 cm FlaK guns, which would make a thing like this actually feasible

[minitnkr]

They (8.8 & zwilling) are available in 1/87. PaulE

[Mini Me]

Haven't found a state side source for 12.8 zwielling. Pardon the intrusion Christian.
Your build is looking great so far. Cheers, Rick H.

[Gauge1TrainsDK]

Haven't found a state side source for 12.8 zwielling. Pardon the intrusion Christian.
Your build is looking great so far. Cheers, Rick H.

Thanks, Rick. No problem.

[minitnkr]

Sorry Christian, we get a little wound up sometimes. You're certainly doing this excellent model justice with a clean & tight build. PaulE

[rtfoe]

I like clean and tight builds and you're doing great Christian...don't mind the Rabble :tears-of-joy: ...everyones a creative director of some sort or you could say we dream a lot.

Cheers,
Richard

[Gauge1TrainsDK]

No problem, guys. I wasn't that bothered by the scenarios, just thought I would not be doing it. Suggestions and input are always welcome!

[Gauge1TrainsDK]

Step 9 and thus the gun itself completed :smiling4: So far, it has been an almost entirely troublefree build with no guesswork. The placement of seat D21 on C29 had me wondering how far I should push the seat pin in, but I just decided to put it all the way and it seems to sit just fine. When the round mount is put underneath, I can cut a bit of the pin off without it being noticeable if I have to. Note! You should place C5 before C28 onto the gun, but I managef to squeeze C5 in behind it anyway.

It is definitely looking awesome and detailed! Well done, Dragon of 2005!

[Gauge1TrainsDK]

Status of the build. Next: Legs! This is a great looking model indeed, and I am glad I got past the intimidation of tackling the instructions. Things are much easier than they seem, to be sure!

[Mini Me]

Won't that be fun to paint! Lots of nooks and crannies to work around when it comes to the wet stuff. BTW, nice looking Ford Maultier I spied in the back ground. Hope you post that when you get it done. Cheers, Rick H.

[Gauge1TrainsDK]

Won't that be fun to paint! Lots of nooks and crannies to work around when it comes to the wet stuff. BTW, nice looking Ford Maultier I spied in the back ground. Hope you post that when you get it done. Cheers, Rick H.

Unluckily, I lost the engine hood for the Maultier :-( Now, I am not sure how to finish it.

I paint using spray cans, then brushed for details and wash, so I am not at all troubled by the detail level here ;-)