discussion 1/35 HobbyBoss Sd.Kfz.254 Saurer - completed

[Dave Ward]

Finally, it's finished!

And, with it's Austrian companion the HobbyBoss ADGZ

The HobbyBoss Saurer Sd.kfz. 254 is not one for the beginner - it's complex suspension and individual track links make it a tricky build. I'm not entirely happy, with the tracks, but short of taking them all apart. that's how they will stay! Otherwise, it's a bit boring - a nice gun turret would improve it.
Thanks for looking in...............
Dave

 

[Steve Jones]

Well that is a contraption and a half Dave. Glad you managed to make it to the end with this one. I take it you wont be doing another one any time soon?? :smiling5:

 

[Dave Ward]

Steve,
Well, a repeat would be much much easier! I found all the pitfalls & bear traps.................but no, I won't be making another. :cold-sweat:
Dave

 

[Steve Jones]

I will be in touch then if I ever get round to building one :thumb2:

 

[TIM FORSTER]

Very nice Dave.

It certainly is an unusual vehicle.

There's a fascinating story about one of these being recovered from a forest, restored to running condition and used to escape from Czechoslovakia in 1953. The vehicle is now in a private collection somewhere in the US!

See:

http://ftr-wot.blogspot.com/2013/04/improvised-armor-used-to-break-thru.html

 

[Neil Merryweather]

Sorry I missed this at the time, Dave. It looks really good- and close competition with Richard Foenander's Maultier thingy for ugliest vehicle!
I'm not tempted, I have to say, but full marks for a challenging build :thumb2:
Neil

 

[Jim R]

Hi Dave
A very pleasing result. It certainly is a strange vehicle. Looks like you got two kits mixed up :smiling: :tongue-out3:
Jim

 

[minitnkr]

Like the finish especially. PaulE

 

[grumpa]

Very well executed Dave, a rare piece indeed and I love the oddballs.
Jim:thumb2:

 

[Guest]

Dave,
Well done, you overcame the problems and sorted out the niggles to produce this unusual subject. A credit to you.
Cheers, Mike.